The Atom 1962 #23 - reader copy - $5.00

The Atom tells two friends about a robbery committed by an invisible alien, then admits that he made up the story.

The class gets a lesson on not making fun of those who are different.

Jean Loring is arrested for a burglary and the Atom must track down the real thief, who uses a jack-in-the box as a distraction.

On-sale date from copyright registration.

• Riddle of the Far-Out Robbery! - Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Story in two chapters of 5.67 and 6.67 pages.
• Warning! - house ad for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #60 (first Silver Age Spectre), on sale November 25
• The Invisible Handicap! - published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly
• DC's Immortal 6! - house ad for Our Army at War (DC, 1952 series) #164 [80 Page Giant #G-19], on sale December 16
• DC Blazes a New Path in Comics History! - house ad for Challengers of the Unknown (DC, 1958 series) #48 [first Challengers-Doom Patrol team-up]
• Thief with the Tricky Toy! - Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
• - subscription advertisement; ten issues for $1.00
• You Are Invited to Join the Justice League! - house ad for Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #42, on sale December 9
• - Letters from: Leonard Tirado, Sal Iacopelli, and Dave Bakulski.
• Definitely Coming... - house ad for DC comics and the "brand-new look" -- Go-Go Checks