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A still of Dick Purcell as Captain America from the Captain America serial of 1943.
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A contents page (of sorts) including a photo of Dave O'Brien as Captain Midnight from the Captain Midnight serial of 1942.
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This article begins with a short history of serials in general and then alleges that the Spy Smasher serial most closely duplicated the action in a comic book and was the most faithful serial when it came to subject matter. A synopsis of the first episode of the film follows. Much of the rest of the article focuses on the actors in the movies, including David Sharp, who was the stuntman that portrayed Spy Smasher during the action. Also included in this article is a reprint of the cover to Whiz Comics (Fawcett, 1940 series) #35 (October 1942), part of a panel from Whiz Comics #8 showing The Mask, the artwork from one piece of the Spy Smasher serial advertisement in 1942 and various stills from the movie itself.
Spy Smasher #5 published June 1942 Notes:
First sentence in the story is "Fighting flesh-and-blood spies is hard enough work."
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This article begins by talking about the Captain Midnight radio broadcasts that preceded the movie. We then move into the movie serial while discussing the outfits used and the characters featured. The actors are then covered as well as the director. The serial is portrayed as poorly directed and acted at times, but still full of action and more exciting than the radio broadcasts. Also included are various stills from the serial.
Captain Midnight #57 published November 1947
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A short comic book history of the character Captain Midnight. Also covered are the most famous artists to handle him.
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This article begins by giving a synopsis of the King of the Rocketmen serial. It then looks at the various actors and the director. It also covers the outfit worn by the Rocket Man and all of the various serials and the tv series using the character. Also included is a variety of stills from this serial.
Punch Comics #16 published January 1946 Notes:
First sentence in the story begins "No holds are barred in the billion dollar battle for postwar air routes..."
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This article begins by suggesting that The Secret Code is the best serial put out by Columbia Pictures. It gives a synopsis of the serial and covers the actors and director. It also covers how this serial character was made into a comics character. Also included is an advertising sheet from the movie, a portrait of Paul Kelly and two stills from the serial.
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This article begins by pointing out that Captain America was the last serial by Republic Studios. It details the origin of the comic book Captain America but then goes on to explain that this Captain America is not based on the comic book character. A synopis of the serial is given and then a history of the actors and director are covered. Also included is various stills from the serial, a couple of photos of actors that starred in the serial and an illustration of Captain America from the comic books.
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This article begins with a lengthy reminiscence by Bill Black of his youth and the first time he saw the last chapters of the Batman and Robin serial. He then gives a synopsis of the serial, along with a commentary on its pros and cons. Also included is an advertisment for the serial, a number of stills from the serial, a photo of one of the stars of the serial and an illustration of the batmobile.
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Advertisement for Fawcett Collectors of America #59, including contents and a small reprint of the cover.
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House ad for Golden Age Greats and Golden Age Men of Mystery comics (and others) detailing the contents of each issue, with reprints of the covers to Golden Age Greats #4,6,8,11,12, Golden-Age Men of Mystery #2, 4-8, Official Golden-Age Hero & Heroine Directory, Senorito Rio TPB, All Hero Retro Annual #1 and Best of the West #1.
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A still from the serial Radar Men From the Moon, episode eight.
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