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Issue: The Best of Star-Studded Comics #[nn]
Publication Date: January 2005
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Publisher: FlagHamster Press
Brand: Hamster Press
Indicia Publisher: Hamster Press
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 260
ISBN: 0972463003
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $25.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 95 (55 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bill Schelly (compiler, annotations, book design); Jeffrey Kipper (assistant); Buddy Saunders; Howard Keltner; Larry Herndon (original issues)
Disclose Notes: "The Best Complete Comics From The Classic Fanzine & More!" Limited edition of 500 copies. 4th book in series, following LABORS OF LOVE (Hamster Press, 1994, 2000) and 2 volumes of FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS (Hamster Press, 1997 & 1998)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Color cover; Black and White interior
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11"
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Matte interior
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publishing Format:  
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 65 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly (new); Richard "Grass" Green (#8); Biljo White (#3)
Penciller(s): D. Bruce Berry (#6); Sam Grainger (#14); Buddy Saunders (#13); Richard "Grass" Green (#8); Biljo White (#3); Alan Weiss (#9)
Inker(s): D. Bruce Berry (#6); Sam Grainger (#14); Buddy Saunders (#13); Richard "Grass" Green (#8); Biljo White (#3); Alan Weiss (#9)
Colorist(s): Nils Osmar
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Powerman; Helen Whitney (scientist's daughter); gangster (traitor); The Addler; The Astral Man; Xal-Kor, The Human Cat; Queen Roda; The Eye; The Changeling; Doctor Weird; Skullwing
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Small partial cover reprints of Star-Studded Comics #3, #6, #8, #9, #13, and #14.
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Penciller(s): Bill Schelly
Inker(s): Bill Schelly
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Deep into the night they 'burned the midnight oil' creating their labors of love...
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From Content Item: FlagFandom's Finest Comics #[1] published January 1997
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes illustration, "Burning The Midnight Oil."
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Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin; Landon Chesney; Al Kuhfeld; D. Bruce Berry; Dave Cockrum; Sam Grainger
Inker(s): Howard Keltner; Jim Starlin; Landon Chesney; Dick Tatge; D. Bruce Berry; Dave Cockrum; Sam Grainger
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Doctor Weird; The Defender; Powerman; Dejah Thoris; Warrior Of Llarn
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Includes 6 vignettes.
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Worlds Within Worlds

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders; Dick Tatge; Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders; Al Kuhfeld; Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): White Dragon; The Defender; Xal-Kor
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Brief history of The Texas Trio and the material in this book. Includes photo of the group, White Dragon pin-up, 2 panels from The Defender story "Crystal Stone" (from SSC #7, July 1965), 4 panels from the 1st Xal-Kor story (from SSC #5, September 1964; reprinted in full in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS, 1997).
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The Adder

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Keltner
Penciller(s): Sam Grainger
Inker(s): Sam Grainger
Letterer(s): Sam Grainger
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Astral Man
Character(s): The Astral Man; The Adder
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #14 published December 1968
was The Adder [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Full story reprinted in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS Vol.2 (Hamster Press, 1998).
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Attention, Writers And Artists!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon [as The Texas Trio]
Penciller(s): D. Bruce Berry (Powerman); Ronn Foss (Mercury)
Inker(s): D. Bruce Berry (Powerman); Ronn Foss (Mercury)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Powerman; Mercury
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letter to prospective contributors. Includes 2 panels from Powerman story "Riddle Of The Runaway Rocket" (from SSC #SSC #6, February 1965; full story reprinted in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS, 1997) and drawing of Mercury.
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Star-Studded Comics Checklist

