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Issue: Showcase Presents: Ambush Bug #[nn]
Publication Date: May 2009
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [swirl]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 03/25/2009
Volume: none
Pages: 484
ISBN: 9781401221805
UPC/EAN: 978140122180551699
Price: $19.99 CAD
$16.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 42 (20 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original); Michel Eury (original); Sean Mackiewicz (collected)
Disclose Notes: Reprints DC Comics Presents (DC, 1978 series) #52, 59 and 81; Supergirl (DC, 1983 series) #16; Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #560, 563 and 565; Ambush Bug (DC, 1985 series) #1-4; Ambush Bug Stocking Stuffer (DC, 1986 series) #1; Son of Ambush Bug (DC, 1986 series) #1-6; Secret Origins (DC, 1986 series) #48; and Ambush Bug Nothing Special (DC, 1992 series) #1.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color cover; Black and White interior
Dimensions: 6.75" x 10.25"
Paper Stock: Glossy cardstock cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Squarebound
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 52 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): Drew Moore
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #565 [Direct] published March 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]with green skin tones on the superheroes
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Showcase Presents Ambush Bug

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Table of Contents and Credits pages.
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DC Comics Presents #52

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Dick Giordano
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and The New Doom Patrol
Character(s): Superman; Doom Patrol [Tempest; Celsius; Negative Woman; Robotman [Cliff Steele]]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents #52 [Direct Sales] published December 1982
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Negative Woman Goes Berserk!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Paul Kupperberg
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Sal Trapani
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and The New Doom Patrol
Character(s): Superman; Doom Patrol [Negative Woman; Tempest; Robotman [Cliff Steele]; Celsius]; Ambush Bug (intro, guest star); Skywise [from Elfquest] (cameo); Judge Dredd (Parade balloons); Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
Synopsis: Negative Woman's energy is destroying the city, at the same time that Ambush Bug assassinates the DA on live television. Superman and the New Doom Patrol try to return Negative Woman's energy to her body and capture Ambush Bug before any more damage can be done to Metropolis.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents #52 [Direct Sales] published December 1982
was Negative Woman Goes Berserk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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DC Comics Presents #59

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Mike DeCarlo
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and The Legion of Substitute Heroes
Character(s): Legion of Substitute-Heroes [Chlorophyll Kid; Stone Boy; Fire Lad; Polar Boy; Color Kid]; Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents #59 [Direct Sales] published July 1983
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Ambush Bug II

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (story); Paul Levitz (additional dialogue)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (breakdowns); Kurt Schaffenberger (finished art)
Inker(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and The Legion of Substitute Heroes
Character(s): Legion of Substitute-Heroes [Polar Boy; Infection Lass; Porcupine Pete; Chlorophyll Kid; Stone Boy; Fire Lad; Color Kid; Antennae Lad; Double-Header]; Superman; Ambush Bug; Chief Zendak of the Science Police
Synopsis: Ambush Bug hops on Superman's back just as he's going into the future. They both land in the 30th century. Superman leaves Ambush Bug in the custody of the Legion of Substitute-Heroes where he promptly breaks out and begins to wreck havoc on 30th century Metropolis.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents #59 [Direct Sales] published July 1983
was Ambush Bug II [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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Supergirl (DC, 1983 series) #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Supergirl
Character(s): Supergirl (posters); Superman (posters); Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSupergirl #16 [Direct] published February 1984
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Bug-Out!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Paul Kupperberg
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): Andy Kubert
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Supergirl
Character(s): Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]; Ambush Bug; Phil Decker; Miles Trovinskonov; Lt. Peters; Joan; Dr. Metzner
Synopsis: Ambush Bug pops around Chicago trying to find the villain that has changed Superman into a brainwashed, blonde female.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSupergirl #16 [Direct] published February 1984
was Bug-Out! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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Action Comics #560

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #560 [Direct] published October 1984
was Ambush Bug Starring in Action Comics [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Police Blotter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Superman; Bud Lipschitz; Dr. Derwood Denton
Synopsis: Ambush Bug sets up a detective agency and is interviewed by Clark Kent.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #560 [Direct] published October 1984
was Police Blotter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Action Comics #563

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Ambush Bug; Mr. Mxyzptlk; Jimmy Olsen [as The Blob]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #563 [Direct] published January 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Black Beauty

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming (script)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug (Origin); Superman; Ronald Morris (cameo); Jack Ryder (cameo); Bethany Snow (cameo); Dr. Derwood Denton (cameo); Ted Baxter (cameo); Brum-El; Larda; Mon-Grel
Synopsis: Ambush Bug tells Superman the origin of his costume, which Supes thinks is ridiculous until he realizes it is the same as his own origin.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #563 [Direct] published January 1985
was Black Beauty [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Action Comics #565

