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Issue: Flashback #16
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Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Special Edition Reprints
On Sale Date: 05/15/1974
Volume:
Pages: 68
ISBN:
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Price: $3.00 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 14 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Mostly complete reprint of Pep Comics #17.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: 7.35" x 10.4"
Paper Stock:  
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was on-going series
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
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Subject Matter
superhero
Shield; Dusty; Hangman
Here he is fellows, the Hangman!
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
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?
Subject Matter
superhero
The Shield (cameo)
Use this coupon!
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Inside front cover. Promo for Shield G-Man Club. Also has indicia for Flashback series.
The Case of the Kid Lookout

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
The Shield [Joe Higgins]; Dusty; Slats Gordon; Mrs. Gordon; Sen. Blowhard; Blinker (villain); his gang
Hey! Look up there!
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was The Case of the Kid Lookout [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
The Origin of the Hangman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
The Hangman [Bob Dickering] (origin); The Comet [John Dickering] (death); Thelma Gordon (intro); Big Boy Malone (villain); Chugger
Sibilant, mocking laugh pierces the thick drapes of gloom.
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
11
Death of The Comet and origin of The Hangman.
Prisoners of the Cyclops

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
fantasy
Danny; a giant cyclops; Kupkake; Margie
Danny in the last episode succeeded in rescuing some bad little boys and girls...
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was Prisoners of the Cyclops [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
7
Trapped by the Fuzzy Wuzzies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
war
Sergeant Boyle; Corporal Collins; Capt. Twerp; the Fascists; Fuzzy Wuzzies
A handful of desperate men is all that remains...
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was Trapped by the Fuzzy Wuzzies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
7
The Sailboat Smugglers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
superhero
The Fireball [Ted Tyler]; gang of smugglers (villains)
They're dropping the stuff, Mike!
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6.5
Second half of the last page is taken up with advertisements for fireworks and a booklet on epilepsy.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Free fireworks
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.5
Ads for fireworks and What Causes Epilepsy? booklet.
The Corruption of Carl Janssen

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
horror
Satan (villain); Madam Satan (villain); Carl Janssen, Anita Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. John Janssen; Brother Sunbeam
Go forth on Earth, my dear!
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was The Corruption of Carl Jensen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
Special Offering for Pep Comics Fans

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
superhero
Pep Comics
The Shield; Dusty; The Hangman; Ju Ju Watson; Bentley; The Fireball (cameo); Madam Satan; Sgt. Boyle; Twerp; Danny; Kuppie
The other characters in Pep Comics welcome The Hangman.
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was Special Offering for Pep Comics Fans [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Also promo for pinup of Steel Sterling on the back cover of the next issue.
Man without a Face

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
sports
Kayo Ward [Eddie Ward]; Slug (villain); Rip
The world's heavyweight champion is about to lose...
On his wedding day, Kayo's face is badly burned. Ashamed of his scarred face, he flees and becomes a hobo. While on a train he befriends a man who has tuberculosis. To get money to have him treated, Kayo fights a local fighter in a small town.
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
Kayo's scarred face is never shown.
The Parachute Killer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
mystery
Inspector Bentley; Roger Kimberley (villain); Sir Archibald Waverley (death), Linda Waverley; John Waverley; Reginald Waverley; Jarvis (a butler)
Reprinting
FlagPep Comics #17 published July 1941
was The Case of the Parachute Killer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
various
various
typeset
Subject Matter
Flashback $3.00 each or any 4 for $10
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Inside back cover. Promo for back issues of Flashback #1-12. $3.00 each or four for $10 from Special Edition Publishing Company, East Moline, Ill. Covers of the issues are depicted.
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Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Back cover is blank.

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