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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Return of the Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Mole Man arranges for the neighbors of the Fantastic Four to complain about their activities so they will be interested when they receive an ad for an island that is for sale; When they visit the island, the Mole Man is waiting for them. Letters to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas, comics artist Dave Cockrum, Wayne Howard (the comics artist?), and Steve Erickson (the writer?). 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Mole Man lowers blocks of New York City into his realm; Sue is injured in the ensuing battle and can only be saved by a surgery performed by her escaped felon father. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Death of a Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed tries and fails to transform the Thing back into Ben Grim; the Super-Skrull escapes from his prison and takes the place of Franklin Richards; Franklin dies. Letter to the editor from writer and Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Side-by-Side with Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Lady Dorma asks the FF for their help in protecting Atlantis from Attuma, a rogue Atlantian Warrior who is trying to usurp Namor's rule. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. A House Divided!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Billionaire Gregory Gideon bets his bid for world domination on his ability to destroy the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer and Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin. FF/Doctor Doom pin-up and cover by Kirby/Stone. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Defeated by the Frightful Four!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Frightful Four kidnap Sue and lure the FF into a nuclear blast. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of the Baxter Building, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Dr. Doom battles the FF and Daredevil; Reed restores the FF's powers. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Black Panther in The Black Panther!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther invites the FF to Wakanda and demonstrates his powers by attacking them. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjow (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Enter... Dr. Doom!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; While Sandman attempts to free the Wizard, Dr. Doom steals the Surfer's Power Cosmic (part 1 of 4). Appearances by the Inhumans, the Sandman, and the Wizard. Captain America cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 3 of 4) in Doomsday, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom wreaks havoc across the globe with the Power Cosmic; Black Bolt destroys the barrier that was imprisoning the Inhumans. Brief Inhumans appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 3 of 4) in Doomsday, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom wreaks havoc across the globe with the Power Cosmic; Black Bolt destroys the barrier that was imprisoning the Inhumans. Brief Inhumans appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12.

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The origin of Him (Warlock), part 1 (though he does not appear in this issue) in "What Lurks Behind the Beehive?", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The scientists of the Beehive have kidnapped Alicia Masters and the FF search for her. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. When Fall the Mighty, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF defeat the Thinker but they are then attacked by the still brainwashed Ben and the Thinker's android. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...and So It Ends..., script by Stan Lee; Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben, with his mind restored helps the others defeat the Thinker's android. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Soars the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four battles the Silver Surfer. Watcher and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearances. House ad for Thor #149 and Amazing Spider-Man #58. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Thing No More!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Wizard attacks the Baxter Building as Sue's doctors determine that everything is not well with her pregnancy. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 60. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. A Monster Forever?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben and Alicia are attacked by a Mad Thinker android; Reed learns of Sue's medical problems but does not tell her. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 61. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"Enter – the Exquisite Elemental!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After the wonderful events of Fantastic Four Annual 6, the FF are in need of a replacement for the Invisible Girl (as she adjusts to life as a new mother)! And auspiciously Crystal is eager to join! But Reed isn't so sure the young elemental is ready! However, when the Wingless Wizard boldly attacks, Crystal goes into battle alongside Reed, Ben, and Johnny! The Wizard's new wonder gloves knock Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, and the torch back on their heels! But not the young lady that controls water, wind, earth, and fire! Is Crystal's debut going to be a fantastic success? (Notes: The Wizard returns in Fantastic Four 94. Crystal wears the blue FF uniform for the first time.) 32 pages

"The Mark of the Madman!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Crystal is excited about joining the Fantastic Four! However, before she can make it official, the royal family in Attilan must give their approval! When Lockjaw teleports to the Baxter Building, the new fabulous foursome prepare to jump to the Hidden Land! But suddenly a swarm of Alpha Primitives emerges from behind Lockjaw! And in a matter of seconds, they grab Crystal and stun Reed, Ben, and Johnny! What a revoltin' development! Why did Lockjaw betray his mistress? The answer lies within the Great Refuge…and that's where the Thing, Human Torch, and Mr. Fantastic are going to next! (Note: Maximus previously appeared in Incredible Hulk Annual 1.) 32 pages

