All-American Comics #9

In "Origin, Part II," Gary Jr. steps into his father’s legacy as the leader of America, wielding the sleep-inducing foam that once secured peace. With the shadow of his father’s past still looming, he must now protect the world from the escaped tyrant Rebborizzan—whose return brings new danger and old wounds.

In "null," Hoiman convinces Northrup that prizefighting is a quick way to make money, leading him to a poster offering $100 to anyone who can last three rounds against the fearsome boxer Tornado.

In "null," Skippy recruits a peculiar kid in a top hat for the Oriole Athletic Club, only to be overwhelmed by an endless monologue on transcendentalism—sparked by the window curtains and expanding to the very soul of the clubhouse. When the kid’s philosophical musings show no sign of ending, Skippy quietly retreats, returning with a blackball instead.

In "null," Hoiman rushes Northrup to meet an unexpected supper invitation at Van's house, only to vanish for what feels like ages. When he finally returns, Northrup demands to know where he’s been—only to learn Hoiman was at the lunch cart, having supper all along.

In "Putting," young caddie Skippy grows increasingly exasperated as his golfing client obsesses over the perfect shot, taking endless practice swings and delaying every swing. When the man finally lines up his putt, Skippy can’t resist delivering a quick, mischievous slingshot shot to his backside—just as the ball is about to roll.

In "null," Jo finds herself caught between a sudden stock market report and the promise of a grand musical performance when Northrup switches the radio channel just as Hoiman returns with a chair to listen to the World's Greatest Orchestra and the World's Greatest Tenor.