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In "First Assignment: Break the Spy Ring," Nelson Flagg—reborn as the Fighting American after his brother Johnny’s death—faces his first mission: hunting down the rogue Peter Piper and his gang. With Johnny’s body and his brother’s legacy weighing heavy, Nelson must prove himself in a world where loyalty and identity are as dangerous as the enemy.

In "Assignment: Expose the League of the Handsome Devils!", Fighting American and Speedboy take on a mysterious gang of killers whose only clue is their chilling nickname—witnesses swear they’re all strikingly handsome, but deadly. With no leads and a growing body count, the duo must unravel the truth behind the moniker before the next victim falls.

In "Assignment: Find the King of the Crime Syndicate," the Fighting American and Speedboy take on Doubleheader, a crook who uses a high-tech device to manipulate sports and gambling with stolen energy—turning games into his personal playground. With their wits and speed, they race to shut down his rigged schemes before the odds are permanently broken.

In "Assignment: Investigate the City of Ghouls," Fighting American, Speedboy, and Mary are captured by Reds and brought to Mount Shasta, where they uncover a hidden war between the Reds and the spectral Ghosts of Shasta. As the clash erupts, the line between myth and battle blurs, forcing Fighting American to make a desperate call that changes everything.

In "Z Food," scientists have developed a bizarre substance that transforms whoever eats it into the very thing they believe they are—leaving the Fighting American and Speedboy racing to stop it from falling into communist hands. With the fate of the world hanging on a single bite, the duo must outthink a threat that turns identity into a weapon.

In "Tokyo Run-Around!", a downed American pilot struggles to survive after being shot down over the Pacific, only to find himself stranded in the neon-lit streets of Tokyo—caught in a deadly game between Japanese mobsters and communist spies. With the help of the ever-resourceful Fighting American and the speedy Speedboy, he must outrun danger in a city that never sleeps.

In "Home-Coming Year 3000," Johnny Flagg drifts into a vivid dream of a distant future where Starman Zero returns from a far-flung planet, bearing tales of alien worlds and forgotten journeys. Written by a mysterious hand and illustrated with striking detail, the story unfolds as a quiet, haunting vision of what might be—where the stars hold more than light, but memory.

In "Operation Wolf!", Rhode Island Red and her gang enlist the flamboyant con artist Doraymirio Wolfirosoff for a scheme targeting wealthy single women, using charm and deception to line their pockets and fuel their revolutionary ambitions.

In "The Year Bender," Speedboy steps in to protect Gregory, a shy boy facing bullies, only to find himself pulled into a wild adventure when Gregory’s grandfather’s time machine malfunctions—sending them all soaring through time to a distant past. The story unfolds with a mix of youthful courage and unexpected sci-fi twists, as the trio navigates a world far removed from their own.

In "Deadly Doolittle," Jo finds herself caught between a jewel thief and a mob hot on her trail after stealing Munneybelt's diamonds. When Fighting American swoops in to save her, he offers more than just a rescue—he gives her a shot at a new beginning.

In "Super-Khakalovitch...Boy Has-Been!", the Soviet Union sends their super-soldier, Super Khakalovitch, to assassinate Fighting American—but upon landing in America, he finds himself strangely drawn to the country's way of life, leaving his mission in question.

In "Sneak of Araby," Fighting American and Speedboy are whisked across the desert to Kishmir by a mysterious genie, where they must prevent communist forces from seizing oil controlled by the young ruler Little Abdul. The stakes are high, the terrain treacherous, and the mission anything but straightforward.

When Bosworth Nibble reaches out to the Fighting American, he’s not just asking for help—he’s pleading for answers about his missing son, Harvey, last seen in the wilds of Mexico. With no time to spare, the hero sets off on a mission that leads him through dusty towns and shadowed canyons, where a peculiar clue—Yafata’s moustache—might be the key to uncovering the truth.