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Issue: King Comics #79
Publication Date: November 1942
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Issues: #79 of 155 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDavid McKay Company
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: David McKay Company
On Sale Date: 09/18/1942
Volume:
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 33 (20 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age U.S.
Paper Stock: Newsprint
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Character(s): Swee'pea
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
First Line: When me and my hoss take off for town...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, western
Character(s): The Lone Ranger; Tonto
First Line: I understand now, Tonto. You wanted me to act unconscious...
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Reprint Notes: from The Lone Ranger Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-03-23 - 1941-04-13
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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The Flame Pearls Part 7: Land of the Giants

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, fantasy, occult
Character(s): Mandrake; Lothar; Colonel Barton
First Line: The two victorious giants bring the "Argos" to the village of the Colossi!
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Reprint Notes: from Mandrake the Magician Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-08-24 - 1941-09-14
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: Now you try lookin' cute...
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Reprint Notes: from Dun-Dums Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 194x-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.66
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Tuffy
Character(s): Tuffy; Mr. Strumwasser; Mama; Mrs. Phizz; Papa; Tessy; Gladys; Uncle Eddie
First Line: Good morning, Mr. Strumwasser
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Reprint Notes: from Tuffy daily (King Features Syndicate) 1942-xx-xx - 1942-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Eight daily strips reshaped to fit four comic book pages

First appearance
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): John Sappo; Myrtle Sappo; Professor O. G. Wotasnozzle
First Line: Professor O. G. Wotasnozzle must be crazy...
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Reprint Notes: from Sappo Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-xx-xx - 1941-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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South Africa's Stone Post Office

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): Stories in Stamps
Synopsis: Factual text article with 5 stamps pictured.
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Pages: 2
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Who Stole the Devil Cat?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, aviation, war
Character(s): Barney Baxter; Gopher Gus; Lt. von Glotch-Schmeltz; Eskimo Charlie; Herr Gobbelz
First Line: Not hearing the crash of the super "Devil Cat", Barney and Gus assume...
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Reprint Notes: from Barney Baxter in the Air Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-12-14 - 1942-01-04
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Filler  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ruth Plumly Thompson (signed)
Penciller(s): Marge Buell
Inker(s): Marge Buell
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: poetry
Feature(s): Sis Sez
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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On the Trail of the Kidnapped Girl

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Zane Grey (signed)
Penciller(s): Zane Grey (signed)
Inker(s): Zane Grey (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): King of the Royal Mounted
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Blondie Bumstead; Dagwood Bumstead; Alexander Bumstead; Alvin
First Line: I've been waiting a half-hour!
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Reprint Notes: from Blondie daily (King Features Syndicate) 1940-xx-xx - 1940-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Eight daily strips with panels rearranged to fit four comic book pages.
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Filler  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): R. J. Scott [as Scott] (signed)
Penciller(s): R. J. Scott [as Scott] (signed)
Inker(s): R. J. Scott [as Scott] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Scott's Scrapbook
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Pages: 1
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Sub Sighted!

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, humorous
Character(s): Polly Spencer; Gabe Saunders
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Return to Earth

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: Science Fiction
Character(s): Flash Gordon; Dale Arden; Dr. Hans Alexis Zarkov; Ivor; Dr. Grubich; Olga Bogan; Bogan; Major Danver
First Line: On the war-rocket's first test flight, Flash watches in a hidden mirror...
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Reprint Notes: from Flash Gordon Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-08-24 - 1941-09-14
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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King of the Vaulters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction, sports
Feature(s): Sport Features!
Character(s): Corny Warmerdam; Goose Goslin
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Pages: 2
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Geo. McManus (signed)
Penciller(s): Geo. McManus (signed)
Inker(s): Geo. McManus (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama
Feature(s): Bringing Up Father
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Popeye; J. Wellington Wimpy; Olive Oyl; George W. Geezil; Swee'pea; Poopdeck Pappy; Rough House
First Line: Poppa, whatcha doin'?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Thimble Theatre Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-08-31 - 1941-09-21
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Four Sunday pages
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The Return of the Sky Band

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, jungle, superhero
Character(s): The Phantom [Kit Walker]; Sala; Margo
First Line: Sala listens jealously near The Phantom's cell -- as Margo tries to prove...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from The Phantom Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-08-03 - 1941-08-24
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Four Sunday pages
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, drama
Character(s): Little Annie Rooney; Bob; Captain Ezra
First Line: Oh, Annie -- what's the big rush? Haven't you time...
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Reprint Notes: from Little Annie Rooney Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-09-07 - 1941-09-28
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Arty] (signed)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, nature, non-fiction
Feature(s): The Pet Post
Synopsis: Readers send in stories about pets and photos.
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Pages: 2
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Character(s): Henry
First Line: Here, kid, run up to the store...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Henry Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-xx-xx - 1941-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, military
Character(s): Private Buck
First Line: Boy! I certainly told that cook...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Private Buck daily (King Features Syndicate) 1941-xx-xx - 1941-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
Disclose Notes: Six daily gag panels
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Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): Chequers
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, mystery
Character(s): Sergeant Pat O'Hara; Officer Sam Maloney; Judge Civic
First Line: There it goes! It's the cases of silk we want
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Sergeant Pat of Radio Patrol Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-08-31 - 1941-09-21
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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At the Races

Filler  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Anderson (signed)
Penciller(s): Carl Anderson (signed)
Inker(s): Carl Anderson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Henry
Character(s): Henry
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Southern Treasure (Martin Bloodstone)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Character(s): Brick Bradford; Cap'n Martin Bloodstone; Captain Maynard; Governor Bob Hunter; Howling Bear
First Line: Brick, his sabre hammering back Bloodstone's blows, drives the pirate toward the cave wall.
Synopsis: After many adventures, Brick finally locates the Time Top in the camp of a tribe of native Americans.
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Reprint Notes: from Brick Bradford Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-08-24 - 1941-09-14
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker (signed)
Penciller(s): Clayton Knight (signed)
Inker(s): Clayton Knight (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): Hall of Fame of the Air
Character(s): Oswald Boeleke; Helen Richey; Harold I. June
Synopsis: Profiles of Capt. Oswald Boeleke, Helen Richey and Harold I. June.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Sentinel Louie
First Line: I think I'll go fishing
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Sentinel Louie Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-xx-xx - 1941-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Filler  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ruth Plumley Thompson (signed)
Penciller(s): Marge Buell
Inker(s): Marge Buell
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: poetry
Feature(s): Sis Sez
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Proclamation!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): The Little King
First Line: His Majesty, in order to better understand his subjects...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from The Little King Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1941-xx-xx - 1941-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Cat Gets Filed

Filler  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Anderson (signed)
Penciller(s): Carl Anderson (signed)
Inker(s): Carl Anderson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Henry
Character(s): Henry
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Good Neighbors are Such a Comfort!

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Myrtle; Freddie; Susie; Slug
First Line: Lookie, Myrtle!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Right Around Home Sunday (King Features Syndicate) 1942-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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