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Cover by Mort Meskin and George Roussos.
“Trial by Fire”
Written and illustrated by Mort Meskin and George Roussos.
Mark Merlin recounts his very first case, revealing how he solved the mystery surrounding the murder of his father, a renowned stage magician.
Also in this issue:
“Time Bomb from 1500 A.D.” — Journalist Hal Breese discovers a lost invention of Leonardo da Vinci and races to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
“The Wondrous Witch's Cauldron” — Illustrated by Lee Elias. A magical cauldron grants fame, fortune, and longevity, but at a mysterious cost.
Plus:
“Touchdown for Picasso!” — A public service announcement written by Jack Schiff with art by Sheldon Moldoff.
Humor features by Henry Boltinoff, including The Magic Genie and Varsity Vic.
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.12
A blend of mystery, fantasy, and supernatural adventure featuring Mark Merlin and other classic DC tales.
