Writer – Jack Miller
Artist – Howard Purcell
Inker – Sheldon Moldoff

Sometimes when one reads this title, it feels like those who write the book have run out of ideas and start recycling stories, changing a little here or there to make them seem fresh. Such is the story in this particular issue as written by Jack Miller. Not too long ago, the Sea Devils faced a group of men using an alien molecular ray gun that could change the molecules of any one thing into something else. Here a baddie named Dr. Quad is making things hard for the Sea Devils while trying to blame it all on Biff. Quad has invented a new gun himself called the Moly-Ray which, as one can guess, rearranges the molecules of any one thing into something else. Dr. Quad uses it to good effect, creating many obstacles that the Devils need to overcome to defeat the mad doctor and in addition to that, the man also has the use of transformation pills which allow him to change his identity and he does so thereby nearly beating the Sea Devils in one instance. On one hand, while it might have been lazy writing, and one can only guess that it was, Miller still writes a fun and adventurous tale. It all begins with the loss of an ammunition ship that nobody can locate, so it is left to the Sea Devils to investigate. They do indeed find the vessel and it is not long before the shenanigans begin with Dr. Quad, though for reason other than fear of discovery by the Navy is never really revealed. There is a lot of back and forth between the two sides until eventually, the good guys win, as they should. Miller makes a good go of it and there is nothing overly wrong with anything presented other than its familiarity. It would have been nice to see something new and unique but such as it is, it is hard to be truly disappointed in such an enjoyable outing. Making each page as exciting as it can be is the wonderful Howard Purcell with an assist from Sheldon Moldoff once more, the two are a very competent team who create wonders within every issue they appear in. It is hopeful that as the title proceeds, a little more originality will rear its head to make the reading experience worth it for those who pick up the book, but such as it is, it is still worth a buy.

3 out of 5