Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Supergirl from Krypton!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino;
Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl; She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning; reprinted from Action Comics #252. "SOS Green Lantern!", script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Hal Jordan is selected by the power ring of Abin Sur to become a Green Lantern; reprinted from Showcase #22. "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed; He becomes a human atom; reprinted from Showcase #34. Two half-page text features about the origins of this issue's stars.
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68-page giant; all reprints. "The Stolen Identities," script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp
Two Xelthunians secretly replace Ma and Pa Kent to perform a secret mission, not knowing that the Kents are Superboy's foster parents; After Ma Kent unwisely mentions Superboy's vulnerability to kryptonite, the Xelthunians power the transporter ray they plan to use to send Superboy to their planet with red kryptonite and it turns him into a fat Boy of Steel, a bullet-sized Boy of Steel, and a giant Boy of Steel (from Adventure 270 in 1960).
Wonder Woman stars in "The Talking Lion" (from Sensation Comics 17 in 1943), script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Frank Godwin ; Wonder Woman takes Bobby to the zoo, where they meet Steve Trevor and his niece; The two kids discover that one of the lions can talk. "Attack of the Crocodile-Men, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson (from Hawkman 7 in 1965); When Shiera is teleported out of the museum, Hawkman traces the radiation to Egypt and the secret lair of the Criminal Alliance of the World.
The Golden Age Flash stars in "The City of Shifting Sand" (from All-Flash Comics 22 in 1946 with new 1976 art by Edgar Bercasio), script by John Broome, art by Edgar Bercasio; At the annual meeting of the Liar's Club , Jay Garrick relates a strange tale of the Flash and his battle against deadly sand...sand that hates human beings! Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." Superman stars in a one-page public service announceement, "Justice For All Includes Children" (art by Neal Adams). New Ernie Chan cover.
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Police responded to a call reporting the Batman's death. He was rushed to a hospital, but could not be saved. Someone at the hospital's morgue leaked the story to the press. It made front page news the next day and reached Arkham, Dick, and Alfred. Gordon paid last respects to his fallen friend. A second Batman corpse was found, then third and fourth Batman killings were discovered...
Script by John Byrne, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo.
Sticker on cover of #433
"Cold Hands, Warm Hearts" (script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Johnny Craig), "Burnt Offerings" (script by Mike Barr, art by Jose Delbo), "Life in Outer Space" (script by Marv Wolfman, art by Bob Smith), "A Murder of Time" (script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by John Celardo), and "With His Head in the Stars" (script by Arnold Drake, art by Steve Ditko). Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Space Capsule." Jim Starlin cover.
36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.
Batman receives a note from Jose Garzonas, along with a photo of a kidnapped Jim Gordon, in "Consequences". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue.
Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell.
Batman picks up the trail of the so-called 'Dumpster Slasher', and confronts one of the suspects in "Elmore's Lady". Continues story thread begun in #414. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue.
Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Jerry Bingham cover.
Cover by Jim Aparo. Featuring: 1 page intro story "The Files of Dr. Geist" drawn by Greg LaRocque & Rodin Rodriguez; 6 page story "The Death of a Ghost!" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Dick Ayers & Joe Giella; 1 page story "Great Ghost!" by Dave Manak; 6 page story "The Asylum of Specters" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Redondo Studio; 3 page story "Spirit, Don't Save Me!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Tom Mandrake; 8 page Dr. 13 the Ghost-Breaker story "The Haunted House and The Spectre!" written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Michael Adams & Tex Blaisdell.
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Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Second Death of the... Spectre, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Jim Aparo
the Spectre battles hoods "Ducky" McLaren, Mitch, Mugsy, and Al. Kings Make a Full House starring the Crimson Avenger and Wing, script by Joe Samachson, art by Mike Grell. Letter from Jo Duffy.
36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
Final issue of the series. Adam Strange reprint: "The Powerless Weapons of Adam Strange!" (from Mystery in Space 84). Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Reprint back-up story: "Prisoner of the Parakeets!" (from Strange Adventures 52). Script by John Broome, pencils by Henry Sharp, inks by Bernard Sachs.
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Legends crossover: Chapter 1. Batman and Robin are on the case when Magpie commits murder in her compulsive quest to collect bird-themed gemstones. "A Bird In The Hand..."
Script by Barbara J. Randall, art by Trevor Von Eeden. Magpie previously appeared in Man Of Steel #3. Brian Bolland pin-up. John Byrne cover.
Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "About Faces!", script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake
Batman and Catwoman discuss their feelings toward one another; Circe helps Harvey while Batman lurks behind; They attempt to bring the Harvey side back to the forefront fails; Batman, Robin, and Catwoman take him out
Cover by Bob Oksner. Written by Cary Bates and John David Warner. Art by John Rosenberger and Vince Colletta.
Lois is kidnapped by other-dimensional aliens using a vehicle that looks like a subway train in "The Stolen Subway!" by Cary Bates, John Rosenberger and Vince Colletta. Starring Lois Lane, Superman (Clark Kent) and Perry White. Plus: Lois and Melba help an elderly couple when a crooked developer is trying to drive them out of their home in "The Building is Dead" by John David Warner, Rosenberger and Colletta. Starring Lois Lane, Superman and Melba Manton.
