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Issue: The Fox and the Crow #25
Publication Date: June 1955
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Issues: #25 of 108 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/12/1955
Volume:
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 12 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Picnic Stowaway

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Fauntleroy Fox; Crawford Crow
First Line: Now that I've rid myself of that crow, I'll enjoy a pleasant day at the beach!
Synopsis: The Crow stows away in the Fox's picnic basket.
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Pages: 1
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Draw Me!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Art Instruction, Inc.
First Line: Try for a Free 2-Year Art Scholarship worth $335.00
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad offering consideration for scholarship to a home-study art course, in exchange for a sample drawing. Black and white ad on inside front cover.
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Foxhound Fitness Fuss

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Fauntleroy Fox; Crawford Crow; two foxhounds
First Line: Dat sounds like foxhounds yeowpin'!
Synopsis: Two foxhounds ready themselves for fox hunting season with vigorous physical exercise. Fearing that he may not be able to outrun such mad-dashing dogs, Fauntleroy Fox turns to Crawford Crow for help.
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Pages: 6
Job Number: 390
Disclose Notes: DC Comics Meta Moment: Crawford Crow sets off a rocket to fool the fitness-bound hounds into thinking it's the Fox demonstrating his superior speed:

HOUND 1: "What in the world is that, Pete?!"
HOUND 2: "It must be Superman!"
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TV or Not TV

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Fauntleroy Fox; Crawford Crow
First Line: Oh, goodie! It's time for 'Who Cares', my favorite TV program!
Synopsis: The pair battle over who will watch the Fox's TV.
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Pages: 6
Job Number: 384
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The Tired Turtle

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Hopewell Horse; turtles; Indians; Thomas (large old turtle)
First Line: Can you think of any reason why a town would be called Turtle Creek?
Synopsis: A community of turtles lives peacefully until a tribe of Indians settle on the land. The turtles plan to create a new community on the other side of a nearby creek, but need big old Thomas to help them across.
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Much Ado about "Nuttin'!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Fauntleroy Fox; Crawford Crow
First Line: Here comes that mooching Crow! I wonder what he wants this time!
Synopsis: The Fox obsesses over the Crow's use of the word "nuttin'" (nothing).
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: A clever dialogue-dominated script that is almost "Seinfeld-ian" in its execution.
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Foxie Gets a Fan Letter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Fauntleroy Fox; Crawford Crow; TV host
First Line: Why, for pity's sake! Why, I do believe -- Why, it is! I have an admirer!
Synopsis: When the Fox gets a fan letter from an unknown admirer, he lets it go to his head and allows the Crow to manage his career.
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Pages: 5.67
Job Number: 356
Disclose Notes: Meta Moment: The text of Foxie's fan letter reads as follows: "Dear Mr. Fox, I have seen you in this magazine and in the movies and I think you are super-double peachy keen! - An admirer!"

In addition to referencing "The Fox and the Crow" comic book title, it also refers to the Fox and Crow theatrical animated shorts produced by Columbia and UPA.
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Daisy Gunbook Ready! For Boys, Girls and Dads

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Daisy Manufacturing Company
First Line: You'll enjoy seeing the historic rifles, [and] pistols pictured in the gun section of Daisy's new 128-page pocket-size Gunbook!
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad offering the Daisy B-B gun picket size gunbook. The book is described as follows: "A gun collector authority wrote each gun story. Also contains western lore, ranch-cowboy cartoons, jokes, comic strips plus latest Daisy Air Rifle Catalog. All only 25-cents including Free Arrowhead Charm. Hurry!" Lower third of page.
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Hound Sounds Abound

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Hound (dad); Shep (puppy); Hare
First Line: All right, son! Let's go over that once again!
Synopsis: The Hound gives his son Shep lessons on how to sound like a ferocious hare-hound.
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Pages: 6
Job Number: 28
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Say Hey Kids... Get One Just Like Mine!

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Anra, Inc.
Character(s): Willie Mays (photo)
First Line: The new Say Hey Willie Mays authentic "Most Valuable Player" baseball suit
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad offering an "authentic" Willie Mays baseball suit in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14. The ad calls it "...an exact copy of the suit worn by sensational N.Y. Giants star, Willie Mays!" Yet, on it's back - where the Number 24 should be - is a "crossed-bat" insignia accompanied by the phrase: "Say Hey Willie Mays"... so much for the "exact copy". A Willie Mays comic book comes with every "authentic" Willie Mays baseball suit.
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Buzzy Says: "There May Be a Career in Health for You!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion, teen
Character(s): Buzzy; Jimmy; Dr. Norton (veterinarian); Mr. Walters (high school guidance counselor)
First Line: There's something I've been wanting to ask you, Dr. Norton...
Synopsis: Jimmy asks Dr. Norton why he became a veterinarian, rather than a physician.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Black and white on inside back cover.
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Tootsie Roll America's Favorite Candy

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
First Line: Tootsie Rolls, they're so chocolaty, so tasty - that's why everybody likes them.
Synopsis: As a circus parade passes by, kids enjoy the sight while eating Tootsie Rolls and Tootsie Roll Pops.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Color ad on back cover.

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