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Issue: Strange Adventures #2
Publication Date: October 1950
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Issues: #2 of 243 Issues (244 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/23/1950
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 22 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Julius Schwartz (actual co-editor); Mort Weisinger (actual co-editor)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Doom from Planet X!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney
Inker(s): Sy Barry
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery, science fiction
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tomahawk
First Line: Your favorite buckskin hero now in a new magazine all his own!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An in-house promotional advertisement for Tomahawk (DC, 1950 series). Inside front cover.
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The Doom from Planet X!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox [as Gardner F. Fox] (credited)
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney (signed)
Inker(s): Sy Barry
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): John Prescott; Harry S. Truman; Drood Pierce; Jim Kendiss
Synopsis: To save the earth from collision with a runaway planet, scientists use giant rocket motors to move the earth.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Writer correction by Steve Grant. Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Schwinn
First Line: Schwinn makes the fastest and safest bikes in the world
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Arnold, Schwinn, & Co.'s "Black Phantom" bicycle.
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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
Feature(s): Danger Trail
First Line: Danger is where you find it!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An in-house promotional advertisement for Danger Trail (DC, 1950 series) #2 (September-October 1950)
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The Secret of the Flying Saucers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David V. Reed (credited)
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney
Inker(s): Jim Mooney
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Martin Croft; Lieutenant Gail
Synopsis: An air force officer, riding in an experimental rocket capsule, is captured by extraterrestrials who fear human violence.
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Pages: 8
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$100,000 in Smuggled Diamonds!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Ray-o-Vac
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A sequential art advertisement for Ray-O-Vac batteries.
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Another Ice Age!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Virgil Finlay (credited)
Inker(s): Virgil Finlay (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Just Imagine
Synopsis: The possible effects on humanity of another ice age.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagReal Fact Comics #12 published January 1948
was Another Ice Age! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Endless War!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): H. L. Gold (credited); David Vern (actual)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): John Fischetti
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Prof. Stanhope; Citizen JS-7519
Synopsis: A pacifist from the future urges a modern-day peace proponent to work to save mankind from endless war.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Writer correction by Steve Grant. Art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Schwartz's records show David Vern as the writer for this story.
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A World of Thinking Machines

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Jack Kirby
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Here Come the Robots
Synopsis: The possible impacts on mankind of robotics.
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From Content Item: FlagReal Fact Comics #2 published May 1946
was A World of Thinking Robots [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Penciller(s): Morris Waldinger
Inker(s): Tommy Nicolosi
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Pioneers in Science
Character(s): Heinrich Hertz; Wilhelm Von Rontgen
First Line: Radio -- the epic moment in 1922 when Heinrich R. Hertz...
Synopsis: Science facts about radio and x-rays.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: This filler is on the upper 2/3 thirds of the page.
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The Day's Best Bite!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Nestlé's Crunch
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Nestlé's "Crunch" candy bar. This advertisement is on the lower 1/3 of the page.
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Escape from Mars!

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ted Udall (credited)
Penciller(s): Raymond Perry ? (illustration)
Inker(s): Raymond Perry ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): Raymond Perry ? (illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Martin Naydel (signed)
Penciller(s): Martin Naydel (signed)
Inker(s): Martin Naydel (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Science Snaps
First Line: There is no lead in a lead pencil!
Synopsis: Science and manufacturing trivia.
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Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: This filler is on the upper 2/3 of the page.
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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): Columbia
First Line: Super-bike for super-boys!
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Westfield Manufacturing Company's "Columbia" bicycles. This advertisement is on the lower 1/3 of the page.
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School Children 'Round the World

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Synopsis: Superman shows a couple of American schoolboys how terrible their school could be.
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Pages: 1
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The World of Giant Robots!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton (credited)
Penciller(s): Howard Sherman
Inker(s): Howard Sherman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Chris KL-99
Character(s): Kris KL99; Halk; Jerro; Karath; Zuur; Loopy
Synopsis: Kris and the crew of the Pioneer discover a solar system with a planet covered in giant flowers, a planet where the inhabitants move in slow motion, and a planet where giant robots fight the population's wars.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ray Thompson [as Ray T.] (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Thompson [as Ray T.] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens
Feature(s): Dubble Bubble Gum
Character(s): Pud; Janie
First Line: I got the knot hole first!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: A sequential art advertisement for Fleer's "Dubble Bubble" bubblegum. This advertisement is on the upper half of the page.
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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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: A list of National Comics' advisory board, consisting of child psychologist and behavioral specialists. This advertisement is on the lower half of the page.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bud and Sis
First Line: Bud, could I get a wristwatch the same easy way you got that air rifle [sic]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A sequential art advertisement promoting premiums earned by selling Wilson Chemical Co.'s "Cloverine Salve."
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Motor's Auto Repair Manual
First Line: Makes any auto repair job your 'meat'!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Motor's "Auto Repair Manual." Inside back cover
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Quicksand!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Another Exciting "R. C." and Quickie Adventure; Royal Crown Cola
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A sequential art advertisement for Royal Crown Cola. Back cover.

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