Cover: Murphy Anderson

DC Special #14

Sep 1971 · DC · 0.25 USD

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In "The Toyman's Castle!", the mad inventor Toyman, fresh from prison, turns his twisted genius to a new scheme: stealing the signatures of the wealthy to forge their identities and plunder their fortunes. With Lois Lane in peril, trapped in a fortress of deadly, deceptively innocent toys, Superman must outwit the Toyman’s elaborate traps before it’s too late. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by Ira Yarbrough, with inks by Stan Kaye and letters by Ira Schnapp, this 1971 tale features a cover by Murphy Anderson that captures the eerie whimsy of the villain’s deadly playhouse.

Contains 3 stories

The Toyman's Castle!

12 pp · Superhero

Superman [Kal-elClark Kent]Lois LaneThe Toyman [Winslow Schott] (villain)Kid KaleZipMrs. Thwar

In a prison cell, the Toyman crafts intricate toys for his gang to study—each one a blueprint for a heist. After escaping, he turns his twisted genius to stealing signatures from the wealthy, using them to steal their fortunes. When Lois Lane uncovers his scheme, she becomes his captive, and Superman must face a fortress of deadly toys to save her.

The Heat Is on... for Captain Cold

14.34 pp · Superhero

Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestDream Girl [Priscilla Varner] (first appearance)Henry Willens (first appearance)Captain Cold [Leonard Snart] (villain)Heat Wave [Mick Rory] (first appearance, villain)

In "The Heat Is on... for Captain Cold," the icy antihero joins forces with the fiery new villain Heat Wave in a high-stakes bid to outshine the Flash and win the favor of Dream Girl, a local TV celebrity whose attention they both crave. With temperature-based powers clashing and ambitions heating up, the duo’s unlikely alliance pushes the limits of their rivalry—and their resolve.

The Bird Sayings Crimes!

12 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonThe Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]Jonathan ByrdEllen Byrd

In "The Bird Sayings Crimes!", the Penguin, spurred by taunts from his criminal peers, turns to a bizarre new scheme—committing crimes inspired by common bird sayings. With his latest antics putting Gotham on edge, he dares Batman and Robin to outwit him before the next feathered phrase is put to the test.