Issue: #5
Astro Boy must convince a confused robot not to aid an evil plot to take over an island rich in mineral wealth; a space leopard sent by conqueror aliens must be stopped before he can drain Earth's energy; and Astro must team with a robot-hating detective to apprehend thieves who have stolen an artificial sun!Story TitlesCrucifix IslandSpace Snow LeapordThe Artificial Sun
First appearances: Lupe, Pook, Sherlock Holmspun, Kim Sankaku
Creators: Digital Chameleon, Osamu Tezuka, Dave Nestelle, Chris Warner, Lani Schreibstein, Frederick L. Schodt
Characters: Shib, Lamp, Inspector Tawashi, Lupe, Pook, Sherlock Holmspun, Ham Egg, Kim Sankaku, Tamao, Mustachio, Osamu Tezuka, Dr. Ochanomizu, Astro Boy