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Issue: The Phantom Stranger #1
Publication Date: May 1969
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Issues: #1 of 42 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/18/1969
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Phantom Stranger #1 published December 2006
as Phantom Stranger #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: J 165 ?
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[untitled]

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Feature(s): Presidential Physical Fitness Award
First Line: Sorry, the rest of you kids who don't do a lot of vine swinging…
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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When Ghosts Walk!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, occult
Character(s): John Martin; Carson Rand (businessman); Bart Benson (rodeo star); Edgar Jones; Margo Phillips (fiancée); Matt Wright (nightclub cashier)
Synopsis: The Phantom Stranger spoils the plans of a nightclub cashier to disguise himself as a ghost to commit a murder.
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Phantom Stranger #1 published December 2006
as When Ghosts Walk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagThe Phantom Stranger #1 published August 1952
was When Dead Men Walk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]with new introduction and title change to "When Ghosts Walk"
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6.67
Job Number: J-258
Disclose Notes: Reprinted section from story titled "When Dead Men Walk."
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Flash! Bonus Offer from Motorific!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Motorific racing cars from Ideal.
After page 4 of accompanying story.
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Pluck

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Build her, yourself!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for a model of the Navy PBY-5A Catalina rescue airplane from Revell.
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The Hermit's Ghost Dog!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery, occult
Character(s): Bart Harley; Dirk (Bart's dog); Mr. Jennings (storekeep); Harry Acker (hunter); Marlowe (hunter)
Synopsis: Dr. Thirteen solves the mystery of a ghost dog who apparently was shot by hunters and returned from the dead to stalk and brutally kill those who did him harm.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar Spangled Comics #125 published February 1952
was The Hermit's Ghost Dog! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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Super… Special… Spectacular!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superboy
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Superboy (DC, 1949 series) #156 (June 1969).
After page 3 of accompanying story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (logo illustration)
Inker(s): ? (logo illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (logo illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Day after day the silence in the long hall is broken…
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Pages: 1
Job Number: S-235
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Louis Wilson, Jeff Willis, Martin Pasko, Steve Anderson and John Qween.
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New "Matchbox" Models of the Month

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Matchbox miniature vehicles, featuring a Volkswagen 1500 and a Case Tractor.
Ad bottom of last page of preceding comic story.
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Defeat the Dragon Curse...or Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Harry (death); Rosemary (death); Larry; Mr. Fong (banker)
Synopsis: After a dragon image appears in Chinatown in San Francisco new buildings are destroyed. It falls to the Phantom Stranger along with the help of Doctor Thirteen and his wife Marie to solve the mystery.
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Phantom Stranger #1 published December 2006
as Defeat the Dragon Curse... or Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.5
Disclose Notes: First meeting of the Phantom Stranger and Doctor Thirteen.
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It's the T'rantula

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for the T'rantula monster dragon model kit at $2.00 from Monogram.
On the page between page 2 and page 3 of the accompanying story sequence.
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Batman Superman Invite You to Get Your Free Coupon Here

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Free coupon and promo for Palisades Amusement Park.
Between pages 2 and 3 of accompanying story.
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A Saga of Sword and Sorcery!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Nightmaster; Showcase
Character(s): Nightmaster
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #82 (May 1969).
Between pages 2 and 3 of accompanying story.
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Your Key to Power for Self-Defense!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photos)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for self-defense books from Power, Dept. 95, P.O. Box 397, Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11571.
On the page between page 7 and 8 of accompanying story.
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There's a New Excitement About Adventure Coming!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Adventure Comics
Reprinting
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #380 (May 1969).
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We're Having a Happening!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Detective Comics
Character(s): Batman; Robin; Joker; Penguin
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #387 (May 1969).
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Journey to the World of the Future

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Strange Adventures
Character(s): Adam Strange
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Strange Adventures (DC, 1950 series) #318 (May-June 1969).
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Magic World of Surprises & Mystery

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Super Smoke Screen
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for novelty items from American Circle Corp., Dept 25-C, Box 535, Westbury, N.Y. 11590.
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Top-Hit Records 75¢ and Up

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photos)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send $1.00 to join the Young America Record Club.
On inside back cover.
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Ghostly Glow-Power Strikes

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Universal monsters model kits that glow in the dark at $1.50 each, from Aurora Plastics Corp. of West Hempstead, New York.
On back cover.

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