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Issue: Strange Adventures #7
Publication Date: April 1951
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Issues: #7 of 243 Issues (244 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/26/1951
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 21 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Julius Schwartz (actual)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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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.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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The World of Giant Ants!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tomahawk
First Line: Millions of readers know that this famous symbol on the cover...
Synopsis: In-house promotional advertisement for Tomahawk (DC, 1950 series) #4 (March-April 1951)
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside front cover
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The World of Giant Ants

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox (credited)
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Edward Manders; Quomodus
Synopsis: A scientist discovers that ants have a plan to take over the world.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Royal Desserts
First Line: Join the gang! Start collecting
Synopsis: An advertisement for Royal dessert mixes.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Located between the giant ants story and the Dubble Bubble advertisement.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ray Thompson [as Ray T.] (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Thompson [as Ray T.] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens
Feature(s): Dubble Bubble Gum
Character(s): Pud
First Line: Let's go in and hear of fortunes!
Synopsis: Swami Pud creates a crystal ball.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: A advertisement with sequential art for Fleer's Dubble Bubble gum. Located on the upper half of the page, between the Royal desserts advertisement and the editorial advisory board annoucement.
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: An announcement of DC's editorial advisory board including child psychologists and educators.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Located on the lower half the page between the Dubble Bubble advertisement and the man with 100 lives story.
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The Man with 100 Lives!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Manly Wade Wellman (credited)
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Daniel Parr; Brawne
Synopsis: Daniel Parr, Crime Specialist XC-112, pursues the criminal Brawne through Jupiter City.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagPulp Fiction Library: Mystery in Space #[nn] published November 1999
as The Man With 100 Lives! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Letters credit from Todd Klein.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Nabisco Shredded Wheat
Character(s): Straight Arrow
First Line: Now...write secret messasges in the dark and erase them with a light!!!!
Synopsis: An advertisement for Straight Arrow's Gold-Colored Plastic Rite-a-Lite Arrowhead and Radiant Message Pass Card, a premium from Nabisco.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Located between the man with 100 lives story and the Just Imagine feature.
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If The Oceans Dry Up!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff; Mort Weisinger; Bernie Breslauer
Penciller(s): Virgil Finlay
Inker(s): Virgil Finlay
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Jack Schiff
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Just Imagine
Synopsis: Speculation on the fate of mankind should the oceans dry up.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagReal Fact Comics #5 published November 1946
was If the Oceans Dry Up! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Irwin Hasen
Penciller(s): Irwin Hasen
Inker(s): Irwin Hasen
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Irwin Hasen
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Feature(s): Robbie the Robot
Character(s): the inventor; Robbie the Robot
First Line: I'm too busy to spend time on the trivialities of life!
Synopsis: Robbie takes over the professor's responsibilities.
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In Content Item: FlagTales of the Unexpected #22 published February 1958
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Located on the upper two-thirds of the page between the Just Image feature and the Nestlé's Crunch advertisement.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Nestlé's Crunch
First Line: Our bunch all munch Nestlé's Crunch
Synopsis: An advertisement for Nestlé's Crunch candy bar
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Located on the lower one-third of the page between the Robbie the Robot filler and the Hollywood story.
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Hollywood- 3000 A.D.

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mann Rubin [as Manny Rubin] (credited)
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): John Giunta
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): B. L. Bowers; Margo Trent; Jon Klu; Larry Kent; Rick; Herbert Barton
Synopsis: The actions of movie makers in the present and in the future coincide in space and cause a rift in time.
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In Content Item: FlagFlash Gordon - Magazine #11 published January 1958
as Hollywood no Ano 3.000 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Captain Tootsie in the North Woods

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bill Schrieber (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Schrieber (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, superhero
Feature(s): Captain Tootsie; Tootsie Roll
Character(s): Captain Tootsie; Rollo
Synopsis: Captain Tootsie and the kids capture a wild bear.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement, using sequential art, for Tootsie Rolls and Tootsie Pops candy.
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The Universe Is the Limit

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Mystery in Space
Synopsis: House ad for Mystery in Space (DC, 1951 series) #1 (April-May 1951).
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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From Out of This World

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Samachson [as William Morrison]
Penciller(s): Raymond Perry
Inker(s): Raymond Perry
Colorist(s): Raymond Perry ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Feature(s): Professor Eureka
Character(s): Professor Eureka
First Line: Hmm, let's see -- I'll just add a bit more
Synopsis: Eureka struggles with making coffee.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #43 published October 1955
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBlackhawk #148 published May 1960
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Located on the upper two-thirds of the page between the text article and the Columbia bicycle advertisement.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Columbia
First Line: Every model guaranteed as long as you own it
Synopsis: An advertisement for Columbia bicycles.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Located on the lower one-third of the page between the Professor Eureka filler and the Kris KL-99 story.
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The Lost Earthmen!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton (credited)
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Joe Giella
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Chris KL-99
Character(s): Chris KL-99; Halk; Jerro; Jon ST-94 (flashback)
Synopsis: Kris follows a series of markers to discover the fate of his parents.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Origin. Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Art Instruction, Inc.
First Line: Draw me!
Synopsis: An advertisement for Art Instruction, Inc.'s art lessons.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman Says: "Human Rights For All!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: Superman defends freedom of expression and the United Nations.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside back cover
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
First Line: Win official National Rifle Association medals
Synopsis: An advertisement from Daisy Air Rifles promoting participation in the National Rifle Association.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: back cover

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