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Issue: Mighty Samson #13
Publication Date: February 1968
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Issues: #13 of 32 Issues (42 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagWestern
Brand: Gold KeyView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: K. K. Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 11/22/1967
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 13 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1968 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing
Format Notes:  
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The Prophet of Zomzu!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Samson
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAvontuur Classics #18111 published January 1969
as Merlijn, de wonderdoener [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
In Content Item: FlagSamson #13 published December 1969
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMighty Samson #2 published December 2010
as Mighty Samson #13 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Some say this is not a Morris Gollub painted cover.
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Here is a Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Nine small ads, with order coupon, for novelties from Honor House
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Polaris Nuclear Sub

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Girl; boy
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupon, for 7-foot submarine toy from Honor House Prod. Co
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The Prophet of Zomzu, Part I

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Samson; Mindor; Sharmaine; Merlyn
First Line: Nightfall in N'Yark brings a darkness that is total and absolute except for a few wisps of eerie, glowing radioactive mist, for in this city that was once as bright by night as it was by day, no electric light has burned for countless years...
Synopsis: The High Priest Merlyn the Magic Maker uses forgotten technology in N'Yark to convince his tribe to make him their leader. Mindor tries to counter Merlyn's magic with "magic" of his own provided by Mighty Samson.
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In Content Item: FlagSamson #13 published December 1969
as Der Prophet von Zomzu [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMighty Samson #2 published December 2010
as The Prophet of Zomzu, Part 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Job Number: 13-6711
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Babylon, the Mighty

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: historical, informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): Lost Civilizations
Synopsis: Overview of the ancient city of Babylon.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Text article with one illustration.
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The Plunging Peril

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Tom Morrow; Cindia
First Line: In a world laid low by nuclear war, civilization rises again in Ultra City!
Synopsis: Tom Morrow uses his mental powers to prevent a falling satellite from crashing into Ultra City.
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In Content Item: FlagSamson #13 published December 1969
as Eine unerwartete Gefahr [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Gold Key Comics Club News

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Gold Key Kid (promotional character)
First Line: Don't miss an issue, or you may miss your contribution.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Includes drawings by readers David Manning, Joey Dorgay, David Szasz, Michael Cook, Wendel Bingham, Mark Howard Bowman. Includes gags from readers Marlene Lettau, Karen Berry, Terry Matkowski, Sharon Johnson, Dennis Carlsen, Esil Ann Davis, Robbin Middleton, Roxann Olds, Barbara Guyn, Michael Welch, Beth Curry, Darrel Curtis, Betty Jean LaDart, Judy Kever, Michael Conyers, Suzanne Birdsall, Douglas Jorissen, Aline Potter.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Girls; Barbie
First Line: Like to meet new friends? Meet new Twist 'N Turn Barbie!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad from Mattel, Inc. for Barbie dolls.
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[The Prophet of Zomzu] Part II The Wizard's Showdown

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Samson; Mindor; Sharmaine; Merlyn
First Line: Merlyn, a power-thirsty charlatan, is using his knowledge of science to make the superstitious tribespeople of N'Yark bow down to him as the prophet of the great god Zomzu.
Synopsis: Mindor and Merlyn engage in a contest to see who can present the most impressive "magic" from the old technology.
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In Content Item: FlagSamson #13 published December 1969
as Die grosse Schlacht des Zauberers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMighty Samson #2 published December 2010
as [The Prophet of Zomzu, Part 2] The Wizard's Showdown [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Sleepless Night

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Man
Synopsis: A man cannot fall asleep. Finally he turns on the television and falls asleep.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pantomime story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Boy; girl
First Line: You are under the spell of Ka-Bala
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated ad in comic form for Ka-Bala prediction game from Transogram.
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132 Roman Soldiers Only $1.98

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Roman soldiers
First Line: Fight again the battles of the old Roman Civil War -- Roman against Roman!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover; color. Illustrated ad for 132 piece set of plastic Roman war soldiers. Roman War Soldiers, Westbury, Long Island, N.Y.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Father; son; cowboys
First Line: Ready for a round-up!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for Daisy B.B gun from Daisy/Heddon.

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