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Issue: Adventure Comics #61
Publication Date: April 1941
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Issues: #61 of 472 Issues (530 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: A DC PublicationView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Detective Comics, Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/05/1941
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 24 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (uncredited)
Disclose Notes: "Ellsworth, although the only one credited as editor, is more an editor-in-chief -- with Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff the actual editors starting a few years into the 40's; many stories throughout the 40's probably colored by Raymond Perry."

On-sale date from ad in More Fun Comics #66 and copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.; digest size (5" x 6.75") #491-503
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior; thin cardboard stock cover (digest size)
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound #390, 416, 491-503
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Starman
Character(s): The Starman [Ted Knight]; the Sandman [Wesley Dodds] (inset)
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In Issue: FlagGolden Age Starman Archives #1 published July 2000
In Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #61 published August 1965
as The Origin of Starman [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]cover repro
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as Starman Soars into Comics Legend [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Starman does not have a circle around the star on his chest, although it appears in the story art.
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The "Big Six" Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Amazing Starman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox ? (see notes); Jack Burnley (see notes)
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Burnley (signed); Ray Burnley (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Raymond Perry
Letterer(s): Betty Bentley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Starman
Character(s): Starman [Ted Knight](introduction, origin); Doris Lee (niece of FBI Chief, Woodley Allen, introduction); Woodley Allen (FBI trouble-shooter, introduction); Professor Davis; Dr. Doog (villain, introduction, death); Nelson (villain, death)
Synopsis: Starman is called in to battle the "Secret Brotherhood of the Electron", which is sabotaging America's communication and light system.
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In Issue: FlagGolden Age Starman Archives #1 published July 2000
In Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #94 published November 1971
as The Amazing Starman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAll Star Adventure Comic #89 published October 1974
as The Amazing Starman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as The Amazing Starman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Jack Burnley recalls someone other than Fox doing the first story, but the writing style does look like Fox's. Burnley does state that he re-wrote the last part of this story, introducing a villain that he called Dr. Doom, but whom the editors changed to Dr. Doog [if one looks, for example, at the lettering in the balloon on page 6, panel 3, you can see the lettering of "Dr. Doog" looks totally different, and was obviously re-lettered]. Burnley has at different times recalled his letterer as his sister Betty Bentley and the backgrounds done by his brother Ray. The cover for this issue reappears as the last panel in the Starman story in Adventure #63. Information here related by Burnley in 1989.
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): It's True!
First Line: It takes 29,600 parts...
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Pages: 0.5
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): All-Star Comics
First Line: For thrills and adventure...
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Pages: 0.5
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Lishak the Gladiator

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Purcell (signed)
Penciller(s): Howard Purcell (signed)
Inker(s): Howard Purcell (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Mark Lansing
Character(s): Mark Lansing; Kit; King Talon; Costa (villain); Lishak (villain, death)
Synopsis: King Talon hopes to save Mark from being tortured and to save Kit before ending Costa's evil reign.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: The end panel of this story is a promo for the Spectre strip appearing in More Fun Comics.
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Facts
First Line: Approximately 200,000,000 chickens...
Synopsis: Two fact quickies are featured: that approximately 100 million chickens are produced and marketed in the U.S. each year, AND that it takes more than one million tons of coal a day to supply this nation's demand for heat, light and power.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as [untitled] [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Black Owl; Prize Comics
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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The Ghost Plane

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Chad Grothkopf [as Chad] (signed)
Inker(s): Chad Grothkopf [as Chad] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Chad Grothkopf
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Federal Men
Character(s): Steve Carson; Drew (death); Major Gruen; un-named Governor; Blitz Merkel (villain); Mr. Ender (villain)
Synopsis: Steve Carson of the FBI is called in to deal with the loss of five border policemen engaged by the Border Business Association to prevent gun running across the border.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Treachery Off Singapore

