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Issue: Startling Comics #1 Public Domain
Publication Date: June 1940
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Issues: #1 of 53 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagPines
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Better Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/07/1940
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 14 (9 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: On sale date from the publication date found in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 2, Periodicals, New Series, Volume 35, 1940, Number 2. Class B periodical. Copyright number B 455853.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Genres: superhero
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Pages: 1
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First Line: Here they are!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. House ad for the Thrilling group of magazines.
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The Origin of Captain Future

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mr. Devlin (villain, introduction, President of the Pacific Electrical Corporation); Knights of the Purple Plague (villains, introduction for all); robot guards (villains)
First Line: Dr. Andrew Bryant, studious young research worker, is summoned to the executive offices...
Synopsis: Although fired from his job because of money shortages, Dr. Bryant has two weeks to complete his experiment to create an ultra shortwave for the transmission of radio and electrical impulses. When he crosses the infrared band with gamma rays, there is an explosion and Bryant finds himself charged with electrical power!
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Pages: 10
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Introducing Dr. X

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Genres: fantasy, science fiction
Character(s): Cynthia (introduction); Bob Stone (introduction); Inus-Men (introduction, villain)
First Line: In an observatory high in the Andes, Dr. X, master of the mysteries of occult science, undertakes the greatest experiment of his career!
Synopsis: Dr. X sends an astral projection of his niece, Cynthia, to the planet Inus.
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Pages: 8
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Genres: crime
Character(s): Bob Dalton (introduction); Mr. Kane; Henry Flint (introduction, villain); Sam; Moran; Jerome Elkton; Jean Elkton; Mike
First Line: An ominous group gathers outside the Graceton National Bank...
Synopsis: Bob Dalton, secret agent, hunts down a gang that robs banks.
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Pages: 7
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The Origin of Mystico

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Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Dr. Slade (villain); Scraggs; the Green Shirts (introduction for all); Spike
First Line: Dr. Slade, crazed inventor of the vita-ray, possesses the secret of restoring life to the dead!
Synopsis: Dr. Slade revives an ancient Egyptian mummy, Mystico, in a test of the vita-ray's ability to restore the dead to life.
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Genres: adventure, crime
Character(s): Scoop Langdon (introduction); Blaine Moffat (villain); Ling Yung Tong (introduction for all); Joe Daniels; Mrs. Moffat; Toy Lan; Pai Nong; Ho T'Sing; Dr. Hutchins
First Line: Walking through Chinatown, Scoop hears a call for help!
Synopsis: Scoop is assigned to write about the disappearance of Blaine Moffat and finds that the story also involves the Lung Yung Tong.
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Origin of the Masked Rider

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Genres: western
Character(s): Uncle Randall (introduction, death); Helen Carter (introduction); Shorthorn Jones (introduction); Bishop (introduction); Pete (introduction); Smokey (introduction); Bishop's gang (introduction); Tim Carter; Joe
First Line: Bronc Randall, after two years on the rodeo circuit, is returning to his uncle's ranch!
Synopsis: Bronc Randall returns home and discovers who killed his uncle. Bronc also uncovers a plan by Bishop to acquire property with oil deposits.
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Startling Comics Cash Contest

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Character(s): Bosco; Danny; Mrs. Jones
First Line: Look! $25 in cash prizes free
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Disclose Notes: Startling Comics contest to earn cash prizes by solving five puzzles.
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Genres: crime
Character(s): Detective Sgt. Tom Burke (introduction); Anthony Clare (villain); Sun Kee (introduction); Hip Yen Tong (introduction); Lou Wills (death); Dr. Kwan
First Line: Passing a house, Detective Sergeant Tom Burke is startled by the sound of a shot!
Synopsis: Detective Tom Burke is assigned to investigate the murder of Lou Wills and discovers a dope ring.
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Pages: 9
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Bobby and the Lions

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Writer(s): Will Garth
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Colorist(s): Will Garth
Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: adventure
Character(s): Bobby Thomas; Sally
First Line: Bobby Thomas stopped suddenly as he strode along the jungle trail.
Synopsis: Bobby, on his way home, hears a cry for help and discovers two lions prowling around a tent with Sally trapped inside.
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Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Bob and Beano
Character(s): Bob (introduction); Beano (introduction); Miss Hayes (introduction); Butch (introduction, villain); Butch's gang (introduction); Colonel Hayes
First Line: Hey, Beano, you lug--cut out the noise--I'm tryin' to read!
Synopsis: Bob and Beano investigate the kidnapping of Miss Hayes.
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Pages: 6
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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
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Feature(s): Home Recordo
Character(s): Charlie Barnet (photos); Bill May (photo); Judie Ellington (photos); Larry Taylor (photo); Bob
First Line: Make your own records at home
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for the Home Recordo.
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Feature(s): Remington Noiseless Deluxe Portable Typewriter
First Line: This beautiful desk for only $1.00 with any Remington portable typewriter
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Remington Noiseless Deluxe Portable Typewriter.

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