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Issue: Showcase #13
Publication Date: March 1958
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Issues: #13 of 104 Issues (108 Printings)
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: 01/19/1958
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 13 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: 3rd Flash

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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets2
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Statement of Ownership
 
 
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Around the World in 80 Minutes!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: No matter how fast I go--this pirate torpedo keeps following me!
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In Content Item: FlagThe Essential Showcase 1956-1959 #[nn] published February 1992
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Flash Archives #1 [First Printing] published August 1996
as Cover - Showcase #13 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Flash #1 published July 2007
as Showcase #13 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Showcase #13 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Character(s): George Jowett (photo); John Sill (photo); Tony Pascarella (photo); Jim Norman (photo)
First Line: Are you skinny like I was?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Around the World in 80 Minutes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Le Chat Noir (villain); El Claw (villain); Princess Tara
First Line: How can I answer all these calls for help from all parts of the world--and still keep my...
Synopsis: Flash must stop crimes around the globe and still return to Central City in time to make his lunch date with Iris.
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In Content Item: Flag80 Page Giant Magazine #4 published October 1964
as Around the World in 80 Minutes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Essential Showcase 1956-1959 #[nn] published February 1992
as Around the World in 80 Minutes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Flash Archives #1 [First Printing] published August 1996
as Around the World in 80 Minutes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Flash #1 published July 2007
as Around the World in 80 Minutes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Around the World in 80 Minutes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13.67
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Statement submitted by J.S. Liebowitz, Business Manager, on September 16, 1957. Appears on the bottom third of page 14 of the first story.
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Flash of Lightning

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: nature
First Line: Indians of the western plains imagined that lightning was caused by a thunder bird pecking its...
Synopsis: Four illustrations showing how various cultures from history regarded lightning.
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Pages: 1
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Gifts of Nature

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: nature
First Line: In the opinion of most scientists, every living thing on Earth is composed of elements that make a...
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: nature, science and technology
First Line: The fastest moving thing on Earth is a tidal wave...
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Pages: 1
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Master of the Elements!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mr. Element [Albert Desmond] (first appearance, origin, villain, later called Dr. Alchemy); Argon (villain); Radon (villain); Krypton (villain); Xenon (villain)
First Line: Farewell, Flash!
Synopsis: Mr. Element and his henchmen shoot Flash into space in an attempt to get rid of him.
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In Content Item: FlagFlash Annual #1 published January 1963
as Master of the Elements! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFlash Album #1 published January 1965
as Master of the Elements! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #22/1968 published November 1968
as Der Herr der Elemente [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Essential Showcase 1956-1959 #[nn] published February 1992
as Master of the Elements! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Flash Archives #1 [First Printing] published August 1996
as Master of the Elements! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFlash Annual No. 1 Replica Edition #1 published December 2001
as Master of the Elements! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Flash #1 published July 2007
as Master of the Elements! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Master of the Elements! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Do You Know What's Behind a Law?

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Character(s): Jerry
First Line: Hop in, fellers!
Synopsis: Jerry, who doesn't have a driver's license, takes his mother's car for a joyride.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This PSA ran in DC Comics cover dated March and March/April 1958.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Seed Co.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Littleton Stamp Co.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
First Line: Do you want spending money?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad to earn money by selling patriotic and religious mottoes.
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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): Junior Sales Club of America
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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