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Issue: Superfan #T5136
Publication Date: August 1972
 
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Issues: #T5136 of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagNew American Library
Brand: A Signet Book
Indicia Publisher: New American Library Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 180
ISBN:
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Price: $0.75 USD
Indicia Frequency:
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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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Colorist(s): Jack Davis ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Superfan
Character(s): Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Cosell
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
First Line: I think it's about time
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Pages: 2
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In the Beginning...

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

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Nick Meglin
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Superfan
Character(s): Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach
Synopsis: 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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Pages: 8
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Bar None

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Nick Meglin
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Superfan
Character(s): Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Jacques Stroppe; Pete Hardsell; Joe Namath
Synopsis: 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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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: 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.
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It's Not the Principle, it's the Money

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

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

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Nick Meglin
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Superfan
Character(s): Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Jacques Stroppe
Synopsis: Superfan and Jacques devise a unique way to score a touchdown.
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Jack Davis drew a new splash page for this installment.
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Infant Replay

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

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

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Nick Meglin
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Superfan
Character(s): Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Swiss O. Banks
Synopsis: Superfan suffers a knee injury in training camp.
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Jack Davis did one new page for this story.
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The Unkindest Cut of All

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

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

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

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

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

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Nick Meglin
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Superfan
Character(s): Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Alex Zorch; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Joe Namath; Jim Brown; Peter Fonda; Dave Mishagos
Synopsis: During the off-season, Superfan turns to acting.
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: 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".
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High Society

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Nick Meglin
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Superfan
Character(s): Superfan [Y.A. Schmickle]; Coach; Swiss O. Banks; Dave Mishagos; Joe Namath
Synopsis: Superfan is convinced to join a commune.
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Dave Mishagos was based on anti-war activist Dave Meggyesy.
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Home Delivery

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

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

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Nick Meglin
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Superfan
Character(s): Coach; Frank Gifted; Don Merryface; Hithard Cursewell
Synopsis: 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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Pages: 9
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And so It Came to Pass - - Not to Mention Catch and Run

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

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

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