We begin with Supergirl in "The Mysterious Motr of Doov" by E. Nelson Bridwell, Winslow Mortimer and Jack Abel. While trying to stop a tornado, Supergirl and Streaky are hurled into another dimension where their powers do not function. Soon after they arrive, they meet a robot, a cowardly creature, and a brainless neon man. The travelers follow the Crimson Trail to the Motr of Doov, a supposed wizard.
The Motr is actually a man from 19th Century Chicago who came to this world long ago but was prevented from returning home by the Wicked One, a flying creature. Supergirl and her companions join the Motr on a trip to a magic geyser which returns them home. When she get home, Linda realizes that the adventure bears an uncanny parallel to the Wizard of Oz. She suspects that the Motr returned to his own time and related the story to author L. Frank Baum. Snooze...wha-? Sorry, I fell asleep.
Next is "Heartbreak Prison" by Robert Kanigher and Kurt Schaffenberger. Supergirl receives a distress call from outer space which warns of a zenith weapon that must be destroyed. Following the distress call, Supergirl travels to a world ruled by the tyrant Tyrox. She allows herself to be captured in order to find the secret weapon. Supergirl is imprisoned in a colored cell alongside other female prisoners. Tyrox and his guards treat the prisoners with cruelty. Supergirl must refrain from using her powers because the other prisoners will be punished for her actions. Eventually Supergirl discovers the secret of the zenith weapon and begins to oppose her jailor. However, Tyrox uses Kryptonite to weaken her, then turns the planet's sun red to rob Supergirl of her powers. However, the other female prisoner use the opportunity to escape. Each is a heroine from different planets who also responded to the distress call. They take down Tyrox and free Supergirl. The threat ended, Supergirl returns to Earth.
It goes without saying that this mess was edited by Mort Weisinger.
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