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Issue: Sensation Comics #1
Publication Date: January 1942
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Issues: #1 of 109 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: A Superman DC PublicationView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: J. R. Publishing Co.
On Sale Date: 11/05/1941
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 18 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Published monthly by J. R. Publishing Company, 225 Lafayette St., New York, N. Y. Yearly subscription in U. S. $1.20 plus $.30 for postage-total, $1.50; elsewhere $2.20. Entire contents copyrighted 1941 by J. R. Publishing Co U. S. Patent Office Serial No. 438927.

On sale date from the publication date as submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office found in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 2, Periodicals, New Series, Volume 37, Numbers 1-4. January-December 1942, pp. 111. Class B periodical. Copyright registration number B 519718.

Sensation Comics trademark submission reported in the Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office, Containing the Patents, Trade-Marks, and Designs Issued March 24, 1942. Volume 536 [March 1942], Number 4, pp. 732:
"Ser. No. 438,927. M. Charles Gaines, New York, N. Y., assignor to Jesse Gaines and Rose Liebowitz doing business as J. R Publishing Company, New York, N. Y. Filed Dec. 17, 1940. Sensation Comics [logo]. Applicant disclaims the word 'Comics' apart from the mark. For Pictorial Booklet Consisting Entirely of Comic Cartoons. Claims use since Nov. 1, 1940."

The image submitted for the trademark and printed in the Gazette is the same as it appears on the printed cover except for the circle above the "S" in Sensation which is without the writing that is on this cover. It is possible that the image submitted was a part of a Sensation Comics ashcan that has since been lost to time or a cover-only mock-up with the logo, either one was then submitted to the Patent and Trademark Office for trademark protection.

Sensation Comics trademark granted in the Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office, Containing the Patents, Trade-Marks, and Designs Issued June 2, 1942. Volume 549 [June 1942], Number 1, pp. 27:
"395,541. Pictorial Booklet Consisting Entirely of Comic Cartoons. M. Charles Gaines, New York, N. Y., assignor to Jesse Gaines and Rose Liebowitz doing business as J. R Publishing Company, New York, N. Y. Filed December 17, 1940. Serial No. 438,927. Published March 24, 1942. Class 38."
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Issue: FlagWonder Woman Archives #1 [First Printing] published April 1998
In Content Item: FlagWonder Woman [ashcan] #1 published January 1942
as Featuring the Sensational New Adventure Strip Character - Wonder Woman [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover in black and white
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Sensation Comics No. 1 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as The Amazing Amazon Headlines a Classic of the Golden Age [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Wonder Woman figure based on the splash of the story in All-Star Comics (DC, 1940 series) #8 (December 1941-January 1942).
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Editorial Advisory Board

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: The top third of the inside front cover.
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys and girls:--
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: The bottom two-thirds of the inside front cover.
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Wonder Woman Comes to America

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): unnamed Army doctor; Al Kale (a promoter); Nazi spy ring (villains, some die)
Synopsis: Wonder Woman takes Steve Trevor to America and purchases the identity of nurse Diana Prince so that she can remain near Steve. Soon, in order to earn some money she'll need, she begins to perform her "bullets and bracelets" routine, not realizing her promoter is stealing all the profits.
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In Issue: FlagWonder Woman Archives #1 [First Printing] published April 1998
In Content Item: FlagWonder Woman #[nn] published January 1972
as Wonder Woman Comes to America [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWonder Woman #[nn] published January 1972
as Wonder Woman Comes to America [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as Wonder Woman Comes to America [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Sensation Comics No. 1 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as Wonder Woman Comes to America [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWonder Woman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #[nn] published June 2007
as Wonder Woman Comes to America [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Here It Is!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as All-Star Comics #8 Ad [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A promotional house advertisement for All-Star Comics (DC, 1940 series) #8 (December 1941-January 1942).
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The Marriage of Jon Valor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Character(s): Father Fernando; King Philip of Spain; Don Carlos (villain, son of King Philip)
Synopsis: Jon Valor is captured, but is secretly married to Bonita and is thus pardoned, earning Don Carlos' undying wrath.
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Sensation Comics No. 1 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as The Marriage of Jon Valor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Writer verified by Moldoff in interview in Alter Ego.

