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Issue: Dennis the Menace Giant #8
Publication Date: January 1960
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Issues: #8 of 70 Issues (72 Printings)
Title: Dennis the Menace in Mexico
Variant: 1st Printing
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagHallden; Fawcett
Brand: Hallden FawcettView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher:
On Sale Date: 12/27/1960
Volume:
Pages: 100
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (13 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: Indicia title is "Dennis the Menace In Mexico". This comic was reprinted in the summer of 1962. The indicia for that issue reads "Summer, 1962" instead of "Winter, 1960". Printed in the U.S.A. by Eastman Color Printing Co., Waterbury, CT. On-sale date from 1961 Books and Pamphlets, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Dennis the Menace in Mexico

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Dennis the Menace in Mexico [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Saludos, Amigos!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fred Toole; Al Wiseman; Dennis Mitchell
First Line: Dear Reader:
Synopsis: A letter from the publisher, Harry Slater, talking about how Fred Toole and Al Wiseman were sent on location to Mexico to research this book. A photo of Fred and Al in traditional Mexican dress is also included. Fred and Al are drawn into this comic in various places.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Saludos, Amigos! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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La Cucaracha

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa (guide)
First Line: La cucaracha!!
Synopsis: As a bonus for his work in Hollywood, Henry's company sends the Mitchells on vacation to Mexico.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as La Cucaracha [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Around Town

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; tourists; guide; police officer; street vendors
First Line: (and 'round and 'round and 'round!)
Synopsis: The family explores Mexico City, including the Thieves' Market.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Around Town [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Rocky Going

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa (guide)
First Line: Good morning! Sleep well?
Synopsis: Raphael gives the Mitchells a driving tour of Mexico City, after which they visit the Aztec pyramids.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Rocky Going [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: A different story with the same title appears in "Dennis the Menace Giant" #36.
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Toro!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa; spectators; aguacil; matadores; picador; banderilla
First Line: (Spanish word for bull)
Synopsis: Dennis disrupts the bullfight.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Toro! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Spanish for fun!

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell
First Line: Just fill in the clues and you've learned some words
Synopsis: A word puzzle that teaches some Spanish words.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Spanish for fun! [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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So-Chee-Milko!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa (guide); Juan Diego; Bishop of Mexico; Virgin of Guadeloupe
First Line: So-chee-milko?
Synopsis: Dennis and the family visit the Shrine of Guadeloupe, followed by a visit to Xochimilco.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as So-Chee-Milko! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Includes a 2 page text story "The Legend of Guadalupe".
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The Story of Mexico

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical, non-fiction
Character(s): Hernando Cortéz; Emperor Montezuma; Aztecs; conquistadores; Aztecs
First Line: When Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba... which he believed was China!... little did he or the world realize that, just a few hundred miles away, in what is now Mexico, there lay a rich city of over 200,000 people, the heart of a great empire.
Synopsis: Cortéz invades Mexico and ravages it, setting up an oppressive society that leads to revolutions, including a revolution that brings independence in 1821.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as The Story of Mexico [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Dennis...the Hacienda-Ender

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa (guide); Mr. Martinez
First Line: Here's where we stop for lunch today... the Hacienda Vista Hermosa
Synopsis: Dennis disrupts a quiet lunch, and Henry tries bullfighting.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Dennis...the Hacienda-Ender [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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City of Silver

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa (guide); silversmiths
First Line: My, what a beautiful view!
Synopsis: In Taxco, Dennis provokes an uproar in the street and wrecks some silverwork.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as City of Silver [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Mucho Gusto in Acapulco

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; tourists; boat crew; Victor; water ski instructor
First Line: Phew! Sure is warm and humid here, isn't it?
Synopsis: Dennis gives the family repeated scares in Acapulco.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Mucho Gusto in Acapulco [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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King of the Castle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa (guide)
First Line: Wow! A real castle!
Synopsis: The Mitchells think they've lost Dennis in Guanajuato.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as King of the Castle [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Rockin' the Boat!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa (guide); Tarascans
First Line: We're going out to that island, Dennis.
Synopsis: The Mitchells meet Tarascan Indians on their home island.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Rockin' the Boat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Guadalajara! Guadalajara!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa (guide)
First Line: How much should I pay them, Raphael?
Synopsis: The family explores Guadalajara, where Dennis's enthusiasm repeatedly makes trouble.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Guadalajara! Guadalajara! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Fiesta!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Dennis the Menace
Character(s): Dennis Mitchell; Henry Mitchell; Alice Mitchell; Raphael Hermosa (guide)
First Line: What is it? The Fourth of July?
Synopsis: The Mitchells enjoy a fiesta, complete with fireworks.
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Fiesta! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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It's Easy to Speak Spanish!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Just pronounce the Spanish words by sound, and you'll be speaking this interesting foreign language in just a few minutes!
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In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as It's Easy to Speak Spanish! [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Map of Mexico

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Synopsis: A map of Mexico, showing the towns the Mitchells visited.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDennis the Menace Giant #25 published January 1964
as Map of Mexico [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Printed on the back cover.

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