Action Comics #85

In "The Puzzle in Jade!" from Action Comics #85, reporter Clark Kent investigates a bizarre string of attacks on freighters by toy ships, leading him to suspect the notorious escapee known as the Toyman is behind the sabotage. With the city on edge and the mystery deepening, Clark must unravel the puzzle before the next strike.

In "Old Wyoming," Greg, the star of a new musical, finds his performance interrupted by a real-life crime when he dons his Vigilante identity to stop a robbery at the theater. With the audience caught between the stage and the exit, he sets a clever trap—locking the doors and using the stage’s rotation to expose the crooks to the crowd. The story unfolds with tight pacing and a touch of theatrical flair, blending showbiz glamour with the vigilante’s quick thinking.

In "The Magician's Apprentice!" from Action Comics #85 (1945), Jo, a young man ridiculed for his belief in magic, is given a rare chance when Zatara grants him a taste of his power. When criminals seize Jo and force him to use his newfound abilities in a robbery, Zatara must step in—only to find himself outmatched. A clash of wits and wills unfolds as two magics, one learned and one gifted, must work in tandem to turn the tide.