"The Victims" Part 3 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In horrific fashion, Victor Von Doom unleashes his robot army on the helpless citizens of Latveria! And despite not having their fantastic powers; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal try to inspire the populace to fight! When the idol of millions lands the first blow against the robots, a glimmer of hope emerges! Dr. Doom's subjects rally around the FF and repel the robots' first assault! But Mr. Fantastic still needs additional time to discover the robots' weakness! Can the brave men and women of Latveria make one more stand against the murderous machines of their monarch? Power to the people! Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor.) 32 pages

"At the Mercy of Torgo!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The showdown is set in the arena of death! In one corner…the awesome robot Torgo! And in the other corner…the blue-eyed idol of millions! When the curtain goes up…the epic battle erupts! The Thing vs. Torgo…to the death! Can anyone or anything stop the mortal combat? It's an inspirational ending for the Fantastic Four! (Notes: Torgo returns in Fantastic Four 173. The skrulls from Kral appear again in Marvel Two-in-One 45 and Avengers Annual 14. This four-part story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 72-75.) 32 pages

"The Return of the Frightful Four!" First appearance of Agatha Harkness. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four joyfully reunite at the Baxter Building following Ben's wild adventure against the gangster skrulls last issue. And the first order of business is finding a nanny for Reed and Sue's new baby! Based upon an excellent recommendation, the FF fly to Whisper Hill to meet Agatha Harkness. Will Agatha be able to care for and protect little Franklin in her supernatural home? The fabulous foursome will know soon enough…once the Frightful Four attack! Look out! After the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster subdue the FF and Medusa, just an old lady and her pet cat stand in their way of victory! The three super-villains should finish off Agatha and Ebony easily, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving…very deceiving! Cameo appearance by Crystal. (Notes: In this story Reed and Sue announce their baby's name…Franklin Benjamin Richards. The Frightful Four battle the FF again in Fantastic Four 129. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 71 and Thor 171. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 11.) 32 pages

"The Mad Thinker and His Androids of Death!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, and Marie Severin (backgrounds). A quiet afternoon at the Baxter Building is interrupted by a surprise attack against Ben Grimm…by the Human Torch! Oh my, why has Johnny Storm ambushed his long-time friend? But hold on, is that really the FF's youngest member or a well-constructed android look-a-like? Using his trademark exact calculations, the Mad Thinker sends his replica androids to capture the Fantastic Four! And with textbook precision the thinker's sinister plan rolls towards completion! However, the FF's familiar foe may have once again miscalculated the human element! Giving Mister Fantastic an opportunity to outthink the thinker! (Note: The Mad Thinker returns in Fantastic Four 100.) 32 pages

"Mystery on the Moon!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In his Baxter Building laboratory, Mr. Fantastic intercepts a cryptic message from the Kree empire! Reed and his fantastic partners aren't exactly sure what it means, but they think it's related to NASA's upcoming lunar landing at Tranquility Base! While the Apollo 11 mission blasts off from the Kennedy Space Center, the Fantastic Four take off for the South Pacific to find the Earth source of the mysterious transmission! Upon arriving at a suspicious island, the FF discover an old enemy…Sentry 459. The Kree sentry plans to sabotage America's moon landing! But the FF can't let that happen! If Ben Grimm can take one small step for a man, Neil Armstrong will take one giant leap for mankind! Cameo appearances by Alicia Masters, Franklin, and Neil Armstrong. (Note: Sentry 459 appears next in Avengers 89.) 32 pages

"The Frightful Four...Plus One!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Medusa and Thundra (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four have returned to the Baxter Building after finishing their adventure with the Mole Man last issue. But things don't remain quiet for long as Johnny surprisingly announces his intention to go to the Great Refuge! And in a flash the Human Torch departs for the Hidden Land to see Crystal! Moments later another bombshell drops when Agatha Harkness informs Reed and Sue that she can no longer take care of young Franklin. After all the outbursts, Ben decides to go for a walk across town to clear his head. However, he walks right into a battle between the past and present members of the Frightful Four! At an abandoned construction site, Ben Grimm and Medusa fight for their lives against the Sandman, Trapster, Wizard, and Thundra! First appearance of Thundra. Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. 32 pages

