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Forbidden Worlds #53
This anthology issue contains at least two stories: "Smoke Rings!" features a mysterious cigarette pack with magical properties that grants wishes, leading a man named Chick to sudden wealth through horse racing winnings, though his newfound fortune comes with complications when he becomes entangled with criminals and discovers the cigarettes' contents contain ingredients tied to dark magic practices. A pirate adventure story shows crew members of the Black Betsy overtaking pirate defenders, loading treasure aboard their ship, and later dealing with the arrival of Captain Purdy's pursuing vessel on the horizon.