Everybody's Comics #1 [1946]

In "Alarm Clock," Roscoe stumbles upon a ticking timepiece in a forgotten cabin, drawn to its steady rhythm. He brings it home, settling in his cave with the clock beneath his head—only for the sudden alarm to send him scrambling in fright, peeking back from behind a tree as the cave still hums with its eerie, persistent tick.

In "The Murder In Masquerade," Anteas Jr. and the Bouncer take on a mystery at a glamorous masquerade ball, where a stolen charity fund and a false accusation set the stage for a clever investigation. When Penny, the district attorney's daughter, is abducted and replaced by Star—the girlfriend of the notorious gangster Fever—chaos erupts during the robbery, and an innocent girl is framed. With disguises, deception, and sharp deduction, Anteas Jr. and the Bouncer race to untangle the truth before justice is lost.

In "Modern Hercules," a gangster obsessed with ancient myths hires a modern-day wrestler named Hercules and his twin brother to take down the heroic Bouncer, inspired by a legendary image of the mythic hero defeating him. When the Bouncer and Anteas Jr. thwart the attack, the twins are convinced to turn against their employer and join forces with the heroes. Together, they face off in a charity wrestling tournament—unaware that the crooked Balloon has plans to steal from it all along.

In "Selura," Kelly, Sue, and Whacky find themselves stranded on a strange planet after their rocket plane veers off course. There, they encounter peculiar inhabitants and learn from the Wise One that they are among the "misfits" exiled from the Outer Rings—home to the more advanced, yet harsher, true Selurians.

In the distant planet of Selura, the Wise One reveals to Kelly, Sue, and Whacky that the so-called "misfits" they’ve encountered are the flawed attempts of the Selurians to perfect their race. When Kelly volunteers to impersonate a dead misfit so his body can be examined by the Selurians, he uses the chance to confront them—shooting the arriving emissaries and proving they are not the immortal beings the Wise One once feared. With that truth exposed, the Wise One declares peace with the Outer Ring is now possible.

In "One Round Hogan Vs Battling Bradford," a determined boxer returns to the ring for one last shot at glory, wrestling with the weight of family secrets and the pressure of a title fight. When his father unexpectedly appears in the crowd during the bout, Hogan must confront more than just his opponent—he faces the truth of his past and the legacy he’s been running from.

In "Light Heavyweight Champion of the World," Jo Hogan faces a pivotal moment in his career when he announces his intention to move up to the heavyweight division and retire after claiming the title. When gangster Blackie’s men kidnap him to pressure his manager Spigot into selling half his contract, Hogan refuses to cooperate—leading to a daring escape that brings him straight to the arena in time for the championship bout.

In "Elephants at Large," former champion Hogan trades fame for a circus job, balancing exhibition fights with training—until his long-held fear of wild animals is exploited. When crooked manager Conners learns Hogan was "shell shocked in Africa," he hatches a scheme to use that fear against him, sending Ranger McCoy to fight him before setting loose a herd of elephants.

In "null," Cuthbert and Skeffingby, two anxious expectant fathers, find themselves stranded by a dishonest cab driver who only changes his tune when he learns they're about to become dads. After the driver buys them baby furniture, the delivery fails to arrive—leading Cuthbert to enlist a mover, only to be arrested for obstruction while waiting. A twist of fate brings the police to their rescue, escorting Cuthbert back to the hospital in time to meet his newborn daughter.

In "null," Cuthbert and his son Pinky head to the hospital to meet the new baby, only to be joined by the ever-present "maid" Roweena and a parade of Pinky’s friends. When the nurse insists only Cuthbert can enter, he vows to sneak the kids in one by one—leading to a chaotic chase, a mistaken disguise as a woman, a dramatic egg-basket collision, and a surprise twist that leaves him scrambling to catch up with his own family.

In "null," private eye Dick believes he’s cracked the case of the city’s counterfeit coin scandal—until he realizes he’s actually just won first prize in high society Mrs. Van Oop’s mysterious treasure hunt.

In "null," private detective Dick, struggling with dwindling cases, considers returning to the police force—until a fleeing robber forces him to take a bag of stolen goods. When the man’s henchmen come after it, Dick refuses to hand it over, uncovering a criminal gang in the process. With the truth revealed, he takes decisive action, setting the stage for a fresh start.

In "null," young Jo tries to slip past her father, who's absorbed in his income tax, to avoid showing him her report card—only to be caught in the act. Her panic turns to surprise when her teacher arrives, revealing the card was all a mix-up: Jo is actually one of the school’s top students.

In "Swing Jug," Roscoe stumbles upon a honey-filled jug hanging from a tree branch, only to find his attempts to grab it end in comedic chaos as it swings back and smacks him. His frustration builds with each swing, until a final, forceful hit sends the jug spinning—cracking open just enough for him to finally enjoy the sweet reward.