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alan Weiss; Rich Buckler
Inker(s): Alan Weiss; Rich Buckler
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Skullwing; unnamed ghoul
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #1 published September 1963
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]0.25 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Includes covers of all 18 issues (listed separately here) & panels from Dr. Weird story "The Curse Of Skullwing" (from SSC #9, July 1966; reprinted in full in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS, 1997)) & Defender story "The House Where Terror Lived" (from SSC #13, June 1968; reprinted in full in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS Vol.2, 1998)
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Star-Studded Comics No.1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Keltner
Penciller(s): Howard Keltner
Inker(s): Howard Keltner
Letterer(s): Howard Keltner
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Changeling; The Defender; Doctor Weird; The Astral Man
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Star-Studded Comics No.2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Changeling; Powerman; Mercury; The Defender
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #2 published December 1963
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]0.25 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Star-Studded Comics No.3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Biljo White
Penciller(s): Biljo White
Inker(s): Biljo White
Letterer(s): Biljo White
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Eye; The Changeling
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From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #3 published March 1964
was The Eye Plus Other Thrilling Heroes [Illustration on Cover, Front]0.25 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears in color on book's cover.
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Star-Studded Comics No.4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Liberty Legion
Character(s): Doctor Weird; Astral Man; Changleing; Defender; Mercury; Powerman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #4 published June 1964
was A Gathering of Heroes! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover reprinted twice in this book: in contents section (reduced) and with Liberty Legion story (full-size, see Sequence 28).
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Star-Studded Comics No.5

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Character(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat; Dr. Weird; Cyclops; Fog
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #5 published September 1964
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Star-Studded Comics No.6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): D. Bruce Berry
Inker(s): D. Bruce Berry
Letterer(s): D. Bruce Berry
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Powerman
Character(s): Jeff Harmon (Powerman); Helen Whitney (scientist's daughter); gangster (traitor)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #6 published February 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Tiny portion in color on book's cover.
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Star-Studded Comics No.7

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Keltner
Penciller(s): Howard Keltner
Inker(s): Howard Keltner
Letterer(s): Howard Keltner
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Character(s): Dr. Weird; Swami Berdini (fake mystic); Mrs. Crane (customer); Devigali, Prince Of Sorcerers; The Defender; The Fog; The Human Cat; Powerman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #7 published July 1965
was Dr. Weird vs. the Thing Out of Time! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Star-Studded Comics No.8

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #8 published March 1966
was "OPERATION BIG MOVE" [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears in color on book's cover.
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Star-Studded Comics No.9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alan Weiss
Inker(s): Alan Weiss
Letterer(s): Alan Weiss
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Character(s): Doctor Weird; Skullwing
Synopsis: Scene from "The Curse Of Skullwing"
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #9 published January 1966
was The Curse of Skullwing! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears in color on book's cover.
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Star-Studded Comics No.10

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Buddy Saunders
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Defender
Synopsis: Scene fro "Thw Widow Worshippers"
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #10 published February 1967
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears in color on book's back cover.
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Star-Studded Comics No.11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Metzger
Penciller(s): George Metzger; Rick Shubb ("border illuminations")
Inker(s): George Metzger; Rick Shubb ("border illuminations")
Letterer(s): Peter Grant ("florid script")
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Synopsis: Cover reuses story splash page from "Black Rite".
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #11 published January 1967
was Black Rite [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Lettering done in the style of many psychedelic rock posters of the period.
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Star-Studded Comics No.12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Character(s): Xal-Kor; Ann Rhoden [Queen Roda]; The Invincible Vole
Synopsis: Scene from "Xal Kor... Defeated!"
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #12 published January 1967
was Xal-Kor... Defeated! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Star-Studded Comics No.13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Powerman
Synopsis: Scene from "War Of The Weaponer"
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #13 published June 1968
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears in color on book's cover.
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Star-Studded Comics No.14

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Keltner
Penciller(s): Sam Grainger
Inker(s): Sam Grainger
Letterer(s): Sam Grainger
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Astral Man
Character(s): The Astral Man; The Adder
Synopsis: Scene from "The Adder"
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #14 published December 1968
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears in color on book's cover.
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Star-Studded Comics No.15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Character(s): Xal-Kor; The Glow Worm
Synopsis: Scene from "Xal-Kor Versus The Glow Worm!"
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #15 published May 1969
was Xal-Kor the Human Cat versus the Glow Worm! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Star-Studded No.16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Howard Keltner
Inker(s): Howard Keltner
Letterer(s): Howard Keltner
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Synopsis: Scene from "The Castle On Demon Mountain"
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #16 published November 1969
was The Castle on Demon Mountain [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Star-Studded No.17

