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Issue: Plastic Man Archives #8
Publication Date: October 2006
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Issues: #8 of 8 Issues (9 Printings)
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 08/16/2006
Volume: 8
Pages: 212
ISBN: 1401207774
UPC/EAN: 978140120777954999
Price: $69.99 CAD
$49.99 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 29 (16 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Black and white reconstruction by Rick Keene and Jamison. Series design by Alex Jay / Studio J. Publication design by Peter Hamboussi.

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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock: glossy paper dust jacket
Binding: hardcover with dust jacket
Publishing Format: collected edition
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 29 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man
Synopsis: The Pliable Paladin returns for another round of body-bending action in THE PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 8! Reprinting the Plastic Man stories from POLICE COMICS #72-77 and PLASTIC MAN #9-10 (1947-1948), this 204-page volume also includes an introduction by acclaimed writer and longtime Plastic Man fan Harvey Pekar.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #77 published April 1948
was Skullface and Eloc, Maker of Mischief [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Plastic Man
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Woozy Winks
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Harvey Pekar writes the introduction for this volume.
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Cover - Plastic Man #9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man; Woozy Winks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #9 published January 1947
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The King of Zing!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Lulubelle; Officer Richard O'Tool; Villain: Clarence Skidd
Synopsis: Plastic Man must stop the King of Zing!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #9 published January 1947
was The King of Zing! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Case of the Counterfeit Counterfeit!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Chief Branner; Mr. Atlas; Villain: Phony Fink
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #9 published January 1947
was Case of the Counterfeit Counterfeit! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Feud State

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Woozy Winks; The Dratfields; The McNoys
Synopsis: Woozy Winks gets in the middle of the feud between the Dratfields and the McNoys.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #9 published January 1947
was Feud State [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Paint Hides A Killer

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #9 published January 1947
was Paint Hides a Killer [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Cauldron

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; J.K. Dartmoor; Myrna Dartmoor; Diggory; Paramus; Doctor D.C. Gloopstix; Villain: Mr. Cauldron
Synopsis: Mr. Cauldron uses black magic to kill his victims.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #9 published January 1947
was Cauldron [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 14
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Cover - Police Comics #72

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man; Woozy Winks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #72 published November 1947
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Curse of Mr. Cat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Chief Branner; Villain: Sam Judson; Dick Corley (dies); Jack Winter (dies); Mr. Cat [Electrician Jones]
Synopsis: Plastic Man and Woozy go to Egypt to catch some grave robbers.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #72 published November 1947
was The Curse of Mr. Cat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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Cover - Police Comics #73

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man; Woozy Winks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #73 published December 1947
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Man Called Remember

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Chief Branner; Villains: Remember; Groppo; Ixnay; Amscray
Synopsis: Plastic Man must take on the man who remembers everything - Remember!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #73 published December 1947
was The Man Called Remember [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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Cover - Plastic Man #10

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man; Woozy Winks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #10 published January 1947
was Plastic Man Lines Up Against Crime [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Sands of Crime

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Chief Branner; Villain: Ali Krim
Synopsis: Plastic Man must prevent Ali Krim from stealing an experimental supersonic rocket. And Woozy goes on vacation.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #10 published January 1947
was The Sands of Crime [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Gangster's Vacation

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Mrs. Van Buxom; Villains: Nitro; Fingers; Slugger; Pistol Packer mob
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #10 published January 1947
was Gangster's Vacation [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Lard of the Dance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Woozy Winks; Getrovka; Semovka; Lemovka; Kurveskaya; Sandor
Synopsis: Woozy Winks goes solo and takes in the ballet, with disastrous results.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #10 published January 1947
was The Ballet Caper [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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A-Hunting Woozy Goes

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks
Synopsis: Plastic Man and Woozy Winks go to Mackinac Island, MI, on a hunting trip.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #10 published January 1947
was A-Hunting Woozy Goes [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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A Shock to the System

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Chief Branner; Villain: Electra
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #10 published January 1947
was A Shock to the System [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 14
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Cover - Police Comics #74

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man; Woozy Winks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #74 published January 1948
was Plastic Man Teaches Prof. Dimwit a Lesson! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Diabolical Dr. Dimwitt

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Chief Branner; Dr. Hunt; Villains: Dr. Dimwitt; Dotty Dimwitt; Itchy Moog
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #74 published January 1948
was The Diabolical Dr. Dimwitt [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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Cover - Police Comics #75

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man; Woozy Winks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #75 published February 1948
was Time Cannot Hide Crime! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Case of the Ancient Clues

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Chief Branner; Villains: Malina; Oxtlatl
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #75 published February 1948
was The Case of the Ancient Clues [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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Cover - Police Comics #76

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man; Woozy Winks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #76 published March 1948
was The Prince of Plunder, Mr. Morbid! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Melancholy Mr. Morbid

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Chief Branner; Villain: Mr. Morbid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #76 published March 1948
was The Melancholy Mr. Morbid [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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Cover - Police Comics #77

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #77 published April 1948
was Skullface and Eloc, Maker of Mischief [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Eloc, Master of Mischief

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Professor Abelson; Villains: Skullface (first appearance), Eloc (first appearance; god of mischief)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #77 published April 1948
was Eloc, Master of Mischief [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Biographies of Jack Cole, Alex Kotzky and John Spranger.
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Backcover

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man; Woozy Winks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #9 published January 1947
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagPlastic Man #10 published January 1947
was Plastic Man Lines Up Against Crime [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #73 published December 1947
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #76 published March 1948
was The Prince of Plunder, Mr. Morbid! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Reprints of covers to Plastic Man (1943) #9 and #10 and Police Comics (1941) #73 and #76.

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