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Issue: Superfan #T5136
Publication Date: August 1972
 
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Brand: A Signet Book
Indicia Publisher: New American Library Inc.
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Pages: 180
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Price: $0.75 USD
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Content Items: 23 (21 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Lou Sahadi
Disclose Notes: Reprints of "Superfan" from "Pro Football Quarterback" magazine.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: mass market paperback (4 1/4" x 7")
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Jack Davis ?
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]
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Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Howard Cosell
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
typeset
Subject Matter
non-fiction
I think it's about time
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Miscellaneous
2
In the Beginning...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Coach; Swiss O. Banks
The story of how a humble accountant was changed into the greatest pro football player alive.
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Miscellaneous
11
The Sweet Smell of Success

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach
Superfan single-handedly attempts to win the game, but finds that even the greatest player alive isn't able to accurately placekick.
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Miscellaneous
8
Bar None

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Jacques Stroppe; Pete Hardsell; Joe Namath
The Smoggers recruit an egotistical placekicker. Superfan cashes in on his fame by opening a milk bar and quickly runs into trouble with the Commissioner.
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Miscellaneous
9
The "milk bar" story line is a parody of an incident between Jets quarterback Joe Namath and Commissioner Pete Rozelle over Namath's ownership of a night club.
It's Not the Principle, it's the Money

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Pete Hardsell
Alex Zorch attempts to remedy the standoff between Superfan and the Commissioner.
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Miscellaneous
3
Caught in the Reign

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Pete Hardsell
Superfan continues his holdout while the fortunes of The Smoggers dwindle.
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Miscellaneous
6
Flying United

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Jacques Stroppe
Superfan and Jacques devise a unique way to score a touchdown.
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Miscellaneous
7
Jack Davis drew a new splash page for this installment.
Infant Replay

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Coach; Swiss O. Banks
The Smoggers lose the game on a controversial call, while the people watching on television have their own problems.
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Miscellaneous
5
This is a parody of the famous 1968 incident when NBC ended coverage of the Jets-Raiders playoff game to show the film "Heidi".
The Draft Bored

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Jacques Stroppe; Pete Hardsell
With the season over, The Smoggers prepare for the NFL Draft.
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Miscellaneous
8
Summer Cum Laude

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Swiss O. Banks
Superfan suffers a knee injury in training camp.
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Miscellaneous
9
Jack Davis did one new page for this story.
The Unkindest Cut of All

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Joe Namath; Tucker Frederickson; Gale Sayers
Superfan will undergo an experimental knee replacement, if the proper donor can be found.
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Miscellaneous
3
Morning Becomes Electrifying

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Coach; Swiss O. Banks
Superfan's superhuman abilities begin to take over.
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Miscellaneous
11
We're Number Two, But We Don't Try Harder

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Jacques Stroppe; Hithard Cursewell
Somehow The Smoggers lose the big game and still make it to the finals.
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Miscellaneous
9
Flag Day

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Schlep Yardsley; Vile Joe Bile; Hithard Cursewell
The Superior Bowl devolves into a penalty-ridden contest.
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Miscellaneous
9
When the Trade Winds Blow

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Jacques Stroppe
In order to acquire a back-up for Superfan, The Smoggers are forced to deal one of their players.
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Miscellaneous
9
Little Big Ham

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Joe Namath; Jim Brown; Peter Fonda; Dave Mishagos
During the off-season, Superfan turns to acting.
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Miscellaneous
9
This is a parody of Jim Brown's retirement from the Cleveland Browns because owner Art Modell wouldn't allow him to miss training camp in order to finish the film "The Dirty Dozen".
High Society

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Dave Mishagos; Joe Namath
Superfan is convinced to join a commune.
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Miscellaneous
9
Dave Mishagos was based on anti-war activist Dave Meggyesy.
Home Delivery

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Hithard Cursewell
Superfan must deal with a wide receiver who can only catch the ball on the first bounce.
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Miscellaneous
9
Kicking Below the Belt

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Jacques Stroppe; Hithard Cursewell
The Smoggers face Jacques Stroppe's new team and the kicker is hot for revenge for being traded.
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Miscellaneous
9
Time Out For the Commercial Ventures

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Coach; Frank Gifted; Don Merryface; Hithard Cursewell
Due to a shortage of active players, The Smoggers are forced to use the ABC announcing team so they have enough players to participate.
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Miscellaneous
9
And so It Came to Pass - - Not to Mention Catch and Run

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Coach; Frank Gifted; Don Merryface; Hithard Cursewell
The Smoggers plan to win the big game by not scoring.
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Miscellaneous
9
A Moan for All Seasons

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Nick Meglin
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
humorous, sports
Superfan
Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Allen George
The off-season means two things: The Draft and contract negotiations.
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Miscellaneous
9
"Allen George" is a parody of then Washington head coach George Allen.

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