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Issue: Adventures of Superman #424
Publication Date: January 1987
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Issues: #424 of 230 Issues (529 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/23/1986
Volume:
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $1.00 CAD
£0.40 GBP
$0.75 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (1 story, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: On-sale date from DC Releases #32.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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The Adventures Begin!

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Genres: superhero
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In Issue: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #2 published December 2003
In Content Item: FlagSupermán #9 published February 1987
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Eighties #[nn] published June 2006
as Post-Crisis [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover art is an homage to the cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #14. Logo design credit from Todd Klein.
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Packs of Fun for Everyone!

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Man O' War!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mr. Johnson; Officer McGregor; Lilya (villain); The Freedom League (villains); Abu (villain)
First Line: My God, she looks worse today than ever. I... don't even think she knows we're here.
Synopsis: Superman fights some terrorists. Luthor develops a serum that will help Lois' sick mother, which she can have if she goes on a date with him.
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In Issue: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #2 published December 2003
In Content Item: FlagSupermann #5/1987 published January 1987
as Krigsmaskin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupermán #9 published February 1987
as ¡Guerra! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDer Neue Superman #7/1988 published January 1988
as Killer-Raupe [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 23
Job Number: G-2827
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Get Scramblin' Kids! I Need Your Help!

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First Line: Oh, it can't be! The evil (SESAMGORT) _________ has captured (P'NAC HURNCC) ____ ______!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.
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At Last! The Greatest Hero in Comic by the Greatest Talents in Comics!

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First Line: 3 all-new series beginning now!
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Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5. Includes covers of Superman (1987 series) #1, Adventures of Superman (1987 series) #424 and Action Comics (1938 series) #584.
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[untitled]

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First Line: So, you're my next target!
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Disclose Notes: Between story pages 8 and 9.
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America's Finest Discount Comics Subscription Service

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First Line: Westfield Comics subscription service sells all the new 75¢ comic books for 50¢ and all the new $1.00 comic books for 75¢ (Marvel and DC).
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[untitled]

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First Line: Where can I get my new comics at up to a 20% discount?
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: At the top of the page between story pages 16 and 17.
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[untitled]

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First Line: Free catalog! Lots more comics available! Call or write for our free large, illustrated catalog!
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Disclose Notes: In the middle of the page between story pages 16 and 17.
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[untitled]

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First Line: Boston area's best comic stores
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Pages: 0.08
Disclose Notes: On the bottom left of the page between story pages 16 and 17.
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[untitled]

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First Line: Washington D.C. -- visit another comic store --
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Disclose Notes: On the bottom right of the page between story pages 16 and 17.
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Legends Crossover

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Feature(s): Legends
First Line: Don't miss these exciting stories
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 16 and 17. Includes covers of Justice League of America (1960 series) #258, Secret Origins (1986 series) #10 and Fury of Firestorm (1982 series) #55.
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Write Right Now!

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Disclose Notes: Between story pages 20 and 21. Seventeen ads for various products.
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What Has Matt Wagner Done to the Demon?

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First Line: Find out in a 4-issue mini-series. Coming this fall.
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Disclose Notes: Between story pages 20 and 21.
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[untitled]

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First Line: From the pages of Legends* comes the contuing saga of Cosmic Boy.
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Be There for Liftoff!

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First Line: Monogram/Skilcraft Young Astronauts™ Sweepstakes...
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Put the Power of Karate at Your Fingertips.

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First Line: Karate Kid Tri-Action™ figurs and playsets
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Disclose Notes: Back cover.
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Rarer Than Kryptonite!

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First Line: The only way to get the one-volume The Man of Steel special edition is to win it!
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Disclose Notes: Postcard to be used to enter a contest to win The Man of Steel trade paperback. Insert not included in page count. Stuck between story pages 12 and 13.

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