36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
Wonder Woman: Mrs. Superman - Written by Cary Bates. Art by John Rosenberger and Vince Colletta. Cover by Bob Oksner.
Lois is heartbroken when Superman and Wonder Woman announce their engagement. It turns out to be a ruse to protect her from a madwoman who is obsessed with marrying Superman herself. Starring Lois Lane, Wonder Woman, Superman, the Revenger (Marcia Roche), Melba Manton and Stacy Mason.
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Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Amazing After-Life of Lois Lane!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson
(Superman heads only); Lois goes undercover in a cult to discover if the leader has been killing wealthy cultists. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis.
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Cover art by Bob Oksner. Inside the Outsiders!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson
(Superman heads only); Lois Lane does a story on the Outsiders, a hippie-type group that believes in peace and love, who are being framed for murder by the Morgan Edge clone. The Dead Man's Chest!, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs; Valerie witnesses a sailer almost killed in a hit-and-run and then discovers that the sailor had supposedly died a year earlier. The Silent Sniper!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano; A sniper wounds Danny Stone and then takes a shot at Thorn. One-page Fact File #5 text feature on Wildcat.
52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
Deadman and the Phantom Stranger. Featuring: 5 page Phantom Stranger and Deadman prologue "The Gargoyles" written by Martin Pasko and drawn by Romeo Tanghal & Dick Giordano
12 page Deadman story "Hour of the Demon!" written by Pasko and drawn by Tanghal and Giordano; 12 page Phantom Stranger story "Wraiths in the Rain" written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Romeo Tanghal & Bob Layton; 5 page Phantom Stranger and Deadman story "Chapter 3" written by Conway and drawn by Tanghal & Layton. Cover by Jim Aparo.
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A double-length all-new war novel! Sgt. Rock and the Unknown Soldier -- one wants to save Mlle. Marie...and the other wants to kill her! Featuring: 30 page Sgt. Rock and the Unknown Soldier story "Heap the Corpses High!" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Lee Elias & Romeo Tanghal. Plus: 1 page Secret Army Files text article "Sgt. Rock of Easy Company"; 1 page Secret Army Files text article "The Unknown Soldier"; 1 page Secret Army Files text article "Mademoiselle Marie." Cover by Joe Kubert.
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A new Superboy solo adventure! Featuring: 21 page Superboy story "Don't Call Me Superboy!" written by Cary Bates and drawn by Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. Plus: 12 page Superboy reprint story "The Super-Teacher from Krypton" written by Edmond Hamilton and drawn by John Sikela. Cover by Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson.
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The Man Behind the Gun. Who was he? Warmonger or peacemaker? Now you can learn the identity of the men who shaped history with a single weapon -- from the vast expanse of the Wild West to the farthest reaches of outer space! Featuring: 9 page Superman reprint story "The Super-Gun" also starring Lex Luthor (villain), Bert Talbot (intro, villain) and Jimmy Olsen, drawn by Curt Swan & Stan Kaye (note: original title "The Super-Weapon"); 6 page Nighthawk reprint story "The Gun-Fighting Statue" written by Don Cameron and drawn by Ruben Moreira; 6 page reprint story "The Unsinkable Gun" written by Bill Finger and drawn by Ross Andru & Mike Esposito; 6 page reprint story "The Sightless Sharpshooter" drawn by Gene Colan & Sheldon Moldoff; 8 page reprint story "The Secret Story of Ray-Gun 64!" written by John Broome and drawn by Frank Giacoia & Joe Giella. Cover by Ernie Chan & Vince Colletta.
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A Summer Special -- featuring Aquaman's most fantastic foes! A deadly battle with Black Manta and the Ocean Master -- Aquaman's evil half brother! Extra -- Aqualad and Aquagirl in their own story! Featuring: 1 page Aquaman "Contents Page" written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Jim Aparo; 22 page Aquaman reprint story "Between Two Dooms!" also starring Mera, Aqualad, Aquababy, Black Manta and Ocean Master, written by Bob Haney and drawn by Nick Cardy; 2 page story "Diabolical Demons of the Depths" starring Mera, Ocean Master, the Fisherman, Awesome Threesome: Magneto, Torpedo, Claw, Flying Fish, Liquidator and Black Manta, written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Jim Aparo, Nick Cardy and Ramona Fradon (panels from past issues); 8 page Aqualad reprint story "Some Call It Noise" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Nick Cardy. Cover by Jim Aparo.
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Flash. Is death in the cards for the Golden Age Flash? Plus, Kid Flash zips into action! And more! Featuring: 9 page Flash (Barry Allen) reprint story "The Day Flash Aged 100 Years" written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella; 11 page Kid Flash reprint story "The Midnight Peril" written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella; 13 page Flash story "Deal Me from the Bottom" written by John Broome and drawn by Rico Rival (note: new artwork for old script; story originally drawn by Martin Naydel). Cover by Dick Giordano.
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Teen Titans reprints: "Monster Bait" (script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; from Teen Titans # 11) and "Skis of Death" (script by Haney, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Cardy; from Teen Titans # 24). Four-page "Introducing the Teen Titans." One-page history of the Titans by E. Nelson Bridwell. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." Cardy cover?
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