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Issue: Showcase #57
Publication Date: July 1965
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Issues: #57 of 104 Issues (108 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: 05/27/1965
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Robert Kanigher
Disclose Notes: First tryout issue.

On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In9
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Killer of the Skies!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Kubert (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): Enemy Ace
Character(s): Enemy Ace [Hans von Hammer]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagEnemy Ace Special #1 published December 1990
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEnemy Ace Archives #1 [First Printing] published December 2002
as Showcase #57 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Enemy Ace #1 published April 2008
as Showcase #57 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fighting Ships
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Killer of the Skies!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Kubert (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): Enemy Ace
Character(s): Enemy Ace [Hans von Hammer]; The Hunter (Canadian Ace)
Synopsis: The Enemy Ace faces off agains The Hunter, a Canadian Ace, over No-Man's Land.
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In Content Item: FlagStar Spangled War Stories #154 published December 1970
as Killer of the Skies! [Story on Interior Page(s)]pp. 1-14, with modifications
In Content Item: FlagAmerica at War: The Best of DC War Comics #[nn] published October 1979
as Killer of the Skies! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMagnum #9/1986 published December 1986
as Rovfuglen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSgt. Rock Special #9 [Direct] published September 1990
as Killer of the Skies! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEnemy Ace Archives #1 [First Printing] published December 2002
as Killer of the Skies! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Enemy Ace #1 published April 2008
as Killer of the Skies! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
Disclose Notes: Continuing the series previous in Our Army at War. Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story in four parts of 4.67, 4.67, 4.67, and 9 pages.
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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): Our Army at War; All American Men of War
First Line: For the very best...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: On the bottom of page 5 of the main story sequence.
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Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion, teen
Feature(s): Binky
Character(s): Binky; Allergy; Bob; Pete
Synopsis: Binky suggests Allergy make friends with a new kid, Bob, but Pete does instead and then gets Allergy and the rest of the gang interested.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 5 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): G. I. Joe
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 6 of the main story sequence.
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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): The Brave and the Bold; Teen Titans
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 7 and page 8 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hawk Model Company
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 7 and page 8 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Big State Coin Company
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: At the bottom of page 10 of the main story sequence.
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Enemy Ace...Killer? --or Hero?

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 11 of the main story sequence.
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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): G. I. Combat; Star Spangled War Stories
First Line: For the very best...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: On the bottom of page 15 of the main story sequence.
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40 Army-Navy-Marine Medals & Insignias

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 15 and page 16 of the main story sequence.
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How to Beat Your Dad at Racing!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): AMT
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 17 and page 18 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 17 and page 18 of the main story sequence.
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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): 80 Page Giant Magazine; Batman
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 19 and page 20 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Silly Putty
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 19 and page 20 of the main story sequence.
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10 Issues of Showcase for Only $1.00

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Body Building Club
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Now Rainy Days Can Be Fun Days!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy B-B Guns
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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