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Issue: The Batman and Cal Ripken, Jr. Hall of Fame Edition "A Rare Catch" [Adventures with the DC Super Heroes] #[nn]
Publication Date: May 2007
 
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Publisher: FlagDC
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Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 05/04/2007
Volume: none
Pages: 12
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 6 (1 story, 2 covers)
Editor(s): Michael Wright; Jessica Numsuwankijkul (assistant)
Disclose Notes: Given away as a promotional item at Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD, USA by the Baltimore Orioles and sponsored by Geppi's Entertainment Museum to the first 10,000 fans 14 and under who attended the Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Indians baseball game on 2007-05-04. Also given out for winning a trivia game at Geppi's Entertainment Museum.

The interior of this book is the same advertising section (100% identical) that was inserted into several Archie, DC, and Bongo comics dated May, June, and July 2008, including: Action Comics #850, Archie #574 and #575, Archie & Friends #109, Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #181, The Batman Strikes #32, Betty #164 and #165, Betty & Veronica Spectacular #78, Betty and Veronica #226 and #227, The Blue Beetle #14 and #15, The Brave and the Bold #3, Justice League Unlimited #32 and #33, Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #1 and #2, Simpsons Comics #130, The Simpsons Summer Shindig #1, Teen Titans Go! #42 and #43, and Veronica #180.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U. S.
Paper Stock: Glossy
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: One-Shot
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Cover, Wraparound
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front Only (of Wraparound and/or Gatefold)
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Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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The Ultimate Double Play!

Illustration  on  Cover, Wraparound
Credits
Christopher Jones (signed)
Christopher Jones (signed)
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typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
The Batman
The Batman [Bruce Wayne, animated]; Robin [Tim Drake]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Green Lantern [John Stewart]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Fire; Supernova; Martian Manhunter; Superman; Wonder Woman; Adam Strange; Booster Gold; Supergirl; Power Girl; Dr. Fate; Rocket Red; Mister Miracle; Hawkman; Hawkgirl
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Miscellaneous
2
Wraparound cover.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Miscellaneous
1
Ad for Geppi's Entertainment Museum in Baltimore, MD, USA on the inside front cover.
[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Christopher Jones (signed)
Christopher Jones (signed)
Giulia Brusco
Pat Brosseau
Subject Matter
superhero
The Batman and Cal Ripken, Jr.
The Batman [Bruce Wayne, animated]; Cal Ripken, Jr.; Penguin; Kevin
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1
A Rare Catch

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Ernest Mayes (story); Mike Spinnaraque
Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones
Giulia Brusco
Pat Brosseau
Subject Matter
superhero
The Batman and Cal Ripken, Jr.
The Batman [Bruce Wayne, animated]; Cal Ripken, Jr.; Penguin; Alfred (voice); Kevin
The Penguin kidnaps Cal Ripken Jr. from a parade, also getting Kevin (who tried to intervene). Batman tracks them down, but Penguin threatens to shoot his hostages. But Cal and Kevin have already escaped thanks to Big League Chew bubble gum, so Batman captures the Penguin.
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #850 [Direct Sales] published July 2007
as A Rare Catch [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
Also serves as an ad for Big League Chew bubble gum (which plays a role in the story).
Dream Big

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Cal Ripken, Jr.
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Miscellaneous
1
Sweepstakes ad for winning a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame to watch Cal Ripken Jr. get inducted. Ad for Big League Chew (bubble gum, Wrigley's).
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Cal Ripken, Jr. (photo)
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Miscellaneous
1
Ad for the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, on the inside back cover.

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