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Issue: Labors of Love -- Expanded Edition #[nn]
Publication Date: January 2000
 
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Publisher: FlagHamster Press
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Volume:
Pages: 116
ISBN:
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Price: $12.00 USD
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Content Items: 36 (25 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color cover; Black and White interior
Dimensions: 7'1/8" x 10 1/4"
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Matte interior
Binding: Squarebound
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Giant Labors of Love

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, romantic, superhero
Feature(s): Classic Ama-Strips of the Ditto Fanzines
Character(s): Capt. Liberty; Speed Marvel; The Demon; The Eye; Velvet of Venus; Doctor Darkness; Dimension Man
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagLabors of Love #[nn] published January 1994
was Labors of Love [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Savage Princess

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Savage Princess
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagSavage Princess #1 published ?
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes list of books written or compiled by Bill Schelly.
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagLabors of Love #[nn] published January 1994
was Introduction [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Includes acknowledgements.
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Editor's Annotations & Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagLabors of Love #[nn] published January 1994
was Editor's Annotations & Table Of Contents [Table of Contents on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Includes samples and covers (listed separately).
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Ronn Foss

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Reprint Notes: from The Comicollector (G.B. Love, 1962)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Self-portrait.
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Fighting Hero Comics #9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): The Demon; Graviteer; Chimera (villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFighting Hero Comics #9 published March 1964
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Astro Ace

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Feature(s): Astro Ace
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagMasquerader #5 published ?splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Third appearance.
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Fighting Hero Comics #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): The Demon; Chimera (villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFighting Hero Comics #2 published February 1963
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Third appearance of The Demon.
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The O'Brian Gang!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): The O'Brian Gang
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From Issue: FlagComique #7 published ?splash page only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance. Next appearance in Comique #8 (Chuck Robinson II, 1972).
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Introducing: The Eye

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Eye (introduction); Mr. Big; R. Miller (witness); Petey Rinzo (rival gang member)
Synopsis: Posing undercover as a mob executioner, The Eye brings down Mr. Big's mob.
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From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #3 published March 1964
was Introducing -- The Eye [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: First appearance.
Character designed by Richard "Grass" Green in November 1955.
Story expanded and redrawn in ink for The Eye (Biljo White, 1965 series) #1; ink version reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1997) #1.
Due to switch to offset printing in the next SSC issue, next appearance in Fighting Hero Comics (S.F.C.A., 1962 series) #10 (1964).
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Some of the Powers of The Eye

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #3 published March 1964
was Some of the Powers of The Eye [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cross-section detailing The Eye's various abilities. "Ditto" version published in 1963, redrawn in ink as "Inside The Eye" for The Eye (Biljo White, 1965 series) #1; ink version reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1997 series) #1.
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The Eye Unmasked!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Frank Ford; "Lucky" Lawson; Ruby Joe; Scotty (hoods)
Synopsis: A hood stumbles across "Safe Haven", where The Eye keeps & brainwashes criminals he's supposed to have killed. A trap is then set for the supposed "underworld executioner".
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFighting Hero Comics #10 published June 1964
was The Eye Unmasked! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Second appearance. Previous appearance in Star-Studded Comics (Texas Trio, 1963 series) #3 (March 1964). Next appearance in Voice of Comicdom (Rudy Franke, 1964), which was reprinted in Fandom's Finest Comics (Hamster Press, 1997 series) #2 (1998).
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The Laughing Phantom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Speed Marvel
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagKomix Illustrated #5 published ?
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: First appearance. Next appearance in Super-Hero #3 (Mike Tuohey, 1968). Because the original art was "very, very badly faded", Bill Schelly had to trace over the lines in order to reprint this story.
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Velvet of Venus!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Feature(s): Dimension Man
Character(s): Bob Black [Dimension Man]; Captain Adams (FBI); Fats Wheeler; Johnny James; Velvet 327
Synopsis: While tracking two criminals in Mexico, Dimension Man meets Velvet 327, a patrolwoman from the planet Venus, which is ruled by women. He relates his origin.
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From Content Item: FlagFighting Hero Comics #12 published October 1964
was Velvet of Venus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Dimension Man created by Parley Holman (1961). Character bears striking resemblance to The 3D-Man from Marvel Premiere (Marvel, 1972 series) #35-37 (April-August 1977).
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Death on Night-Tide World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): The Demon ("The Magic Master"); Graviteer ("Master of strange forces of gravity"); Chimera ("The terrible beast born of Demon's nightmare"); Dezmon (demon from another world, former crime-fighting parter)
Synopsis: Travelling to another dimension, Demon & Graviteer tackle Chimera. Graviteer is killed, but with the help of Dezmon, The Demon finally destroys his arch-enemy.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFighting Hero Comics #9 published March 1964
was Death on Night-Tide World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: Previous appearances in Fighting Hero Comics (S.F.C.A., 1963 series) #1, 2 and 6; other appearances in Komix Illustrated #7, 11 and 12 (Biljo White), Star-Studded Comics (Texas Trio, 1963 series) #11 (June 1967), and Rocket's Blast Comic-Collector Special Edition (RBCC, 1967 series) #1. Story originally 12 pages, 2-page spread reduced to fit on 1 page of reprint book.
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Intrigue #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Darkness; Captain Liberty
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From Issue: FlagIntrigue #1 published ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Case of the Curious Crusader

