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Issue: Plastic Man Archives #1
Publication Date: February 1998
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Issues: #1 of 8 Issues (9 Printings)
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Variant: First Printing
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 12/16/1998
Volume: 1
Pages: 232
ISBN: 1563894688
UPC/EAN: 761941221515000111
Price: $76.00 CAD
$49.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 46 (20 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Kahan (collected edition editor); Rick Taylor (collected edition editor); Jim Spivey (collected edition associate editor)
Disclose Notes: Black-and-white reconstruction by Rick Keene. Series design by Alex Jay/Studio J. Publication design by Jason Lyons.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock: glossy paper dust jacket
Binding: hardcover with dust jacket
Publishing Format: collected edition
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 43 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Toth (signed)
Inker(s): Alex Toth (signed)
Colorist(s): Mark Chiarello
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]
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Pages: 2
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Will Eisner
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Woozy Winks
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Forward by Will Eisner.
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Peter L. Myer
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Introduction by Peter L. Myer
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Cover - Police Comics #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Firebrand
Character(s): The Firebrand; Plastic Man; The Human Bomb; Phantom Lady; The Mouthpiece
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #1 published August 1941
was Introducing The Firebrand [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Origin of Plastic Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole (signed)
Penciller(s): Jack Cole (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Cole (signed)
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian] (first appearance; origin); VILLAINS: Skizzle Shanks; Skizzle Shank's mob
Synopsis: While escaping from a crime scene, Eel O'Brian has a vat of acid dumped on his head, giving him the ability to stretch his body. Eel decides he doesn't want to be a criminal anymore.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #1 published August 1941
was The Origin of Plastic Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Cover - Police Comics #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Firebrand
Character(s): Firebrand; Plastic Man; #711; The Mouthpiece; The Human Bomb
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #2 published September 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Duelling the Dope Smugglers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Captain Murphy [also known as Captain Murphey] (first appearance); VILLAINS: Dopey Joe; Cookie; Senator A.J. Simms
Synopsis: Plastic Man joins the police
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #2 published September 1941
was Duelling the Dope Smugglers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Cover - Police Comics #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Will Eisner
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Firebrand
Character(s): Firebrand; Plastic Man; The Human Bomb; #711; The Mouthpiece
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #3 published October 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Pinball Racket

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Captain Murphy [also known as Captain Murphey]; VILLAIN: Baldy Bushwack
Synopsis: Plastic Man stops a pinball machine racket.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #3 published October 1941
was The Pinball Racket [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Cover - Police Comics #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Firebrand
Character(s): Firebrand; Plastic Man; #711; Phantom Lady; The Human Bomb; Eagle Evans
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #4 published November 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Crime School for Delinquent Girls

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; VILLAINS: Madam Brawn (first appearance); Lefty Goon
Synopsis: Plastic Man goes up against Madam Brawn's Crime School for Delinquent Girls.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #4 published November 1941
was Crime School for Delinquent Girls [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Cover - Police Comics #5

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Firebrand; #711; The Human Bomb; Chic Carter
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #5 published December 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Return of Madam Brawn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Captain Murphy [also known as Captain Murphey]; VILLAIN: Madam Brawn (dies)
Synopsis: Plas is forced to smoke marijuana.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #5 published December 1941
was The Return of Madam Brawn [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Cover - Police Comics #6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Firebrand; Phantom Lady; The Human Bomb; #711; The Mouthpiece
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #6 published January 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Case of the Disembodied Hands

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; VILLAIN: Chubby Rankin
Synopsis: Plas must stop a pair of cursed "hands."
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #6 published January 1942
was Case of the Disembodied Hands [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Cover - Police Comics #7

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Firebrand; The Human Bomb; Phantom Lady; #711; Chic Carter
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #7 published February 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The United Crooks of America

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Captain Murphy [also known as Captain Murphey]; VILLAINS: United Crooks of America [Slug; Slim; Ape Ellson; Trigger Jones]
Synopsis: Eel infiltrates the United Crooks of America.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #7 published February 1942
was The United Crooks of America [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Cover - Police Comics #8

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Firebrand; #711; The Human Bomb; Phantom Lady; The Mouthpiece
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #8 published March 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Sinister Eight Ball

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; VILLAIN: Prof. McSneer (first appearance)
Synopsis: Plastic Man stops a magic eight ball.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #8 published March 1942
was The Sinister Eight Ball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Cover - Police Comics #9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; #711; The Human Bomb; Manhunter; Firebrand; Chic Carter
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #9 published May 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Satan's Son Sells Out to the Japs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Officer Plotz; VILLAINS: Hairy Arms [also as Mrs. Reknits] (first appearance); Slug (dies); Wooley (dies); Arson Carson
Synopsis: Plastic Man goes up against Hairy Arms.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #9 published May 1942
was Satan's Son Sells Out to the Japs! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Cover - Police Comics #10

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Firebrand; #711; Phantom Lady; Manhunter; The Human Bomb
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #10 published July 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Cyclop Caper

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Omar McGootch (first appearance); VILLAINS: Zack; Cyclop (first appearance)
Synopsis: Plas gets help stopping a gang from Omar of the Western Union, but Omar keeps messing up.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #10 published July 1942
was The Cyclop Caper [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Cover - Police Comics #11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; The Spirit; Manhunter; #711; Chic Carter; The Human Bomb
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #11 published September 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Brain of Cyrus Smythe