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #565 [Direct] published March 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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$ellout or Manna from Mando

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming (script)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Peabody; Blotto; Ms. Mohawk; The Cleaver
Synopsis: Ambush Bug makes the rounds to his fellow heroes trying to drum up appearances for Ambush Bug #1.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #565 [Direct] published March 1985
was $ellout or Manna from Mando [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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DC Comics Presents #81

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Dick Giordano
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Ambush Bug
Character(s): Superman; Ambush Bug; Kobra
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents #81 [Direct Sales] published May 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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All This and Kobra Too!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): Bill Pearson
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Ambush Bug
Character(s): Superman; Ambush Bug; Kobra (villain); Lana Lang
Synopsis: Ambush Bug accidentally exposes Superman to Red Kryptonite, causing their minds to switch bodies for 48 hours. Ambush Bug, in Superman's body, battles Kobra.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents #81 [Direct Sales] published May 1985
was All This and Kobra Too! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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Ambush Bug #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug #1 [Direct Sales] published June 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Wipe-Out

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Cheeks; Darkseid (cameo); Dr. Derwood Denton; Homer Spalding; "Specks"; Peabody
Synopsis: Ambush Bug and Cheeks try to stop some Republicans from blowing up a warehouse they believe is full of nerve gas.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug #1 [Direct Sales] published June 1985
was Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Wipe-Out [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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Ambush Bug #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Quantis
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug #2 [Direct] published July 1985
was Quantis...The Koala Who Walks Like a Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Koala Who Walks Like a Man!! (Awwww, Cute)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Dr. Quentin Quantis; Darkseid (cameo); Jonni DC; Ned Orton; Wedge Fairway (TV sportscaster); Dr. Bagel
Synopsis: Ambush Bug battles Dr. Quentin Quantis who has been turned into a giant koala.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug #2 [Direct] published July 1985
was The Koala Who Walks Like a Man!! (Awwww, Cute) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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Ambush Bug #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Bat-Mite; Jonni DC
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug #3 [Direct] published August 1985
was The Ambush Bug History of the DC Universe [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Ambush Bug History of the DC Universe

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Egg Fu (cameo); Wonder Tot (cameo); Binky (cameo); Super-Turtle (cameo); Quisp (cameo); Krypto (cameo); Streaky (cameo); Beppo (cameo); Comet (cameo); Green Team (cameo); Cheeks (cameo); Itty (cameo); Bat-Mite (cameo); Batman (cameo); Starfire (as Star-Mite; cameo); Superman (cameo); Cryll (cameo); Doodles Duck (cameo); Cain (from House of Mystery; cameo); Merryman (cameo); Awkwardman (cameo); The Blimp (cameo); Dumb Bunny (cameo); Ace the Bat-Hound (cameo); Julius Schwartz (cameo); Mopee (cameo); Bizzaro (cameo); Glop (cameo); Jonni DC (cameo); Darkseid (cameo)
Synopsis: Ambush Bug makes fun of defunct DC characters.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug #3 [Direct] published August 1985
was The Ambush Bug History of the DC Universe [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
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Ambush Bug #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Scabbard
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug #4 [Direct] published September 1985
was Whoops [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Death of Ambush Bug

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Scabbard; Argh!yle (first appearance); Starfire (cameo); Darkseid (cameo)
Synopsis: Ambush Bug battles Scabbard and tries to avoid cancellation.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug #4 [Direct] published September 1985
was The Death of Ambush Bug [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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Ambush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was The Return of Cheeks the Toy Wonder! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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I Knew I Shoulda Taken That Left Toyn Back in Albakoyky

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Fleming (script)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was I Knew I Shoulda Taken That Left Toyn Back in Albakoyky [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was 1,001 Uses for a Dead Hukka [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was Night of the Living Doll [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was Tales So Scary You'll-- Break All Your Furniture [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was Ambush Bug's Holiday Hijinks [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was Season's Greetings from Around the World [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was The First Annual Fanboy-Press "Why Not the Best?" Popularity Poll [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was Beware! Santa! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was Saturday Morning TV! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was Crisis on the Only Earth We're Allowed to Use! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was The True Meaning of Christmas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 40
Disclose Notes: This collected edition lists the issue as one 40 page sequence.
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Son of Ambush Bug #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Cheeks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #1 [Direct] published July 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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How Come You Do Me Like You Do Do Do?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Cheeks; Jonni DC; Solly Berlin (comic booking agent); Agnes; Eddie; Mitsu Bishi (Japanese version of Ambush Bug); The Interferer; The Grumblers of the Perverseiverse
Synopsis: Jonni DC recruits Ambush Bug to battle the Interferer.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #1 [Direct] published July 1986
was How Come You Do Me Like You Do Do Do? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Son of Ambush Bug #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #2 [Direct] published August 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hell Again Hell Again, Jiggety Jig