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Cap Liberty and Doc Darkness
Character(s): Dr. Mike Nighthawk [Doctor Darkness]; Carter McRae [Captain Liberty]; Martha (CIA)
Synopsis: Doc runs afoul of a travelling evangelist who's obsessed with the idea that DD is an agent of Satan; unknowingly, several of his flock of "pilgrims" are actually wanted felons, "hiding" in plain sight by sticking with the preacher.
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From Issue: FlagIntrigue #1 published ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Doc Darkness and Cap Liberty created by Steve Perrin. DD is a tribute to Dr. Mid-Nite. Original art badly faded, requiring tracing by Bill Schelly in order to reprint the story.
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Freak-Out!!!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): The O'Brian Gang
Character(s): Ma O'Brian (ex-army); Timothy O'Brian (mind-blast & flight); PR O'Brian (pothead); Kevin O'Brian (great strength); Soulslayer (villain)
Synopsis: Soulslayer sends his thugs to invade the O'Brian home and spike their water with LSD.
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From Issue: FlagComique #8 published ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 14
Disclose Notes: Second and last appearance. Previous appearance in Comique #7 (1972). Jack Kirby tribute with tips-of-the-hat to both Sgt. Fury and New Gods. "31st and last" strip done by Schelly before dropping out of fandom for many years.
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More Notes & Annotations

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: "Added strips in this expanded edition of LABORS OF LOVE".
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The Revolt of The Cobra

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: espionage
Feature(s): Invisible Agent
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Bombshell #8 (Bill Schelly, 1967) [splash page]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Terror of Little Hades

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from The Golden Age #1 (1965) [splash page]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Jim "Laser" Beam

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Jim "Laser" Beam
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Reprint Notes: from Dateline: Comicdom (1965) [splash page]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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"The One-Man Whirwind"!!!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The American Eagle
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Spotlite #1 (1963) [splash page]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Insidious Dr. Chang

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Black Scorpion
Character(s): Donna Masters [Black Scorpion]; Dr. Chang (villain); Steve Gordon; Joyce Gordon
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From Content Item: FlagFighting Hero Comics #11 published August 1964
was The Insidious Dr. Chang [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Second (of 2) appearances. Previous appearance in Fighting Hero Comics #4 (SFCA, 196?). Created by Raymond Miller. Next appearance in Heroes Against Hitler (Hamster Press, 2000 series) #[nn] (Summer 2000). Name changed to "Lady Scorpion" to avoid confusion with the similar character from the Roger Corman-produced tv-movies (1995, 1996) and series (2001). Not to be confused with the WCW wrestler (who debuted in August 1990) or the video game villain (2005).
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Dr. "Y"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar-Studded Comics #2 published December 1963
was Dr. Y [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Disclose Notes: Second appearance. Previous appearance in Star-Studded Comics #1. Next appearance in Star-Studded Comics #4.
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Terror in the Big Top!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Viper
Character(s): Sonja Hendrix; Nadeen Hendrix [The Viper]; Lawrence Gibson; Ronn Foss
Synopsis: Crooked circus part-owner Lawrence Gibson tries to marry (or murder) his way into pushing out his partners; the daughter half of the snake act, Nadeen Hendrix, becomes The Viper, saves her mother's life and brings her would-be killer to justice. Ronn Foss, dressed in her outfit, asks readers for comments on the story.
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From Issue: FlagKomix Illustrated #5 published ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: First (and only?) appearance. No connection with the Marvel villains of the same name.
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The Threat of... Moro!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Danger Inc.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagComique #6 published April 1972splash page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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...Spectra: Xanthous!...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Procyon Hybrid
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Bombshell #12 (Bill Schelly, 1968) [splash page only]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Tornado Bandit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Speed Marvel
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Super Hero #3 (1968) [splash page]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Second (of 2) appearances. Previous appearance in Komix Illustrated #5 (Biljo White, 1962).
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The Wheel That Menaced Washington!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Headline #1 (1962) [splash page only]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The King of Crimefighters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Lion
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagKomix Illustrated #10 published January 1963
was The King of Crimefighters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: In Limbo #1 (1963) in this form. Story redone in ink for Fighting Hero Comics #14 (SFCA, 196?); inked version reprinted in The Best of Star-Studded Comics (Hamster Press, 2005) #[nn].
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The Black Spectre

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dan Murphy (story)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Intrigue (Rich Buckler, 1967 series) #1 [splash page]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Amazing Space Guardian!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Intrigue (Rich Buckler, 1966) [splash page only]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance.
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Mysto the Mystic!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Intrigue #2 (Rich Buckler, 1967)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Phoenix

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Phoenix
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Komix Illustrated (Biljo White, 1962 series) #? [splash page only]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Not related to the character from X-Men #101 (Marvel, October 1976).
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Eye; The Eclipse
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads / THE EYE SPECIAL EDITION #1 / FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS Vol.1 & 2 / THE GOLDEN AGE OF COMICS FANDOM

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