The origins of Atoman, alias for Barry Dale. Working at the Atomic Institute, Barry Dale discovers that he has assimilated the power of the atom and possesses super strength, flight, super-speed, invulnerability, the ability to weld metal with his hands, and other abilities as a result of working on radium and uranium. Stories in this issue include: The Mightiest Man starring Atoman, "The Man Who Never Laughed!" starring the Kid Crusaders, "The Tiger Changes His Stripes" starring Wild Bill Hickock. "The Last Assignment" text story; "Education In Crime!", "The Mystery of the Missing Millionaires!" starring Marvin the Great.