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Cheeks; Argh!yle; Tina; Ida; The Interferer; The Cleaver
Synopsis: Ambush Bug begins a search for Cheeks while Argh!yle plots revenge on Ambush Bug. The Interferer makes a move off-panel.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #2 [Direct] published August 1986
was Hell Again Hell Again, Jiggety Jig [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Son of Ambush Bug #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #3 [Direct] published September 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover art is an homage to the cover of Flash, The (DC, 1959 series) #123.
Disclose
Who Put the 'Pop' in Poppycock?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Cheeks; Argh!yle; Blotto; Villian the Villain; Little Jim of the E.L.F.; Ms. Mohawk; The Interferer; Bunny; The Cleaver; The Answer Maniac [Boris Bozak]; Gray Planter (TV reporter); Capitano Iguana; SK-423
Synopsis: Cosmic buttinsky, the Interferer, has altered Ambush Bug's suit so that it absorbs government agents and also transforms the lead agent into Little Jim of the E.L.F.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #3 [Direct] published September 1986
was Who Put the "Pop" in Poppycock? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Son of Ambush Bug #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #4 [Direct] published October 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Mind-Slaves of the Caption King!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Cheeks; Argh!yle; The Interferer [Clarence Tuland]; Bunny; Macrowave
Synopsis: The Interferer continues to screw up Ambush Bug's continuity, while Argh!yle's plan for revenge using a facsimile of Superman's boot becomes hindered by a cease and desist letter.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #4 [Direct] published October 1986
was Mind-Slaves of the Caption King! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Son of Ambush Bug #5

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Two-Face
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #5 [Direct] published November 1986
was The Trial of Ambush Bug! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Witless for the Prosecution

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen; Steven Bissette (pages 11-14)
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Cheeks; Argh!yle; Two-Face; Gorilla Grodd; The Interferer; Proty (cameo); Mister Pawn; Judge Ossie Marsupial; Titano; Judge Bug (parody of Judge Dredd)
Synopsis: Ambush Bug is on trial for contempt of comics and Two-Face is his lawyer.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #5 [Direct] published November 1986
was Witless for the Prosecution [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Son of Ambush Bug #6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #6 [Direct] published December 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Walking Papers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Cheeks; The Interferer; Brute (cameo); Mitsu-Bishi; Ratbot; Peabody; Dr. Derwood Denton (cameo); Dr. Quentin Quantis (cameo); Chief Detective Driscoll (cameo); Ronald Reagan (cameo); Brute (from Omega Men)
Synopsis: Ambush Bug is fired by DC Comics and is reunited with Cheeks. The Interferer becomes trapped in the cancelled Omega Men comic book.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSon of Ambush Bug #6 [Direct] published December 1986
was Walking Papers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Secret Origins (DC, 1986 series) #48

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Kevin Maguire
Inker(s): Al Gordon
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Batman; Robin
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSecret Origins #48 [Direct] published April 1990
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Secret Origin of Ambush Bug: We Thought Him Up

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); Robert Loren Fleming
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Bob Lewis
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Cheeks; Vril Dox
Synopsis: The National Bureau of Origins wants to know Ambush Bug's origin.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSecret Origins #48 [Direct] published April 1990
was The Secret Origin of Ambush Bug: We Thought Him Up! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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Ambush Bug Nothing Special #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Al Gordon
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Nothing Special #1 published September 1992
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plots); Robert Loren Fleming; Bill Wray
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen; Chris Sprouse; Bill Wray
Inker(s): Al Gordon; Bill Wray
Letterer(s): John Costanza; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Ambush Bug
Character(s): Ambush Bug; Swamp Thing; Aquaman; Valor; Robotman; Negative Man; Sandman; Lobo; Legionnaires [Cosmic Boy; Lightning Lass; Saturn Girl]; R. J. Brande; Ragman; Hawkman; Death; Jonni DC; Sugar; Spike; Captain Carrot; Julius Schwartz (Villain); Argh!yle (Villain); Casey the Cop; Private Pete
Synopsis: Ambush Bug looks for a job. Then he decides he wants Julius Schwartz's job.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Nothing Special #1 published September 1992
was The Book of Jobs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAmbush Bug Nothing Special #1 published September 1992
was Buggy and the Beast [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 56
Disclose Notes: In this volume's Table of Contents, Bill Wray is listed as one of the pencillers for this issue, but not credited as a scripter or inker (three pages of script, pencils, and inks on "Buggy and the Beast").

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