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Tad Wilkins (first appearance; dies); Mr. Wilkins (dies); Mrs. Wilkins (dies); Valda; Shirley; Father Time (cameo); VILLAIN: Cyrus Smythe (first appearance)
Synopsis: Due to a weird set of circumstances, Cyrus Smythe's brain is implanted into Tad Wilkins body, and he uses that body to commit crimes.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #11 published September 1942
was The Brain of Cyrus Smythe [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Cover - Police Comics #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; The Spirit; #711; Manhunter; The Human Bomb; Chic Carter
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #12 published October 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Sinister Swami

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Rita Johns (first appearance); Captain Murphey [also known as Captain Murphy]; VILLAINS: Looie; Swami; Skipper O'Toole
Synopsis: Looie puts out a reward for the murder of Plastic Man.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #12 published October 1942
was The Sinister Swami [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
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Cover - Police Comics #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Reed Crandall
Inker(s): Reed Crandall
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; The Spirit; Manhunter; Chic Carter; #711; The Human Bomb
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #13 published November 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Presenting the Man Who Can't Be Harmed

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks (first appearance; origin); Zambi ze Soothzayer (first appearance); Homer Twitchel (first appearance); Captain Murphey [also known as Captain Murphy]; VILLAIN: Mr. Mire (first appearance)
Synopsis: The origin of Woozy Winks.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #13 published November 1942
was Presenting the Man Who Can't Be Harmed [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
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Cover - Police Comics #14

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; The Spirit; Manhunter; #711; Chic Carter; The Human Bomb
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #14 published December 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Oh, Plastic Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Captain Murphey [also known as Captain Murphy]; Officer Mike
Synopsis: Woozy and Plastic Man set out to capture Eel O'Brian.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #14 published December 1942
was Oh, Plastic Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - Police Comics #15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man; The Spirit
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; The Spirit
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #15 published January 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Weather Weapon

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Dr. Egrett (first appearance; dies); Boreas (first appearance); VILLAIN: Ratty McGoon (first appearance); Don Snitzel (first appearance)
Synopsis: Plas and Woozy must stop some Fifth Columnists who can control the weather.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #15 published January 1943
was The Weather Weapon [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - Police Comics #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man; The Spirit
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; The Spirit; Ebony
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #16 published February 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Revenge of Chief Great Warrior

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Blackfoot Indians; Will Hawes (first appearance); Mayor Crowley; Police Commissioner Kane; Captain Murphy [also known as Captain Murphey]; Officer Danny; VILLAIN: Chief Great Warrior (first appearance)
Synopsis: Plas must stop a crazy indian chief.
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #16 published February 1943
was The Revenge of Chief Great Warrior [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - Police Comics #17

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Cole (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Cole (signed)
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man; The Spirit
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; The Spirit
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From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #17 published March 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Murder in Maniac Mansion

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Director Steinmetz (dies); Gar Crochett; Dave (dies); Mrs. Dave; VILLAIN: Stanley Vane
Synopsis: Plas and Woozy go to a haunted mansion to solve a murder mystery.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #17 published March 1943
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Cover - Police Comics #18

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man; The Spirit
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; The Spirit
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #18 published April 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Drafting of Plastic Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Captain Murphey [also known as Captain Murphy]; Professor Van Dyke (first appearance; dies); VILLAIN: Pogo Flinch (first appearance)
Synopsis: Plas had been deferred from civil service during the war because Captain Murphey needed him more on the home front. However, President Roosevelt requisitions Plas's services for the FBI, confirmed by a telephone call, which meant Plas would work for the government on counter-espionage.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #18 published April 1943
was The Drafting of Plastic Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Plas's home base is first called Mammoth City.
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Cover - Police Comics #19

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Cole (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Cole (signed)
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man; The Spirit
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; The Spirit; Ebony
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #19 published May 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Forest of Fear

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian; also as Mr. Gridley] (origin retold); Woozy Winks; Mr. Hadley (first appearance); Mr. Procter (dies); Mr. Ratter (first appearance); Sparkie (first appearance; dies); Tony
Synopsis: Plas investigates the disappearance of some lumbermen.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #19 published May 1943
was The Forest of Fear [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: Last Eel O'Brian app.; Plas is revealed to be an orphan
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Cover - Police Comics #20

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Cole (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Cole (signed)
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man; The Spirit
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; The Spirit
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #20 published July 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Woozy Winks Detective Agency

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Cole
Penciller(s): Jack Cole
Inker(s): Jack Cole
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Jack Cole
Editor(s): John Beardsley (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Woozy Winks; Jack Cole; VILLAINS: Abba (first appearance); Dabba (first appearance)
Synopsis: Plastic Man dreams of Woozy Winks and Jack Cole teaming up to stop Abba and Dabba.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #20 published July 1943
was Woozy Winks Detective Agency [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Peter L. Myer; Adam Philips
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Biography for Jack Cole. Biographical material researched and written by Peter L. Myer and Adam Philips.
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Backcover

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gill Fox
Inker(s): Gill Fox
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Ed Cronin (original); Gill Fox (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Plastic Man
Character(s): Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #5 published December 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #7 published February 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagPolice Comics #9 published May 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Reprints covers from POLICE COMICS (Quality Comics, 1941 series) #1, 5, 7, 9.

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