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Issue: Superboy #5
Publication Date: November 1949
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Issues: #5 of 230 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/12/1949
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 20 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Jack Schiff (uncredited); Mort Weisinger (uncredited)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; then standard Silver Age U.S.; then standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#129, 138, 147, 156, 165, 185, 202, 205, 208)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Superboy Meets Supergirl

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): John Sikela ?
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Supergirl [Queen Lucy; Regent of Borgonia] (wears orange costume, introduction)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Kodak
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Superboy Meets Supergirl!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): John Sikela
Inker(s): Ed Dobrotka
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Queen Lucy [Lucy Regent; Supergirl]; Duke Norvello; Elena
Synopsis: Queen Lucy of Borgonia enrolls in school in Smallville incognito, where her athletic ability and intelligence alienate her from all of the students except Clark Kent. When she helps Superboy stop some thieves, the mayor asks her to appear in a benefit with Superboy as Supergirl where Superboy makes it appear that she can perform the same sort of feats that he can. Lucy is kidnapped back to Borgonia by Duke Norvello who attempts to discredit her in the eyes of her people. Superboy arrives and reveals Duke Norvello's duplicity and Lucy takes her place as queen of her people.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperboy Annual #1954-55 published January 1954
as Superboy Meets Supergirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Forties #[nn] published December 2005
as Superboy Meets Supergirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: No relation to Kara Zor-El Supergirl.
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Hal Newhouser

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: sports
Feature(s): Wheaties
Character(s): Hal Newhouser
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: In comic form, highlights of Hal Newhouser's career coupled with a Wheaties ad.
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Captain Tootsie Saves the Day!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): C. C. Beck
Inker(s): C. C. Beck
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain Tootsie; Tootsie Roll
Character(s): Captain Tootsie; Rollo; Buster; Marybelle
Synopsis: Captain Tootsie saves the kids from a fire they started.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Tootsie Roll ad in comic form.
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A Zoo for Sale!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): John Fischetti
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; Mr. Henchy; Jenny; Jimmy; Mr. Hidge; Mrs. Wiggins (flashback)
Synopsis: Superboy has to find a home for Henchy's private zoo animals after he busts Henchy for smuggling stolen diamonds.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Spoiling the Gangsters' Scheme

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): "U. S." Royal with His Jet-Propelled Bike; U.S. Royal Bike Tires
Character(s): U.S. Royal; Elm City Bike Club Boys
Synopsis: U. S. Royal foils a gangsters' plot to wreck and rob a train.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for U. S. Royal bicycle tires from the United States Rubber Company in sequential art form. On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
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Comics "Television" Viewer

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy's Workshop
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In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #58 published July 1957
as Comics "Television" Viewer [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
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Mike Makes Money with "Magic Pictures"

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Kellogg's Shredded Wheat
Character(s): Mike
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in sequential form promoting the decal transfers found in boxes of Kellogg's Shredded Wheat.
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Now! America's Favorite Radio Family in a Comics Magazine All Their Own!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: celebrity, humorous
Feature(s): The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Synopsis: House ad for The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet #1.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover illustration in this ad is a line-drawn version of the photo cover that appears on the published comic.
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Lightning Hunters

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Raymond Perry
Inker(s): Raymond Perry
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Varsity Vic
Character(s): Vic
First Line: Jeepers, I hope I can sell my car!
Synopsis: Vic wants to sell his car but gets tricked into provide taxi service for a couple.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Adventures of Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis #30 published July 1956
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daydream Mike and His Wonderful Bike!; Columbia
Character(s): Mike; General Sheridan
First Line: Sometimes I wish I was Buffalo Bill...
Synopsis: Mike uses his Bike to get help for the cavalry surrounded by hostiles.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in sequential form for bicycles made by The Westfield Manufacturing Company.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Peg
Character(s): Peg
First Line: Dad, I've decided I'm going on a strict diet!
Synopsis: Peg decides to go on a diet next week.
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In Content Item: FlagA Date with Judy #66 published August 1958
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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The Isle of Menace!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): John Sikela
Inker(s): Ed Dobrotka
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; the Planner; Martha Kent; Joyce; Paul
Synopsis: A crime boss creates a secret identity as the Planner in order to get other racketeers to pay him to get rid of Superboy.
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Pages: 12
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bazooka
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Pages: 1
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Hollywood's Top Adventure Star!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: celebrity
Feature(s): The Adventures of Alan Ladd
Character(s): Alan Ladd
Synopsis: House ad for The Adventures of Alan Ladd #1.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustration in this ad is a line-drawn version of the photo cover for The Adventures of Alan Ladd #1.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy B-B Guns
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Thom McAn
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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