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Issue: The Greatest Golden Age Stories Ever Told #[nn]
Publication Date: March 1990
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/18/1990
Volume: none
Pages: 292
ISBN: 0930289579
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $30.95 CAD
$24.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 40 (28 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mike Gold (editor); Brian Augustyn (associate editor); Robert Greenberger (associate editor); Mark Waid (associate editor); Katie Main (development associate)
Disclose Notes: Reprints of classic DC comics from 1939-1950. A paperback version with a cover by Jack Kirby was advertised but never released.

On-sale date from Comic Shop News #132 and 133.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock:  
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
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reprinted 29 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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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
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jerry Ordway
Inker(s): Jerry Ordway
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Contents

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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One Man's Gold Is Another Man's Copper Pyrite

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roy Thomas
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Various covers used for illustration.
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The Roots of Magic

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Gold
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Various old panels used as illustrations.
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The Siege of Krovka

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Simon
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, war
Feature(s): Boy Commandos
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #69 published November 1942
was The Siege of Krovka [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Story title from table of contents.
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While the City Sleeps

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Dick Sprang
Colorist(s): Adrienne Roy
Letterer(s): George Roussos
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #30 published August 1945
was While the City Sleeps! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Script credit from Martin O'Hearn.
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The Thought Terror

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Hawkman
Character(s): Hawkman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #4 published April 1940
was Thought Terror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Where Is Amorpho?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Woolfolk
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Greg Theakston
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #21 published January 1950
was Where Is Amorpho? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: Script credited to Jack Cole in item.
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Superboy Says "Give Your Town a Present!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appeared in DC comics dated January 1950 and January-February 1950.
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The Story of Wildcat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Irwin Hasen
Inker(s): Irwin Hasen
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Wildcat
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSensation Comics #1 published January 1942
was The Origin of Wildcat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Story title from table of contents.
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The Riddle of the Topaz Brooch!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia (uncredited)
Colorist(s): Shelly Eiber
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Black Canary
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #96 published June 1948
was The Riddle of the Topaz Brooch! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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The 'Big Six' Now Becomes the 'Big Seven'

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appeared in DC comics dated October to December 1941. Titled "The Big Seven" in the table of contents.
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The Count

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Millard (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Pete Riss ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): Robbie Busch
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Kid Eternity
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagKid Eternity #3 published January 1946
was The Count [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Midget Cartoonist

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sheldon Mayer
Penciller(s): Sheldon Mayer
Inker(s): Sheldon Mayer
Colorist(s): Anthony Tollin
Letterer(s): Sheldon Mayer ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Scribbly
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-American Comics #6 published September 1939
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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The Icicle Goes South!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Alex Toth
Inker(s): Alex Toth
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Lantern
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-American Comics #92 published December 1947
was The Icicle Goes South! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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The Pawn Broker

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Creig Flessel
Inker(s): Creig Flessel
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sandman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #51 published June 1940
was The Van Leew Emeralds [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Story title from table of contents. Story given the title "The Van Leew Emeralds" in later reprints.

Creig Flessel's name misspelled "Crieg" in item.
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The Rise and Fall of Norman Empire

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Everett Hibbard
Inker(s): Everett Hibbard
Colorist(s): Nansi Hoolahan
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Flash
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-Flash #14 published January 1944
was The Rise and Fall of Norman Empire, Chapter One: It's All in the Cards [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAll-Flash #14 published January 1944
was The Rise and Fall of Norman Empire, Chapter 2: [The Coded Cards] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Story in two chapters of 10 pages each.
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The Menace of the Invisible Raiders!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alfred Bester (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Starman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #67 published October 1941
was The Menace of the Invisible Raiders! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Script credit from Martin O'Hearn.
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The Green Arrow and the Red Feather Kid

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): George Papp
Inker(s): George Papp
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Editor(s): Jack Schiff (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Arrow
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appeared in DC comics dated December 1949 and December 1949-January 1950.
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Boys from Nowhere

