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Issue: Strange Adventures #147
Publication Date: December 1962
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Issues: #147 of 243 Issues (244 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/30/1962
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz
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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The Dawn-World Menace!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Murphy Anderson
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Character(s): Johnny DC; Superman; Batman; Robin; Batwoman; Tomahawk; Dan Hunter; Jerry Lewis; Wonder Woman; Green Lantern; Aquaman; Superboy; Supergirl; Sugar; Spike; Fauntleroy Fox; Crawford Crow; Bob Hope; Sgt. Rock; Hawkman; Dobie Gillis; Maynard G. Krebs; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Flash; Atom; Green Arrow; Martian Manhunter; Blackhawk
First Line: Hi, everybody! Meet Johnny DC...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad introducing Johnny DC as Superman DC Publications' official mascot; on inside front cover.
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The Dawn-World Menace!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Joe Giella
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Synopsis: A time-space warp brings two savage cavemen riding pterodactyls into the present day.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFrom beyond the Unknown #12 published August 1971
as The Dawn-World Menace! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.67
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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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): Tootsie Roll
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Here Is Your Formula for a New Thrill in Comic Book Reading!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Strange Sports Stories
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: house ad for The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #45, on sale October 25
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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): American Specialty Co.
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Pages: 1
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz ?
Penciller(s): ? (logo illustration)
Inker(s): ? (logo illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (logo illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Spotlight on Strange Adventures
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters submitted by Fred Bronson; Leopold Beaudet; Doug Storer; Melvin Herbers; Paul Seydor
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The King of New Orleans! [Part 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Broome
Penciller(s): Murphy Anderson
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): The Atomic Knights
Character(s): Atomic Knights [Gardner Grayle; Marene Herald; Douglas Herald; Bryndon Smith; Wayne Hobard; Hollis Hobard]
Synopsis: The Knights go on an expedition to New Orleans in search of doctors, but they receive an unfriendly reception when they arrive.
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In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #227 published November 1970
as The King of New Orleans! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMundo de Aventuras #497 published April 1983
as O Rei de Nova Orleãs! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagFantomet #20/1987 published January 1987
as Kongen av New Orleans [Story on Interior Page(s)]original title: The King of New Orleans! [Part 2
In Content Item: FlagThe Atomic Knights #[nn] published July 2010
as The King of New Orleans! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Great Disaster Featuring the Atomic Knights #[nn] published August 2014
as The King of New Orleans! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
Disclose Notes: According to the letter column in Strange Adventures #151, the original artwork for "The King of New Orleans" was presented as a gift to the New Orleans Jazz Museum. H. Clay Wilson, Director of the museum, wrote to thank Editor Julius Schwartz for the story and requested extra copies of the issue to hand out to museum patrons. The museum was originally in the French Quarter and eventually became part of the Louisiana State Museum.
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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): Tootsie Roll Fudge
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Featuring the Mightiest Super-Heroes of All Time!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: house ad for Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #6, on sale November 15
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The Secret Adventures of Batman and Robin!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan; Win Mortimer; Sheldon Moldoff
Inker(s): Stan Kaye; Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: house ad for Batman Annual (DC, 1961 series) #4, on sale November 8
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Camelopardalis and Corona Borealis

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Star Names
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Pages: 0.5
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Zenith Company
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Pages: 0.5
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The King of New Orleans! Part 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Broome
Penciller(s): Murphy Anderson
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): The Atomic Knights
Character(s): Atomic Knights [Gardner Grayle; Bryndon Smith; Douglas Herald; Wayne Hobard; Hollis Hobard; Marene Herald]; King Touro
Synopsis: The Knights confront King Touro, who has brainwashed all the doctors in New Orleans, and depose him.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #227 published November 1970
as The King of New Orleans! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMundo de Aventuras #497 published April 1983
as O Rei de Nova Orleãs! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantomet #20/1987 published January 1987
as Kongen av New Orleans [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Atomic Knights #[nn] published July 2010
as The King of New Orleans! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Great Disaster Featuring the Atomic Knights #[nn] published August 2014
as The King of New Orleans! Part 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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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): Tootsie Roll Pop
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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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): Convoy Terror
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Pages: 0.5
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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): Task Force
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Pages: 0.5
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Body Building Club
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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): Schwinn Hollywood
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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