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Issue: Tops in Adventure #1
Publication Date: January 1952
 
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagZiff-Davis
Indicia Publisher: Approved Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 132
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 42 (26 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Herbert W. Rogoff
Disclose Notes: Appears to be four comics rebound with a reprinted cover. Contents are He-Man #1, The Hawk #3, Football Thrills #2 and Crusader from Mars #2.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: one-shot
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
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reprinted 31 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Cover, Front
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Title Page
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Norm Saunders (painting)
Norm Saunders (painting)
Norm Saunders (painting)
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Subject Matter
adventure
Explorer Joe; The Hawk; Crusader from Mars
Explorer Joe; The Hawk; Crusader from Mars
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Jim Prentice Electric Football

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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The Electric Game Co.
Game ad.
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The Brave Belmonte

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Ray Willner
Ray Willner
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Subject Matter
adventure
Juan Belmonte; Mr. Cavillo; Joselito
Brief account of the life of bullfighter Juan Belmonte.
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FlagHe-Man #1 published January 1952
was The Brave Belmonte [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Winner Give All

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Ralph Mayo
Ralph Mayo
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Subject Matter
adventure
Tiger Ted Temple; Marty Marden
A heavyweight champion and a talented amateur fight to raise money for charity.
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FlagHe-Man #1 published January 1952
was Winner Give All [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Sensational New Story by Mickey Spillane

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Ad for Fantastic Magazine, published by Ziff-Davis.
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FlagHe-Man #1 published January 1952
 
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Horror on Horseback

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Paul Parker
Paul Parker
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Subject Matter
adventure
Attila the Hun; Vigilas
Brief history of Attila the Hun.
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FlagHe-Man #1 published January 1952
was Horror on Horseback [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Man Who Murdered an Empire

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Subject Matter
adventure
Thomas Lawrence
A short account of Lawrence of Arabia.
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FlagHe-Man #1 published January 1952
was The Man Who Murdered an Empire [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
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He-Man of a Mountain

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Everett Raymod Kinstler (signed)
Everett Raymond Kinstler (signed)
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Subject Matter
adventure
Short feature about Mount Everest and the people who attempted to climb it.
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FlagHe-Man #1 published January 1952
was He-Man of a Mountain [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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We Who Are About to Die

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Ray Willner
Ray Willner
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Subject Matter
adventure
Vatinius; Ursus
Story about a Roman gladiator and his battles in the arena.
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FlagHe-Man #1 published January 1952
was We Who Are About to Die [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The He-est He-Man of Them All

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Bob Powell; Howard Nostrand (backgrounds)
Bob Powell; Howard Nostrand (backgrounds)
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Subject Matter
adventure
Paul Bunyan; Carrie McIntire (Paul's wife)
Story about Paul Bunyan and some of his accomplishments.
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FlagHe-Man #1 published January 1952
was The He-est He-Man of the Them All [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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For It's Always Fair Weather! When Good Fellows Get Together!

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Subject Matter
war
G.I. Joe
G. I. Joe; Suzy; Lilith; other soldiers
Ad for G. I. Joe Comics No. 17.
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FlagHe-Man #1 published January 1952
 
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Dead Man's Vengeance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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George Olesen
George Olesen
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Subject Matter
western
The Hawk
Hawk; Jeb Morgan; Catlett; Hawkins
Hawk runs afoul of a group of vigilantes when he stops a lynching.
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FlagThe Hawk #3 published November 1952
was Dead Man's Vengeance! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Leverett's Last Stand

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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George Olesen
George Olesen
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Subject Matter
western
The Hawk
Bob Hardie (The Hawk); Charlie Leverett; Mamie Temple
The Hawk tangles with two renegade whites who lead a band of Apaches.
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FlagThe Hawk #3 published November 1952
was Leverett's Last Stand [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Disappearing Mustang

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Ed Silverman
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Subject Matter
western
Unnamed cowboys
Brief history of the wild mustang.
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FlagThe Hawk #3 published November 1952
was The Disappearing Mustang [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Hawk #3 published November 1952
was The Disappearing Mustang [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Script credit from Shaun Clancy on the Facebook page "Comics History Exchange" where he posted a payroll stub (invoice number 1240) showing payment of $9.00 from Ziff-Davis to Silverman for the story (May 10, 2014).
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Killer Venom

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
western
Doctor Frank Stewart; Matt Dickson
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FlagThe Hawk #3 published November 1952
was Killer Venom [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Creatures of the Western Badlands

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Bed Oda
Subject Matter
western
Rattlesnake; Gila Monster; Horned Toad; Armadillo; Prairie Dog; Road Runner
Brief descriptions of some dangerous and not-so-dangerous desert animals.
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FlagThe Hawk #3 published November 1952
was Creatures of the Western Badlands [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Trap for a Killer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Ben Oda
Subject Matter
western
Desert Rat
Dusty Carson; Art Lane; Driftin' Kid
Dusty runs into a killer on the desert.
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FlagThe Hawk #3 published November 1952
was Trap for a Killer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Safe Guard

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Subject Matter
humorous, western
The Little Sheriff
Stumpy Bunyan
A sheriff devises a novel way to guard a bank.
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FlagThe Hawk #3 published November 1952
was The Safe Guard [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Dry River Rampage

