All-Star Comics #54

In "Circus of a Thousand Thrills [Part I]," the Justice Society of America finds themselves with nothing to do—until Green Lantern suggests a trip to the local circus. When the Police Chief warns of a mysterious crime wave hitting cities where circuses have recently arrived, the Flash grows suspicious: could this traveling show be behind the pattern? With the JSA now on the case, the big top hides more than just acrobats and clowns.

In "Circus of a Thousand Thrills! Part II," Hawkman races to protect "The Pharaoh," a priceless oil painting, only to find it stolen by Felix the Great and two circus clowns aboard an ocean liner—leading to a showdown that ends with the villains in custody, but not before Hawkman is stunned to see Felix back in the circus spotlight. Meanwhile, the Flash and the Atom guard Mrs. Rockmillion’s Pompeii Tiara, only to have it stolen by Frederick and his trained elephants, a twist that leaves the heroes baffled—until they spot Frederick performing his act again, right under their noses.

In "The Circus of a Thousand Thrills! Part III," Dr. Mid-Nite and Wonder Woman defend a treasure of electrum coins from Demon Dan, only to find him performing at the circus—unlocked and unharmed. Meanwhile, G.L. guards Alvin Marcey’s Harmonimac from Mr. Mechanico and Goliath, only to later spot them again, mid-act, at the same circus. The mystery deepens as both heroes wonder how the villains escaped—and why they’re now performing together.