Issue Contents:
Return of the Scorpion!
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Dillin
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
"Tomorrow's stars appear today!"
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Secret of Sacred Fountain
Storyline
Andre takes a leave of absence to attend to a personal matter in the jungles of South America, where his friend Zac disappeared after hiring two men to lead him to the location of the Sacred Fountain, whose waters give special powers to those who drink them.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Dave Wood
- Pencils: Dick Dillin
- Inks: Chuck Cuidera
Story Notes
Writer identification by Martin O'Hearn.
Tootsie Roll Makes History!
"Meet Chronos the man who mastered time!"
Characters
- The Atom [Ray Palmer]
- Chronos [David Clinton]
Credits
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: Gil Kane
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Illustrated promo for The Atom (DC, 1962 series) #3 (October-November 1962) (with cover), which introduced The Atom's new villain, Chronos.
"This jungle is very dense..."
Storyline
Peter and his friend are trying to locate a village beyond the jungle they are walking through.
Characters
- Peter Puptent
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Prisoners of the Atom World
Storyline
The Blackhawks are chasing down a bandit named Graves when the crook flies off in a plane, and some of them pursue into a strange cabinet in a lab, which leads into a miniature solar system inhabited by weird creatures.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Dick Dillin
- Inks: Chuck Cuidera
Story Notes
Writer identification by Martin O'Hearn.
"I'm a fudge judge..."
"Here's a fine rug, Moolah!"
Storyline
Moolah visits a rug store in order to obtain a new rug...for flying, that is!
Characters
- Moolah
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Tiki Gods
Story Notes
Illustrated advertisement from Greenwich Village Handcrafts for Tiki Gods, five different available that are hand-painted in vivid colors, 3 dimensional and made of jewelers metal. They sold for 59 cents each, two for a dollar, or a complete set for $2.
104 Kings' Knights
Story Notes
Illustrated advertisement 104 Kings Knights for 104 plastic toys for $1.49 per set. They came in two sets: Black Knights and White Knights. Coupon provided.
Escape from the Sky
Story Notes
The story revolves around how the USAF created escape possibilities from planes flying higher than 40,000 feet.
The Return of the Scorpion
Storyline
The Blackhawks have to contend once again with the Scorpion, who is using insect-machines gimmicked with the powers of insects themselves.
Credits
- Script: Dave Wood
- Pencils: Dick Dillin
- Inks: Chuck Cuidera
Story Notes
Writer identification by Martin O'Hearn.
"Your eyes may play tricks... but not your taste!"
"Are there chemicals that will flame when water is poured on them?"
Credits
- Script: John Howson
- Pencils: John Howson
- Inks: John Howson
- Letters: John Howson
Story Notes
Four quizzes are illustrated for readers to ponder over.
Featuring Batman; World's Finest Comics
"This famous symbol is your guarantee of the best in comics reading"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- The Joker
Story Notes
Illustrated promo for World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #129 (November 1962) (on sale September 6th) and Batman (DC, 1940 series) #151 (November 1962) (on sale August 30th), with covers.
"Reward $9,985.50 for this coin!"
Story Notes
Advertisement by Best Values Coin Company, listing prices they will pay for certain coins. Illustrated is the 1804 silver dollar. With coupon.
"Skinny or fat, 15, 20, 30 or 40 years of age..."
Characters
- Ben Rebhuhn
- John Sill
- William Butler
- Jim Norman
Story Notes
Found on the inside back cover. Illustrated advertisement from the American Body Building Club, with photos of four body builders, telling readers how they can develop their 520 muscles by the greatest methods. With coupon.
100 Toy Soldiers $1.25
Story Notes
Found on the back cover. Photo illustrated advertisement for readers to purchase 100 toy soldiers for $1.25. With coupon.