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Issue: Showcase #12
Publication Date: January 1958
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Issues: #12 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: 11/17/1957
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Fourth appearance of the Challengers of the Unknown.

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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Menace of the Ancient Vials!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): The Kraken
First Line: Another monstrous creature released from one of those magic bottles!
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In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown #77 published December 1970
as Menace of the Ancient Vials! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagSuper Héros #4 published January 1979
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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: FlagChallengers of the Unknown Archives #1 [First Printing] published September 2003
as [Cover - Showcase #12]; Menace of the Ancient Vials [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents Challengers of the Unknown #1 published December 2006
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents Challengers of the Unknown #1 published December 2006
as Showcase #12 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Showcase #12 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Marvin Stein has stated he did not ink any Challengers stories.
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Draw Bob Hope!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Art Instruction, Inc.
First Line: You may win a $375.00 scholarship in professional art
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Chapter 1: The Menace of the Ancient Vials!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Amos Hunter (archeologist); Karnak (villain); Brommer (villain); Gortz (villain)
First Line: What was the nature of the strange, unknown forces manipulated by the brilliant minds of...
Synopsis: Karnak and his men land on an island while trying to escape from the Challengers. There they find Amos Hunter and 5 mysterious vials. The first vial makes two members of the gang into giants.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMighty The 100-Page Comic! #4 published March 1958
as The Menace of the Ancient Vials! Chapter 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown #77 published December 1970
as The Menace of the Ancient Vials! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper Héros #4 published January 1979
as Le secret des fioles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown Archives #1 [First Printing] published September 2003
as Menace of the Ancient Vials [Chapter 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents Challengers of the Unknown #1 published December 2006
as The Menace of the Ancient Vials! [Chapter 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as The Menace of the Ancient Vials! Chapter 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Kings of Comedy!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
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Pages: 1
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Rocket Take-Off...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
First Line: At first consideration, it would seem obvious that the most advantageous...
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Pages: 1
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Chapter Two: The Fire Being!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Amos Hunter (archeologist); Karnak (villain); Brommer (villain); Gortz (villain); fire creature
First Line: The sorcery that produced giants in the ancient past has unleashed the same phenomenon today.
Synopsis: The next vial releases a fiery salamander that begins to burn down the island.
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In Content Item: FlagMighty The 100-Page Comic! #4 published March 1958
as The Menace of the Ancient Vials: Chapter 2: The Fire Being! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown #77 published December 1970
as [The Menace of the Ancient Vials!] Chapter Two: The Fire Being! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper Héros #4 published January 1979
as Le secret des fioles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown Archives #1 [First Printing] published September 2003
as The Fire Being [Chapter 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents Challengers of the Unknown #1 published December 2006
as The Fire Being! [Chapter Two] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Chapter Two The Fire Being! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Chapter 2.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: Professor, your research and development...
Synopsis: Professor Eureka finds a way to continue funding his experiments after the government cuts his budget.
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Pages: 2
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Chapter 3: The Demon from the Depths

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Amos Hunter (archeologist); Karnak (villain); Brommer (villain); Gortz (villain); fire creature; The Kraken
First Line: The greed of desperate men, running wild and unchecked, proves as...
Synopsis: The fiery salamander is defeated but the third vial releases a giant octopus creature.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMighty The 100-Page Comic! #4 published March 1958
as The Menace of the Ancient Vials: Chapter 3: The Demon From the Depths [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown #77 published December 1970
as [The Menace of the Ancient Vials!] Chapter Three: The Demon from the Depths! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper Héros #4 published January 1979
as Le secret des fioles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown Archives #1 [First Printing] published September 2003
as Demon from the Depths [Chapter 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents Challengers of the Unknown #1 published December 2006
as The Demon from the Depths [Chapter 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Chapter 3 The Demon From the Depths [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Chapter 3.
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Wanted: A Teen-Age Code

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Character(s): Dave; Sally Perkins
First Line: Listen, Dave, you know Sally Perkins.
Synopsis: Goaded by peer-pressure, Dave crashes a party that Sally is hosting.
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Pages: 1
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The Day I Climbed Magic Mountain

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): John Craven; Hadango
First Line: You won't find the name "Magic Mountain" on any map.
Synopsis: John Craven hires a mountain guide to lead the way to Magic Mountain.
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Pages: 1
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Chapter 4: The Deadly Duplicates!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Amos Hunter (archeologist); Karnak (villain); The Kraken; Sheriff Chet Hollister; Doctor Rodney
First Line: Still at grips with another strange and fearful life form, released by the...
Synopsis: The fourth vial turns Karnak into 50 copies of himself.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMighty The 100-Page Comic! #4 published March 1958
as The Menace of the Ancient Vials: Chapter 4: The Deadly Duplicates! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown #77 published December 1970
as [The Menace of the Ancient Vials!] Chapter Four: The Deadly Duplicates! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper Héros #4 published January 1979
as Le secret des fioles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChallengers of the Unknown Archives #1 [First Printing] published September 2003
as The Deadly Duplicates! [Chapter 4] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents Challengers of the Unknown #1 published December 2006
as The Deadly Duplicates! [Chapter 4] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Showcase #1 published September 2012
as Chapter 4 The Deadly Duplicates! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Chapter 4. Feature continued in Challengers of the Unknown (DC, 1958 series) #1.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Elizabeth II
First Line: Free! Wonderful offer!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for stamps and a stamp collector's guide.
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Nutty Putty... real crazy!!!
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for plastic toy soldiers and vehicles.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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First Line: Do you want spending money?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad to earn money by selling patriotic and religious mottoes.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: How to get your Daisy Air Rifle for Christmas!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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