Red Raven Comics (1940 series) (Marvel) #1

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Number 1 1
Volume 1 1
No Volume No No
Volume Not Printed False False
Display Volume With Number No No
Indicia Publisher Timely Publications Timely Publications
Indicia Publisher Not Printed Printed Printed
Brand
No Brand Yes Yes
Publication Date August 1940 August 1940
Year On Sale None None
Month On Sale None None
Day On Sale None None
On Sale Date Uncertain No No
Key Date 1940-08-00 1940-08-00
Indicia Frequency monthly monthly
No Indicia Frequency No No
Price 0.10 USD 0.10 USD
Page Count 68 (note: total sum of story page counts is 68) 68 (note: total sum of story page counts is 68)
Page Count Uncertain No No
Editing Joe Simon Joe Simon
No Editing
Indicia Printer
No Indicia Printer No No
Rating
No Rating False False
Notes RED RAVEN COMICS published monthly by Timely Publications at Meriden, Conn. Application for second class entry pending at Post Office at Meriden, Conn. Entire contents copyright 1940 by Timely Publications, 330 W. 42nd Street, New York, N. Y. Vol. 1, No. 1, August 1940. Subscription price $1.00 for one year, single copy 10c. For advertising write Marvel Group. Printed in U. S. A.

Red Raven Comics was Joe Simon's first assignment as a freelance editor for Timely after he left Fox. No blurbs at the end of the stories in this issue indicate that there will be a Red Raven Comics #2. Instead they all advertise either Marvel Mystery Comics or in one case Mystic Comics, suggesting that perhaps Red Raven Comics was cancelled even before it went to press.
RED RAVEN COMICS published monthly by Timely Publications at Meriden, Conn. Application for second class entry pending at Post Office at Meriden, Conn. Entire contents copyright 1940 by Timely Publications, 330 W. 42nd Street, New York, N. Y. Vol. 1, No. 1, August 1940. Subscription price $1.00 for one year, single copy 10c. For advertising write Marvel Group. Printed in U. S. A.

Red Raven Comics was Joe Simon's first assignment as a freelance editor for Timely after he left Fox. No blurbs at the end of the stories in this issue indicate that there will be a Red Raven Comics #2. Instead they all advertise either Marvel Mystery Comics or in one case Mystic Comics, suggesting that perhaps Red Raven Comics was cancelled even before it went to press.
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0. ["out of the skies swooped a powerful figure..."] (Red Raven) cover, 1p [S P I C L E]

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Title "out of the skies swooped a powerful figure..." "out of the skies swooped a powerful figure..."
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
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Type cover cover
Feature Red Raven Red Raven
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Genre superhero superhero
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Page Count 1 1
Page Count Uncertain No No
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Pencils Jack Kirby; Joe Simon (layouts) Jack Kirby; Joe Simon (layouts)
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Inks Joe Simon Joe Simon
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Characters Red Raven
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Reprint Notes
  • in Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #1
  • in Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #1
  • in Marvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby (Marvel, 2004 series) #1
Notes Art credits from Greg Theakston.
The central figure with the sword was swiped from a Hal Foster Prince Valiant strip.
Art credits from Greg Theakston.
The central figure with the sword was swiped from a Hal Foster Prince Valiant strip.
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1. Become a Stamp Collector (Frasek Company) advertisement, 1p [S P I C L E]

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Title Become a Stamp Collector Become a Stamp Collector
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Type advertisement advertisement
Feature Frasek Company Frasek Company
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Page Count 1 1
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Notes Inside front cover. Inside front cover.
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2. [The Origin of the Red Raven] (Red Raven) comic story, 17p [S P I C L E]

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Title The Origin of the Red Raven The Origin of the Red Raven
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
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Type comic story comic story
Feature Red Raven Red Raven
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Genre superhero superhero
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Page Count 17 17
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script Joe Simon Joe Simon
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Pencils Louis Cazeneuve Louis Cazeneuve
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Inks Louis Cazeneuve Louis Cazeneuve
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Characters Red Raven (introduction, origin); Andreva (introduction); Zeelmo (villain, introduction, death); Ratoga (villain, introduction, death) Red Raven (introduction, origin); Andreva (introduction); Zeelmo (villain, introduction, death); Ratoga (villain, introduction, death)
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Synopsis A small child is the only survivor of a crash on the floating island of the Bird-Men. Their King raises him and sends him back into his world with a gift of artificial wings on his 20th birthday as the Red Raven. Once in the human world, he fights the demons Zeelmo and Ratoga who are draining the world of its gold. A small child is the only survivor of a crash on the floating island of the Bird-Men. Their King raises him and sends him back into his world with a gift of artificial wings on his 20th birthday as the Red Raven. Once in the human world, he fights the demons Zeelmo and Ratoga who are draining the world of its gold.
Reprint Notes
  • in Golden Age of Marvel (Marvel, 1997 series) #2
  • in Golden Age of Marvel (Marvel, 1997 series) #2
Notes The Red Raven next appears in a story in X-Men (1963 series) #44.

