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Lion #79

Aug 1953 · Amalgamated Press · 3D [0-0-3 GBP]
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This anthology issue features three main stories: "Captain Condor—Space-Man Avenger" by Frank S. Pepper, in which the space pilot and his comrades use a paralyzer ray to overcome a dictator's forces and fight their way aboard an enemy vessel in the year 3000; "The Iron Mask," a adventure tale where characters named Dirk and Hal navigate a tower's secret passages while pursued by guards, encountering a mysterious masked figure; and "Stormy Tale—Skipper of the Wheezy Anna" by R.G. Thomas, which follows the adventures of Stormy aboard a ship in tropical waters where he encounters a gorilla and becomes involved in cargo transport mishaps. The issue also includes a "World-Wide Quiz" feature with various general knowledge questions.

Contains 5 stories
Sandy Dean's Schooldays [Part 38]
2 pp
Sandy DeanJack HardyOwl WatsonBossy BatesSpiderGus
Part 24
2 pp
Dirk SeldenHal RuddThe Iron Mask (villain)
Part 9
2 pp
Sergeant WilsonTubby MartinKrantz (German guard)camp commandant
The Mystery of Craggy Castle
2 pp
Brett MarloweRusty RaceColonel WallisJohn Wallis (his son)Mr. McMurphy (John's tutor and villain)

Detective Brett Marlowe and his chauffeur Rusty Race arrive at Craggy Castle to visit their old friend Colonel Wallis, only to discover that a valuable jewelled elephant curio has been stolen during a mysterious distraction. As Brett investigates the crime, he begins to suspect the Colonel's son John may be involved in the scheme. The detective must unravel the mystery before the thief strikes again.

Untitled Science Fiction story
1 pp · Science Fiction
Captain CondorCommander Jarl

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