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Issue: Detective Comics #439
Publication Date: February 1974
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Issues: #439 of 883 Issues (1409 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [block]View Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 11/29/1973
Volume: 38
Pages: 100
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 27 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #101.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; color interior
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; standard Silver Age US; standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint; glossy
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Night of the Stalker

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Atom [Ray Palmer] (head shot); Hawkman [Carter Hall] (head shot); Manhunter [Paul Kirk] (head shot); Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson] (head shot); Kid Eternity (head shot)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #10/1974 published May 1974
as kein Titel [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLäderlappen #5/1975 published January 1975
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #5/1975 published May 1975
as Nattens jeger! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagBatman Illustrated by Neal Adams #3 published March 2006
as Detective Comics #439 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman: Demoniske møter [Alle Tiders Superhelter] #[nn] published August 2006
as Night of the Stalker [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman Collection - Neal Adams #4 published February 2010
as Detective Comics #439 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: L-261
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Are you ready for a Daisy BB Gun?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside front cover
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Night of the Stalker!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne] (4-page origin); Thomas Wayne; Martha Wayne; Joe Chill; Cannon; Rick
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #10/1974 published May 1974
as Nacht der Vergeltung [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLäderlappen #5/1975 published January 1975
as Nattens jägare [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #5/1975 published May 1975
as Nattens jeger! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper-Heróis #34 published May 1985
as A Noite do Caçador! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman #2 published August 1989
as Night of the Stalker! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 14
Job Number: L-241
Disclose Notes: Contains origin recap. Story is based on an incident described by Neal Adams.

Additional credits from Sal Amendola in this article http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2015/09/12/deja-vu-on-the-night-of-the-stalker/
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Riddle of the Clown

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Gentleman Ghost; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Hawkgirl [Shiera Hall]
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #92 published February 1948
was Riddle of the Clown [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: N-781
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The Gold Hunters of '49!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Professor Alpheus V. Hyatt; Edgar Allan Poe
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From Content Item: FlagThe Atom #12 published April 1964
was The Gold Hunters of '49! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
Job Number: N-778
Disclose Notes: Time-Pool story.
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Daredevil Stunts - Wild Action!

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Kenner's Turbo Tower of Power (TTP) toys.
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[untitled]

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First Line: Hey, fright fans...feast your blood-shot eyes on ghoulish goings-on in today's best and most exciting mystery mags.
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC's horror and mystery titles.
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Country & Western Classics

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Inza Kramer; Leopard Girl [Helen]; Ray Knight; Sarkiss (villain)
First Line: The man who has mastered the ancient mysteries of Egypt...
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From Content Item: FlagMore Fun Comics #66 published April 1941
was The Leopard Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Job Number: N-780
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3 Sensational Blockbusters

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC's 100 page Super Spectacular issues.
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[untitled]

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: The total self-defense system
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Pages: 1
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Batman's Bewitched Nightmare!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Outsider; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #336 published February 1965
was Batman's Bewitched Nightmare [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 14.34
Job Number: N-776
Disclose Notes: Credits for script and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Records show that Bob Kane was paid for the pencils, but scholars agree that pencils were actually by Moldoff.

Story in two parts of 5.67 and 8.67 pages.

Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
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DC's Blazing Combat Stories

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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC's war titles.
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Never finished high school?

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Colorist(s): ? (page color, text color)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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First Line: Who Was the Witch?
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for several DC titles featuring Batman.
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The Tantalizing Troubles of the Tripod Thieves!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Zatanna; Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]; Sue Dibny
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #355 published September 1966
was The Tantalizing Troubles of the Tripod Thieves! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9.67
Job Number: N-777
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Brighten all your clothes
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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The World's Greatest Weekly All-Star Line-up!

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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

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First Line: So Zatanna has gone to find her father, Zatara the Magician!
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for Justice League of America #110.
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Fun & Low Prices at Most of These Fine Stores!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a variety of toys from Imperial, Coleco, and Eldon. Advertises that they are sold at McCrory, McLellan, Britt, H. L. Green, J. J. Newberry, Hested, S. Klein, and other fine stores.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ?
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Kid Eternity; Mr. Keeper; Thomas Edison; Achilles; Cagliostro; Resolute Mulgrew; Sylvia Mulgrew; Eric Mulgrew; Sampson; Jason Mulgrew (villain, introduction, death)
First Line: The evil that men do lives after them!
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From Content Item: FlagKid Eternity #3 published January 1946
was The Evil That Men Do Lives after Them [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Job Number: N-779
Disclose Notes: Title from Kid Eternity #3.
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The Line of DC Super-Stars

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for various DC comics.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
Job Number: L-278
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Tim Oswald, Andy Whitehead, Guy Lillian III, William F. Wu and John Leasure.
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Chapter 3: The Resurrection of Paul Kirk

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): the Council (flashback)
Synopsis: Christine finally locates a wounded Manhunter and learns who he is and how he came to be.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly #126 published January 1975
as The Resurrection of Paul Kirk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGigant #1/1975 published January 1975
as Kapitel 3: Den återuppståndne Paul Kirk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagManhunter #1 published May 1984
as The Resurrection of Paul Kirk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman #3 published September 1984
as A Ressurreição de Paul Kirk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagManhunter: The Special Edition #[nn] published September 1999
as Chapter 3: The Resurrection of Paul Kirk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: L-273
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Free 1974 Catalog - 1600 Novelties

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Ideal Presents the Exciting Adventures of Evel Knievel

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside back cover
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Another Adventure with the Ready Rangers

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Aurora's Ready Ranger Mobile Field Headquarters.
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