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Issue: Detective Comics #460
Publication Date: June 1976
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Issues: #460 of 883 Issues (1409 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: The Line of DC Super-StarsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/30/1976
Volume: 40
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893046506
Price: $0.30 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comics Reader #128.
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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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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Captain Stingaree; Michael Courtney (dressed as Batman)
First Line: I have met the enemy--and he is mine!
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In Content Item: FlagBatman Superband #5 published January 1977
as Batman mal Drei [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S-2299
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Superman Saves the Earth

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; aliens
First Line: Must reach the meeting of the interstellar council before it's too late!
Synopsis: Aliens want to destroy the Earth as it is a backward planet of no use, until Superman introduces them to Hostess Cup Cakes.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Hostess Cup Cakes ad on inside front cover.
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Slow Down-- And Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain Stingaree (introduction); Batman [Bruce Wayne]; James Gordon; Barbi Brendan; Alfred Pennyworth; Michael Courtney (dressed as Batman)
First Line: For God's sake, Gordon--
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In Content Item: FlagBatman Superband #5 published January 1977
as Batman mal drei! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLäderlappen #4/1977 published March 1977
as Sakta ner och dö! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #4/1977 published April 1977
as Slå ned farten ... og dø! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Job Number: S-2226
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Barbi Brendan looks a lot like Barbi Benton a Playboy cover model and actress who appeared on the TV show Hee Haw.
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Special Magic Set Offer From Charms

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charms
First Line: $6.00 value only $3.00 plus 5 Charms Pops wrappers
Synopsis: Ad for Charms candy, showing premiums available for wrappers.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 4-5 of story.
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Magic brain calculator adds, subtracts, and multiples to 9,999,999.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for novelties.
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The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers The Horrible Hungries

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: You've tangled the Hungries before.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snack between pages 4-5 of story.
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Have You Seen This Coupon Before?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): LaSalle Extension University
First Line: It has helped to start many men and women on the road to greater accomplishment
Synopsis: Ad for training courses.
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Pages: 1
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The DC Age of Super Goodies!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): NCG Merchandise
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Aquaman; Robin
First Line: Books--now a real treasure to add to your collection.
Synopsis: Ad for books, toys and puzzles featuring DC characters.
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2 Giant Specials!; Note: New Price For These Back issues!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
First Line: This fabulous issue opens with a striking new painting of The Batman inside...
Synopsis: House ad for new Limited Collectors' Editions and back issues.
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Pages: 2
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Justice for All Includes Children, 4

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: opinion, superhero
First Line: Look! Pete and his mother and father are going into juvenile court!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This PSA is produced in sequential comics-art style.
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When I Planned to Retire before Fifty

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Duraclean
First Line: This is the business that made it possible a true story by John B. Haikey
Synopsis: Ad for franchised home fabric cleaning business.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 12-13 of story.
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Imagine Making Up To $100.00 In A Single Hour

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Merlite Industries, Inc.
Synopsis: Ad for jewelry sales business.
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Pages: 1
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The Cold-Fire Caper!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Character(s): Tim Trench; Velma Grayle; Lippy Louie
First Line: Yeah, Trench is my name and calle me what you will...shamus, gumshoe, even private eye!
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In Content Item: FlagLäderlappen #1/1977 published January 1977
as Rubiner är röda [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #1/1977 published January 1977
as Med kaldt blod [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Spin-off from Wonder Woman.
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DC Salutes The Bicentennial with A Great Free Offer!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Look for our July and Aug covers which have the red, white and blue headings and are identified by a right-corner number 1 through 33.
Synopsis: House ad for souvenir belt buckle available with comic proofs-of-purchase.
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Pages: 1
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): various
First Line: Muscles fast! Free book!
Synopsis: Page of various classified ads, S. Schwarz & Co. advertising agent.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Job Number: S-2230
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Adam Castro, John Heebink, Daniel Raskio, Scott Gibson and Adam Caper.
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Build 'Em All!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now there's a whole squadron of Monogram Snap-Tite kits.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover for Monogram's Snap-Tite airplane models featuring Spitfire, Messerschmitt ME 109, Tiger Shark P-40F, and Mustang P-51D.
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Your Game Is Specialized. Now YourGlove(TM) Is, Too!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: If you catch or play first, you need a specialized glove to do the job right.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover ad for YourGlove(TM) baseball glove.

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