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): girl in spacesuit; Tyrannasaurus Rex; caveman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #17 published January 1971
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover is photo of scene created with model-kits.
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Star-Studded No.18

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Fritz
Inker(s): Steve Fritz
Letterer(s): Steve Fritz
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Jabberwocky
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #18 published January 1972
was Jabberwocky [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Let's Talk It Over

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green; Buddy Saunders; Sam Grainger
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green; Buddy Saunders; Sam Grainger
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: "Annotation on the contents". Includes photo Biljo White, Larry Ivie & Bill DuBay; drawings of Xal-Kor, The Eye, and panel from Astral Man story, "The Adder" (from SSC #14, December 1968).
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The Thing Out of Time

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Landon Chesney
Penciller(s): Landon Chesney
Inker(s): Landon Chesney
Letterer(s): Landon Chesney
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #7 published July 1965
was Dr. Weird vs. the Thing Out of Time [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 5th appearance; previous app. in SSC #6; next app. in SSC #8. Full story reprinted in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS Vol.2 (Hamster Press, 1998).
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Riddle of the Runaway Rocket

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Keltner
Penciller(s): D. Bruce Berry
Inker(s): D. Bruce Berry
Letterer(s): D. Bruce Berry
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Powerman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #6 published February 1965
was Riddle of the Runaway Rocket [Story on Interior Page(s)]page 4 only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Third appearance. Full story reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1997).
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Star-Studded Comics No.4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Liberty Legion
Character(s): Doctor Weird; Astral Man; Changleing; Defender; Mercury; Powerman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #4 published June 1964
was A Gathering of Heroes! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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A Gathering of Heroes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon; Buddy Saunders
Penciller(s): Ronn Foss
Inker(s): Ronn Foss
Letterer(s): Ronn Foss
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Liberty Legion
Character(s): The Defender (3rd app); Dr. Weird (2nd app.); Astral Man (2nd app.); Mercury (2nd app.); The Changeling (4th app.); Powerman (2nd app.); General Vankrolf (villain)
Synopsis: An evil dictator, gaining a terrible weapon from a scientist who he then has murdered, threatens to destroy 3 cities unless the US surrenders. Dr. Weird gathers together 5 other heroes to fight for liberty.
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From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #4 published June 1964
was A Gathering of Heroes! Chapter 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: "INTRODUCING-- THE LIBERTY LEGION" / Part 1 of 5. Justice Society / Justice League-type of story. 3rd appearance of The Defender; previous app. in SSC #2, next app. a cameo in SSC #6, next story in SSC #7. 2nd appearance of Dr. Weird; previous app. in SSC #1, next app. in SSC #5. 2nd appearance of Astral Man; previous app. in SSC #1, next app. in SSC #14 (December 1968). 2nd (& final?) appearance of Mercury; previous app. in SSC #2. 4th appearance of The Changeling; previous app. in SSC #3, next app. in SSC #8 (March 1966). 2nd appearance of Powerman; previous app. in SSC #2, next app. in SSC #6 (February 1965).
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Doom of the Deadly Deluge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon; Buddy Saunders
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Liberty Legion
Character(s): Changeling; Defender
Synopsis: San Francisco is saved from a gigantic water spout.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #4 published June 1964
was Chapter 2 Doom of the Deadly Deluge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: "INTRODUCING-- THE LIBERTY LEGION" / Part 2 of 5.
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Menace of the Solar Lance!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon; Buddy Saunders
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Liberty Legion
Character(s): Doctor Weird; Mercury
Synopsis: Dallas is saved from a column of flame.
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From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #4 published June 1964
was Chapter Three: Menace of the Solar Lance! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: "INTRODUCING-- THE LIBERTY LEGION" / Part 3 of 5. Pages 36 & 37 (pages 2 & 3 of this chapter) printed in reverse order in original comic and in previous reprint; corrected this time!
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Threat of the Molten Metal

