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Issue: Captain Marvel Adventures #79 Public Domain
Publication Date: December 1947
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Issues: #79 of 147 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagFawcett
Brand: A Fawcett PublicationView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Fawcett Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/26/1947
Volume: 14
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 27 (14 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is from the publication date recorded in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series, Vol. 1, Part 2, Nos. 1&2, Periodicals, 1946-1947.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; color interiors
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series; anthology
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 6 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as a Content Item in another Issue:
FlagShazam! #7/1974 published August 1974 as Kapten Marvel och den talande tigern [Story on Interior Page(s)] USA, december 1947
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The World's Worst Actor!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain Marvel
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Elroy P. Fauntleroy
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Amazing Bargain Rings

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Harem Co. (House of Rings)
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for costume jewelry rings (replica diamonds) for $1.94 each plus COD and handling from Harem Co. (House of Rings), New York 7, N.Y.
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Contents page

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Table of contents with panels taken from the stories in the issue.
Also includes list of Fawcett comics titles.
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The Talking Tiger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Tawky Tawny (first appearance)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShazam! #8 published December 1973
as The Talking Tiger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShazam! #7/1974 published July 1974
as Den snakkende tigeren [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShazam from the Forties to the Seventies #[nn] published September 1977
as The Talking Tiger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #499 [Direct Sales] published May 1983
as The Talking Tiger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.67
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A Parting Word From Mr. Tawny!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Captain Marvel Club
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Tawky Tawny
Synopsis: Join the Captain Marvel Club!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Bert La Brucherie

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: sports
Feature(s): Wheaties; General Mills
Character(s): Bert La Brucherie
Synopsis: Profile of Bert La Brucherie, football coach of the U.C.L.A. Bruins.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Text and illustrations. Wheaties "Breakfast of Champions" cereal. General Mills, Inc.
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Brain Is Broke

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Dopey Danny Dee
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Return Engagement

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Tightwad Tad
Character(s): Tightwad Tad
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Premiums, Given, Cash Commission

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad featuring drawings and photos of premiums available for selling White Cloverine Brand salve. Wilson Chemical Co., Tyrone, Pa.
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The World's Worst Actor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Elroy P. Fauntleroy
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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New Eveready Flashlight Batteries

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Eveready Batteries; National Carbon Company, Inc.
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Eveready flashlight batteries, with drawing of girl being shot out of a cannon. National Carbon Company, Inc., New York 17, N.Y.
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Likes Light Programs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Tightwad Tad
Character(s): Tightwad Tad
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Don't Pit-y Him!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Dopey Danny Dee
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Captain Tootsie's Counter-Spook

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Joe
Synopsis: Captain Tootsie foils a robbery in a museum by disguising himself as a mummy.
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Pages: 1
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Minerva's True Love

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Aunt Minerva (villain)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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The Outdoor Life

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Whipper Snappers
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Candidate For Chaos

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Rocket Race

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Jon Jarl
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Rock-A-Bye Baby

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Idle Chatter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Ozzie / Babs

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Comix Cards
Character(s): Ozzie; Babs
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Two "Comix Cards" to cut out and save.
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The Ancient Crime

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Shazam; Professor Jenks
Synopsis: Captain Marvel travels to ancient Egypt to discover if Shazam was a thief in the past.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShazam! #13 published July 1974
as The Ancient Crime [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShazam! #4/1975 published August 1975
as Juveltyven [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): J. C. Penney; Gardiner-Warring Company
Character(s): Red Ryder
First Line: Hi kids, get a sweatshirt endorsed by Red Ryder
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sweatshirts by Gardiner-Warring Company, New York, N.Y. with Red Ryder printed on the front. Available at J.C. Penney stores. Ad has Fred Harman signature, but may not be by him.
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Pays To Be That Way

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Tightwad Tad
Character(s): Tightwad Tad
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Amazing Lifebuoy Offer

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lifebuoy
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated ad for Lifebuoy soap. Main-in coupon for booklet "My Secrets of Magic" by Blackstone for 15 cents and one Lifebuoy box top.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Schwinn Bicycles
Character(s): Speedy Wheeler (cameo)
First Line: You'll be the king of your block with a Schwinn-built bicycle
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Color ad for Schwinn bicycles with black and white photo of a bicycle. Arnold, Schwinn & Co., Chicago 39, Ill.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
First Line: We, the boys of America...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Illustration and text for "Boys Bill of Rights" poster promoting the opportunity to learn to shoot. Large size poster reproduction available for 15 cents and and 3 cent unused postage stamp. Daisy Manufacturing Co., Plymouth, Mich.

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