Action Comics #79

In "The Golden Fleece!" from Action Comics #79 (1944), Lois Lane takes on Wilbur Wolfingham, a con artist who’s peddling his dubious "rags to riches" scheme in Metropolis, determined to expose his deception before his latest hustle causes real harm. With sharp wit and a steady hand, she sets out to prove that his greed will ultimately unravel his own plans—no cape required.

In "Birds of Ill Omen!" from Action Comics #79 (1944), the Fiddler turns feathered songbirds into his unwitting accomplices, charming wealthy patrons with tunes like "Yankee Doodle Dandy." While posing as a bird tutor, he slips into their homes under the guise of vocal lessons—each visit a careful reconnaissance for the heist to come.

In "High in the Andes!", Bill ventures into the Peruvian Andes to uncover the truth behind a missing archaeological expedition, only to stumble upon a ruthless gang of treasure hunters digging for sacred Aztec gold. The remote mountains hide more than just ancient relics—danger and mystery loom with every step.

When confidence trickster Peter Paunch claims he can foil Zatara’s magic, even the illusionist himself is stunned—until he collapses, felled by what seems like a supernatural force. But when Zatara regains consciousness, he uncovers the truth: Paunch’s trick relies on nothing more than a pair of earplugs, turning a seemingly magical feat into a clever con.