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Issue: Popular Comics #99 Public Domain
Publication Date: May 1944
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Issues: #99 of 145 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDell
Brand: A Dell MagazineView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Dell Publishing Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/31/1944
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 19 (14 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: Copyright 1944 by Dell Publishing Co., Inc.

Issue 99 1944-03-31 on-sale date per page 219, Catalog of Copyright Entries 1944 Periodicals New Series Vol 39 Pt 2.
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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
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, aviation, crime, humorous
Character(s): Raven Sherman
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Andy Gump [Andrew Gump]; Min Gump [Minerva Gump]; Uncle Bim Gump [Benjamin Bump]; Millie Gump; Mrs. Crunch; Jay Golden Fleecer; Hortense De Stross; Major
First Line: Yes, Mr. Gump's success is the talk of the neighborhood
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Reprint Notes: from The Gumps Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1938-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1938, by Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc."
On inside front cover in black, white and red.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, aviation
Character(s): Dixie Lee (flashback); Joy Beaverduck; Bugs; Hot Foot; Gumbo Grabber (villain); Sweet Dreams (villain)
First Line: 'Sweet Dreams,' the success of our venture depends on your dusting cotton in these parts
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Reprint Notes: from Smilin' Jack daily (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate Co., Inc.) 1940-xx-xx - 1940-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: P.C. 99-445
Disclose Notes: "Copyright, 1940, by News Syndicate Co. Inc."
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): April Kane; Captain Blaze; Raven Sherman; Han
First Line: Me no touch!
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Reprint Notes: from Terry and the Pirates daily (News Syndicate Co., Inc.) 1940-xx-xx - 1940-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: "Copyright, 1940, by News Syndicate Co., Inc."
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, science and technology
Character(s): Dr. Brad Prentice; Mrs. Spritch; Bernice; Mr. Jaundick; Mrs. Jaundick; Gloria Jaundick; Mrs. Pinkkey; Jean Pinkkey; Jan; Dr. Bloodgood; Milligan
First Line: Um-m! Six limousines-say paying patients!
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Reprint Notes: from Dr. Bobbs daily (King Features Syndicate, Inc.) 1941-xx-xx - 1941-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1941, King Features Syndicate, Inc."
Story contains strips dated December 9 and December 11, 1941.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Pat Sullivan] (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Phyllis; Prince
First Line: Gee Willikens! That ring I found in the curio shop
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Reprint Notes: from Felix the Cat daily (King Features Syndicate, Inc.) 1932-xx-xx - 1932-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1932, King Features Syndicate, Inc."
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Sam'l Perkins [Paw]; Suzie Perkins [Maw]; Ash Perkins; Pearl; Pearl's father
First Line: Sakes alive, Ash, what happened?
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Reprint Notes: from Polly and Her Pals Sunday (King Features Syndicate, Inc.) 1942-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1942, King Features Syndicate, Inc."
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Jessica; Hap Ducker (first appearance); Mr. Clock; Nina Clock; Skeezix Wallet; Tops
First Line: Nina an' I got along all right yesterday
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Gasoline Alley daily (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1938-xx-xx - 1938-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1938, by Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc."
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, military, war
Character(s): Sarge
First Line: A new recruit, Sarge
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Reprint Notes: from Elza Poppin daily (King Features Syndicate, Inc.) 1942-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1942, King Features Syndicate, Inc."
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, military
First Line: I'd like to see Private Guppy, please
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Reprint Notes: from Elza Poppin daily (King Features Syndicate, Inc.) 1942-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1942, King Features Syndicate, Inc."
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, military
First Line: Oh, boy-I gotta date tonight
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Elza Poppin daily (King Features Syndicate, Inc.) 1942-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1942, King Features Syndicate, Inc."
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, military
First Line: If you can't pay that ten dollars
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Elza Poppin daily (King Features Syndicate, Inc.) 1942-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1942, King Features Syndicate, Inc."
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Tire Thieves

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Character(s): Officer Feeney; Detective Jerry Regan; Detective Bob Forbush; Monk (villain)
First Line: Plenty of work for tow wagons nowadays
Synopsis: Police investigate and apprehend an organized ring of car strippers.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: "Based on Phillips H. Lord's famous radio feature."
"Copyright, 1944, by Phillips H. Lord, Inc."
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The Torch of Liberty

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Papa Latourelle; Paul Dupree
Synopsis: LE FLAMBEAU, "The Torch of Liberty," underground press, editorials by Papa Latourelle, under siege by Nazis. Alphonse Bidoux wounded. 13-year old Paul Dupree, trembling, told to slither through, carry the Torch forth. Papa L singing, grapples Nazi grenade, dies. Paul stumbles home, spills. Dad says they'll print LE FLAMBEAU. Mom suggests Paul's toy press, 4 lines of rubber type. They print 500 copies + addendum, "Papa L died singing La Marseillaise, but first thrust in our hands LE FLAMBEAU, The Torch of Liberty. Papa L, we salute you, torch in hand. We shall not let it fall."
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Gaylord Du Bois's Account Books Sorted by Title, compiled from the original account books by Randall W. Scott states: "Torch of Liberty. text for Popular Comics, May 1944. Paid Jan. 7, 1944."

Copyright 1944 by R. S. Callender.

"Copyright Robert S. Callender" explained: Bob Callender, b. 1913, youngest child of Gene of Racine society, was an executive at Western Printing who married Wynnefred (Winifred), b. 1916, daughter of Edward H. Wadewitz, the big boss of Western Printing
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Mrs. Kett; Edward
First Line: Hello Mrs. Kett! Is Etta home?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Etta Kett Sunday (King Features Syndicate, Inc.) 1942-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1942, King Features Syndicate, Inc."
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Toots Hawkins; Casper Hawkins; Buttercup Hawkins; Uncle Everett; Cousin Johnny; Stella Clinker; Reggie; Teddy Hoofer; Colonel Hoofer; Joe
First Line: By jove I forgot to ask Stella what show she'd like to see tonight
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Toots and Casper daily (King Features Syndicate, Inc.) 1942-xx-xx - 1942-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1942, King Features Syndicate, Inc."
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, espionage
Character(s): Lew Loyal; Betsy; Uncle Mack
First Line: Our young friend seems quite excited
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Lew Loyal Sunday (The Chicago Tribune) 1940-xx-xx - 1940-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1940, by The Chicago Tribune."
Includes secret message for Lew Loyal patriots.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Chief Cash U. Nutt
First Line: That's a fine how-do-you-dew, Chief
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Smokey Stover Sunday (News Syndicate Co., Inc.) 1941-03-09
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: "Copr. 1941, by News Syndicate Co., Inc."
On inside back cover in black, white and red.
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Bomb's Rush

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Fenwick Flooky
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Spooky Sunday (News Syndicate Co., Inc.) 1940-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Copyright, 1940, by News Syndicate Co., Inc.
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