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Issue: More Fun Comics #56
Publication Date: June 1940
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Issues: #56 of 119 Issues (121 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: A DC PublicationView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Detective Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/01/1940
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 24 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date from the publication date found at the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 2, Periodicals, New Series, Volume 35, 1940, Number 2. Class B periodical. Copyright number B 457916.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; color, duotone, and black and white interior (#9-47); color interior (#48 onwards)
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint interior, paper covers (#9-11); glossy covers (#12 onwards)
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Inza Kramer; Wotan
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Immortal Doctor Fate #1 published January 1985
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Golden Age Spectre Archives #1 published May 2003
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGolden Age Doctor Fate Archives #1 published September 2007
as More Fun #56 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Crowell-Collier Publishing Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Terror at Lytell's

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Bentley (villain, intro)
Synopsis: Bentley of Bentley Wholesalers threatens individuals who refuse to do business with him, so the Ghostly Guardian decides to investigate and bring the felon to justice.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Golden Age Spectre Archives #1 published May 2003
as Terror at Lytell's [sic] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Superman No. 5 -- Summer Issue

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: On sale about May 10th
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Pages: 0.17
Disclose Notes: Above the Superman radio show ad.
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Superman Is on the Radio!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Sponsored by the makers of Force over the following stations:
Synopsis: The ad promotes 14 stations in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. airing the Superman radio show, along with times and days, sponsored by Force cereal. Text at the bottom encourages readers to write their local stations and ask for the show.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Below the Superman #5 promo and above the Junior Sales Club ad. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in More Fun Comics #55 but includes additional stations and the text at the bottom.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Junior Sales Club
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Below the Superman radio show ad.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Biff Bronson
Character(s): Biff Bronson; Dan Druff; Vito DeNoia
First Line: Boy! -- Could I write a book!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Captain Desmo; Gabby; the Grand Assassin (villain)
First Line: Captain Desmo and Gabby are at it again with the treacherous fanatics - the 'Society of Assassins'...
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Pages: 6
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fun Stamp Page
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Page includes many small ads from stamps dealers.
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The Spy

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, opinion
Feature(s): Monthly Book Review
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Adventure Comics
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Pages: 0.11
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Baltimore Fireworks
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Pages: 0.22
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Character(s): Jake Cantrell; Mrs. Clinton; Nick; Mr. Tanner
First Line: A slick gang has been selling gyp furs on the streets. They know the faces of racket squad members. That's why I'm assigning you to the case!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: A panel-size circle after the final panel on the last page promotes the next story: "Ride thru thrill-packed adventures with Radio Squad in the next issue of More Fun Comics. Don't miss it!"
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Popsicle
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Pages: 2
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): Lieut. Bob Neal of Sub 662
Character(s): Lt. Bob Neal; Tubby
First Line: Aboard the 662, en route back to the United States from the Canal Zone...
Synopsis: Bob and Tubby are assigned to gather a huge oil tanker bound for a "neutral" port.
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Pages: 6
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Memory Test

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
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Pages: 1.5
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Character(s): Congo Bill (introduction); Toto (death); Professor Kent; The Skull (villain); One-eye; Slats
First Line: Hostile eyes watch a small motor launch lying at anchor in the Congo River.
Synopsis: Bill escorts an archaeologist to a lost city where they encounter a treasure hunter looting the city.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: This is the first appearance of Congo Bill.
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The Jade Hatchet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Detective Sergeant Carey
Character(s): Sergeant Carey; Sleepy
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Pages: 4
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Sergeant O'Malley of the Red Coat Patrol
Character(s): Red Coat Patrol; Black Hawk
First Line: On a dark night, a furtive horseman sits watching...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Search for Wotan

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Wotan (villain); Inza Kramer
Synopsis: Taking Inza with him to the region of the Styx, Dr. Fate is seeking Wotan, but is informed he is still alive and threatening to blow up the world!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Immortal Doctor Fate #1 published January 1985
as The Search for Wotan [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGolden Age Doctor Fate Archives #1 published September 2007
as The Search for Wotan [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Dr. Fate has no gloves.
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The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Spencer Fireworks Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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