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Issue: Justice League of America #110
Publication Date: March 1974
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Issues: #110 of 261 Issues (443 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [block]View Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/06/1973
Volume: 15
Pages: 100
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 15 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #102.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age, then Modern Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint; mando (beginning with #254)
Binding: saddle-stitched (#s 39, 48, 58, 67, 76, 110-116, 200 squarebound)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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The Murder of Santa Claus, 1973!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Batman; The Flash [Barry Allen]; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Black Canary; Green Arrow; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Wonder Woman (Earth-2); Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Dr. Mid-Nite; The Atom [Al Pratt]; The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Zatanna; Santa Claus
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagShowcase Presents: Justice League of America #6 published April 2013
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S-1662
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

JSA scene on the cover is redrawn from the cover of All-Star Comics #40.
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[untitled]

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): various (illustrations)
Inker(s): various (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ? (illustrations)
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: N-838
Disclose Notes: The inside front cover contains the table of contents plus the publisher & indicia information.
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The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Flash [Barry Allen] (cameo); The Atom [Ray Palmer] (cameo); Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny] (cameo); Black Canary [Dinah Lance]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Red Tornado [John Smith] (new costume); Aquaman [Arthur Curry] (cameo); Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo); Phantom Stranger (cameo)]; Sue Dibny (cameo); Iris Allen (cameo); Mera (cameo); Kathy Sutton (cameo); Green Lantern [John Stewart]; Santa Simpson; Eric Russell (Iris's father); Fran Russell (Iris's mother); The Key (villain)
First Line: You're right on time, pal--to the second!
Synopsis: The murder of a department store Santa Claus puts the JLA on the tail of the Key and his scheme to kill them.
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In Issue: FlagShowcase Presents: Justice League of America #6 published April 2013
In Content Item: FlagGigant #6/1976 published November 1976
as Mannen som myrdet julenissen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGigant #6/1976 published November 1976
as Sabotaget mot Jultomten! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Super Heroes v2 #3 published December 1981
as "The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #22 [Direct Sales] published March 1982
as The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagChristmas with the Super-Heroes #1 [Direct] published January 1988
as The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Job Number: S-1627
Disclose Notes: Credits include special thanks to Duffy Vohland.

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics (May 2007).
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The Plight of a Nation! [Part 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice Society of America [Wonder Woman (Earth-2); Dr. Mid-Nite; The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Black Canary; The Atom [Al Pratt]]
First Line: Crime and violence are the ruthless weapons of lawless gangs that prey upon society.
Synopsis: The Crimson Claw Gang has been pulling off daring crimes that baffle the authorities, but when the JSA is contacted by a member of the JJSA wanting to provide information for that gang, he is injured. Investigation by Green Lantern and Black Canary reveal the existence of a junior version of the gang committing petty thefts. Meanwhile the Flash and Hawkman discover the junior gang is playing right into the hands of the adult gang, and interrupt a crime in progress, only to get captured and on the verge of electrocution.
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From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #40 published April 1948
was The Plight of a Nation! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Job Number: N-797
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The Plight of a Nation! [Part 2]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice Society of America [Black Canary; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Wonder Woman (Earth-2); Dr. Mid-Nite; The Atom [Al Pratt]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; The Flash [Jay Garrick]]
Synopsis: In Riversend, Black Canary tells Green Lantern that a big problem exists with kid gangs that needs to be dealt with, so Green Lantern visits a social worker to learn about the causes of juvenile delinquency and why kids like them want to emulate criminal gangs. Meanwhile, Dr. Mid-Nite and Atom enlist the aid of the JJSA to help in the matter and they enlist Don Brent to infiltrate the gang. At the same time, Hawkman and the Flash bring Eddie Brent to justice for their near-murder. And the Junior Claws discover Don Brent is a mole, so they tie him to railroad tracks to try and scare him.
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From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #40 published April 1948
was The Plight of a Nation! Part 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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The Plight of a Nation! [Part 3]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice Society of America [Dr. Mid-Nite; Black Canary; The Atom [Al Pratt]; Wonder Woman (Earth-2); Hawkman [Carter Hall]; The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]]
Synopsis: The Flash trails Eddie to the Crimson Claw's HQ, then uses Wonder Woman's mental radio to alert the rest of the JSA to its location while he attempts to keep the gang busy until they arrive. At the same time, the Junior Claws are damaging property to blame it on a rival gang, and an explosion draws authorities while the adult gang commits a crime. But the JSA is on hand to round them up. The JJSA and Julia save Don's life, then duke it out with the Junior Claws. But Wonder Woman steps in with the Magic Sphere to reveal the future of the juveniles, which encourages them to reform.
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From Content Item: FlagAll-Star Comics #40 published April 1948
was The Plight of a Nation! Part 3 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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JLA Puzzle

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: 2. ____ Dillin, JLA artist
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: P-4
Disclose Notes: crossword puzzle
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Z -- As in Zatanna -- And Zero Hour!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Atom [Ray Palmer]; Batman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]]; Zatanna (guest star); Elongated Man (guest star); Zatara (guest star); Amen-Hotep (villain); Allura (villain)
First Line: Well, you've seen the Justice League in a new tale, and the Justice Society in a classic adventure!
Synopsis: The conclusion of Zatanna's quest to find her father.
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #51 published February 1967
was Z -- as in Zatanna -- and Zero Hour! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Job Number: N-827
Disclose Notes: Story across 23 pages in three parts of 9.5, 7.5, and 5 pages.
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Here is the answer to the JLA Puzzle on page 67
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: solution to crossword puzzle in this issue
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Justice Society of America

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Justice Society of America [Atom [Al Pratt]; Batman (Earth 2) [Bruce Wayne]; Black Canary [Dinah Lance]; Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson]; Doctor Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Johnny Thunder; Mister Terrific [Terry Sloane]; Red Tornado [Ma Hunkle]; Red Tornado [John Smith]; Robin (Earth 2) [Dick Grayson]; Sandman [Wes Dodds]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Starman [Ted Knight]; Superman (Earth 2); Thunderbolt; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Wonder Woman (Earth 2) [Diana Prince]]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #76 published November 1969
was Justice Society of America [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: N-828
Disclose Notes: Anderson is not credited in this issue, but is credited in the letter column in Justice League of America #85.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Coming in the next super-spectacular issue of Justice League of America
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: All-text promo for Justice League of America #111, featuring the JLA vs. the Injustice Gang. "On sale the 1st week in February!" Bottom of page 18 of "Z--as in Zatanna--and Zero Hour!" story.
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Flash! The Biggest News in Comics!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: house ad (with order form) for Famous First Edition (DC, 1974 series) #1, reprinting Action Comics #1
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Batman Is Now Bigger Than Ever!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: house ad (with order form) for Limited Collectors' Edition (DC, 1972 series) #C-25
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (logo illustration)
Inker(s): ? (logo illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (logo illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: S-1675
Disclose Notes: Letters from Clint Thomas, Guy H. Lillian III, Michael Sloan, Warren Morrison, Scott Gibson, "The Diabolical Critic", Bob Hobart, Albert Tanner. Replies to letters are by Martin Pasko, who is introduced as DC's first Junior Bullpen trainee, who "occasionally assists" editor Schwartz.
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Another Adventure with the Ready Rangers

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ready Rangers
Synopsis: When the Rangers are stranded by a rockslide, they use their Mobile Field Headquarters to set up camp and signal for help.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad in comic format for Ready Ranger Mobile Field Headquarters by Aurora.

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