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Issue: Showcase #29
Publication Date: November 1960
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Issues: #29 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: 09/27/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Robert Kanigher
Disclose Notes: Third Sea Devils appearance.

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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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The Last Dive of the Sea Devils!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Russ Heath (signed)
Inker(s): Russ Heath (signed)
Colorist(s): Jack Adler
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Sea Devils
Character(s): Sea Devils [Dane Dorrance; Judy Walton; Nicky Walton; Biff Bailey]; Horro
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Sea Devils #1 published July 2012
as Showcase #29 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Wash cover. Grey tones by Russ Heath. Color separations by Jack Adler, per Comic Creator #4, TwoMorrows, Winter 2014.
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charles Atlas
Character(s): Charles Atlas (photo)
First Line: Dear Friend, My name is Charles Atlas.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Last Dive of the Sea Devils!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Russ Heath (signed)
Inker(s): Russ Heath (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Sea Devils
Character(s): Sea Devils [Dane Dorrance; Judy Walton; Nicky Walton; Biff Bailey]; Horro; US Coast Guard crewmen; Vasto
First Line: Space holds many mysteries!
Synopsis: As the radio reports a UFO sighting, the Sea Devils, out in the boat Sea Witch, meet a giant "King Neptune" spearing boats from a giant sea horse. The sunken UFO's recorded message warns that Horro was a dictator on Venus banished to space. The Sea Devils dodge the mad giant until they can steer a dud torpedo into him. Whroom! But the Sea Witch was sunk, their transportation gone!
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Sea Devils #1 published July 2012
as The Last Dive of the Sea Devils! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.67
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Commercial Trades Institute
First Line: You'll soon be happy in a great new job...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 8 of the previous story sequence.
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Keep Learning-- The Key to Success!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Character(s): Frank; Bob
First Line: Well, Frank, I made up my mind!
Synopsis: Bob plans to quit school and make money. His friend advises he get a high school diploma. Then Bob's dad announces HE's going back to school to learn new skills. Bob gets it: keep learning!
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Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 9 of the previous story sequence.
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Flash; Strange Adventures
First Line: For the very best...
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Pages: 0.33
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Undersea Breezes
First Line: Dear Sea Devils: My friends and I think that your underwater adventures are out of this world!
Synopsis: Questions about diving, and a suggestion the Sea Devils adopt a pet mascot.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Walter Lloyd, Peter Raskin, Jim Waddel, and Sidney Walker.
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Just Imagine!

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Justice League of America
Synopsis: House ad for Justice League of America.
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Pages: 0.5
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Garcelon Stamp Co.
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Pages: 0.5
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The Divers of Olde!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical, non-fiction
Character(s): Alexander the Great
First Line: Alexander the Great's fleet was held off by ancient Tyre in 333 B.C.!
Synopsis: Historical piece about Alexander the Great's use of "combat divers".
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Undersea Scavenger Hunt!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Russ Heath (signed)
Inker(s): Russ Heath (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Sea Devils
Character(s): Sea Devils [Dane Dorrance; Judy Walton; Nicky Walton; Biff Bailey]; T.T. Hartley; The Black Mantas (dive team)
First Line: Hold on!
Synopsis: Having lost their boat, the Sea Witch, the Sea Devils enter a millionaire-sponsored underwater scavenger hunt to win a new boat. They find a life ring from the Marie Celeste, a jeweled sword, and other treasures, but lose them through mishaps. Then the prize boat is highjacked by the Black Mantas, and the Sea Devils swarm aboard and rescue the millionaire sponsor - and win the boat! The Devils then tell the reader this was their last dive, so if you want more adventures, drop a card to Sea Devils, National Comics!
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Sea Devils #1 published July 2012
as Undersea Scavenger Hunt! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
Disclose Notes: Series continued with Sea Devils #1.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert ?
Inker(s): Joe Kubert ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sgt. Rock; Our Army at War
Character(s): Sgt. Rock
First Line: Sgt. Rock & the combat-happy Joes of Easy Company invite you to a battle ball...
Synopsis: House ad for Our Army at War.
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Pages: 0.33
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): National Radio Institute
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Motor's Auto Repair Manual
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Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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