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Issue: DC Comics Presents #28
Publication Date: December 1980
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Issues: #28 of 97 Issues (266 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Sales
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 3
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 14 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Joe Orlando (managing editor, credited); Julius Schwartz (editor, credited); E. Nelson Bridwell (consulting editor, credited)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Warworld!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin (signed) [as JPS]
Inker(s): Jim Starlin (signed) [as JPS]
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Supergirl
Character(s): Superman; Supergirl; Mongul
Synopsis: A giant Mongul has Superman and Supergirl in his hands.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Sonderausgabe #6 published January 1981
as Warworld! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S-3405
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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We Challenge You.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lego Expert Builder Series
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toy building sets.
On inside front cover.
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Warworld!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein (credited)
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin (credited)
Inker(s): Romeo Tanghal (credited)
Colorist(s): Jerry Serpe (credited)
Letterer(s): Ben Oda (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Supergirl
Character(s): Superman; Supergirl; Mongul (villain); Lois Lane (flashback); Jimmy Olsen (flashback); Steve Lombard (flashback); J'onn J'onzz (flashback); The Arkymandryte (flashback)
Synopsis: Mongul has gained control of the weaponry of Warworld. Superman and Supergirl manage to wreck the world, but cannot find what should have been the unconscious Mongul.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Sonderausgabe #6 published January 1981
as Warworld! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Official Annual #1983 published January 1983
as Warworld! [Story on Interior Page(s)]page 2 removed
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: S-3375
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story continues from DC Comics Presents #27; story continues in DC Comics Presents #29.
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Saturday's Best on ABC!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): ABC TV Network
Character(s): Arthur Fonzarelli [Fonzie]; Wonder Woman; Superman; Batman; Robin; Richie Cunningham; Richie Rich; Dollar; Scooby Doo; Scrappy Doo; Dingbat; Heathcliff; Plastic Man; Thundarr The Barbarian
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Saturday morning cartoon shows on ABC.
On first page between pages 4-5 of Superman story.
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Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Orlando
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sea-Monkeys
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation.
On second page between pages 4-5 of Superman story.
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The Baron!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Wonder Woman; Hostess Cup Cakes
Character(s): Wonder Woman; The Baron; The Baron's henchmen
Synopsis: Wonder Woman captures the chocolate-loving Baron by giving him Hostess Cup Cakes.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic format for Hostess Cup Cakes from Continental Baking Company.
Between pages 8-9 of Superman story.
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Super Gifts & Gimmicks

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fun Factory
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
Between pages 13-14 of Superman story.
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We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
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Be a Clown! Be an Indian! Be a Monster!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): S/W Studios
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for make up kits.
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Whatever Happened to: Johnny Thunder?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Tiefenbacher (credited)
Penciller(s): Gil Kane (credited)
Inker(s): Gil Kane (credited)
Colorist(s): Anthony Tollin (credited)
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino [as Gaspar] (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Whatever Happened To...?; Johnny Thunder
Character(s): Johnny Thunder [John Tane]; Madame .44 [Jeanne Walker]; Black Lightnin'; Silk Black (villain); Sheriff Tane; Mrs. Tane (flashback); Becky Tane; Charles Tane
Synopsis: Story of how Johnny Thunder and Madame .44 teamed up to kill Silk Black, and got married afterward.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: S-3445
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for high school rings, body building, martial arts training, comics, toy helicopter, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
Between pages 4-5 of Johnny Thunder story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Pair Mail
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S-3480
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Mark Lagasse, Tony Edwards, Kevin Klemme, Mike Lanzalotti, Kent Phenis, and Michael Pickins. Includes a list of DC Comics on sale September 8th.
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Truckin'

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Monogram Models, Inc.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for large scale truck model kits.
On inside back cover.
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The Dingo Kids Meet O. J. Simpson

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dingo boots
Character(s): O. J. Simpson
Synopsis: O. J. tells some kids what's great about Dingo boots, while signing autographs.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for boots from Acme Boot Company subsidiary of Northwest Industries, Inc.
On back cover.

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