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon; Buddy Saunders
Penciller(s): Biljo White
Inker(s): Biljo White
Letterer(s): Biljo White
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Liberty Legion
Character(s): Powerman; Astral Man
Synopsis: New York City is saved from a column of molten rock.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #4 published June 1964
was Threat of the Molten Metal [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: "INTRODUCING-- THE LIBERTY LEGION" / Part 4 of 5.
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The Showdown

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon; Buddy Saunders
Penciller(s): Howard Keltner
Inker(s): Howard Keltner
Letterer(s): Howard Keltner
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Liberty Legion
Character(s): General Vankrolf (villain); Astral Man; Powerman; Changeling; The Defender; Mercury; Doctor Weird; Vankrolf's army
Synopsis: The 6 heroes rejoin to save Washington D.C. from Vankrolf's army, then take down the dictator. They decide to form a group, The Liberty Legion.
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From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #4 published June 1964
was Chapter 5 The Showdown [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: "INTRODUCING-- THE LIBERTY LEGION" / Part 5 of 5. Only appearance of The Liberty Legion; another story was worked on, but never materialized; no relation to the 1940's team from THE INVADERS #5-6 and MARVEL PREMIERE #29-30 (Marvel, March-June 1976).
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Introducing: The Eye

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Biljo White
Penciller(s): Biljo White
Inker(s): Biljo White
Letterer(s): Biljo White
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Eye
Character(s): The Eye (debut); Mr. Big; R. Miller (witness); Petey Rinzo (rival gang member)
Synopsis: Posing undercover as a mob executioner, The Eye brings down Mr. Big's mob.
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From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #3 published March 1964
was Introducing-- The Eye [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: First appearance. Character designed by Richard "Grass" Green in November 1955. Story expanded and redrawn in ink for The Eye (Biljo White, 1965 series) #1; ink version reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1997 series) #[nn]. Due to switch to offset printing in the next SSC issue, next appearance in Fighting Hero Comics (SFCA, 1964 series) #10.
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Some of the Powers of the Eye

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Biljo White
Penciller(s): Biljo White
Inker(s): Biljo White
Letterer(s): Biljo White
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Eye
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #3 published March 1964
was Some of the Powers of The Eye [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cross-section detailing The Eye's various abilities. "Ditto" version published in 1963, redrawn in ink as "Inside The Eye" for THE EYE #1 (Biljo White, 1965); ink version reprinted in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS (Hamster Press, 1997)
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A Friend in Need

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #9 published January 1966
was A Friend in Need [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: 4th appearance; previous app. in SSC #8, reprinted in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS (Hamster Press, 1997); next app. in SSC #10.
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The Widow Worshippers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin
Inker(s): Al Milgrom
Letterer(s): Al Milgrom
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Defender
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #10 published February 1967
was The Widow Worshippers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 6th appearance.
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The Curse of Skullwing!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon
Penciller(s): Alan Weiss
Inker(s): Alan Weiss
Letterer(s): Alan Weiss
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #9 published January 1966
was The Curse of Skullwing! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 7th appearance. Full story reprinted in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS (Hamster Press, 1997).
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Gods of the North

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert E. Howard (story); Larry Herndon (adaptation)
Penciller(s): Steven Kelez; ? [as "a host of others"]
Inker(s): Alan Hutchinson
Letterer(s): Alan Hutchinson
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Amra
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #14 published December 1968
was Gods of the North [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Full story reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1998 series) #2.
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The House Where Terror Lived!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon
Penciller(s): Rich Buckler [as Richard Buckler]
Inker(s): Rich Buckler [as Richard Buckler]
Letterer(s): Rich Buckler [as Richard Buckler]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Defender
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #13 published June 1968
was The House Where Terror Lived! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Full story reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1998 series) #2.
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The Villainy of Zygot

