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Issue: Strange Adventures #59
Publication Date: August 1955
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Issues: #59 of 244 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 06/26/1955
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 14 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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The Ark from Planet X!

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Genres: mystery, science fiction
First Line: Why can't they take humans aboard that space-ark too?
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as Strange Adventures #59 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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First Line: Hi there, Pal! Win some of these 100 silver anniversary prizes!
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Pages: 1
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The Ark from Planet X

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Genres: science fiction
First Line: These creatures from another world regard us as just another form of animal life on Earth!
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as The Ark from Planet X [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, supplied by DC Comics.
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We Point with Pride to Our "Hall of Trophies!"

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Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
Feature(s): Science Says You're Wrong If You Believe That--
First Line: That a rocket fired from the North Pole and aimed directly at New York City would hit that metropolis...
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The Super-Athletes from Outer Space!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: science fiction, sports
Character(s): Barney Baird (athletic coach); Kanto (Saturnian coach); Kiklo
First Line: He ran the mile in two minutes, seven seconds!
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In Content Item: FlagDC Super Stars #10 published December 1976
as The Super-Athletes from Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as The Super-Athletes from Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, supplied by DC Comics.
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Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
Feature(s): Amazing Ratios!
First Line: The weight of air we are continually carrying on our shoulders is equal to a pressure of about 14 tons.
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Binky Says: "Never Underestimate a New Idea!"

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Genres: opinion, teen
Character(s): Binky; Allergy
First Line: What happened, Allergy?
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Legacy from the Future!

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Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Professor Andrew Forrest; Andru 4-S [Uncle Andru]
First Line: My unmanned rocket is going to crash onto the moon!
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as Legacy from the Future! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, supplied by DC Comics.
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Feature(s): Spotlight on Science
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1. Star Gazers!
2. The Science of Color!
3. Alternating or Direct!
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The World That Vanished!

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Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Professor John Donley; William Tapley; Dr. Wilson
First Line: Ray-blast the Earthling or he will betray our presence here on this world!
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In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #234 published January 1972
as The World That Vanished! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as The World That Vanished! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, supplied by DC Comics.
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Judy and Jim Defy Savage Gorilla!

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First Line: Help! The gorilla is loose!
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First Line: Need extra spending money? Here's $50 to use as you please!
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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For Super Summer Fun!

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Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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