Continued from Action Comics series.
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Who Is Mr. Terrific?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Billie Wilson (Wanda's brother); Fair Play Club; unnamed Big Shot (villain)
Synopsis: Socialite and master of every field of human endeavor, Terry Sloane adopts the identity of Mr. Terrific to escape boredom, but soon finds a purpose in life after saving the life of Wanda Wilson and getting her brother out of the clutches of a local hoodlum.
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In Issue: FlagThe JSA All Stars Archives #1 published December 2007
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Sensation Comics No. 1 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as Who Is Mr. Terrific? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Origin of the Gay Ghost

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Deborah Wallace (great-great-grand aunt of Deborah Wallace, introduction, death); The Secret Council of the Dead (Keith's ancestors, introduction for all); three unnamed spies (villains, introduction, two die)
Synopsis: The ghost of Keith Everet, the Earl of Strethmere in the 1700s, inhabits the recently deceased body of Charles Collins in the 20th century to be near the reincarnation of his lost love.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Sensation Comics No. 1 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as The Origin of the Gay Ghost [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Gunner Godbee (A Story of the First World War)

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (header only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Character(s): "Gunner" Goodbee; Nick; the Nazis (villains, some die)
Synopsis: In this story of the First World War, American war ace, "Gunner" Godbee and his buddy Nick, aboard a patrol ship, are suddenly attacked by two German Heinkel aircraft and shot down.
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as Gunner Godbee [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Sensation Comics No. 1 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as Gunner Godbee [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): All-American Flying Club
First Line: Follow the adventures of Hop Harrigan...
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Pages: 1
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The Origin of Little Boy Blue

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, superhero
Character(s): Martha Rogers (Tommy's mother); Wolf Lupo (villain)
Synopsis: Tommy Rogers, Tubby, and Toughy are inspired by reading about Wildcat to become Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, and their first mission is to rescue a vital witness, Kraus the grocer, kidnapped by gangsters.
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In Content Item: FlagDC 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-12 published May 1972
as The Origin of Little Boy Blue [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #185 published May 1972
as The Origin of Little Boy Blue [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Sensation Comics No. 1 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as The Origin of Little Boy Blue [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Blummer signed his intials on every page of this story.
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Here It Is!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as Green Lantern #1 and All-Flash Quarterly #2 Ad [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
First Line: Thanks a million, boys and girls...
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the bottom half of the page.

A promotional house advertisement for All-Flash (DC, 1941 series) #2 (Fall 1941).
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The Origin of Wildcat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Henry Grant (Ted's father, death); Socker Smith (introduction, boxer, death); Ralph Flint (villain, fight promoter); Natie Skinner (villain, fight promoter); Fain (villain)
Synopsis: Boxer Ted Grant kills the former champ in the ring and is inspired by Green Lantern to adopt the identity of Wildcat to clear himself.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe JSA All Stars Archives #1 published December 2007
In Content Item: FlagSecret Origins #3 published July 1973
as This Is the Story of Wildcat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Golden Age Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1990
as The Story of Wildcat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Sensation Comics No. 1 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as This Is the Story of Wildcat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Superman is in the Movies!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Adventures of Superman
First Line: I'll be seeing you on the screen...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: At the top half of the page.

An advertisement for the animated Superman movie shorts was created by Fleischer Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The first short debuted on September 26, 1941.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: And here are the leaders...
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as Superman #14, World's Finest Comics #4, and Batman #8 Ad [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: At the bottom half of the page.

A promotional house advertisement for Superman (DC, 1939 series) #14 (January-February 1942), World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #4 (Winter 1941), and Batman (DC, 1940 series) #8 (December 1941-January 1942).
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Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Good Books for Christmas
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-30 published August 1974
as [untitled] [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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