National Comics #13

In "The Mine Slaves," Uncle Sam and Buddy stumble upon a quiet town empty of men, only to uncover a grim truth: the townsfolk have been taken to a nearby mine. Determined to uncover the source of the disappearances, the duo sets out to expose the hidden danger and rescue those trapped below.

When Suzy wins a contest offering a free airplane trip, she invites her Kid Patrol friends along for what should be the adventure of a lifetime—but when the transport hits engine trouble and makes a forced landing on an uncharted island, the kids discover their real adventure has only just begun. With the crew exploring for food and Sunshine separated from the group, the young patrol members find themselves in unexpected danger and must rely on quick thinking to escape and make it back to safety.

Windy Breeze tries to dodge an overdue light bill by building a wind generator to create free electricity, but discovers his scheme has a major flaw when the wind fails to cooperate. A one-page comedy romp that proves sometimes the simplest solution comes with the biggest catch.

Tired of matchmaking, Cupid trades his love arrows for a crime-fighting career in "He Ain't Stupid," a 1941 story by Gill Fox that pits the pint-sized romantic against a union racketeer—with hilariously modest results. When his unconventional methods land him a microscopic reward, Cupid discovers that being a superhero might not pay the bills after all.

Wonder Boy joins Paul Darrow and his men in exploring a newly discovered ancient city, but his vigilance proves crucial when he uncovers a sabotage plot set to destroy the ruins—and the expedition itself. With quick thinking and his formidable strength, Wonder Boy neutralizes the threat and helps broker peace between the local tribes, turning a dangerous expedition into a triumph of discovery.

In "Temple of the Man-Eating Spider," Merlin ventures into the Himalayas on a mission to secure a legendary diamond for Britain’s war relief, facing the temple’s priests who dare to stand in his way. With a dramatic summoning of the spider-god Agor and a swift, decisive strike against the temple’s defenders, Merlin claims the gem and delivers it to Prime Minister Churchill.