Showcase #36

In "Prisoner in a Test Tube!", a cunning spy infiltrates the lab of Professor Loring under the guise of a scientist, but his deception is uncovered when Jean checks his fingerprints. With the real Professor Kraft trapped in a test tube in Budapest, Ray Palmer calls on "our friend, The Atom," who swiftly teleports to rescue him—only to face a sticky situation and a web of espionage.

In "The 'Disappearing Act' Robberies!", Ray’s latest proposal takes a backseat as Ivytown grapples with mysterious jewelry thefts that defy explanation. The Atom, attending a high-stakes chess match with a platinum set, finds himself trapped inside a rook—only to vanish mid-game along with the entire board. Meanwhile, reporter Greg Philips, fueled by experimental pills, claims to wield mind over matter, complicating the mystery. With the city on edge and the Atom racing to uncover the truth, even his cleverest moves can’t win Jean’s hand—though he’s determined to try.