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Issue: Strange Adventures #3
Publication Date: December 1950
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Issues: #3 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: 10/16/1950
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)
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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The Metal World!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Howard Sherman
Inker(s): Howard Sherman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery, science fiction
Feature(s): Chris KL-99
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover title added by John Fallon via the GCD Error Tracker.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): A Date with Judy
First Line: Everybody -- but everybody -- wants A Date with Judy
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An in-house promotional advertisement for A Date with Judy (DC, 1947 series). Inside front cover.
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The Metal World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton (credited)
Penciller(s): Howard Sherman
Inker(s): Howard Sherman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Chris KL-99
Character(s): Chris KL99; Halk; Jerro [spelled "Jero" here]
Synopsis: Cosmic raiders steal Earth's Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty for the metal they contain.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Writer and pencil credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Schwartz's records do not indicate an inker.
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Columbia
First Line: Dear Dad, won't you make this a Columbia Christmas, please?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Westfield Manufacturing Company's "Columbia" bicycles.
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In the Dawn of History

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: Facts about dinosaurs.
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Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: This filler is on the upper two-thirds of the page between the Columbia bicycle advertisement and the Crunch advertisement.
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The Day's Best Bite!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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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 one-third of the page between the "In the Dawn of History" filler and the "Dream House" story.
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The Dream House!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox [as Robert Starr]
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney
Inker(s): Ray Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Johnny Jenkins; Chauncey Appleby; Madge Jenkins; Billy Jenkins
Synopsis: The Jenkins's move into a house that caters to their every need.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Nabisco Shredded Wheat
First Line: Calling all 'braves!'
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for "Straight Arrow" premiums for purchase of Nabisco's "Shredded Wheat" breakfast cereal.
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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
Feature(s): Dubble Bubble Gum
First Line: Golly! We've got the see that!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: A sequential art advertisement for Fleer's "Dubble Bubble" chewing gum. This advertisement is on the upper half of the page between the "Straight Arrow" advertisement and the "Editorial Advisory Board" notice.
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An notice listing National Comics' Editorial Advisory Board consisting of child psychologists and other behavior specialists. This notice is on the lower half of the page between the Fleer advertisement and the "Secret Fate of Adolph Hitler" story.
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The Secret Fate of Adolph Hitler!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): H. L. Gold (credited)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Jon Small
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Jack Schiff
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Adolph Hitler; Eva Braun; Monjil; Raxa
Synopsis: Hitler is arrested and tried by Martians who condemn him to eternal exile in space.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Erector
First Line: Here's fun! Build this Erector amusement park
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A sequential art advertisement for Gilbert Hall of Science's "Erector" toy construction set.
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Your United Nations at Work

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: informational
Synopsis: The UN battles to control a cholera outbreak.
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Pages: 1
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Return to Earth

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ted Udall [as Charles King]
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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How Fire and Water Made the World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: A description of the origin of the earth.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: This filler is on the upper half of the page between the text story and the Smith Brothers cough drops advertisement.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Smith Brothers Cough Drops
First Line: Boys! Girls! Hurry!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for premiums from Smith Brothers Cough Drops. This advertisement is on the lower half of the page between the "How Fire and Water Made the Earth!" filler and the "Stranger from the Stars" story.
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The Stranger from the Stars

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner F. Fox (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan Barry (signed)
Inker(s): Dan Barry (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Johnny Coltrin; Straytha XII [Beryl Nash] (alien being); Beryle Nash; Margo Manon; Henry Lamont
Synopsis: A shape-shifting extraterrestrial hides six atom bombs in Earth cities.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Alberto Becattini, in Alter Ego #130 (January 2015) states that the inks for this story were done by John Giunta.

This story was the only one that Barry drew for Strange Adventures.
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lionel Trains
First Line: They're a million miles ahead of everything!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Lionel model trains. This advertisement appears between pages 5 and 6 of the "Stranger from the Stars" story.
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Feature(s): Dash Dog Food
First Line: Get this exciting book of dog training secrets...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Dash Dog Food's "31 Tricks for Your Dog" dog training booklet. This advertisement follows the final page of the "Stranger from the Stars" story.
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Special Bargain Offer!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An in-house promotional advertisement for subscriptions to National Comics.
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2 New Daisy Target Outfits Ready for Christmas!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Daisy Manufacturing's "Red Ryder Cowboy Carbine" and "Convertible Pump Gun" BB guns. Inside back cover.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Telzall
First Line: The most amazing sun watch in the world!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Tellzall's "Sun Watch" wrist watch. Back cover.

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