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Issue: Super DC #1
Publication Date: January 1969
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Issues: #1 of 14 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagThorpe & Porter
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Top Sellers Ltd.
On Sale Date: 06/1969
Volume: none
Pages: 40
ISBN:
UPC/EAN:
Price: 12.0 pence GBQ 0-1-0
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 18 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: This issue was sold with three premiums contained in an envelope that was stapled into the centerfold. The premiums were: a 10" by 13" poster of Batman and Robin on a rooftop (artwork taken and trimmed from a poster released as part of a set in the U.S.); a cardboard "Superman magic disc," 3.25" in diameter, with head shots of Superman, Batman and other images; and a wristwatch calendar, consisting of three stickers with the calendars for June through August 1969.

The calendars indicate this issue was released in May or June 1969.

Publication frequency taken from editorial on page 2.

Reprinted stories in this issue are laid out differently then the originals to accommodate more panels per page.
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Disclose Format
Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: colour cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: 8" x 11.25"
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration); (photo)
Inker(s): ? (illustration); (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Direct Currents
Character(s): Photo of Patrick Macnee as John Steed
First Line: This is the first issue of a brand new magazine.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Three articles:

Introducing Super DC.
Speedy Star! Profile of actor Steve McQueen.
Jimmy's Signal Watch Article about Jimmy Olsen's signal watch.

Boxed insert: Star Pic: 1 Profile of actor Patrick Macnee with photo.

Plus one gag cartoon.
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The Real Clark Kent

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman Revenge Squad (villains); Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
First Line: What's wrong with this picture?
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #198 published July 1967
was The Real Clark Kent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Reformatted version of the original 14 page story.

Between 9 and 14 panels to a page.
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Jimmy's Signal Watch

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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The Crime School

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman; Robin; Ma Parker (villain); Pretty Boy; Dog Catcher (two of Ma Parker's boys)
First Line: As the Batmobile roared towards Cherry Blossom Road in the suburbs of Gotham City,E
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Includes illustration of Batman and Robin plus one gag cartoon also a boxed insert "Super DC Museum" article about the 16 litre Fiat racing car from 1907 with illustration.
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Sergeant Olsen ... Toughest Man in the Marines

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; General Crane; Lucy Lane
First Line: Sarge, have a heart!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #93 published June 1966
was Sergeant Olsen... Toughest Man in the Marines! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Reformatted from the original 9 page story.

11 to 15 panels to a page.
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The Skipper's Mailbag

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Paul Broughton
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: For almost 30 years a couple of characters in the Batman comics have gone without names.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters page introduced by The Skipper, reprinted letters from American DC comics until letters from British readers are received. Includes Quizmaster inset, "How Much Do You Know About Sexton Blake?" questions about Sexton Blake with photo of actors who play Sexton Blake and Tinker in the TV series.
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The Fists and the Fury

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superboy [Clark Kent]; Lana Lang; Pete Ross; Pa Kent [Jonathan Kent]; Ma Kent [Martha Kent]
First Line: Get set for a socko story in which Superboy gets clobbered
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperboy #131 published July 1966
was The Fists and the Fury! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3.75
Disclose Notes: Reformatted from the original 7 page story.

8 to 11 panels per page.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cap's Hobby Hints
First Line: Why did you buy that contac paper?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
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Farewell to the Saint

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Photos of Roger Moore as the Saint x3.
First Line: "It's all over," says Roger Moore.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Feature on the end to the TV series "The Saint" starring Roger Moore.
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The Round-Robin Death Threats

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Pennyworth; Doc Hastings; John Kobler; Fred Tinney; Commissioner Jim Gordon
First Line: The switching on of a radio...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #366 published August 1967
was The Round-Robin Death Threats [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.75
Disclose Notes: Reformatted from the original 13.5 pages.

7 to 11 panels per page.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Superboy; Robin; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Jimmy Olsen
First Line: Meet all your favourites every month in Super DC
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Advert for Super DC with images of Superman and Batman with circled headshots of Superboy, Robin, Lois Lane, Lana Lang and Jimmy Olsen.
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Win one of these terrific prizes!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Readers are invited to colour in a picture of a vintage car and submit it with the entry form included.
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Our Henry v. Cassius

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: sports
Feature(s): Great moments in sport: 1
Character(s): Henry Cooper; Cassius Clay
First Line: If ever a crowd could have willed a man to win,E
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Article about the two boxers plus a boxed insert "Sportsfacts" giving eight sports facts.
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Sweetheart of Robin Hood

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, historical, superhero
Character(s): Lois Lane; Clark Kent; Robin Hood; Maid Marian; Sheriff of Nottingham; Wizard of Sherwood Forest
First Line: There is an ancient saying... "The more things change, the more they remain the same!"
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #22 published January 1961
was Sweetheart of Robin Hood! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Reformatted from the original 9 page story.

8 to 12 panels per page.
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The Mad Bomber

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Mrs. Pennyrand (villain aka The Mad Bomber); Lois Lane;
First Line: Tick-tick-tick...it was just a faint sound.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Two illustrations of Superman by a Super DC artist.
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DC Laugh-In

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Khyber (signed)
Penciller(s): Khyber (signed)
Inker(s): Khyber (signed)
Letterer(s): Khyber
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Eight gag cartoons.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman
First Line: Get in on the action
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advert for DC's colour comics with recoloured reproduction
of cover of Worlds Finest #180, November 1968

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