Lion #60

Apr 1953 · Amalgamated Press · 3d [0-0-3 GBP]

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This anthology issue features "Captain Condor: Space-Man of the Unknown Moon," in which the space pilot Captain Condor and his companion Pete discover a rebellion among the Zorians and encounter a Koptarch (a creature controlling a Zorian underground city) while searching for fuel for their spacecraft. A second story, "Jingo Jones and His Invisibiliser," follows the humorous fishing misadventures of Jingo Jones as he uses his uncle's invisibility device and encounters Major Boots, leading to mishaps involving an invisible fishing line and a disappearing hat. The issue also includes "The Tower of London Thriller," featuring Dirk, who battles seamen and saboteurs aboard a ship while attempting a daring rescue. Additional content includes a "World-Wide Quiz" featuring visual riddles and questions about geography, sports, animals, and general knowledge.

Contains 5 stories

Sandy Dean's Schooldays [Part 19]

2 pp

Part 5

2 pp

Part 33

2 pp

The Case of the Chinese Goddess

2 pp

Detective Brett Marlowe investigates a reported burglary at a Chinese restaurant, where a valuable goddess statue has allegedly been stolen along with other treasures. When a careful examination of the crime scene reveals a crucial detail about the carpet, Marlowe deduces that the theft was an inside job staged to claim insurance money. His sharp eye for a small but telling mistake leads him to uncover where the real valuables have been hidden.

Untitled Science Fiction story

1 pp · Science Fiction