More Fun Comics (1935) 101

1st appearance & origin of Superboy. Last issue of Spectre. Cover by Maurice Del Bourgo. "Formula for Doom!", art by Maurice del Bourgo; Crooks disguised as policeman steal a secret formula for imitation silk, and Green Arrow and Speedy must track down the perpetrator before he can sell that formula to obtain the money he needs. "Orphans of the Sea!", script by Joe Samachson, art by Louis Cazeneuve; Aquaman helps to end the false dealings of a pair of thugs who are selling seaside homes on eroding beaches to unwary investors. "The Origin of Superboy," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuste; Master scientist Jor-El is convinced that Krypton is about to explode, and when the Supreme Council refuses to believe him, the scientist constructs a spaceship capable of taking his infant son to the Earth, where he'll have tremendous powers. "An Investment in Happiness!" starring Johnny Quick, script by Don Cameron, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Jr.). "The Unsafe Safe!" starring The Spectre, art by Bernard Baily; Percival Popp is used by jewel thieves to complete a heist of gems. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.