"The Man in the Mystery Mask!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Reed, Ben, and Johnny are returning to the Baxter Building after their triumph on Machus, when suddenly a most unexpected foe attacks! But before the FF retaliate, the Human Torch recalls his prior battle against a similarly dressed villain in Strange Tales 127. Who is this man challenging the Fantastic Four? Flashback cameos by the Sub-Mariner, Sandman, and Trapster. (Notes: The majority of this issue is a reprint of Strange Tales 127 published in December 1964. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Dick Ayers. Inks by Paul Reinman. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #100 Galactus.) 32 pages

"Shall Earth Endure?" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Strange. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The situation has come down to this...the Fantastic Four, the thunder god, the golden avenger, the star-spangled avenger, the winsome Wasp, and the Master of the Mystic Arts vs. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds...for the life of the Earth! Everything is on the line as the blockbuster battle rages on top of the World Trade Center! Will the Ravager of Worlds finally add the Earth to his list of conquests? Or can the greatest heroes on the planet do the impossible: defeat Galactus? An epic issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil and Spider-Man. 32 pages

Special 250th Giant-Size Issue. "X-Factor!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Captain America, and Gladiator. Story, art, and Cover by John Byrne. The Shi'ar superman known as Gladiator has just dismantled Marvel's First Family. Now he battles his erstwhile allies the Uncanny X-Men in the devastated streets of New York City, but there is something different about Xavier's mutants. Can the Fantastic Four figure out the mystery surrounding Marvel's Merry Mutants and stop the uber powerful Gladiator before the city is totally destroyed? Maybe with a little help from the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the Amazing Spider-Man! Includes a pin-up of the Fantastic Four by John Byrne.

"Back from Beyond!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. In this special double feature you are treated to two exciting tales of fantastic fun! Even with the help of the Sorcerer Supreme can Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Girl save their son's soul from the clutches of evil incarnate - Mephisto?! Plus, find out what happens when the Thing returns home to find his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, in the arms of his friend and teammate, the Human Torch! Thing's story picks up moments after the end of Thing (Vol. 1) #22. Plus, In this issue the Thing makes a decision that will change the FF forever, and from the pages of Rom come the sinister Dire Wraiths! NOTE: This special issue is told in split-screen format. Across the top half of the page one story is being told while simultaneously across the bottom half the other storyline unfolds. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

"With Malice towards All!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. With the citizens of New York City caught in the thrall of the Hate-Monger, Malice, and the Psycho Man, can the Fantastic Four somehow stop this wave of hate that threatens to destroy countless lives? Maybe with a little help from the Man without Fear - Daredevil! Story continues in Secret Wars II (1985) #2.

"Revolution!" Part 3 of 3. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. The Fantastic Four continue their journey through the micro-verse. Can they finally defeat the threat of the Psycho Man and return home with their sanity intact? Plus, don't miss the moment that will change the Invisible Girl's life forever! NOTE: This is the issue when Sue Richards finally matures and leaves behind the moniker of Invisible Girl forever. This is the moment in FF history when Sue becomes the Invisible Woman. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

"Things to Come!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The Thing and Ms. Marvel have been tricked by the state government which is actually in cahoots with Fasaud. Now the two heroes must blast off in a renegade space shuttle to escape! The FF achieve a stirring victory over Fasaud in outer space, but upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, something goes disastrously wrong. 32 pages.

"Here comes the Wild Blood!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Reed, Sue, and Ben fight for their lives against the new menace of Wild Blood. Meanwhile, the Amazing Spider-Man tries to cheer up his buddy the Human Torch with a good old fashion super-hero tussle.

72-page giant. New Sub-Mariner/FF story: "Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Dick Ayers. New Spider-Man/FF story: "The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Kirby; inks by Steve Ditko. Fourteen pages new pin-ups and special features by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. Thirteen-page Fantastic Four origin reprinted from FF #1

2 new Doctor Doom stories, "Origin of Doctor Doom!" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom!" Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Six pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. This issue also reprints "Prisoners of Doctor Doom" (from FF 5). Kirby/Stone cover.

Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover.

Feature Comics Promotional Edition (circa 1939, red ink only cover) reprints classic comic strip characters like Captain Fortune, Dixie Dugan, Joe Palooka, Charlie Chan, Lala Palooza, and more. This issue has blank inside covers, no indicia, no date, no issue number; cover is in one color, full color interior, 36 pages (including covers), newsprint, and 7.5-in. x 10.5-in.

Limited 1 per store Limited Premiere Edition Cover by STEVE EPTING. Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Pencils by STEVE EPTING It's the FANTASTIC first issue of FF! A bold new direction for Marvel's First Family featuring new members, old friends, older enemies and uneasy alliances that will send shockwaves through the Marvel Universe. With stunning art work by Steve Epting and Paul Mounts, please join writer, Jonathan Hickman, on the second massive arc in the bold new direction for the 'World's Greatest Comic Magazine.' 40 PGS./Rated A

Matt Baker cover. "Tripoli" Shores and Leatherneck Jack star in separate untitled adventures; "Han River Death Trap;" and "Fly...or Die!" The "Leatherneck Jack" was drawn by Baker. Two page text story, "Troop Ambush That Failed." Despite the #15 on the cover, this is the 1st issue of the St. John/Charlton Fightin Marines series. The numbering picks up from The Texan (despite the fact that there is also a Texan #15), becomes Fightin' Texan with issue #16 and #17, then becomes Fightin' Marines again, begining with issue #2. Whew! To top it all, this issue is slightly oversize, measuring 7.5" by 11".

Firestorm's on the trail of a revenge-seeking plant man calling himself Goldenrod in "Golden Boy!" Script by Gerry Conway and Carla Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Rick Magyar. Ed Hannigan/Dick Giordano cover.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 2nd appearance of the Mirror Master in Return of the Mirror Master, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Mirror Master escapes from jail and goes on a crime spree. Secret of the Sunken Satellite!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Flash encounters undersea world of the Pale People. (The Pale People are later encountered in Justice League of America #90.) Amazing Speeds! fact page. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. Of Time and the Human Body article. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Doom of the Mirror Flash!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Mirror Master escapes prison by going to an alternate mirror dimension where the women are obsessed with mirrors. Snare of the Headline Huntress!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; while traveling on a train to his home town, Barry encounters his old girlfriend, Daphne Dean, who is now a movie star; Daphne gets kidnapped, and Flash rescues her. A letter from the editors of DC Comics explaining why DC has increased the cover price of its comics from 10c to 12c; Among other things, the letter mentions that the cover price of a comic hadn't increased in 25 years; What isn't mentioned is that comics were originally 64-pages, but over the years the standard size shrank to 32-pages. Letter from comics reviewer and fanzine publisher Donald Thompson (better known as Don). Superman Annual ad. Giant Batman Annual #2 ad. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Not Wanted: High School Dropouts! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Golden Age Flash (Earth-2) crossover and Justice Society of America cameo in Vengeance of the Immortal Villain!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Vandal Savage tries to exact vengeance on the retired Justice Society; Barry goes to Earth-2 to help Jay free the other JSA members. What's The Difference Between fact page. Amazing Speeds! filler page written by Julius Schwartz. Letters to the editor from fan writer Larry Herndon, letter hack Paul Gambaccini, and comic writer E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of Reverse Flash in Menace of the Reverse Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; A time capsule sent directly to the future results in the creation of a new menace for the Flash...Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Weather Wizard Blows Up A Storm!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; A student's science fair project can predict the moves of the Weather Wizard and gives Flash an assist in stopping his latest crime spree. Girl From the Super-Fast Dimension!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Doralla Kon has travelled to Earth from the planet Alkomar; She has super-speed on Earth but she also emits a radiation that causes explosions. Ad for new look Batman. Giant Superboy Annual ad. Flash subscription ad. Showcase Presents I-Spy ad. Amazing Speeds! fact page. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Al Williamson cover and art (2 stories); also features Mandrake the Magician story and a cool map of the planet Mongo!