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Issue: Sea Devils #1
Publication Date: October 1961
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Issues: #1 of 35 Issues
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: 07/11/1961
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Robert Kanigher
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Adult Image
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Octopus Man!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Russ Heath
Inker(s): Russ Heath
Colorist(s): Jack Adler (color and wash effects)
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Sea Devils
Character(s): Sea Devils [Dane Dorrance; Judy Walton; Nicky Walton; Biff Bailey]; Octopus Man
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAction Comics #437 published July 1974
as DC Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Sea Devils #1 published July 2012
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Sea Devils #1 published July 2012
as Sea Devils #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pencil credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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How to Gain up to 50 Lbs. of Mighty Muscles!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institutue of Physical Training
Character(s): George Jowett (photo)
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Sea Devils vs. the Octopus Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Russ Heath (signed) [as R. H.]
Inker(s): Russ Heath (signed) [as R. H.]
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Sea Devils
Character(s): Sea Devils [Dane Dorrance; Judy Walton; Nicky Walton; Biff Bailey]; Wendel Wales; Octopus Man
Synopsis: Producer Wendel Wales is shooting a movie about the Sea Devils. His mechanical Octopus Man is destroyed when the real version appears and attacks the movie set.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #1/1970 published January 1970
as Blekksprutmannen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupermann #10/1970 published May 1970
as Mysteriet med den røde hvalen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly #110 published June 1974
as The Sea Devils vs. the Octopus Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAction Comics #437 published July 1974
as The Sea Devils vs. the Octopus Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAquaman Album #3 published June 1979
as The Sea Devils vs. the Octopus Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Sea Devils #1 published July 2012
as The Sea Devils vs. the Octopus Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.34
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Tootsie Roll Makes History!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Character(s): Napoleon
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for Tootsie Roll showing a caricature of Napoleon.
On bottom of page 8 of first story.
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See the Many Fantastic Faces of Superman…

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan (cover reproduction)
Inker(s): Stan Kaye (cover reproduction)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics; Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Superman Annual #3 (1960 Series) with cover reproduction.
On top half of first page between pages 8-9 of first story.
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At Last! The Giant Comic Book You've Dreamed About Is Here!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various (cover reproduction)
Inker(s): various (cover reproduction)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (cover reproduction); ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Secret Origins #1 (1961 Series) with cover reproducton.
On bottom half of first page between pages 8-9 of first story.
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You, Too, Can Be Tough!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Padell Book Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for various types of books.
On second page between pages 8-9 of first story.
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There's More Than Meets the Eye…

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Pops
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for Tootsie Roll Pops showing eye doctor pointing at Tootsie Roll eye chart.
On bottom of last page of first story.
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The Inside Stories of Batman and Robin's Top Secrets

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan; Sheldon Moldoff; Dick Sprang (cover reproduction)
Inker(s): Charles Paris (cover reproduction)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics; Batman
Character(s): Batman; Robin
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Batman Annual #1 (1961 Series) with cover reproduction.
On top half of first page following end of first story.
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Be My Guest at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Park; Superman
Character(s): Superman
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Palisades Park with coupons for free admission and two rides (Caterpillar and Cuddle Up).
On bottom half of first page following end of first story.
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Cloud... Fog...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): What's the Difference Between...
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Two panels with text, comparing scientific principles.
On top half of second page following end of first story.
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150 Civil War Soldiers!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Josely Co.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On bottom half of second page following end of first story,E
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Undersea Breezes
First Line: Hi, Aqua-fans of the Sea Devils!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment and questions regarding skin diving from David S. Novak; M.J. Braun; and George Wheeler.
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Secret of the Emerald Whale!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Haney
Penciller(s): Russ Heath (signed) [as R. H.]
Inker(s): Russ Heath (signed) [as R. H.]
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Sea Devils
Character(s): Sea Devils [Dane Dorrance; Judy Walton; Nicky Walton; Biff Bailey]; Mira Bedford; Lars the Red; Captain Shark
Synopsis: The Sea Devils find an iceberg with the Emerald Whale and Captain Shark frozen inside.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Sea Devils #1 published July 2012
as Secret of the Emerald Whale! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
Disclose Notes: Page count confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics, November 2008.
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Guaranteed to Make You Smile…

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for Tootsie Rolls with cartoon man snapping a photo and holding a Tootsie Roll ice cream bar.
On bottom of last page of second story.
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Frontier Cabin

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Frontier Cabin
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for 9 ft. square, 3 ft. high polyethylene cabin for $1.00.
On second page following end of second story.
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America's Most Exciting War Game

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Helen of Toy Co.
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Task Force plastic toy war set for $1.00.
On second page following end of second story.
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If You Know Just 20 People…

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photos)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wallace Brown, Inc.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad seeking sellers of Christmas cards.
Inside back cover.
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204 Revolutionary War Soldiers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Revolutionary War Soldiers
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for plastic soldiers for $1.98.
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