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Lehti (signed)
Penciller(s): Jack Lehti (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Lehti (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Steve Conrad Adventurer
Character(s): Steve Conrad; Chang; Sparky Watts (death); Blubber Bolsom (villain); Slippy (villain)
Synopsis: Steve begins to investigate the situation when his old pal Sparky is spouting off about a fabulous treasure he has uncovered, and then is murdered.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray McGill (signed)
Penciller(s): Ray McGill (signed)
Inker(s): Ray McGill (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ray McGill
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Peter and His Pup
Character(s): Peter; Whiskers (his dog)
First Line: It's a swell day, Whiskers! Let's go fishing!
Synopsis: When Peter and his pup go fishing and have no luck, the dog figures out a better way to do the fishing.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff [as Bolty] (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff [as Bolty] (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff [as Bolty] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): The Quiz Page
First Line: 1. How did Death Valley get its name?
Synopsis: Six questions are asked: 1) How did Death Valley get its name?; 2) What does SOS mean?; 3) When is Groundhog Day?; 4) Do bulls actually see red?; 5) How large is an acre?; and 6) What does the olive branch symbolize?
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as [untitled] [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Runaway Dinosaurs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ken Fitch
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily (signed)
Inker(s): Bernard Baily (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bernard Baily
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Hourman
Character(s): Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Mr. Bannerman; un-named Professor; Jimmy Martin; Thorndyke Tompkins; Minute Men of America; Mr. Whistle (villain)
Synopsis: The Hourman, blamed for stealing animated mechanical prehistoric beasts from a museum, finds he has to battle them in order to save Thorndyke from kidnappers.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: The last panel of the story is an illustrated ad for The Spectre by Jerry Siegel, starring in More Fun Comics. The villain, Mr. Whistle, is called Mr. Whistler in the last half of the story.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Adventure Stamp Page
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Pages: 1
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Too Many Suspects

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ed Moore (signed)
Penciller(s): Ed Moore (signed)
Inker(s): Ed Moore (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ed Moore
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Paul Kirk, Manhunter
Character(s): Paul Kirk; Police Chief Holden; Andrew Kallan [as Bushy] (villain)
Synopsis: A noted banker fakes his death in order to abscond with bank funds and place the blame on other employees.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Flying Carpet by Richard Halliburton

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Book Review
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: A few small ads on the book review page.
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Defender of Barlunda

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Lehti
Penciller(s): Jack Lehti
Inker(s): Jack Lehti
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Cotton Carver
Character(s): Cotton Carver; Princess Deela; King Marl; Nardak; Orko (villain, death)
Synopsis: Cotton saves Deela from being kidnapped by Orko, then they find themselves stranded in the ancient city of Dorgo, armed only with the Ring Machine to fight off another onslaught by Orko.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Case of the Black Cat

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): T. C. O'Neil (credited)
Penciller(s): Fred Ray [as Ray] (signed, spot illustration)
Inker(s): Fred Ray [as Ray] (signed, spot illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Jimmy Owen; Minerva (a cat); Hilda
Synopsis: Jimmy Owen, a private detective from the Quick Service Agency, is hired to protect the life of a cat, which is the recipient of $250,000 from her deceased owner.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as Case of the Black Cat [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
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Superman Is on the Radio

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as Superman Is on the Radio [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the Superman radio program.
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The Menace of the Metal Gun!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Creig Flessel
Inker(s): Creig Flessel
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sandman
Character(s): The Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Dian Belmont; D.A. Belmont; Ivan Borloff (villain)
Synopsis: Sandman must battle a scientist, in the pay of a foreign government, who has invented a mysterious Cylindecraft, whose purple ray can eat its way through metal.
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In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Adventure Comics 61 #[nn] published December 2000
as The Menace of the Metal Gun! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Sandman uses his new Wirepoon in this story. The Millennium edition lists the writer as Gardner F. Fox.
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Colossal! Terrific! Stupendous!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): World's Best Comics
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Pages: 1
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Prizes for All!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Seed Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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There's Power for You!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Baby Ruth
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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