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al Milgrom
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin [as J. Star]
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Powerman; The Defender
Character(s): Powerman; The Defender; Zygot
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #8 published March 1966
was POWERMAN VS. THE DEFENDER! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 5th appearance of both heroes. Story erroneously referred to as "Powerman Vs. The Defender" in this book's contents section. "Zygot" became the name of the race responsible for murdering and enslaving the entire Milky Way Galaxy, leading to its eventual obliteration in Jim Starlin's METAMORPHOSIS ODYSSEY graphic novel, the origin of his character Dreadstar, in Epic Illustrated (Marvel, 1980 series) #1-9.
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"Siren" Defeats Excel!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ronn Foss
Penciller(s): Ronn Foss
Inker(s): Ronn Foss
Letterer(s): Ronn Foss
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Excel
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #17 published January 1971
was Siren Defeats Excel! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 2nd of 2 appearances.
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The Coming of the Black Monster!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon
Penciller(s): Mickey Schwaberow
Inker(s): Stephen Stanley
Letterer(s): Stephen Stanley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Defender
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #15 published May 1969
was The Coming of the Black Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 9th appearance. Part 1 of 2.
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Meet Misty!!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Biljo White
Penciller(s): Biljo White
Inker(s): Biljo White
Letterer(s): Biljo White
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Fog
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #7 published July 1965
was Meet Misty!! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 3rd & final appearance.
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Agent of the C.I.A.!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Changeling
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #8 published March 1966
was Agent Of The C.I.A.! [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 5th appearance. Previous appearance in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #4 (Texas Trio, June 1964); Next appearance in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #11 (Texas Trio, June 1967).
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Riddle of the Runaway Rocket

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Keltner
Penciller(s): D. Bruce Berry
Inker(s): D. Bruce Berry
Letterer(s): D. Bruce Berry
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Powerman
Character(s): Powerman; The Defender (cameo)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #6 published February 1965
was Riddle of the Runaway Rocket [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 3rd appearance. Full story reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1997 series) #1.
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Fearfull Weapon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Buddy Saunders
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Changeling
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #1 published September 1963
was Fearfull Weapon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 1st appearance.
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King of the Hill

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Kelez
Penciller(s): Steve Kelez
Inker(s): Steve Kelez
Letterer(s): Steve Kelez
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #15 published May 1969
was King of the Hill [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Un-Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Cockrum
Penciller(s): Dave Cockrum
Inker(s): Dave Cockrum
Letterer(s): Dave Cockrum
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Un-Man
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #18 published January 1972
was Un-Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 1st (and only?) appearance.
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The Slaves of the She Beast!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Raymond Miller
Penciller(s): Landon Chesney
Inker(s): Landon Chesney
Letterer(s): Landon Chesney
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Synopsis: Dr. Weird encounters a family cursed by werewolves.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #8 published March 1966
was The Slaves of the She Beast! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: 6th appearance; previous app. in SSC #7; next app. in SSC #9. According to fanzine historial Bill Shelly, script originally written for The Changeling (another character in STAR-STUDDED COMICS), but was deemed more appropriate for Dr. Weird.
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A Chat with Gary Acord

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly; Brian K. Morris (transcriber); Jeffrey Kipper (editing)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Includes photos of Gary Acord, Larry Herndon, The Texas Trio.
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Attack of the Invisible Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gary Acord
Penciller(s): Rich Buckler
Inker(s): Rich Buckler
Letterer(s): Rich Buckler
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Dolfin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Dolfin Comics (Gary Acord, 1968 series) #1 [splash page only]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Wonderful World of Komix

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gary Acord
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain Marvel
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from The Wonderful World of Comix (Gary Acord, 1964 series) #1
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Introducing: Jonny Galaxie

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Herring
Penciller(s): Dave Herring
Inker(s): Dave Herring
Letterer(s): Dave Herring
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Jonny Galaxie
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Wotta World (Gary Acord, 1969) #1
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Witch's Spell

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gary Acord
Penciller(s): Mike Arden
Inker(s): Gary Acord
Letterer(s): Gary Acord
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Dolfin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Dolfin Comics (Gary Acord, 1968 series) #?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Gold on Lost Island!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Biljo White
Penciller(s): Biljo White
Inker(s): Biljo White
Letterer(s): Biljo White
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): The Blade
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #6 published February 1965
was The Gold on Lost Island! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Created in the mid-1950's, published almost a decade later. Edgar Rice Burroughs-style story; not related to Blade, Vampire Hunter from TOMB OF DRACULA #10 (Marvel, July 1973).
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The Crimes of the Transmuter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Bibby
Penciller(s): Bill DuBay
Inker(s): Bill DuBay
Letterer(s): Bill DuBay
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Powerman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #9 published January 1966
was Transmuter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: 6th appearance; previous app. in SSC #8; next app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #13 (Texas Trio, June 1968).
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The White Dragon Strikes Back!

