Lion #39

Nov 1952 · Amalgamated Press · 3d [0-0-3 GBP]

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This issue features three main stories. "Captain Condor: Space-Man of the Unknown Moon" by Frank S. Pepper follows the daring space pilot Captain Condor as he lands on an uncharted moon and plans to build a secret base, but he and his crew members Pete and Dave must search for radioactive fuel to power their rocket ship. A second story depicts a lion attacking Cardoc and guards at what appears to be a Roman or classical setting, with a traitor named Platus revealed to have released the beast. The issue also includes "Jingo Jones and His Invisibiliser" by Tom Stirling, in which a schoolboy named Jingo Jones discovers an invisibiliser device and uses it to play pranks at school, including vanishing his bicycle and causing mayhem when a sergeant mistakes him for a student. Additionally, the comic contains a "World-Wide Quiz" featuring fifteen trivia questions on topics ranging from vehicles to geography.

Contains 6 stories

Sandy Dean's First Term [Part 39]

2 pp

Part 14

2 pp

All These Horses Have Tales!

1 pp

Lady Wonder, a talented racehorse, can communicate through an ingenious typewriter fitted with a single row of keys—all the horse needs do is nudge them with its nose to share what's on its mind. This charming 1952 tale celebrates an animal performer whose unusual gift blurs the line between beast and wordsmith in the most delightful way.

Part 12

2 pp

The Riddle of the Six Holes

2 pp

Detective Brett Marlowe and his chauffeur Rusty Race stumble upon a man being attacked for a mysterious letter—one that contains cryptic clues hidden in what appears to be an innocent message from Paris. Brett's quick thinking and keen eye for detail lead him to uncover the real reason behind the six holes the man was digging, setting him on the trail of a hidden prize. A race against time and a clever puzzle await as Brett works to stay one step ahead of those who would claim the prize first.

Untitled story

1 pp