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Issue: More Fun Comics #76
Publication Date: February 1942
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Issues: #76 of 119 Issues (121 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: A Superman DC PublicationView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Detective Comics, Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/16/1941
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 23 (9 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth [as F. W. Ellsworth] (credited editor); Mort Weisinger (actual editor)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Full Color, Duotone, and Black and White (#9-47); Full Color (#48 onwards)
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age U.S.
Paper Stock: Newsprint Interior, Paper Covers (#9-11); Glossy Covers (#12 onwards)
Binding: Saddle-Stitched
Publishing Format: Was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Title Page
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Howard Sherman
Inker(s): Howard Sherman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Fate
Character(s): Doctor Fate; Michael Krugor
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In Content Item: FlagGolden Age Doctor Fate Archives #1 published September 2007
as More Fun #76 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lancaster County Seed Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Secret of the Centuries!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mort Weisinger
Penciller(s): George Papp (signed)
Inker(s): George Papp (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Green Arrow
Character(s): Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Speedy [Roy Harper]; Andrew Bolling; Kruger
Synopsis: Thieves invade a castle in search of a hidden treasure.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): "Super" Duper; Canada Dry Ginger Ale
First Line: Gosh! That ice cream hi-ball tasted good!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The King of Crime!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Howard Sherman
Inker(s): Howard Sherman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Howard Sherman
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Fate
Character(s): Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson]; Inza Kramer; Michael Krugor (villain); Cardwell Bates (villain)
Synopsis: Cardwell Bates tries to steal his wife's gem, "The Sultan of Singapore" in order to pay off his debts. Michael Krugor, who instigated the robbery, plays murderous chess with Dr. Fate.
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In Content Item: FlagGolden Age Doctor Fate Archives #1 published September 2007
as The King of Crime [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Inza's last name given as "Carmer".
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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: humorous
Feature(s): Gags
First Line: Hmm - Your watch stopped!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: 3 gags.
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The Justice Society of America Invites You to Their Next Meeting!

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
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Pages: 0.5
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Chad Grothkopf
Inker(s): Chad Grothkopf
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Radio Squad
Character(s): Radio Squad [Larry Trent; Sandy Keene]; The Radio Robber (villain)
First Line: Into the airwaves used for police broadcasting, a voice breaks in...
Synopsis: A criminal breaks into the police bands to leave clues in rhyme.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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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: humorous
Feature(s): Jokes
First Line: That's the one that got away!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: 3 gags.
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The "Big Seven" Is Now the "Big Eight"!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sensation Comics
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mort Weisinger
Penciller(s): Paul Norris
Inker(s): Paul Norris
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Aquaman
Character(s): Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Captain Skover (villain)
First Line: That looks like trouble up above!
Synopsis: Aquaman gets caught up in a salvage operation to retrieve sunken treasure.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Augustus and the River

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Josette Frank
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Books Worth Reading
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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The Adventure of the Human Streak

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mort Weisinger
Penciller(s): Mort Meskin [as Mort Morton, Jr.] (signed)
Inker(s): Mort Meskin [as Mort Morton Jr.] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Johnny Quick
Character(s): Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]; Dr. Clever (villain); Tubby Watts; Breezy
Synopsis: Dr. Clever uses a ray to give one of his henchmen super speed.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagWanted. The World's Most Dangerous Villains #7 published March 1973
as The Adventure of the Human Streak [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Story  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: humorous, military
Feature(s): Private Pete
First Line: Oh, boy! The Sarge says he likes me...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Wow and Double Wow!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Leading Comics
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): George Papp (signed)
Inker(s): George Papp (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Clip Carson
Character(s): Clip Carson; Shelley
First Line: In a city somewhere in China...
Synopsis: Cliff gets captured by the Japanese in China.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Street Incident

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Eric Carter (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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The Head Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily (signed)
Inker(s): Bernard Baily (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): The Spectre
Character(s): The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Clarice Winston; Percival Popp; The Head Man (villain); Nick Johnston (villain)
Synopsis: A man with no head runs a torture and blackmail racket.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: The Spectre now has the power to separate from Corrigan's body and go off on his own (like in the 60's series). A note at the end of the story asks readers if they want to continue to see Percival Popp teamed up with the Spectre.
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Now on Sale

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Fred Harman (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Harman (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
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): Baby Ruth
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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