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Issue: Challengers of the Unknown #3
Publication Date: August 1958
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Issues: #3 of 87 Issues (90 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 06/12/1958
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 15 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Jack Schiff (actual)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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The Invincible Challenger!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Jack Kirby; Roz Kirby (blacks)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Challengers of the Unknown
Character(s): Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Professor Haley; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis]; June Robbins
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Hundred Comic Monthly #30 published March 1959
as The Invincible Challenger [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown Archives #2 published July 2004
as [Cover - Challengers of the Unknown #3]; The Invincible Challenger! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown Archives #2 published July 2004
as Backcover [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]cover
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Challengers of the Unknown #1 published December 2006
as Challengers of the Unknown #3 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Secret of the Sorcerer's Mirror

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Wood ?; Jack Kirby ? (see notes)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Marvin Stein ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Pat Gordon ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Challengers of the Unknown
Character(s): Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Professor Haley; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis]; Kregon the Sorcerer; a genie; Hillary Mycroft; Mycroft's gang
Synopsis: A mirror and chart have been stolen from a museum by Hillary Mycroft and his gang. The mirror was fashioned by Kregon the Sorcerer to show where "the ancients" hid their most potent secrets. The chart shows where the secrets are hidden. The Challengers break into Mycroft's hideout but he escapes in a plane. The mirror reveals three destinations: the sea bottom, a stone needle, and Sinbad's Island. The team split up and face an array of threats. Mycroft finally acquires the globes that, when assembled will summon a genie but Red secretly extracted a rod causing the globes destruction.
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In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown #76 published October 1970
as The Secret of the Sorcerer's Mirror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper Héros #8 published January 1980
as Le miroir du sorcier [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown Archives #2 published July 2004
as The Secret of the Sorcerer's Mirror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Challengers of the Unknown #1 published December 2006
as The Secret of the Sorcerer's Mirror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harry Lampert
Penciller(s): Harry Lampert
Inker(s): Harry Lampert
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Harry Lampert
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Radio Beams
First Line: Shut that off!
Synopsis: A patron plays a radio in a library.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
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The Jinxed Waterway

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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The Most Wanted Man In The Universe

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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The Menace of the Invincible Challenger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Wood ?; Jack Kirby ? (see notes)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Marvin Stein ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Pat Gordon ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Challengers of the Unknown
Character(s): Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Rocky Davis; Professor Haley; Red Ryan]; June Robbins (called June Walker); Professor Curtis; Chopper; Roxie
Synopsis: Summoned to a lab, the Challs observe a monkey with super abilities. It was given a pill derived from a meteorite, then boosted into space. Rocky is chosen to take the pill and rockets into space unaware the monkey has lapsed into a coma. The rocket crashes and Rocky emerges with super powers, including freeze rays, super strength, and invisibility, but he becomes irrational. A crook takes Rocky in hoping to use him to rob banks. Rocky's decency wins out and when the Challengers and June appear Rocky shocks the crooks. Grazed by a bullet Rocky recovers his memory and his powers wear off.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Hundred Comic Monthly #30 published March 1959
as The Menace of the Invincible Challenger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper Héros #7 published January 1980
as Le challenger invincible [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown Archives #2 published July 2004
as The Menace of the Invincible Challenger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Challengers of the Unknown #1 published December 2006
as The Menace of the Invincible Challenger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: This story is considered a dry run for Fantastic Four #1. Rocky is shot into space, crashes, then exhibits super-strength, invisibility, fire powers, and giant growth.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Doctor Rocket
First Line: May I look through the telescope, Dr. Rocket?
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Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Abdul the Fire Eater
First Line: Bah! These new inventions!
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Pages: 1
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Littleton Stamp Co.
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifle
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Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Junior Sales Club of America
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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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): Daisy Air Rifles
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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