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Issue: Batman #122 [Pizza Hut Collectors' Edition Vol. 1] #[nn]
Publication Date: January 1977
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Reprint of Batman (DC, 1940 series) #122 with original ads removed and replaced by Pizza Hut ads and other fillers. Cover has "Pizza Hut Collectors' Edition Vol. 1." However, the indicia is unchanged from the original "Batman No. 122, March 1959" (except for addition of 1977 copyright year).
There are 6 issues in the series: Batman #122, Batman #123, Superman #97, Superman #113, Wonder Woman #60, and Wonder Woman #62.
According to Comic Reader #152, these Pizza Hut editions were actually first made available on January 2, 1978. Promotional giveaway status confirmed by Michael Catron, 6/19/2006.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: one-shot; giveaway
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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The Marriage of Batman and Batwoman!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Batwoman [Kathy Kane]
Synopsis: Robin wonders what will become of him as Batman and Batwoman are wed.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #122 published March 1959
was The Marriage of Batman and Batwoman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Pizza Hut

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Pizza Delicious. Pizza Nutritious.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad on inside front cover, showing U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances of nutrients in Pizza Hut pizza.
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Prisoners of the Sargasso Sea

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Blackjack; Capt. Jolly Roger; Erik; Flavius
Synopsis: While chasing a modern-day pirate, Blackjack, Batman and Robin are marooned in the Sargasso Sea. There they discover others who have been trapped for centuries by the seaweed and its strange age-defying gas, and with the help of these men they destroy Blackjack's weapons and escape in a repaired Batplane.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #122 published March 1959
was Prisoners of the Sargasso Sea [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Ollie; Ollie's boss; delivery customer
First Line: Don't forget to collect the money, Ollie!
Synopsis: Ollie delivers some fish to a customer, who mistakes the C.O.D. label for the type of fish sent.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: This sequence replaces a Tootsie Roll ad in Batman #122.
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Pizza Hut

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Batman; Superman; Wonder Woman
First Line: Super New Pizza.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the new Super Supreme pizza, noting the collector's reprint comics from the fifties being given away for 6 weeks.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, informational
First Line: We can't go yet. His line is busy.
Synopsis: Humorous looks at unusual laws from Tacoma, WA; Brainerd, MN; Charleston, SC; and Boston MA.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #122 published March 1959
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: For some reason the order of this sequence and the "Block Buster" sequence was switched from the original order in Batman #122. The indexer of Batman #122 also notes the page is signed by Boltinoff, but it is not signed in this printing.
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The Villain from Batman's Past!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Detective Comics, on sale January 22nd, with cover shown.
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Block Buster
Character(s): unnamed police officer
First Line: There's nothing square about this!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Adventures of Bob Hope #26 published April 1954
was [untitled] [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Word puzzle with answer. For some reason, the order of this sequence and the "Strange Old Laws" sequence was switched from that in Batman #122.
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The Cross Country Crimes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner Jim Gordon; Hijack [Jack Spade]; Mr. Carter; Shorty; Gears
Synopsis: Batman and Robin foil Hijack and his gang, who have been robbing trucks of Carter trucking.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #122 published March 1959
was The Cross-Country Crimes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
First Line: Which king of England was unable to speak English?
Synopsis: Facts about England's King George I and the Grand Canyon.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: This sequence replaces a Tootsie Roll Pop ad in Batman #122.
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Double-Dealer in Diamonds

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Synopsis: Jewelry thief uses the tactic of buying expensive jewelry, passing it to an accomplice, then placing an order for an exact copy. The jeweler searches the country and unknowingly finds his original piece, which he buys for a premium from the accomplice, and when he goes to deliver it the buyer has disappeared. The thief has by then pocketed the difference in price.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #122 published March 1959
was Double-Dealer in Diamonds [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Warden Willis; prisoner 7416; prison guard
First Line: The siren! Someone escaped!
Synopsis: A prisoner is attempting an escape but Warden Willis, knowing the prisoner was a vaudeville actor, traps him in a spotlight.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #122 published March 1959
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Index for Batman #122 says the page is signed by Boltinoff, but it is not in this printing.
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The Family Favorite!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Character(s): Harry; Jimmy; Harry and Jimmy's mother
Synopsis: Both Harry and Jimmy think the other brother is their mom's favorite, leaving her at a loss as to how to handle the boys.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #122 published March 1959
was The Family Favorite! [Public Service Announcement on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
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The Marriage of Batman and Batwoman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Batwoman [Kathy Kane]
Synopsis: Dick Grayson goes to sleep while Bruce is out on a date with Kathy, and dreams of the loss of their secret identities caused by Bruce and Kathy's marriage.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #122 published March 1959
was The Marriage of Batman and Batwoman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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To the Boys and Girls of America --

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Reprinting
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad encouraging readers to look for the DC symbol.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Teen Time
First Line: Sis -- I traded this for you!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Adventures of Bob Hope #69 published June 1961
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Four one-panel gags. This sequence is not in Batman #122.
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1 - - 2 Ha Ha Ha

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Adventures of Bob Hope #69 published June 1961
was 1--2 Ha Ha Ha [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Three 2-panel gags. This sequence is not in Batman #122.
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Pizza Hut

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: See the 1978 Pizza Hut Basketball Classic.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for basketball game sponsored by Pizza Hut, on CBS-TV.
On inside back cover.
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This is a Limited Edition, Pizza Hut Collector's Series Comic Book...

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Information on this comic, noting it is one of six reprints available free from Pizza Hut.
On back cover.

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