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An alternate edit of the LOC scans by soothsayr. 67 of 68 pages (missing back cover).
Includes Jack Kirby's first work in comics in both the Count of Monte Christo and the Diary of Dr. Hayward features, Dick Briefer's Hunchback of Notre Dame and more. This is a highly edited set of images to remove the ravages of time from the artwork, said as a warning for those of you who hate that stuff. Hope some of you enjoy it. |
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| Jumbo Comics #1 had the same image on the FC and BC. Completists can copy the FC and add it as a BC. |
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| Username: |
lrek |
| Comment: |
While I cannot understand why anyone would prefer scans replete with heavy foxing, holes, stains, missing pieces and other flaws (speaking of which, there is at least one damage-free front cover at Heritage), in this case, I prefer the original Sooth-Darwination version. I don't like pure b&w pages, preferring a cream, paper-colored background, and I think it was a mistake to remove the distinctive orange ink -- a significant and, IMO, unwarranted revision. But that's just me. I still have the original version in my files, and I'm quite happy with it, so I think I will pass on this version. As for the missing back cover, looking at the Heritage listings and the Sooth-Yoc scans of issues 2-5, it appears that the back cover was just a duplicate of the front cover. Easily fixed from a Heritage version. Or, if you're keeping your S-D version, there is a back cover (although it appears to be just a copy of the front cover). |
| Username: |
Yoc |
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BuilderBoy asked us if he should share it. I encouraged him to do so as we always say 'there is no limit on how many versions of a book can be shared on DCM.' And it offers alternatives to members who might prefer one edit technique over another. I certainly want to encourage BB to continue with his work. Nobody can deny the love that we each share for our hobby. BB has been GREAT for hunting down missing or incomplete books and sharing them with everyone on the site! I sincerely hope it continues for many years into the future! |
| Username: |
lrek |
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"I certainly want to encourage BB to continue with his work." Absolutely. 'Nuff said. |
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srca1941 |
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Perhaps this should be noted as being "black and white" in the title or description instead of "highly edited." The different colors of paper were intentionally used in the book to cheaply give it "color." This black and white version is a great edit, and probably less distracting for some to read, but is less historically accurate. Not a slight to BuilderBoy's work, just fact. I see it akin to the removal of the 3-D effect from 3-D comics. There is room and use for having both versions.
-Eric |
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Issue: #1
Published: September 1938, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 68, Editing:
Color: Black And White (#1-8); Color (#9 Onwards) Dimensions: Tabloid:10.5 X 14 1/2 (#1-8); 8.5 X 10.5 Inches (#9); Standard Golden Age U.S. (#10 Onwards) Paper Stock: Newsprint Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Notes: The comic is oversized, with dimensions of 10.5" x 14.5".
The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing. Real Adventures is the reported publisher.
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Introduction of Peter's sidekick, Tinymite. Peter and Tinymite are kidnapped in their sleep by The Rat, and delivered to evil scientist Watt A. Dogg, who intends to ship them to the moon to see if it is made of creme cheese. Peter attempts to seize control of the ship, and veers off-course, landing on a strange planet. Peter and Tinymite meet the sole inhabitant (who's identity is revealed next issue as The Weatherman). |
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Anthropomorphic-funny Animals |
| Characters: |
Peter Pupp Tinymite Watt A. Dogg |
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The Hawk learns of a plan by slaver Captain Merrystone to attack Hawk's ship at dawn in retaliation for Hawk's interference in his slave trade. Hawk, in disguise, eludes Merrystone's men, and returns to his ship to warn his men. Before the attack, Hawk's men board another of Merrystone's ships, and convinces them to free their slaves and join him. When dawn arrives, Merrystone finds Hawk under sail, and immune to his attack. Hawk waits to find his opportunity to follow through on his promise of returning the slaves to their home. |
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Historical |
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The Hawk, Fluth Sagua Merrystone |
| Activity (1 page) |
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Puzzle Phun |
| Synopsis: |
fun activity page, including coloring-book item, complete a nursery rhyme, connect the dots, word puzzle, and "find the objects". There is a second one-page Puzzle Phun feature in sequence 16. |
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Children |
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The ship "Pharoah" returns to Marsaille as Napoleon Bonaparte threatens upheaval in France. The ship owner Morrelle learns Edmond Dantes has assumed command during the voyage upon the death of Capt. Leclare, which has rankled Dante's rival, Danglars. Dantes possesses a letter, given to him by Leclare, with instructions to deliver it when the password "Elba" is given. Dantes delivers it, but is witnessed by Danglars. Dantes then visits his fiancee, and learns that of a jealous rival for her affection, Fernand Mondego, who would kill his rival. Danglars schemes with Mondego to make it so. |
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Script: ? (adaptor) |
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Adventure |
| Characters: |
Edmond Dantes M. Danglars Fernand Mondego The Fair Mercedes Mr. Morrell |
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The Man Who Lived Twice (Part 1) |
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Spencer, recuperating from a gunshot wound, intends to rest and go on vacation, until his friend and reporter, Doakes, informs him of the trial of "Lucky" Lucifer for murder. Spencer attends the trial, where Lucifer is found guilty and sentenced to hang. Lucifer vows vengeance on Judge Grayson, and sets in motion a plan. His gang kidnaps Lucifer's brother, a scientist with the knowledge to bring back the dead to life. |
