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Issue: DC Super Stars #17
Publication Date: November 1977
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Issues: #17 of 18 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/25/1977
Volume: 3 [2]
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893166012
Price: $0.60 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 23 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing. It is also the date given in the letter column in Justice League of America #148. On-sale date of August 24 in Comic Reader #146.

Volume incorrectly listed as 3 when it should be 2.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: Newsprint
Binding: Squarebound (#1-2); Saddle-stitched (#3-18)
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Secret Origins of Super-Heroes

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad]; Huntress [Helena Wayne]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (Earth-1)
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagBatman, Serie Avestruz #67 published ?cover
In Content Item: FlagHuntress: Darknight Daughter #[nn] published February 2006
as DC Super Stars #17 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-553
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash the Easy Olympic Way!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards.
On inside front cover.
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Secret Origins of Super-Heroes

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (Earth-1); Huntress [Helena Wayne]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: J-4891
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Origin of Green Arrow

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (of Earth-1, origin retold)
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In Content Item: FlagSupermann #7/1978 published January 1978
as Opprinnelsen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #23 [Direct Sales] published July 1982
as Green Arrow [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Job Number: J-4894
Disclose Notes: Origin recap occurring before the events of Oliver Queen losing his fortune to John DeLeon.
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Powerfun! BB & Pellet Guns by Crosman.

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Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Crosman Powerfun Guns
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for bb guns by Crosman division of Coleman.
On first page between pages 3 and 4 of the Green Arrow story.
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Get Rich and Famous.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Clark Candy Bars
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for candy bars from D. L. Clark division of Beatrice Foods.
On top of second page between pages 3 and 4 of the Green Arrow story.
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
Reprinting
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for body building, comics, novelties, x-ray specs, karate, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On bottom half of the second page, between pages 3 and 4 of the Green Arrow story.
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Cooky La Moo on Broadway

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Wonder Woman; Cooky La Moo
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Hostess Twinkies in comic strip format.
First page between pages 7 and 8 of the Green Arrow story.
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Presenting the First Superman Dollar Comic

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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC Special Series (DC, 1977 series) #5, on sale August 2nd.
Second page between pages 7 and 8 of the Green Arrow story.
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The Secret of the Quintile Crystal!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad] (origin retold); Superman (cameo); R. J. Brande; Lord Lorval (villain); Science Police
Synopsis: Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl relate to Superman one of their first cases as the Legion before he joined as Superboy involving the Quintile Crystal. After telling their tale, they meet up with the same Science Police officer who was involved alongside them in that case.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Super Heroes v1 #4 published January 1981
as The Secret of the Quintile Crystal! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Job Number: J-4871
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The Sport a Boy Grows Up with...Shooting a Daisy.

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Johnny Unitas; Ken Unitas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for b*b guns from Daisy division of Victor Comptometer Corporation, with testimonial.
Between pages 1 and 2 of the Legion story.
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It's Bananas

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): CBS
Character(s): Bugs Bunny; Beep Beep the Road Runner; Wile E. Coyote; Mr. Magoo; McBarker; The Skate Birds; The Robonic Stooges; Woofer; Whimper; Batman; Robin; Batmite [sic]; Tarzan; Fat Albert; Cosby Kids [Mushmouth; Mudfoot; Dumb Donald; Russell; Bucky; Weird Harold; Rudy; Devery]; Isis
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Ad for CBS Saturday morning shows: "The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour", "What's New Mister Magoo?", "The Skate Birds", "Robonic Stooges", Wonder Wheels", "Woofer & Whimper", "Space Academy", "The Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour", "Wacko", "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "The Secrets of Isis", "CBS Saturday Film Festival", and "In The News".
Between pages 7 and 8 of the Legion story.
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Secret Origins of Secret Origins

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Pages: 1
Job Number: L-784
Disclose Notes: Explanation of the creation of this issue.
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Huntress Concept Art

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Huntress [Helena Wayne]
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Staton's original sketch of the Huntress and rough and pencilled versions of the cover.
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From Each Ending ...A Beginning!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Huntress [Helena Wayne] (origin); Batman (Earth-2); Catwoman (Earth-2, dies); Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback); Flash [Jay Garrick] (flashback); Robin (Earth-2, flashback); Silky Cernak (villain); Commissioner Gordon (Earth-2, cameo)
Synopsis: The Golden Age Batman retires from crimefighting after accidentally killing his wife Selina Kyle Wayne, the former Catwoman, when she is blackmailed into committing one more job by a former associate, Silky Chernak. As a result, Selina and Bruce's daughter, Helena, becomes the Huntress and vows to fight crime like her father did and brings Silky to justice.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagWundergirl #13/1980 published January 1980
as Auf das Ende folgt … ein neuer Anfang! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman in the Seventies #[nn] published February 1999
as From Each Ending... A Beginning! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHuntress: Darknight Daughter #[nn] published February 2006
as From Each Ending... a Beginning! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: J-4849
Disclose Notes: The story is the origin of the Helena Wayne Huntress. Some sources identify this issue as the joint first appearance of the character with All-Star Comics (DC, 1976 series) #69. Those sources claim both issues were released on August 24, 1977. However, copyright records state All-Star Comics #69 was published on August 23, while DC Super Stars #17 was published on August 25.

In the text page for this issue, Paul Levitz mentions that Joe Orlando had to step in as guest editor for this story, as DC policy at the time said that no editor should write for himself. Since Levitz was the writer for this story, Orlando had to step in as the editor.
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What to Sink Your Teeth into When You're Hungry and You're Not a Werewolf.

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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
On top of the first page between pages 6 and 7 of the Huntress story.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Yes, you can subscribe to your favorite DC comics!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for subscriptions to DC comics.
On bottom half of the first page between pages 6 and 7 of the Huntress story.
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Write Right Now!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, body building, high school rings, novelties, jewelry, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On the second page between pages 6 and 7 of the Huntress story.
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Crazy David Says

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Crazy David's Mail Order T-Shirt Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for t-shirts printed with slogans and pictures.
On first page between pages 10 and 11 of the Huntress story.
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Super Belt Buckles

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): NCG Merchandise
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for belt buckles, books and toys, including Colorforms, featuring DC Comics characters.
On second page between pages 10 and 11 of the Huntress story.
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Super Prizes

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Youth Opportunity Sales Club
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts.
Last page at end of issue.
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Join J.S.C.A. Jolly Giant for Prizes or Cash

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): J.S.C.A. Jolly Giant
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards.
On inside back cover.
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AAU Shuperstar Flattens His Arch Enemy...The Menacing Missile-Toe

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): AAU Shoes
Character(s): AAU Shuperstar; Missile-Toe
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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