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Issue: Adventure Comics #453
Publication Date: September 1977
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Issues: #453 of 472 Issues (530 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 06/28/1977
Volume: 43
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893041510
Price: $0.35 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 24 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #144.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.; digest (5" x 6.75") (#491-503)
Paper Stock: glossy cover (#32-490); cardstock cover (#491-503); newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#390, 416, 491-503)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superboy; Mighty Girl
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In Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #500 [Direct Sales] published June 1983
as The First Five Hundred Issues [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-501
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Hostess Brings You 2 Delicious All-Star Snacks:

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Credits
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Hostess Twinkies and Cup Cakes from ITT Continental Baking Company. Three baseball cards are shown: Tim Palmer, Joe Morgan, and Reggie Jackson.
On inside front cover.
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You Too Can Be a Super-Hero!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superboy; Pete Ross; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lana Lang; Mighty Girl [Barbara Gordon; Batgirl (cameo, just an image of her)]
Synopsis: Superboy battles Mighty Girl, who is actually just young Barbara Gordon transformed by a magical crystal.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman #7/1978 published January 1978
as Ich möchte auch ein Superheld sein [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupermann #2/1979 published January 1979
as Du kan også bli superhelt! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Job Number: J-4765
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Super Prizes

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts.
On first page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
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Write Right Now!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, high school rings, body building, toys, stamps, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On second page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
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The Sport a Boy Grows Up with...Shooting a Daisy.

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Johnny Unitas; Ken Unitas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for b*b guns from Daisy division of Victor Comptometer Corporation, with testimonial.
On first page between pages 8 and 9 of previous story.
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The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers the Horrible Hungries.

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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
On top of second page between pages 8 and 9 of previous story.
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[untitled]

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On bottom of second page between pages 8 and 9 of previous story.
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Amazing Air Breathing Crazy Crabs

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for tiny crabs from Transcience Corporation.
On first page between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story.
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The Great Superman Movie Contest

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for contest related to the upcoming Superman movie.
On second page between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story.
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Super Bodybuilding Course

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Morrie Mitchell
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building course with testimonials.
On third page between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story.
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At Last! The Thrilling Return of Mister Miracle

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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mister Miracle; Big Barda; Oberon
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Mister Miracle, on sale June 23rd.
On fourth page between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story.
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Volume 77 Issue 26 - Week of June 27, 1977

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Discount Magic and Jokes

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
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Reaching New Heights of Intergalactic Excitement!

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Star Hunters #1, on sale July 26th, and DC Super-Stars #16, on sale June 30th.
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Put a Superfriend on Your Chest!

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for tee-shirts and towels featuring DC super heroes.
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Aqualad -- Who Is Thy Father?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Aqualad; The Idylists; Sett; Thoran; Mcaan (flashback); Aquaman (flashback); Aquababy (flashback); Black Manta (flashback); Topo (flashback)
Synopsis: Aqualad tries unsuccessfully to get the Idylists to tell him who his parents are.
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In Content Item: FlagAquaman: Death of a Prince #[nn] published August 2011
as Aqualad--Who Is Thy Father? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Storyline continues from previous Aquaman stories.
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Reward!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for buying coins. May have "Coin Values Co." as the address.
On first page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
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Write Right Now!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, x-ray specs, body building, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
At top of second pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
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Every Month!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC Giant issues Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #231, on sale June 21st, and Justice League of America #146, on sale June 7th.
At bottom of second page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: L-722
Disclose Notes: Letters from Georjean Fraina, Robert Heying and Raymond Magyar.
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100 pc. Toy Soldier Set

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Lucky Products ad for toy soldiers.
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Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash the Easy Olympic Way!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards.
On inside back cover.
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Come See Us At Sea World

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Robin; Wonder Woman; Cap'n Kid; Shamu
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Sea World (all 3 locations). Includes a waterski show starring the DC super-heroes.
On back cover.

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