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): Bernard Baily
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): The Spectre
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMore Fun Comics #57 published July 1940
was The Return of Zor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Title from table of contents. Later given the title "The Return of Zor" in the Spectre Archives reprint.
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The Lonesome Kangaroo!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Samachson (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson
Inker(s): Mort Meskin
Colorist(s): Robbie Busch
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Vigilante
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #124 published September 1948
was The Lonesome Kangaroo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Contents page mislabels this as from Action Comics #128.
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The Streets of Chinatown

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): Robbie Busch
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Slam Bradley
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #1 published March 1937
was The Streets of Chinatown [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Story title from table of contents.
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The Big Eight!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: One of several house ads that appeared in DC comics in 1942 or 1943.
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The President's Been Kidnapped

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harry Stein (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Lou Fine
Inker(s): Lou Fine
Colorist(s): Greg Theakston
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Black Condor
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCrack Comics #19 published December 1941
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appeared in DC comics dated 1944.
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The Day That Was Five Years Long!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Dan Barry
Inker(s): Dan Barry
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Johnny Quick
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #144 published September 1949
was The Day That Was Five Years Long! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Superman Returns to Krypton!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #61 published November 1949
was Superman Returns to Krypton! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: The kryptonite is colored green in this printing. In the original version it was red, a more likely color for a "ruby" in a turban.
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Robotman vs. Rubberman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Samachson
Penciller(s): Jimmy Thompson
Inker(s): Jimmy Thompson
Colorist(s): Shelly Eiber
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Robotman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar Spangled Comics #77 published February 1948
was Robotman vs Rubberman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Script credit from Martin O'Hearn; script credited to Jimmy Thompson in item.
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The Plateau of Oblivion!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Woolfolk ?
Penciller(s): Reed Crandall
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): Greg Theakston
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, war
Feature(s): Blackhawk
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagModern Comics #67 published November 1947
was The Plateau of Oblivion [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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The Icebound Maidens

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joye Murchison [as Charles Moulton]
Penciller(s): Harry Peter [as H. G. Peter] (signed)
Inker(s): Harry Peter [as H. G. Peter] (signed); Arlene (uncredited, backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Robbie Busch
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Wonder Woman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWonder Woman #13 published January 1945
was [Part 1] The Icebound Maidens [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Action! Thrills! Adventure!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appeared in DC comics dated 1941.
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The Injustice Society of the World! [Chapter 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Irwin Hasen
Inker(s): John Belfi (uncredited)
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Justice Society of America
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #37 published October 1947
was The Injustice Society of the World! [Introduction] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Story appears here with the chapter numbers added for 100-Page Super Spectacular (DC, 1973 series) #DC-17 (June 1973) reprint.

Script credited to Gardner Fox in item.
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[The Injustice Society of the World!] Chapter 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert
Inker(s): Joe Kubert
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Hawkman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #37 published October 1947
was The Injustice Society of the World! Chapter 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Script credited to Gardner Fox in item.
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[The Injustice Society of the World!] Chapter 3

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): John Belfi (uncredited)
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Flash
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #37 published October 1947
was The Injustice Society of the World! Chapter 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Script credited to Gardner Fox in item.
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[The Injustice Society of the World!] Chapter 4

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Irwin Hasen
Inker(s): Irwin Hasen
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Lantern
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #37 published October 1947
was The Injustice Society of the World! Chapter 3 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Script credited to Gardner Fox in item.
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[The Injustice Society of the World!] Chapter 5

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Alex Toth
Inker(s): Alex Toth
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Atom
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #37 published October 1947
was The Injustice Society of the World! Chapter 4 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Script credited to Gardner Fox in item.
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[The Injustice Society of the World!] Chapter 6

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Alex Toth
Inker(s): Alex Toth
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Dr. Mid-Nite
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #37 published October 1947
was The Injustice Society of the World! Chapter 5 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Script credited to Gardner Fox in item.
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[The Injustice Society of the World!] Chapter 7

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Irwin Hasen
Inker(s): John Belfi (uncredited)
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Justice Society of America
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #37 published October 1947
was The Injustice Society of the World! Conclusion [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Script credited to Gardner Fox in item.
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Biographies: Creating the Greatest

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mark Waid
Letterer(s): Typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Biographies of the stories' creators.
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End Notes

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Greenberger
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Various covers used as illustrations.

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