This anthology issue contains multiple stories including an adventure featuring a character obtaining a key to Moose Lake Lodge while evading pursuers; a tale involving Zudo, a warrior character who battles enemies and prepares for confrontation with a "White Devil Killer Beast"; and a humorous story with Paleface, an Indian character who inadvertently creates smoke rings that are mistaken for signals, leading to complications with arrows and traffic cops. The issue also features Brad Spencer as Wonderman and other comic and funny features typical of the 1944 anthology format.
Contains 20 stories
The Origin of Wonderman
10 pp
Wonderman [Brad Spencer] (introduction, origin)Carol Paige (introduction, origin)Reinach (villain)other Nazi spies (villains, introductions)
The Aggressotone Gas
11 pp
Wonderman [Brad Spencer]Dr. Hanscom (villain, introduction)Hogan (villain, introduction)
Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
2 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Swifty Smith (first appearance)
Wisdom of the Ages
5 pp · Fantasy
Perky [The Quiz Pig] (first appearance, only appearance)
In a whimsical fantasy tale from 1944, a young woman encounters Perky, the Quiz Pig, who claims to possess the wisdom of the ages. As she listens to his surprising insights, the story unfolds with playful mystery, leaving her both intrigued and puzzled by his unexpected knowledge.
The Origin of Zudo
8 pp
Zudo [Knight] (introduction, first appearance, origin)Professor Knight (Zudo's father, introduction, death)Mrs. Knight (Zudo's motherintroduction, death)Ingas (introduction)Randuzzis (villain, introduction)
The Ivory Hunter
8 pp
Zudo [Knight]Everett Henderson (villain, introduction, death)Alice Henderson (introduction)
Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Cactus Cal (first appearance, only appearance)
Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Sports
Chimp (first appearance)
Origin of the Magnet
9 pp
The Magnet [Grant Halford] (introduction, origin)Debby (introduction)The Crimson Conqueror [Hacher] (villain, introduction)
Return of the Crimson Conqueror
10 pp
Magnet [Grant Halford]Crimson Conqueror (villain)
Untitled story
2 pp
Pancho (final appearance)Poco (fiinal appearance)
Untitled story
8 pp
Pa Tucket (first appearance)
It's gas attack practice, Battleship!
2 pp
Battleship (a dog, first appearance, only appearance)
The Coming of the Silver Knight
8 pp
The Silver Knight [Briane] (introduction, origin)Tarna (introduction)Brian's father (introduction)the Deathless Druid (introduction)Vorkal (villain, introduction)King Arthur (guest-star)Gawain (guest-star)
The Giant of Mount St. Michel
11 pp
Silver Knight [Briane]Vorkal (villain)Golmyr (villain, introduction, death)King Arthur (guest-star)Deathless Druid (guest-star)
Untitled story
2 pp
Pip the Penguin (first appearance, only appearance)
Untitled story
5 pp
Wilbur (first appearance, only appearance)
Introducing Chips
6 pp
Chips (a K-9 dog, first appearance, origin, only appearance)
Untitled story
4 pp
Iglik
Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Red (first appearance, only appearance)