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Wright
Penciller(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Inker(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The White Dragon
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #8 published March 1966
was The White Dragon Strikes Back! [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: 5 pages of text plus full-page illo. Hero not related to villain White Dragon from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #184 (Marvel, September 1978).
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Xal-Kor to the Rescue

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #10 published February 1967
was Xal-Kor to the Rescue [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: 5th appearance; previous app. in SSC #9, next app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #12 (Texas Trio, October 1967).
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The Origin of...Xal-Kor, The Human Cat!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #5 published September 1964
was The Origin of... Xal-Kor the Human Cat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance. Full story reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1997 series) #1.
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Operation Big Move

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #8 published March 1966
was "OPERATION BIG MOVE" [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Third appearance. Full story reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1997 series) #1.
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The Glow Worm

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #15 published May 1969
was Xal-Kor, the Human Cat vs. the Glow Worm [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 7th appearance.
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The Coil

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Xal-Kor, The Human Cat
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #7 published July 1965
was Xal-Kor the Human Cat Meets the Coil [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 2nd appearance. Previous app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #5 (Texas Trio, September 1964); next app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #8 (Texas Trio, March 1966).
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War of the Weaponer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Leonard Tirado, Jr. (plot); Larry Herndon (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Alan Hutchinson
Inker(s): Alan Hutchinson
Letterer(s): Howard Keltner
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Powerman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #13 published June 1968
was War of the Weaponer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: 7th appearance. Previous app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #9 (Texas Trio, July 1966). Last app. to date?
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Black Rite

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Metzger
Penciller(s): George Metzger; Rick Schubb ("border illuminations")
Inker(s): George Metzger; Rick Schubb ("border illuminations")
Letterer(s): George Metzger; Peter Grant ("florid script")
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #11 published January 1967
was Black Rite [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: 9th appearance. Previous app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #10 (Texas Trio, Winter 1967). Splash page done in the style of many psychedelic rock posters of the period.
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Interview with Alan Weiss

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly; Alan Weiss
Penciller(s): Alan Weiss
Inker(s): Alan Weiss
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Doctor Weird
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Includes panel from page 5 of Dr. Weird story, "The Curse Of Skullwing" (from SSC #9, July 1966); early unpublished sketch; and panel from "Boy, You Sure Don't Look Like A Hero!" (from SSC #13, June 1968)
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The Curse of Skullwing!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon
Penciller(s): Alan Weiss
Inker(s): Alan Weiss
Letterer(s): Alan Weiss
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Character(s): Allen Carson; Helen Carson (wife); Skullwing (demon)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #9 published January 1966
was The Curse of Skullwing! [Story on Interior Page(s)]page 4
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 7th appearance; previous app. in SSC #8; next app. in SSC #10. Full story reprinted in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS (Hamster Press, 1997).
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Satan's Hirelings!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Phil Liebfried
Penciller(s): Alan Weiss
Inker(s): Scott Bell
Letterer(s): Scott Bell
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #6 published February 1965
was Satins Hirelings! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: 4th appearance; previous app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #5 (Texas Trio, September 1964, never reprinted); next app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #7 (Texas Trio, July 1965, reprinted in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS Vol.2, Hamster Press, 1998).
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The Battle of... Credibility Gap!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alan Weiss
Penciller(s): Alan Weiss
Inker(s): Alan Weiss
Letterer(s): Alan Weiss
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Character(s): Lucius Fedbetter (writer); Bucksin Brown; Wild Willy
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #15 published May 1969
was The Battle of... Credibility Gap [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Sequel to "Boy, You Sure Don't Look Like A Hero!" from SSTAR-STUDDED COMICS #13 (Texas Trio, June 1968), reprinted in FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS Vol.2 (Hamster Press, 1998)
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Death in the Skull-World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Herndon
Penciller(s): Mickey Schwaberow
Inker(s): Alan Weiss
Letterer(s): Buddy Saunders [as Don Fowler]
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Character(s): Skullwing (from SSC #9, July 1966)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #15 published May 1969
was Death in the Skull-World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: 11th appearance. Previous app. in SSC #11 (Texas Trio, June 1967); next app. in SSC #16 (Texas Trio, November 1969).
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His Brother!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alan Weiss
Penciller(s): Alan Weiss
Inker(s): Scott Bell
Letterer(s): Scott Bell
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Dragonfly
Character(s): Dragonfly (Steve); The Python (villain, his brother); Pam (sister)
Synopsis: A final battle is combined with a very strange family reunion.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #17 published January 1971
was His Brother! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Story apparently continues from earlier episode; unknown where or if it was ever published. Despite similar name & costume, character apparently not related to Dragonfly by Rik Levins in AMERICOMICS #4 (Americomics, October 1983).
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A Guide to Related Books from Hamster Press

