The Spectre is blamed for the disappearance of the Black Chief Limited, and, since he wasn't there at the time, decides to investigate and comes up against an adversary as powerful as he! When called into account for his battle against the forces of evil, he tells the mysterious "voice" that he faces a foe that may defeat him, and requests help, to which the Spectre receives the Ring of Life.; Bill and Professor Kent help Gloria find her father, living as an amnesiac among ape men.; The discovery of foot high Gnomes or dwarves spurs Inza to contact Fate to look into the situation, and finds them attacking New York City!