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Issue: Showcase #1
Publication Date: March 1956
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Issues: #1 of 104 Issues (108 Printings)
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: 01/03/1956
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 15 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Mort Weisinger
Disclose Notes: Editing credit from Arnold Drake via Mike Catron. On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Fire Fighters

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): John Prentice
Inker(s): John Prentice
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp (and logo ?)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Fireman Farrell
Character(s): Fireman Farrell; Red Miller
Synopsis: Fireman Farrell rescues another firefighter from a burning building.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Essential Showcase 1956-1959 #[nn] published February 1992
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Showcase #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Story Behind Showcase

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Character(s): Larry Blake; National Comics' editor
Synopsis: The genesis of Showcase is explained, having originated with fan Larry Blake's letter.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Essential Showcase 1956-1959 #[nn] published February 1992
as The Story Behind Showcase [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as The Story Behind Showcase [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The School for Smoke-Eaters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Arnold Drake
Penciller(s): John Prentice
Inker(s): John Prentice
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Pat Gordon
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Fireman Farrell
Character(s): Fireman Farrell; Red Miller; Clark; Noonan; Fox; Gainer
Synopsis: Fireman Farrell passes his final exam to become a fireman.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMighty The 100-Page Comic! #2 published November 1957
as The School for Smoke-Eaters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Essential Showcase 1956-1959 #[nn] published February 1992
as The School for Smoke-Eaters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as The School for Smoke-Eaters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Cartoon  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
Feature(s): Smoky Stan
Character(s): Smoky Stan; the Chief; woman
First Line: This is my first fire.
Synopsis: At his first fire, Stan stops to politely introduce himself before rescuing an attractive woman.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Fire under the Big Top

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Arnold Drake
Penciller(s): John Prentice
Inker(s): John Prentice
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Pat Gordon
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Fireman Farrell
Character(s): Fireman Farrell; Fire Lieutenant Reiner; Phil Baylor
Synopsis: Fireman Farrell fights a fire at a circus.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDC Special #10 published January 1971
as Fire under the Big Top [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Essential Showcase 1956-1959 #[nn] published February 1992
as Fire Under the Big Top [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Fire under the Big Top [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Cartoon  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
Feature(s): Varsity Vic
First Line: Yes, this is Vic!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31 published November 1957
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  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
Feature(s): Bobo Blaze
Character(s): Bobo Blaze; the Chief
First Line: I'll go up, Chief!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
First Line: To the boys and girls of America...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Secrets of the Firehouse

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry McKay
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Fourth Alarm

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Arnold Drake
Penciller(s): John Prentice
Inker(s): John Prentice
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Pat Gordon
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Fireman Farrell
Character(s): Fireman Ferrell; Edgar R. Meadow; Captain Walsh
Synopsis: A TV crew catches the firemen in action and helps influence a vote on fireman pay.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMighty The 100-Page Comic! #3 published January 1958
as Fourth Alarm [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Essential Showcase 1956-1959 #[nn] published February 1992
as Fourth Alarm [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Fourth Alarm [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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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): Stephens Credit Sales
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Littleton Stamp Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fashion Frocks, Inc.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Baby Ruth
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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