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A list of which SSC stories were reprinted in the 2 FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS volumes and LABORS OF LOVE.
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It's... Wildman and Rubberoy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Wildman and Rubberoy
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #15 published May 1969
was It's... Wildman and Rubberoy the Fantastic Plasticy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: 1st appearance. Next app. in XAL-KOR THE HUMAN CAT #1 (Richard Green, 197?), then in MEGATON #5 (Megaton, June 1986).
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Re: Warrior of Llarn

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly; Roy Thomas
Penciller(s): ? (photographs); Sam Grainger; Frank Frazetta
Inker(s): ? (photographs); Sam Grainger; Frank Frazetta
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Interview with Roy Thomas, May 8, 2004. Includes photos of Roy (1963-64), Ronn & Beverly Foss (1964), Sam Grainger & Jim Amash (1989); promo for ALTER-EGO #9 by Ronn Foss; Alter-Ego illo. by Grainger; interior book illo. by Frank Frazetta.
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Warrior of Llarn

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta (painted)
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta (painted)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Warrior of Llarn
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Ace paperback
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Warrior of Llarn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner F. Fox (story); Roy Thomas (adaptation)
Penciller(s): Sam Grainger
Inker(s): Sam Grainger
Letterer(s): Sam Grainger
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Warrior of Llarn
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #17 published January 1971
was Warrior of Llarn [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Faithful adaptation of first part of Fox's novel. Never continued.
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The Texas Trio Proudly Presents...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Keltner
Penciller(s): Howard Keltner
Inker(s): Howard Keltner
Letterer(s): Howard Keltner
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star-Studded Comics No.7
Character(s): Doctor Weird; The Defender; Crystal Stone (villain); Xal-Kor, The Human Cat; Powerman; The Blue Barrier; Misty; The Fog
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ROCKET'S BLAST-COMICOLLECTOR #?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad / STAR-STUDDED COMICS #7
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Introducing Excel Man of the Future

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ronn Foss
Penciller(s): Ronn Foss
Inker(s): Ronn Foss
Letterer(s): Ronn Foss
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Excel Man of the Future
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #14 published December 1968
was Introducing Excel Man of the Future [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: 1st of 2 appearances. Next app. in STAR-STUDDED #17 (Texas Trio, Summer 1971).
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SSC Presents Comic Fandom!

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #6 published February 1965
was SSC Presents Comic Fandom! [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Let's Talk It Over, Pt. 2

