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Issue: More Fun Comics #57
Publication Date: July 1940
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Issues: #57 of 119 Issues (121 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: A DC PublicationView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Detective Comics, Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/29/1940
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 24 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (uncredited)
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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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Spectre
Character(s): The Spectre
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In Content Item: FlagGolden Age Spectre Archives #1 published May 2003
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The Spectre now has white skin.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Johnson Smith & Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Return of Zor

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): Bernard Baily
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Spectre
Character(s): The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Professor Dale Ericks; Zor (villain); Wayne Grant; Clarice Winston
Synopsis: A scientific professor accidentally releases Zor from his hypnotic state, and the being convinces Grant that Corrigan has murdered Sgt. Dexter.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDC 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-13 published June 1972
as The Voice from Nowhere [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #252 published June 1972
as The Return of Zor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Golden Age Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1990
as Boys from Nowhere [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGolden Age Spectre Archives #1 published May 2003
as The Return of Zor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Jerry Siegel's signature omitted from the Archive edition. The Spectre next appears in a solo story in All Star Comics #1.
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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): Fun Stamp Page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Royal Lurma Diamond

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Donohoe
Penciller(s): Joe Donohoe
Inker(s): Joe Donohoe
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Detective Sergeant Carey
Character(s): Sergeant Carey; Sleepy
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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For Thrills and Adventure Don't Miss This First Issue of All-Star Comics

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Creig Flessel; Harry Lampert; Jon L. Blummer; Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Creig Flessel; Harry Lampert; Jon L. Blummer; Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): All-Star Comics
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad has a picture of the cover of All Star Comics (DC, 1940 series) #1 plus little vignettes of the Sandman, the Spectre, Flash, and Ultra-Man in front of the logos of their respective titles (Adventure, More Fun, Flash Comics, and All-American Comics).
"For thrills and adventure don't miss this first issue of All-Star Comics... contains all brand-new episodes of the headline features from four of America's leading comic magazines! Soon on sale at all newsstands!"
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Morrow Coaster Brake
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Superman Is on the Radio!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Adventures of Superman
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Pages: 0.5
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Whitney Ellsworth
Penciller(s): George Papp
Inker(s): George Papp
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Congo Bill
Character(s): Congo Bill; Professor Kent; The Skull; O'Toole (chimpanzee, introduction)
First Line: Congo Bill and Professor Kent have escaped from the clutches of that fiendish criminal known as 'the Skull'...
Synopsis: Bill is saved from the clutches of the Skull by a chimpanzee, whom he names O'Toole.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Wild Stallion

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alec Mayne (signed)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: western
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.08
Disclose Notes: Across two pages.
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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
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: At the bottom of the first page of the text story.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Model Airplane News
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: At the bottom of the second page of the text story.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Several small ads on the two pages of the text story.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ed Winiarski [as Win] (signed)
Inker(s): Ed Winiarski [as Win] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Captain Desmo
Character(s): Captain Desmo; Gabby; The Society of Assassins (villains); The Grand Assassin (villain)
First Line: Desmo and his pal Gabby have had a series of adventures against a murderous group...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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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): Popsicle
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Chad Grothkopf (signed)
Inker(s): Chad Grothkopf (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Radio Squad
Character(s): Radio Squad [Sandy Keane; Larry Trent]
First Line: Look! That woman's signalling us!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Hirsch (signed)
Penciller(s): Rusty Lehman (signed)
Inker(s): Rusty Lehman (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): Lieut. Bob Neal of Sub 662
Character(s): Lt. Bob Neal; Tubby; Pat
First Line: Bob and Tubby have just finished successfully convoying an American ship...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Albert Sulman
Penciller(s): Joe Sulman
Inker(s): Joe Sulman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Biff Bronson
Character(s): Biff Bronson; Dan Druff
First Line: What??..Eating cold roast chicken at 3 o'clock in the morning?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Lehti (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Lehti (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Sergeant O'Malley of the Red Coat Patrol
Character(s): Sgt. O'Malley; Black Hawk
First Line: It is pay day at Moose Run ...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Fire Murders

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): Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Inza Kramer; Magno the Mighty (villain); Legions of the Styx (villains)
Synopsis: Dr. Fate follows up a lead when several men are discovered burned to death (with no outward sign) by the "Flame of Lambent."
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDC 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-13 published June 1972
as The Lambent Flame [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #252 published June 1972
as The Fire Murders [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGolden Age of Comics #4 published September 1983
as Dr. Fate: Man Of Magic! [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]a few panels
In Content Item: FlagGolden Age Doctor Fate Archives #1 published September 2007
as The Fire Murders [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Dr. Fate has no gloves.
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The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (various)
Inker(s): ? (various)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
Disclose Notes: Vignette of Superman with Action logo behind him and same for Sandman / Adventure, Batman / Detective, Green Lantern / All-American, Spectre / More Fun, and Flash / Flash Comics.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Kane (signed)
Inker(s): Bob Kane (signed); Jerry Robinson (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman
First Line: And don't miss this one!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: House ad for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #1. "- And don't miss this one! All BRAND NEW adventures of the BATMAN and ROBIN, the original Boy Wonder... NOW ON SALE! at all newsstands".

Inks verified by Jerry Robinson.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Remington Rand
Reprinting
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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): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Home Recording Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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