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Detective-mystery |
| Characters: |
Spencer Steel Doakes Lucky Lucifer Judge Grayson |
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Evil scientist Kromo kidnaps Stuart Taylor, and with his equipment, transfers their minds between their bodies. Dr. Hayward and his daughter Lora (Taylor's girlfriend), unaware that Kromo now controls Taylor's body, welcome Taylor home. Hayward catches on, but is overpowered by Taylor. Taylor captures Lora and departs. |
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Science Fiction |
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Stuart Taylor Kromo Dr. Hayward Lora/Laura Hayward |
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short bios for Fay Wray, Eddie Kantor, Clark Gable, Dame May Whitty, Anna Sten, Miriam Jordan, Harpo Marx, Shirley Temple, Ramon Novarro, Edgar Bergen, Buddy Ebsen, Billy Gilbert, and Walt Disney. |
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Fay Wray (first Strip) Eddie Cantor (first Strip) Clark Gable (first Strip) Dame May Whitty (first Strip) Anna Sten (second Strip) Victor Moore (second Strip) Miriam Jordan (second Strip) Harpo Marx (second Strip) Shirley Temple (third Strip) Ramon Navarro (third Strip) Edgar Bergen (third Strip) Buddy Ebsen (fourth Strip) Billy Gilbert (fourth Strip) Walt Disney (fourth Strip) |
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Humor |
| Comic Story (5 pages) |
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Bob Reynolds and Prof. Van Dyke search for the elusive Sheena, but are captured by her guards. They escape, but, instead of fleeing, approach Sheena in her throne room, and Van Dyke speaks to Sheena in her tongue, stating that they are friendly. Sheena's medicine man regales them with the story of how Sheena came to be Queen of the Jungle. The story begins with an invading force of Moguls. The wildness of the land and the resistance of the native people whittled their numbers down, until the small remaining group of them settled, and lived with the natives. (continued) |
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Jungle |
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Sheena [Sheena Rivington] Bob Reynolds (appears In All Sheena Stories) Professor Van Dyke |
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Build the Flash |
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Background information and model-building instructions for two planes, the Bermuda Clipper and the Waco C-7. |
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Non-fiction Aviation |
| Activity (1 page) |
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Puzzle Phun |
| Genre: |
Children |
| Text Story (2 pages) |
Lost in the Arctic |
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Script: ? [as Owen Finbar] (credited) | Letters: typeset |
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Adventure |
| Comic Story (5 pages) |
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Quasimodo, a deformed unfortunate, spends his days confined to Notre Dame, acting as bell-ringer. He is lured by a festival to the Town square, espies Esmeralda, and falls in love. Evil Jehan, who lusts for Esmeralda, lures Quasimodo to kidnap her. Quasimodo is captured, and put into the pillory. Only Esmeralda show mercy on him. Esmeralda has a romantic rendezvous with her rescuer, but the jealous Jehan murders him. Esmeralda is framed for the murder, and sentenced to hang, only to be saved at the last minute by Quasimodo. |
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Adventure |
| Characters: |
Quasimodo Jehan Esmeralda Phoebus Claude Frollo |
| Comic Story (4 pages) |
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The country of Transovania has become provocative, bombing their neighbor Chesterland's munitions plant. Chesterland needs intel in order to respond to the aggression, and sends superspy ZX-5 to infiltrate Transovanian operations in the Kale Valley. |
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Script: ? [as Morgan Thomas] |
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Spy |
| Characters: |
ZX-5 Major Jason |
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spot illustrations and bios provided for Tom McAuliffe, "Lefty" Grove, Terry McGovern, Cleve Brown, "Battling" Nelson, Ben Heller, Honus Wagner, Helen Wills Moody, Henry Lewis, Walter Hagen, and Jimmy Johnson. |
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Non-fiction Sports |
| Text Story (2 pages) |
Island of Gold |
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Script: ? [as Capt. Dennis Drake] (credited) | Pencils: ? (3 spot illustrations) | Inks: ? (3 spot illustrations) | Letters: typeset |
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Adventure |
| Advertisement (1 page) |
Jumbo Jim's Prize Party |
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advertising a cartoon contest for readers |
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Script: ? (ad copy) |
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Jumbo Jim |
| Comic Story (4 pages) |
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Inspector Dayton has finally crossed paths with the smuggling ring he has been hunting, only to be captured. He escapes, and makes it to the police station, with a plan to capture the ring, known as "The Ace of Spades". The gang manages to elude Dayton's trap, but not without leaving clues to their whereabouts. |
| Credits: |
Script: ? [as Geo. Thatcher] (credited) |
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Detective-mystery |
| Characters: |
Inspector Dayton Joe The Fink "Ace Of Spades" |
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Bart Luger and his band of cutthroats have the Sheriff and his posse surrounded, but Wilton and little Billy flank them. When Billy is in danger of being shot, Wilton has no choice but to engage Bart, and a fight ensues. Wilton knocks out Bart, and attempts to take him captive, but Bart's gang puts a bullet in his back. Billy rides for help, and finds a group of rangers, who bear down on the gang. (continued) |
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Western-frontier |
| Characters: |
Wilton Bart Lugar Luke Reed Billy Danson Major Murdock |
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