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Annotations on five strips that "Could have appeared in SSC!". Includes photo of Steve Herring, Jay Lynch & Dave Herring.
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Masquerader No.6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ronn Foss
Penciller(s): Ronn Foss
Inker(s): Ronn Foss
Letterer(s): Ronn Foss
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Cowl
Character(s): The Cowl; The Nebula (villain); Hawkman; Comet; Jaguar; Dr. Solar; Ant-Man; Iron Man; Thor; Sub-Mariner; Batman; Fighting American
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Masquerader (Mike Vosburg, 1962 series) #6
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Return of the Nebula!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ronn Foss
Penciller(s): Ronn Foss
Inker(s): Ronn Foss
Letterer(s): Ronn Foss
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Cowl
Character(s): The Cowl; The Nebula (villain)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Masquerader (Mike Vosburg, 1962 series) #6
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: 2nd of 2 appearances. Previous app. in MASQUERADER #1 (Mike Vosburg, 196?)
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The King of Crimefighters / "Origin of the Lion!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Biljo White
Penciller(s): Biljo White
Inker(s): Biljo White
Letterer(s): Biljo White
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Lion
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFighting Hero Comics #14 published February 1965
was Origin of The Lion! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Inked redo of ditto version from KOMIX ILLUSTRATED (Biljo White, 1963, reprinted in LABORS OF LOVE--EXPANDED EDITION / Hamster Press, 2000). Pages 3 & 4 reversed.
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Blueprints for Banditry!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Kelez (story); Mickey Schwaberow (adaptation)
Penciller(s): Mickey Schwaberow
Inker(s): Mickey Schwaberow
Letterer(s): Mickey Schwaberow
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Ace of Spades and The Joker
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Magnum Opus (Steve Kelez & Mickey Schwaberow, 1965 series) #1
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Batman & Robin tribute.
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The Count

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Herring
Penciller(s): Dave Herring
Inker(s): Dave Herring
Letterer(s): Dave Herring
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous
Character(s): The Count; Morticia Addums; Lerch
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Odd (Steve & Dave Herring, 1964 series) #12
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: DRACULA / ADDAMS FAMILY parody; Harvey Kurtzman & Will Elder tribute.
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The Coffee House Blues

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alan Hanley
Penciller(s): James Hanley
Inker(s): James Hanley
Letterer(s): James Hanley
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, mystery
Feature(s): The Spook
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Comic Book (Alan Hanley, 1966 series) #?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Will Eisner / SPIRIT tribute.
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A Rendezvous with Death

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Metzger
Penciller(s): George Metzger
Inker(s): George Metzger
Letterer(s): George Metzger
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Weird
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Follow-up to story from STAR-STUDDED COMICS #11 (Texas Trio, June 1967); never finished.
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The Return of Zygot

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Howard Keltner
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green" [as Eric Dann]
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green"
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Powerman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Two pages from unpublished 10-page sequel to Powerman story from STAR-STUDDED COMICS #8 (Texas Trio, March 1966). Left in "inventory" when SSC was cancelled, found in a closet by Howard Keltner in 1996.
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Found! 40 Years Later!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green; Bill Schelly
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Crime Crasher
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from The Komix (John Wright, 1963 series) #2
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Black Dragon and His Flying Bandits

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Penciller(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Inker(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Letterer(s): Richard "Grass" Green
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Crime Crasher
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Intended for THE KOMIX (John Wright, July 1963); issue never published; existence of ditto masters discovered in 2004. Not related to Crime Crusher from EERIE #32 (Warren, March 1971).
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A Texas Trip Update

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: "Update" on Larry Herndon, Howard Keltner & Buddy Saunders.
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Did You Know??

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin; Howard Keltner; Buddy Saunders
Inker(s): Howard Keltner; Buddy Saunders
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: "Star-Studded oddities & little-known facts"; includes cover art from DR. WEIRD #2 (Texas Trio, Fall 1971) and pics of 4 different costumes worn by The Changeling.
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About the Author

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes photo of Bill Schelly & Howard Keltner (1997).
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Small Press Comics from Fandom's Golden Age!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Schelly
Penciller(s): Sam Grainger (#17); Buddy Saunders (#10 & 4)
Inker(s): Sam Grainger (#17); Buddy Saunders (#10 & 4)
Colorist(s): Sam Grainger (#17); Buddy Saunders (#10 & 4)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Warrior Of LLarn; The Defender; The Astral Man; Doctor Weird; Mercury; Powerman; The Changeling
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the back cover. Includes back cover of SSC #17; front cover of SSC #10; and vignettes from splash page of Liberty Legion story in SSC #4 (in color).

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