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Issue: Strange Adventures #55
Publication Date: April 1955
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Issues: #55 of 243 Issues (244 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/20/1955
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 15 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Julius Schwartz (actual)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age U.S.; Standard Silver Age U.S.; Standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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The Gorilla Who Challenged the World!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Murphy Anderson
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery, science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as Strange Adventures #55 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stuart Greetings, Inc.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Gorilla Who Challenged the World [Part 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton
Penciller(s): Sy Barry
Inker(s): Sy Barry
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Dr. Jonas Mills
Synopsis: Dr. Mills tests his super-intelligence serum on a gorilla who then escapes and uses his super-intelligence to go on a crime spree.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFrom Beyond the Unknown #5 published June 1970
as The Gorilla Who Challenged the World [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as The Gorilla Who Challenged the World [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): My Greatest Adventure; Superman
First Line: To the boys and girls of America...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Penciller(s): Morris Waldinger
Inker(s): Tommy Nicolosi
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Amazing Ratios!
First Line: During the course of a working week...
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In Content Item: FlagTales of the Unexpected #50 published June 1960
as [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #80 published May 1970
as [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Movie Men from Mars!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton
Penciller(s): Henry Sharp
Inker(s): Joe Giella
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as Movie Men from Mars! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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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): American Seed Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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A World Destroyed!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Kubert
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Kubert (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as A World Destroyed! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Day the Sun Exploded!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Broome
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #14 published January 1955
as The Day the Sun Exploded! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as The Day the Sun Exploded! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Penciller(s): Morris Waldinger
Inker(s): Tommy Nicolosi
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Solar System Sizes!
First Line: Mercury -- the smallest planet in the solar system...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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The Famous DC Symbol

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Planet X!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Penciller(s): Raymond Perry
Inker(s): Raymond Perry
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Spotlight on Science
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Invisible Spaceman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sid Gerson
Penciller(s): Murphy Anderson
Inker(s): Joe Giella
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 published March 2008
as The Invisible Spaceman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Peter Porkchops Says: "Don't Be Afraid to Speak Up!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Rube Grossman
Inker(s): Rube Grossman
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, opinion
Feature(s): Peter Porkchops
Character(s): Peter Porkchops; Wolfie; Mervin Mouse
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Hey Skinny! ...Yer Ribs Are Showing!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charles Atlas
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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