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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George Olesen
George Olesen
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Subject Matter
western
The Hawk
Bob Hardie (The Hawk); Walt Selbert; Marcia Selbert; Sam McGinty
A group of outlaws leaves the Hawk to die in the desert.
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FlagThe Hawk #3 published November 1952
was Dry River Rampage! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Casual Kazmaier of Princeton

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Edd Ashe
Edd Ashe
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Subject Matter
sports
Dick Kazmaier; Charley Caldwell
The story of Dick Kazmaier and his struggle to play football at Princeton.
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
was Casual Kazamaier of Princeton [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story told by "Red Grange".
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The Texas Quarterback Alvin "Bo" McMillin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Ed Jon Smalle
Ed Jon Smalle
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Subject Matter
sports
Alvin McMillin; Chief Myers; Red Weaver; Red Roberts
The story of Bo McMillin and his successes in high school and at Harvard.
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
was The Texas Quarterback Alvin "Bo" McMillin [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Dangers! - Thrills! Desert Adventure!

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Subject Matter
western
The Hawk
Ad for The Hawk No. 2
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
 
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Action - Thrills - Suspense!

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Subject Matter
science fiction
Space Busters
Ad for Space Busters No. 2
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
 
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Nevers vs. Notre Dame

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
sports
Ernie Nevers; Elmer Layden; Jim Crowley; Harry Stuhldreher; Don Miller
An account of the 1925 Rose Bowl Game.
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
was Nevers Vs. Notre Dame [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Interplanetary Action!

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Subject Matter
science fiction
Amazing Adventures
Ad for Amazing Adventures No. 6 on sale August 29.
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
 
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The Gentle Giant The Story of Bronco Nagurski

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Edd Ashe
Edd Ashe
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Ben Oda
Subject Matter
sports
Bronislaw Nagurski; Doc Spears; George Halas
A summary of Nagurski's college and professional career.
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
was The Gentle Giant: The Story of Bronko Nagurski [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Red Grange's Quarterback Quiz

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Subject Matter
sports
Several sports trivia questions.
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
was Red Grange's Quiarterback Quiz [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Don Hutson the Alabama Antelope

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Edd Ashe
Edd Ashe
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Subject Matter
sports
Don Hutson; Dixie Howell; Curly Lambeau; Harry Jacunski
A summary of Don Hutson's career with the Green Bay Packers.
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
was Don Hutson the Alabama Antelope [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Educated Toe The Story of Charley Brickley

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Mike Suchorsky
Mike Suchorsky
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Subject Matter
sports
Charley Brickley; Officer Casey
The story of field goal kicker Charlie Brickley.
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
was Educated Toe: The Story of Charlie Brickley [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Red Grange's Pigskin Puzzles

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Subject Matter
sports
Sports trivia questions.
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FlagFootball Thrills #2 published January 1952
was "Red" Grange's Pigskin Puzzlers [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Night of Terror

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Marvin Stein
Marvin Stein
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Ben Oda
Subject Matter
science fiction
Crusader from Mars
Tarka; Zira; Albert Reiner
Tarka and Zira battle a hate group named The Black Hoods.
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
was Night of Terror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Beachhead on Saturn's Ring

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel?
Dan Barry?
Mort Meskin
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Subject Matter
science fiction
Crusader from Mars
Tarka; Zira; Boris Zandrozov
Tarka and Zira are sent to Uralia to thwart a dictator's scheme.
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
was Beachhead on Saturn's Ring [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Astronomical Oddities

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
informational
Facts about Jupiter, Venus, and Jupiter's moons.
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
was Astronomical Oddities! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Meteors - Terrible Missiles from Space!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
informational
Definition of meteors and explanation of how much damage they can cause if they impact Earth.
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
was Meteors -- Terrible Missiles from Space [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Fun in the Future

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Vic Martin
Vic Martin
Vic Martin
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Vic Martin
Subject Matter
humorous
Three gag panels.
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
was Fun in the Future [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action - Thrills - Suspense!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
science fiction
Space Busters
Ad for Space Busters No. 2 on sale now!
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
 
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Prison Planet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Marvin Stein
Marvin Stein
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Ben Oda
Subject Matter
science fiction
Space Police
Captain Jon Barrett; "One-Eye" Glimm; "Rocket" Gaster; Exotica
A captain in the Space Police is sent undercover to Prison Planet to uncover a possible invasion plot.
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
was Prison Planet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Roughest - Toughest Men Who Ever Lived!

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He-Man
Ad for He-Man Comics #1 on sale August 29.
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
 
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Venus or Bust

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous, science fiction
The Space Bums
Two characters build a space ship in an effort to get to Venus. They don't make it.
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
was Venus or Bust [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Sensational New Story by Mickey Spillane

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Fantastic
Ad for Fantastic Magazine/
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FlagCrusader from Mars #2 published January 1952
 
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Identical to sequence 5.
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Inside back cover

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Exact content unknown. This comic was indexed from a copy missing the back cover.
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Back cover

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Exact content unknown. Indexed from a copy that has missing back cover.
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