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Issue: Challengers of the Unknown #68
Publication Date: June 1969
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Issues: #68 of 87 Issues (90 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/01/1969
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Murray Boltinoff
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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One of Us Is a Madman!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Neal Adams
Inker(s): Neal Adams
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Challengers of the Unknown
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Pages: 1
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Olympic Sales Club, Inc.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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One of Us Is a Madman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Denny O'Neil (credited)
Penciller(s): Jack Sparling (credited)
Inker(s): Vince Colletta (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Challengers of the Unknown
Character(s): Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; Prof Haley; Rocky Davis]; President Richard Nixon; Dr. Fillmore and other scientists; Computer wraith
Synopsis: The Challengers are called to investigate the killing of scientists at a secret government lab. There, they're attacked by a computer-wraith made of bundled wires charged with electricity. Prof is possessed by the monster's evil spirit and colludes to kill his friends, resisting all the while. The Challs wrap themselves with copper wire to ground the electrical charge and throw dynamite at the monster. Prof guesses Dr. Fillmore drove the computers mad just as Fillmore attacks. The dynamite goes off leaving no sign of Fillmore or the monster. But Prof knows the evil spirit still possesses him.
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Pages: 22.83
Disclose Notes: Across 24 pages, but page 6 and page 24 are 2/3 of a page and page 12 is 1/2 of a page.
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Mexican Bug

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Revell
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Pages: 0.33
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Aurora Speedline
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Disclose Notes: On the page between page 6 and page 7 of the main story sequence.
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 8 and page 9 of the main story sequence.
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Big Red Baron

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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Monogram
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Disclose Notes: On the bottom of page 12 of the main story sequence.
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3 Blockbusters

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Feature(s): G. I. Combat; Our Army at War; Star Spangled War Stories
Synopsis: House ad for GI Combat featuring The Haunted Tank, Sgt. Rock, and Star-Spangled War Stories featuring Enemy Ace.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 12 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Murray Boltinoff
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Let's Chat with the Challs
Synopsis: A fan thinks Jack Sparling is too busy with too many titles, and the editor notes "Invincible Vince" Colletta will now ink. Fans suggest first names for the Challengers: "What do you think of Scott Morgan, William Davis, Allen Ryan, and Robert Haley?" Girls love Tino and want him as a regular Challenger.
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Pages: 1
Job Number: B-175
Disclose Notes: Immediately preceding page 13 of the main story sequence. Includes biographical info on Vince Colletta.
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Iverson
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Disclose Notes: On the page between page 18 and page 19 of the main story sequence.
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
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Disclose Notes: On the page between page 18 and page 19 of the main story sequence.
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How to Do Strong Man Tricks

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Disclose Notes: On the page between page 20 and page 21 of the main story sequence.
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Defend Yourself! with Ketsugo

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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Matchbox
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The Ghost Returns

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Kubert
Inker(s): Joe Kubert
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Atom & Hawkman
Synopsis: House ad for The Atom and Hawkman featuring The Gentleman Ghost.
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Thank You, We're Now a Super-Seller!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Sheldon Mayer
Inker(s): Sheldon Mayer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sugar and Spike
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Sugar & Spike.
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Fact File #8

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Mark Hanerfeld ?
Penciller(s): Murphy Anderson (illustration)
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): The Spectre
Synopsis: History of The Spectre.
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Job Number: J-240
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Honor House
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Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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100 Pc. Toy Soldier Set

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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