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Issue: Green Lantern #17
Publication Date: December 1962
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Issues: #17 of 205 Issues (373 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/04/1962
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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The Spy-Eye That Doomed Green Lantern!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Joe Giella
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Lantern
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Ivar Domann
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe Green Lantern Chronicles #4 published May 2012
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern Archives #3 published June 2001
as Cover - Green Lantern #17 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Lantern #1 [500 Pages Promo] published November 2005
as Green Lantern #17 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern Omnibus #1 published January 2010
as The Spy-Eye That Doomed Green Lantern! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Meet Johnny DC

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (various)
Inker(s): ? (various)
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Character(s): Bob Hope; Sgt. Rock; Hawkman; Dobie Gillis; Maynard G. Krebbs; Batman; Robin; Batwoman [Kathy Kane]; Tomahawk; Dan Hunter; Jerry Lewis; Sugar; Spike; Johnny DC; Superman; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Flash [Barry Allen]; Atom [Ray Palmer]; J'onn J'onzz; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Blackhawk; Wonder Woman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Aquaman; Superboy; Supergirl; Crawford Crow; Fauntleroy Fox
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. The DC characters are pieces of art from other DC publications, arranged to march toward the reader, and introducing Johnny DC as the new mascot. Several figures appear to be penciled by Mike Sekowsky.
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The Spy-Eye That Doomed Green Lantern!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Joe Giella
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Lantern
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Pieface [Thomas Kalmaku]; Carol Ferris; Scientist; Air Force Generals; Police; Ivar Domann (master spy) (villain); International Spies (Villains)
Synopsis: Ivar and his ring of spies attempt to steal either the plane or the plans for a new plane and stumble upon Hal's secret identy. But Hal fools them into seeing him and Green Lantern together and captures them.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe Green Lantern Chronicles #4 published May 2012
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern Archives #3 published June 2001
as The Spy-Eye That Doomed Green Lantern! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Lantern #1 [500 Pages Promo] published November 2005
as The Spy-Eye That Doomed Green Lantern! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern Omnibus #1 published January 2010
as The Spy-Eye That Doomed Green Lantern! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Story across 25 pages in three parts of 7.67 pages, 7.67 pages, and 8.67 pages.

References Justice League of America #6, Green Lantern #5, Green Lantern #6.
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Tootsie Roll Makes History!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for Tootsie Rolls, in limerick form.
At bottom of page 8 of the main story sequence.
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Make Money Get Prizes

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Specialty Co.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Christmas cards.
Appears after page 8 of main story sequence.
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Superman Talks About... "Pennies for UNICEF!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff ?
Penciller(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; Joe; Tom
Synopsis: After Joe claims he's going to keep the pennies for himself, Superman takes Joe and Tom to Asia, South America and Africa to show them first-hand how much good the pennies they collect for UNICEF can do.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Printed between pages 8-9 of story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Fudge
First Line: I'm a basketball referee...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for Tootsie Roll Fudge in limerick form.
At bottom of page 16 of main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Penciller(s): ? (logo illustration)
Inker(s): ? (logo illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (logo illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Green Lantern's Mail Chute
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Tommy Jones, Larry Pinsker, Larry Tucker, David Mackidd, Larry Herndon, and Scott Baron, with a logo illustration. Printed after page 16 of the main story sequence.
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Damp... Moist... Humid...

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): What's the Difference Between--
Synopsis: Vocabulary discussion on the difference between the terms: damp, moist, and humid.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between letters page sequence and page 17 of story sequence.
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207 Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Zenith Company
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for stamp collecting accessories including the Midget Encyclopedia of Stamp Collecting.
Between letters page sequence and page 17 of story sequence.
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Your Eyes May Play Tricks...But Not Your Taste!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Pop
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for Tootsie Roll Pops in form of a reader activity.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Showcase; Tommy Tomorrow
First Line: Hi! I'm Johnny DC...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Showcase #41, now on sale, with image of cover.
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Nuclear Naval Battle Game!!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Five Star Toys
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Convoy Terror game containing plastic ships and related toys.
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America's Most Exciting War Game

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Helen of Toy Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Task Force game containing plastic ships and related toys.
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All-Male He-Man

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Body Building Club
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn; William Butler; John Sill; Felipe Mendoza; Tony Pascarella; Larry Campbell
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building course with photos of some successful users.
On inside back cover.
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Never Before! So Many Great Schwinn Features at Such a Low Price!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Arnold, Schwinn & Company
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Schwinn Hollywood bicycle.
On back cover.

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