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Issue: Western Comics #6
Publication Date: November 1948
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Issues: #6 of 85 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: A Superman DC PublicationView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/27/1948
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 27 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (editor); Jack Schiff (assistant); Murray Boltinoff (art); George Kashdan (story)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US, latter issues standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Howard Sherman
Inker(s): Howard Sherman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): The Wyoming Kid
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In Content Item: FlagWestern Comics #6 published November 1948
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Synopsis: A list of DC's Editorial Advisory Board plus a list of current DC titles. All-American Comics has been replaced with All-American Western.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Left side of inside front cover.
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America's Greatest Comics Characters

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino; Al Plastino; Dick Sprang; Harry G. Peter; Al Smith; Alex Toth; Chuck Winter
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia; Al Plastino; Charles Paris; Harry G. Peter; Al Smith; Alex Toth; Chuck Winter
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Flash; Superman; Batman; Robin; Mutt; Jeff; Wonder Woman; Green Lantern; Brooklyn (of the Boy Commandos)
Synopsis: Ad promoting DC Comics.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Right side of the inside front cover.
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The Murder Mustang!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Howard Sherman
Inker(s): Howard Sherman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): The Wyoming Kid
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In Content Item: FlagWestern Comics #6 published November 1948
as The Murder Mustang [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Bob Feller

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: sports
Feature(s): Wheaties
Character(s): Bob Feller
Synopsis: A summary of Bob Feller's baseball career coupled with a Wheaties ad.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
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Death on the Speedway

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Lou Fine
Inker(s): Lou Fine
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Feature(s): Adventures of Sam Spade; Wildroot Cream-Oil
Character(s): Sam Spade; Effie
Synopsis: Sam solves the mystery of a racetrack blow-out.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
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Zooms Faster! Zooms Farther! -- Right Off Your Finger!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Synopsis: Ad for a cereal premium available from Kellogg's.
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Pages: 1
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In Keds It's a Breeze!

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): U. S. Keds
Synopsis: Ad for U. S. Keds tennis shoes made by U. S. Rubber Company.
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Pages: 1
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The Man Who Won Five States!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jimmy Thompson
Inker(s): Jimmy Thompson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: western
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Pages: 4
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Daydream Mike and His Wonderful Bike!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Columbia Bicycles
Synopsis: Ad for Columbia bicycles from The Westfield Manufacturing Company.
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Pages: 1
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Avalanche!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Ray-O-Vac Bateries
Character(s): Mac; Bob
Synopsis: After an accident two boys use a flashlight to signal for help.
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Pages: 1
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Owlhooters' Haven!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): John Lehti
Inker(s): John Lehti
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): Rodeo Rick
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Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Bazooka the Atom Bubble Boy; Bazooka Bubble Gum
Character(s): Bazooka; George Stengle
First Line: What a Swell Set!
Synopsis: Bazooka helps a stranded ocean liner.
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Pages: 1
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Bill Wins?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cracker Jack
Synopsis: Ad for Cracker Jack candy.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Appears on top half of page.
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Superman Jackets & Sweaters

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Irvin Foster Sportswear
Synopsis: Ad for clothing with the Superman emblem and figures of Superman.
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Pages: 0.5
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Saga of the Stagecoach

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): William Morrison
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, western
Synopsis: A brief history of stagecoaches.
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Martin Naydel (signed)
Penciller(s): Martin Naydel (signed)
Inker(s): Martin Naydel (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Martin Naydel
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, western
Feature(s): Cactus Charlie's Western Dictionary
First Line: Just passed an old desert rat ridin' his hard tail...
Synopsis: Definitions for desert rat, hard tail, shucked, war bag, lobo and heeled.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Printed on top half of page.
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America's Most Beautiful Bicycle

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Monark Bicycles
Synopsis: Readers are invited to send for a free folder featuring Monark bicycles.
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Pages: 0.5
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Jimmie Saves the Limited

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Williams
Penciller(s): Bill Williams
Inker(s): Bill Williams
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bill Williams
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Ingersoll Mickey Mouse Watches
Character(s): Jimmie; Mickey Mouse
Synopsis: Jimmie flags down a train just in time to keep it from crossing a trestle damaged by fire.
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Pages: 1
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The Hat That Hunted Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron ?
Penciller(s): Ed Smalle Jr. [as Smalle] (signed)
Inker(s): Ed Smalle Jr. [as Smalle] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): The Cowboy Marshal
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In Content Item: FlagWestern Comics #6 published November 1948
as The Hat That Hunted Death [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: In the splash panel Smalle places his name on the plaque beneath the middle hat of the collection hanging on the wall.
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Watch 'Em Puff Smoke

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Credits
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Flyer
Synopsis: Toy train ad.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
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Saving the Secret Supersonic Plane

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): "U. S." Royal; U. S. Bike Tires
Synopsis: Ad for U. S. Royal bicycle tires.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
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Fighter!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stookie Allen
Penciller(s): Stookie Allen
Inker(s): Stookie Allen
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Stookie Allen
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, western
Character(s): Jeff Ake
Synopsis: Highlights in the life of Jeff Ake.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Printed on top half of page. This feature appears after the Cowboy Marshal story.
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Yea, Bucko!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Feature(s): B. F. Goodrich Boots
Synopsis: Ad for rubber boots made by B. F. Goodrich.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Printed on bottom half of page.
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How Much Do You Really Know about Baseball?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, sports
Feature(s): Thom McAn Shoes
Synopsis: Little-known facts about baseball and an offer for a photo of Bobby Feller!
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Pages: 1
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New Target Range for Daisy BB Rifle Shooters!

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Manufacturing Co.
Synopsis: Ad for the Daisy Target box plus an offer for the Daisy Handbook.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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How to Catch More Fish

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Eveready Batteries
Synopsis: Hints on fishing at night.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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