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Issue: Magnus, Robot Fighter #12
Publication Date: November 1965
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Issues: #12 of 46 Issues (58 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagWestern
Brand: Gold KeyView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: K. K. Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/12/1965
Volume:
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 12 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1965 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US (#1-19); standard Modern Age US (#20-up)
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint Interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing
Format Notes:  
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The Volcano Makers

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Magnus; Leeja Clane
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAvontuur Classics #1858 published January 1967
as De bevende aarde [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMagnus #12 published September 1968
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMagnus, Robot Fighter #38 [Gold Key] published February 1975
as The Volcano Makers [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Art credits from Magnus, Robot Fighter Archives (Dark Horse, 2004 series) #2 ([July] 2005).
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There Are Giants at Your Comics Dealer

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various (cover thumbnails)
Inker(s): various (cover thumbnails)
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Uncle Scrooge, Bugs Bunny, Tarzan, Flintstones 25¢ Giants (96 pages).
Inside front cover.
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The Volcano Makers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Magnus; Leeja Clane; Dr. Zen Arbon (former director of advanced science); President Claiborne; Senator Clane; citizens; rogue robots
First Line: In the Texas sector of North Am, rodeos still flourish in 4000 A.D.…
Synopsis: Dr. Arbon, forced to take a leave of absence for his health, retaliates by igniting volcanoes across North Am. Finally convinced that his colleagues have not replaced him, and actually have his best interests at heart, he tries to deactivate his robots, which rebel and continue the volcano campaign. Magnus ends the danger, and in the process restores Old Faithful, which has lain dormant for a thousand years.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMagnus #12 published September 1968
In Issue: FlagRuss Manning's Magnus, Robot Fighter #2 published July 2005
In Content Item: FlagMagnus #12 published September 1968
as Unbekannte Roboter planen einen Anschlag auf North Am [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAlbi Spada - Magnus, Anno 4000 #12 published September 1973
as Il fabbricante di vulcani [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMagnus, Robot Fighter #38 [Gold Key] published February 1975
as The Volcano Makers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Credits from Magnus, Robot Fighter Archives (Dark Horse, 2004 series) #2 ([July] 2005). This story marks the first appearance of a non-white scientist, and the first appearance of a non-white official (a senator).
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[untitled]

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Rocky; Bullwinkle
First Line: Are Cheerios your favorite cereal, Bullwinkle?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: After page 16 of first story.
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How's Trix? Worth Rounding Up...

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Trix Rabbit; kid
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
Disclose Notes: Trix ad in comics panel format.
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You Get More Adventure and Action

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Listing of Gold Key comics.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from readers Tom Taylor, Joel Combs, Steven Fears, William Aldam, Dave Westerkamp, Mark Thering, and John Buccafusco.
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The Time-Distorters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Captain Johner; Comander Zarz; General Curso; false men
First Line: Captain Johner, the aliens, and the three men from Venus are questioned by General Curso…
Synopsis: The false men capture Curso and try to break out, but the aliens shift into time phase and kill them.
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In Issue: FlagMagnus #12 published September 1968
In Issue: FlagCaptain Johner & the Aliens #1 published May 1995
In Content Item: FlagMagnus #12 published September 1968
as Drei Männer vom Planeten Venus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAlbi Spada - Magnus, Anno 4000 #12 published September 1973
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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The Cuckoo Bird Yuks It Up!

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Gramps; Cuckoo Bird
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Cocoa Puffs ad in comics panel format.
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100 Little Dolls All for $1.00

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Get 100 "genuine Styrene plastic and hard synthetic rubber" dolls for $1.00.
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204 Revolutionary War Soldiers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for 204 "pure molded plastic" Revolutionary War soldiers and equipment pieces for $1.98.
Inside back cover.
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Nationally Famous Prizes at No Cost to You!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad seeks sellers of All Occasion cards and Christmas cards in exchange for prizes or money.
Back cover.

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