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Issue: Hercules Unbound #5
Publication Date: June 1976
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Issues: #5 of 12 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: The Line of DC Super-StarsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/23/1976
Volume: 2
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893244207
Price: $0.30 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comics Reader #128.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hercules; Jennifer Monroe
First Line: Learn the sensational secret of World War Three!
Synopsis: Hercules is holding Big Ben so it doesn't crush Jennifer.
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Great Disaster Featuring the Atomic Knights #[nn] published August 2014
as Learn the Sensational Secret of World War Three! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: J-4258
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Superman Saves the Earth

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; aliens
Synopsis: Aliens want to destroy the Earth as it is a backward planet of no use, until Superman introduces them to Hostess Cup Cakes.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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War Among The Ruins

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hercules; Jennifer Monroe; Hunter Blood; Hunter's animal army; Kevin; Simon St. Charles; David Rigg; Ares; Pythas; Orman; Jackul; Durak Malloy; Basil (dies); Dr. Janson (flashback)
Synopsis: Hunter Blood is after Hercules, but is done in by his own army when they realize they were dispensable.
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Great Disaster Featuring the Atomic Knights #[nn] published August 2014
as War Among the Ruins [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: J-4240
Disclose Notes: Source for colors credit is this issue’s “Myth Mails” letters column. Sirois credit per Wally Wood checklist.

Explanation of post-WWIII anthropomorphic animals.
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Special Magic Set Offer From Charms

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charms
Synopsis: Ad for Charms candy, showing premiums available for wrappers.
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Pages: 1
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Synopsis: Ad for novelties.
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The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers The Horrible Hungries

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Synopsis: Ad for meat snack.
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NEW!! Order The Official Young America for '76 Bicentennial T-Shirt Now...

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Feature(s): Young America For '76
Synopsis: Ad for t-shirts.
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Write Right Now!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): various
Synopsis: Page of various classified ads, S. Schwarz & Co. advertising agent.
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Have You Seen This Coupon Before?

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Feature(s): LaSalle Extension University
Synopsis: Ad for training courses.
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The DC Age of Super Goodies!

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Feature(s): NCG Merchandise
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Aquaman; Robin
Synopsis: Ad for books, toys and puzzles featuring DC characters.
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2 Giant Specials!; Note: New Price For These Back issues!

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Feature(s): DC Comics
Synopsis: House ad for new Limited Collectors' Editions and back issues.
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When I Planned To Retire Before Fifty

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Feature(s): Duraclean
Synopsis: Ad for franchised home fabric cleaning business.
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Imagine Making Up To $100.00 In A Single Hour

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Feature(s): Merlite Industries, Inc.
Synopsis: Ad for jewelry sales business.
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DC Salutes The Bicentennial with A Great Free Offer!

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: House ad for souvenir belt buckle available with comic proofs-of-purchase.
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Pages: 1
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Write Right Now!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): various
Synopsis: Page of various classified ads, S. Schwarz & Co. advertising agent.
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Pages: 1
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Justice for All Includes Children, 4

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Pete; Jimmy; Pete's father; Pete's mother; judge
Synopsis: Superman sets some kids right when they misjudge someone.
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Synopsis: Letters from : Mike White, Kevin Callahan, Jackie Frost, Chris Arnott, with responses.
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Job Number: J-4259
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Prizes or Cash

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Synopsis: Ad for sales of cards to earn premiums.
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Build 'Em All!

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Synopsis: Ad for Monogram's SnapTite airplane models.
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Disclose Notes: inside back cover
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Your Game Is Specialized. Now YourGlove(TM) Is, Too!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Spalding
Synopsis: Ad for YourGlove(TM) baseball glove.
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Disclose Notes: back cover

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