Showcase Presents the Elongated Man #1

In "The Pied Piper's Double Doom!", the Pied Piper unleashes his hypnotic music to manipulate both The Flash and The Elongated Man into committing crimes they can't remember, turning their heroic reputations into a web of confusion. When the two heroes cross paths while investigating each other's mysterious misdeeds, they begin to piece together the truth behind the mind-controlled chaos — and uncover a cunning villain using music as a weapon.

In "The Elongated Man's Change-of-Face!", our hero arrives in the quirky town of Powderkeg only to find the local paper celebrating a different Elongated Man—same powers, new name, and a face he doesn’t recognize. The mystery deepens as he tries to figure out who this imposter is and why the whole town seems to believe in him.

In "The 13 O'Clock Robbery!", the Elongated Man and his wife Sue head out for a fishing trip to Lake Cherokee—only to find the lake completely dry. There, they spot a strange man using a magnet in the mud, pulling up a key that sets off a chain of events. When the Elongated Man follows the man to the home of Elmer Ewell, he’s knocked out by a house that seems to strike thirteen, waking up in a vault with a mystery to solve. The story unfolds with a blend of quirky detective work and classic superhero flair, as the Elongated Man tracks down the thief through unexpected twists and hidden mechanisms.

In "Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!", Elongated Man—ever the curious detective—unravels a bizarre case involving a taxi service that lulls its passengers into sleep, only to steal secrets from their minds. Written by a team known for clever twists, the story blends mystery and the surreal as Jo, a seemingly ordinary fare, becomes entangled in a web of espionage and impossible physics.

In "Robber Round-Up in Kiddy City!", Jo and Ralph team up when Sue grows suspicious of Mr. Booth, leading Ralph to follow him to a crime scene—only to discover Mr. Booth is just a bystander. Despite the misdirection, Ralph still manages to corner a group of real thieves, turning the day's events into a surprising capture.