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Issue: Star Spangled Comics #89
Publication Date: February 1949
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Issues: #89 of 130 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: A Superman DC PublicationView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/03/1948
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 20 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Jack Schiff (actual)
Disclose Notes: Indicia:
STAR SPANGLED COMICS, No. 89. Feb., 1949. Published monthly by National Comics Publications, Inc., 480 Lexington Ave., New York 17, N. Y. Whitney Ellsworth, Editor. Entered as second class matter July 18, 1941 at the Post Office at New York, N. Y. under the act of March 3, 1879. Yearly subscription in the U. S. $1.50 including postage. Foreign, $3.00 in American funds. For advertising rates address Richard A. Fadden & Co., 205 E. 42nd St., New York 17, N. Y. Entire contents copyrighted 1948 by National Comics Publications, Inc. Except those who have authorized use of their names, the stories, characters and incidents mentioned in this periodical are entirely imaginary and fictitious, and no identification with actual persons, living or dead, is intended or should be inferred.
Printed in U.S.A.

Correct sequence order, all filler, ad and promo sequences, character notes, synopses, statement of ownership (see sequence 15) and indicia information added by Henry Andrews (2009-04-25).

On sale date from stamped arrival date on known copy of this comic. December 1, 1948 publication date was reported to the U.S. Copyright Office and found in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series, Volume 2, Part 2, Number 2, Periodicals, July-December 1948. Class B periodical. Copyright registration number B166612.
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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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Assets2
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Statement of Ownership
 
 
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Batman's Utility Belt

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney
Inker(s): Jim Mooney
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Robin Archives #2 published May 2010
as Batman's Utility Belt [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Indicia:
STAR SPANGLED COMICS, No. 89. Feb., 1949. Published monthly by National Comics Publications, Inc., 480 Lexington Ave., New York 17, N. Y. Whitney Ellsworth, Editor. Entered as second class matter July 18, 1941 at the Post Office at New York, N. Y. under the act of March 3, 1879. Yearly subscription in the U. S. $1.50 including postage. Foreign, $3.00 in American funds. For advertising rates address Richard A. Fadden & Co., 205 E. 42nd St., New York 17, N. Y. Entire contents copyrighted 1948 by National Comics Publications, Inc. Except those who have authorized use of their names, the stories, characters and incidents mentioned in this periodical are entirely imaginary and ficticious, and no identification with actual persons, living or dead, is intended or should be inferred.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Which Kodak Camera for Christmas?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Kodak Cameras
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Found on the inside front cover.
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The Batman's Utility Belt!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney
Inker(s): Jim Mooney
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Professor Carl Galt (villain); Dan (villain); Sleepy (villain)
Synopsis: Criminals steal Batmans utility belt when they manage to knock him out and study it in order to make crime utility belts for themselves.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Robin Archives #2 published May 2010
as The Batman's Utility Belt [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from textual analysis by Lou Mougin.

Ira Schnapp letterer credit via Todd Klein through a post from his blog Kleinletters, 16 October 2016 (retrieved 19 November 2016, http://kleinletters.com/Blog/star-spangled-schnapp/).
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Navigator's Compass Ring!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Smith Brothers Cough Drops
Synopsis: Ad for Smith Brother's cough drops, including a six-panel comic of boys using their compass rings.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dale Evans Comics; All American Western; Western Comics
Character(s): Dale Evans
First Line: You'll find this sure-fire brand...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The League of Lost Souls!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Chuck Winter
Inker(s): Chuck Winter
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Captain Compass
Character(s): Captain Compass [Mark Compass]; Red (villain); Sparks (villain)
Synopsis: Criminals already convicted of capital crimes band together to steal the S.S. Nautilus.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Stan Musial Famous Cardinal Slugger

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Winthrop Jrs. Man-Styled Shoes for Boys
Character(s): Stan Musial; Dick Musial
Synopsis: Ad for these famed shoes, including drawings of the Musial, his son and the product.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Shorty
Character(s): Shorty
First Line: Ah - What a lovely day to be in the park!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Lit-Win] (signed)
Penciller(s): ? [as Lit-Win] (signed)
Inker(s): ? [as Lit-Win] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Daffy & Doodle
Character(s): Daffy; Doodle
First Line: Hi Daffy! Catch anything yet?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Editorial Advisory Board

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Lists the following as DC's Editorial Advisory Board:
Dr. Lauretta Bender (Associate Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, New York University); Josette Frank (Consultant on Children's Reading, Child Study Association of America); Dr. C. Bowie Millican (Department of English Literature, New York University); Dr. W. W. D. Sones (Professor of Education and Director of Curriculum Study, University of Pittsburgh); Dr. S. Harcourt Peppard, Acting Director, Bureau of Child Guidance, Board of Education, City of New York).
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Marauders from Mars!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Merry, Girl of 1000 Gimmicks
Character(s): Merry, Girl of 1000 Gimmicks [Mary Pemberton]
Synopsis: Merry fights off the scouting party of a Martian invasion force.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Detective Comics; Action Comics; Adventure Comics; Flash Comics; Sensation Comics; All American Western
First Line: You can't afford to miss these brand new issues!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Bebe
Character(s): Bebe; Bebe's mother; Billy
First Line: G'bye, Mommy, I'm going to the zoo to study up on the animals!
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Pages: 2
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Can You Hear Yourself Think?

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Jerry the Jitterbug
Character(s): Jerry; Jerry's father; Larry
First Line: Sure, come on over!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): J. S. Liebowitz
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Statement of Ownership of Star Spangled Comics, published monthly at New York, N. Y. for October 1, 1948.
Publisher: National Comics Publicaitons, Inc., 480 Lexington Avenue, New York 17, N. Y.
Editor; F. W. Ellsworth, 480 Lexington Avenue, New York 17, N. Y.
Managing Editor: none.
Business Manager: J. S. Liebowitz, 480 Lexington Avenue, New York 17, N. Y.
Owner:
National Comics Publications, Inc.: Harry Donenfeld; J. S. Liebowitz; P. H. Sampliner; Gussie Donenfeld; Rose Liebowitz; Sophie U. Sampliner; Jacob S. Liebowitz and Abraham I. Menin as Successor Trustees for Irwin Donenfeld; Jacob Liebowitz and Abraham I. Menin as Successor Trustees for Sonis Donenfeld; Frederick H. Iger; Arlene J. Donenfeld. All at 480 Lexington Avenue, New York 17, N. Y.
Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bons, mortgages or other securities are: none.
"Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of September, 1948, Alfred B. Yaffe, Notary Public (Commission expires March 30, 1950)."
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The First Prize Fight!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Fred Ray (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Ray (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical, western
Feature(s): Tomahawk
Character(s): Tomahawk [Tom Hawk]; Dan Hunter; Abe Garner
Synopsis: Garner challenges an English prize fighter who dumped water on him out his coach window. After seeing Garner's strength and skill, the prizefighter arranges for an "accident" to break Garner's arm, so Tom Hawk has to take his place.
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Pages: 8
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Prizes of Everyone!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lancaster County Seed Company
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Now You Can "Breeze Through" Any Auto Repair Job!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): MoToR's Truck Repair Manual
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Found on the inside back cover.
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Congratulations, Partner!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles Handbook No. 2
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Found on the back cover.

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