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Issue: Chic Young's Dagwood Comics #14
Publication Date: January 1952
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Issues: #14 of 140 Issues (152 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagHarvey
Brand: Harvey Comics HView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Harvey Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 11/23/1951
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 18 (13 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date of 1951-11-23 from newsdealer notation on the cover of indexer's copy. May or may not be completely accurate, but is reasonable given a cover date of January, 1952.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched; #122, 129, 131-140 Squarebound
Publishing Format: Was ongoing
Format Notes:  
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Original Artwork
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Unhappy Landings

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous, nature
Character(s): Blondie Bumstead; Dagwood Bumstead; Daisy; Daisy’s pups
First Line: Dagwood is a riot of fun in his very own comics
Synopsis: The pups slide down a banister, piling into Dagwood.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Dagwood Comics Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Blondie Bumstead; Dagwood Bumstead; Daisy; Daisy’s pups; Cookie Bumstead; Alexander Bumstead; Mr. Dithers; Alvin
First Line: Hi folks, for laughs - read these new stories about me!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: One-panel previews of the Dagwood stories in this issue, plus a reproduction of the cover illustration.
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Rising Executive

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Blondie Bumstead; Dagwood Bumstead; Daisy; Daisy’s pups; Cookie Bumstead; Alexander Bumstead; Mr. Dithers
First Line: This balloon advertising stunt of yours is a tremendous idea, Dagwood.... and you'll get 5% of all increased business!
Synopsis: As a result of an advertising stunt gone wrong, Dagwood and Mr. Dithers find themselves aloft in a gas balloon.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Pet Prank

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Blondie Bumstead; Dagwood Bumstead; Daisy; Daisy’s pups; Cookie Bumstead; Alexander Bumstead; Dick (canary); Herb Woodley; lots of dogs; dog catcher
First Line: Blondie! Come here! Look!
Synopsis: Cookie and Alexander's pet-sitting service wreaks havoc throughout the Bumstead household. Events are further complicated by one of Herb Woodley's pranks.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Seal of Approval

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Popeye the Sailor; J. Wellington Wimpy; commercial printer; unsuccessful moocher; restaurant cook; restaurant owner
First Line: A very neat job of printing, sir.
Synopsis: Wimpy finds a new way to get a free hamburger lunch.
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Reprint Notes: from Thimble Theater Sunday (King Features Syndicate)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Lost Crown

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): The Little King; chef; organ grinder; monkey; lady
Synopsis: The Little King searches all over for his misplaced crown.
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Reprint Notes: from The Little King Sunday (King Features Syndicate)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pantomime.
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Dagwood's Fun Page

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Dagwood Bumstead; Elmer
First Line: Elmer has three bones buried in one spot -- can you help him pick his way over the triangles to the bones?
Synopsis: Various games, puzzles, and activities hosted by Dagwood.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Covers the two middle pages of the centerfold.
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On the Job

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Dagwood Bumstead; Mr. Dithers; members of Mr. Dithers' office staff; Mr. McSlugg; railroad porter; Blondie Bumstead; Daisy; Daisy’s pups; Cookie Bumstead; Alexander Bumstead; cop; restaurant waiter
First Line: What's the matter, Mr. Dithers?
Synopsis: In two separate Blondie Sunday newspaper strip reprints joined together to manufacture a three-page story, Dagwood becomes a business-saving hero to Mr. Dithers to a pariah for having the office evacuated... and forgets to keep a restaurant dinner date with his family.
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Reprint Notes: from Blondie Sunday strips (King Features Syndicate)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Three pages comprising two Blondie Sunday newspaper strip reprints are combined to create this story. The "Dagwood" logo only appears in the opening panel of what would be the first of the two strips. Chic Young's signature appears in the final panel of what would be the second of the two strips.

Each separate strip would cover 1.50 pages for a story total of three pages.
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Devalued Kisses

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): The Duchess; various passersby
Synopsis: With no takers, The Duchess continually lowers the price at her kissing booth.
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Reprint Notes: from Colonel Potterby and The Duchess Sunday (King Features Syndicate)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Pantomime. Top half of page.

Colonel Potterby does not appear in this strip.
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A Miss by a Miss

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Colonel Potterby; The Duchess; carnival barker
Synopsis: Colonel Potterby rings the bell at a carnival game. The Duchess takes a turn with the mallet and misses... or does she?
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Reprint Notes: from Colonel Potterby and The Duchess Sunday (King Features Syndicate)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Pantomime. Lower half of page.
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The Last Word

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
First Line: Dagwood, will you listen to the speech I'm to deliver tonight at the Chamber dinner.
Synopsis: In two separate Blondie Sunday newspaper strip reprints joined together to manufacture a three-page story, Dagwood is forced to listen to a rehearsal to Mr. Dithers' important speech, while Alexander and Alvin conduct an atom bomb test using carper dust sweepings.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Blondie Sunday strips (King Features Syndicate)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Three pages comprising two Blondie Sunday newspaper strip reprints are combined to create this story. The "Dagwood" logo only appears in the opening panel of what would be the first of the two strips. Chic Young's signature appears in the lower right of the final panel of what would be the second of the two strips. "The End" (in a font that does not resemble Chic Young's lettering) is added to the upper left of that same panel.

Each separate strip would cover 1.50 pages for a story total of three pages.
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'Fraidy Cat

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Claudia Cat; Sluggo (big black tom cat); other cats in pet shop; Mr. Henry (pet shop owner); Bill (Mr. henry's friend); Marion (little mouse)
First Line: "It's no use!" sighed Claudia, watching herself in the mirror.
Synopsis: Claudia Cat loses her unwanted mantle of 'Fraidy Cat.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
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Special Offer! Chic Young's Dagwood

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Feature(s): Harvey Comics; Dagwood
Character(s): Dagwood Bumstead
First Line: Hurry - Order Now!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Harvey Comics house ad offering mail subscriptions to Dagwood Comics. 12 issues for $1.00, 25 issues for $2.00. Lower 1/4 of page.
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Man of Decision

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Dagwood Bumstead; Blondie Bumstead; Daisy; Mr. Dithers; dry cleaner
Synopsis: What should Dagwood wear to a business luncheon at which he is to give a speech?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: One Blondie daily newspaper strip is joined together with a separate Blondie Sunday strip to manufacture a two-page story. The "Dagwood" logo only appears in the opening panel of what would be the first of the two strips. Chic Young's signature appears in the final panel of what would be the second of the two strips.
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Plane Crazy About Crocheting

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Colonel Potterby; The Duchess
First Line: Jump!
Synopsis: Colonel Potterby and The Duchess bail out of a small plane after its motor conks out. The Duchess continually crochets despite the adversity.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Colonel Potterby and The Duchess Sunday (King Features Syndicate)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: A rare non-pantomime Colonel Potterby and The Duchess strip where the Colonel utters one word. "Jump!"
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Wolf Dog

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Trapper Joe; Wolf
First Line: "Wolf" was half dog and half wolf.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.85
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Chic Young's Daisy and Her Pups

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Character(s): Dagwood Bumstead; Daisy; Daisy’s pups
First Line: Special all new original stories in each and every issue!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.15
Disclose Notes: Harvey Comics house ad for the Blondie and Dagwood comics spin-off title Daisy and Her Pups.
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The Truth Hurts

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Blondie Bumstead; Dagwood Bumstead; Daisy; Alexander Bumstead; Mr. Harpie
First Line: Answer the doorbell -- It's your friend, Harpie!
Synopsis: Dagwood goes to extraordinary lengths to avoid answering the doorbell.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Blondie Sunday strip (King Features Syndicate)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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