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Issue: DC Comics Presents #28
Publication Date: December 1980
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Issues: #28 of 97 Issues (266 Printings)
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Is Variant Variant: UK Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: object(PgSql\Result)#3 (0) { }
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 3
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: £0.15 GBP
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 0 (0 stories, 0 covers)
14 (2 stories, 1 cover) from base issue
Editor(s): Joe Orlando (managing editor, credited); Julius Schwartz (editor, credited); E. Nelson Bridwell (consulting editor, credited)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Warworld!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front from base issue
Credits
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin (signed) [as JPS]
Inker(s): Jim Starlin (signed) [as JPS]
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Supergirl
Character(s): Superman; Supergirl; Mongul
Synopsis: A giant Mongul has Superman and Supergirl in his hands.
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Pages: 1
Job Number: S-3405
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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We Challenge You.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lego Expert Builder Series
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toy building sets.
On inside front cover.
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Warworld!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein (credited)
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin (credited)
Inker(s): Romeo Tanghal (credited)
Colorist(s): Jerry Serpe (credited)
Letterer(s): Ben Oda (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Supergirl
Character(s): Superman; Supergirl; Mongul (villain); Lois Lane (flashback); Jimmy Olsen (flashback); Steve Lombard (flashback); J'onn J'onzz (flashback); The Arkymandryte (flashback)
Synopsis: Mongul has gained control of the weaponry of Warworld. Superman and Supergirl manage to wreck the world, but cannot find what should have been the unconscious Mongul.
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Pages: 17
Job Number: S-3375
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story continues from DC Comics Presents #27; story continues in DC Comics Presents #29.
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Saturday's Best on ABC!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): ABC TV Network
Character(s): Arthur Fonzarelli [Fonzie]; Wonder Woman; Superman; Batman; Robin; Richie Cunningham; Richie Rich; Dollar; Scooby Doo; Scrappy Doo; Dingbat; Heathcliff; Plastic Man; Thundarr The Barbarian
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Saturday morning cartoon shows on ABC.
On first page between pages 4-5 of Superman story.
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Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Orlando
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sea-Monkeys
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation.
On second page between pages 4-5 of Superman story.
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The Baron!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Wonder Woman; Hostess Cup Cakes
Character(s): Wonder Woman; The Baron; The Baron's henchmen
Synopsis: Wonder Woman captures the chocolate-loving Baron by giving him Hostess Cup Cakes.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic format for Hostess Cup Cakes from Continental Baking Company.
Between pages 8-9 of Superman story.
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Super Gifts & Gimmicks

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fun Factory
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
Between pages 13-14 of Superman story.
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We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
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Be a Clown! Be an Indian! Be a Monster!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): S/W Studios
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for make up kits.
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Whatever Happened to: Johnny Thunder?

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Tiefenbacher (credited)
Penciller(s): Gil Kane (credited)
Inker(s): Gil Kane (credited)
Colorist(s): Anthony Tollin (credited)
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino [as Gaspar] (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Whatever Happened To...?; Johnny Thunder
Character(s): Johnny Thunder [John Tane]; Madame .44 [Jeanne Walker]; Black Lightnin'; Silk Black (villain); Sheriff Tane; Mrs. Tane (flashback); Becky Tane; Charles Tane
Synopsis: Story of how Johnny Thunder and Madame .44 teamed up to kill Silk Black, and got married afterward.
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Pages: 8
Job Number: S-3445
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for high school rings, body building, martial arts training, comics, toy helicopter, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
Between pages 4-5 of Johnny Thunder story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Pair Mail
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Pages: 1
Job Number: S-3480
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Mark Lagasse, Tony Edwards, Kevin Klemme, Mike Lanzalotti, Kent Phenis, and Michael Pickins. Includes a list of DC Comics on sale September 8th.
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Truckin'

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Monogram Models, Inc.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for large scale truck model kits.
On inside back cover.
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The Dingo Kids Meet O. J. Simpson

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dingo boots
Character(s): O. J. Simpson
Synopsis: O. J. tells some kids what's great about Dingo boots, while signing autographs.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for boots from Acme Boot Company subsidiary of Northwest Industries, Inc.
On back cover.

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