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Issue: Adventure Comics #481
Publication Date: May 1981
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Issues: #481 of 472 Issues (530 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Sales
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 47
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jack C. Harris
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.; digest size (5" x 6.75") #491-503
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior; thin cardboard stock cover (digest size)
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound #390, 416, 491-503
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets2
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Statement of Ownership
 
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Stellar [Vicki Grant]; Volcano [Chris King]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-586
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Johnson Smith Company

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Johnson Smith Company
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside cover ad for novelties and gags from the Johnson Smith Company, Dept. 332, 35075 Automation, Mt. Clamene, Mich. 48043.
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The Night of a Thousand Dooms!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Christopher King; Vicki Grant; Sarah James; Brad Mann; Martha Winters; Goldman [Christopher King]; Goldgirl [Vicki Grant]; Henry Faber; Gary King; Greg King; Elizabeth King; Alchemiss [Vicki Grant]
Synopsis: When Chris is grounded by his father, Vicki must patrol the city by herself.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #12/1983 published December 1983
as Die Nacht der tausend Schrecken! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Job Number: J-7274
Disclose Notes: Goldman and Goldgirl created by Michael Olonovich; Alchemiss created by Robert Buethe.
Credits on last page of last story.
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Now the Number Yum Taste Is Even Yummier.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bubble Yum
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for bubble gum.
On first page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
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For a World of Fun...Grow Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sea-Monkeys
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation.
Second page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
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Hearts of Darkness

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman; Hostess Cup Cakes
Character(s): Batman; Robin; Commissioner Gordon; The Midnight Ladies
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad between pages 8 and 9 of the previous story.
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Self-Destructress!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Christopher King; Vicki Grant; Gary King; The Sixth Sensor [Christopher King]; Dimension Girl [Vicki Grant]; The Destructress [Martha Winters]; Aquarians
Synopsis: The Aquarians turn Martha Winters into The Destructress but she's stopped by Chris and Vicki and returned to sanity.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #12/1983 published December 1983
as Marthas Rettung! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Job Number: J-7277
Disclose Notes: The Sixth Sensor created by Lynn Thilcult; Dimension Girl created by Steven St. Thomas; The Destructress created by June Roe.
Credits from last page of last story.
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We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On top of page between pages 3 and 4 of the previous story.
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Strong Arms

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): Mike Marvel
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Mike Marvels' Scientific Isomet for developing muscles.
On bottom of page between pages 3 and 4 of the previous story.
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$ave Money: Subscribe Now!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Todd Klein (layout); Dick Giordano
Inker(s): Dick Giordano
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Superman; Tommy; Carol Fein
Synopsis: Superman's favorite newsstand is sold out of his favorite comics, but DC's Carol Fein gets him a subscription.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics. Credits from Klein.
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The Assault of the Aquarian Attacker!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Christopher King; Vicki Grant; Aquarians; Largo the Invincible; Gary King; Elizibeth King; Volcano [Christopher King]; Stellar [Vicki Grant]; Captain Greg King; Sarah James
Synopsis: Chris and Vicki use the Hero dials to stop the Aquarian invasion.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Job Number: J-7283
Disclose Notes: Largo the Invincible created by Tom Douge; Volcano created by Fraser Cole; Stellar created by Omar Navarro Gutierrez.
Credits from last page of last story.
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for high school rings, novelties, body building, comics, martial arts training, the March of Dimes, and more.
Between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Jack Harris explains how they pre-released the Dial "H" submittal form and how they are send more forms to comic shops. No letters fro readers.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
Job Number: L-744
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Average number of copies last 12 months: 237,289.
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Now You Can Dial "H" for Hero

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Chris King; Vicki Grant
Synopsis: Form to submit superhero ideas for future issues of Dial "H" for Hero.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Olympic Sales Club
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts.
On inside back cover.
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First Edition Collector Series

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Donruss Baseball Cards
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for baseball cards for 1981 season, showing cards of Mike Schmidt and George Brett.
On back cover.

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