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Issue: Strange Adventures #72
Publication Date: September 1956
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Issues: #72 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: 07/24/1956
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Most information indexed originates from Julius Schwartz' personal editorial records provided by DC Comics.
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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
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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The Skyscraper That Came to Life!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery, science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest 1950s Stories Ever Told #[nn] published May 1992
as Foreword - Joe Kubert [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]cover illustration
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as Strange Adventures #72 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DeLuxe Photo Service
First Line: 631 movie & TV star pictures 25¢
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Skyscraper That Came to Life!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
First Line: With this photograph of the Earthman I snapped, I can use this living plastic makeup to transform myself into an Earthling!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #237 published July 1972
as The Skyscraper That Came to Life! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAll Star Adventure Comic #88 published August 1974
as The Skyscraper that Came to Life! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as The Skyscraper that Came to Life! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Character(s): Superman (cameo)
First Line: Kids! Launch satellites in your own back yard with Superman's Space Satellite Launcher set!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Big Dance

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
First Line: So when Daddy told me I'd have to be in by 12 or no dance...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Puzzle from Planet X!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery, science fiction
Character(s): Kenton; Dr. Vinley; Hugh Kellon; Jean-François Champollion; Sir Henry Rawlinson; Tharians of the Planet Thar; Vargo
First Line: What is that strange skywriting?
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as Puzzle from Planet X! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Here Are the Prizes

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Giant DC Slogan Contest.
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The Time-Wise Thief!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
First Line: The seconds... the minutes... the hours tick by... ever forward!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Hundred Comic Monthly #7 published April 1957
as The Time-Wise Thief! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #235 published March 1972
as The Time-Wise Thief! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as The Time-Wise Thief! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction, science and technology
First Line: The height of the Eiffel Tower never changes...
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #122 published May 1962
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Around the World in 83 Minutes!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction
First Line: Science has determined that any object propelled from our planet with a speed of seven or more miles a second would defy the gravitational tentacles...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Man Who Lived Nine Lifetimes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Edward Carter; Ethan Carter
First Line: Wh-where am I? Who are you?
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as The Man Who Lived Nine Lifetimes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cheerful Card Company
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The National Sports Council
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Schwinn Phantom
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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