In the spot where the "next issue" blurb usually appears there is instead a blurb for the Human Torch vs Sub-Mariner battle in the upcoming Marvel Mystery Comics #9.
The Red Raven next appears in a story in X-Men (1963 series) #44.

In the spot where the "next issue" blurb usually appears there is instead a blurb for the Human Torch vs Sub-Mariner battle in the upcoming Marvel Mystery Comics #9.
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3. [The Origin of the Human Top] (Human Top) comic story, 10p [S P I C L E]

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Title The Origin of the Human Top The Origin of the Human Top
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
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Type comic story comic story
Feature Human Top Human Top
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Genre superhero superhero
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Page Count 10 10
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script Dick Briefer ? [as Dun Barr] (signed) Dick Briefer ? [as Dun Barr] (signed)
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Pencils Dick Briefer [as RHB] (signed in the last panel) Dick Briefer [as RHB] (signed in the last panel)
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Inks Dick Briefer [as RHB] (signed in the last panel) Dick Briefer [as RHB] (signed in the last panel)
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Characters The Human Top [Bruce Bravelle] (introduction, origin); Martha Davis (introduction); Horace Vanderveer (villain, introduction) The Human Top [Bruce Bravelle] (introduction, origin); Martha Davis (introduction); Horace Vanderveer (villain, introduction)
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Synopsis A scientist is experimenting on Bruce Bravelle with electricity when lightning strikes, giving Bruce the ability to become a Human Top. He dons a costume and thwarts a bank robbery, but is then accused of being a thief when the head of the bank fails to re-deposit the money that the Top returned to him. A scientist is experimenting on Bruce Bravelle with electricity when lightning strikes, giving Bruce the ability to become a Human Top. He dons a costume and thwarts a bank robbery, but is then accused of being a thief when the head of the bank fails to re-deposit the money that the Top returned to him.
Reprint Notes
  • in Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #2 [splash page only]
  • in Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #2 [splash page only]
Notes next appearance in Tough Kid Squad (Marvel, 1942 series) #1
The "next issue" blurb instead tells the reader to follow their favorite characters every month in Marvel Comics.
next appearance in Tough Kid Squad (Marvel, 1942 series) #1
The "next issue" blurb instead tells the reader to follow their favorite characters every month in Marvel Comics.
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4. Mercury In the 20th Century (Mercury) comic story, 8p [S P I C L E]

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Title Mercury In the 20th Century Mercury In the 20th Century
Unofficial Title? No No
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Type comic story comic story
Feature Mercury Mercury
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Genre superhero superhero
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Page Count 8 8
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script Martin A. Burstein [as Martin A. Bursten] (signed) Martin A. Burstein [as Martin A. Bursten] (signed)
No Script
Pencils Jack Kirby Jack Kirby
No Pencils
Inks Jack Kirby Jack Kirby
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Colors ? ?
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Letters Jack Kirby Jack Kirby
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Characters Mercury (introduction, origin); Pluto (villain, introduction); Jupiter (introduction); Minerva (introduction); Vulcan (introduction); Aeolus (introduction); Diana (introduction); Apollo (introduction); Heinrich Goertz (villain, introduction); L-5 [Thea Shilhausen] (villain, introduction) Mercury (introduction, origin); Pluto (villain, introduction); Jupiter (introduction); Minerva (introduction); Vulcan (introduction); Aeolus (introduction); Diana (introduction); Apollo (introduction); Heinrich Goertz (villain, introduction); L-5 [Thea Shilhausen] (villain, introduction)
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Synopsis Jupiter considers who he can send to save the world from Pluto's machinations, and settles on his son Mercury. After declaring his intentions to Pluto (who is masquerading as Rudolph Hendler, leader of Prussialand), Mercury blocks torpedos, intercepts marching orders and evades the traps of Hendler's lackeys as he brings the course of war to a halt. Jupiter considers who he can send to save the world from Pluto's machinations, and settles on his son Mercury. After declaring his intentions to Pluto (who is masquerading as Rudolph Hendler, leader of Prussialand), Mercury blocks torpedos, intercepts marching orders and evades the traps of Hendler's lackeys as he brings the course of war to a halt.
Reprint Notes
  • in Marvel Super-Heroes (Marvel, 1967 series) #14 (May 1968)
  • in Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #1
  • in Marvel Super-Heroes (Marvel, 1967 series) #14 (May 1968)
  • in Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #1
  • in Marvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby (Marvel, 2004 series) #1
Notes Mercury possibly next appears as Hurricane in Captain America Comics (Marvel, 1941 series) #1.
Kirby letters ID by Greg Theakston.
A small "next issue" blurb promotes the Human Torch vs Sub-Mariner battle in Marvel Comics.
Mercury possibly next appears as Hurricane in Captain America Comics (Marvel, 1941 series) #1.
Kirby letters ID by Greg Theakston.
A small "next issue" blurb promotes the Human Torch vs Sub-Mariner battle in Marvel Comics.
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5. The Death Switch (no feature) text story, 2p [S P I C L E]

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Title The Death Switch The Death Switch
Unofficial Title? No No
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Page Count 2 2
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script Herbert J. Martin (signed) Herbert J. Martin (signed)
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6. [Race To Jupiter] (Comet Pierce) comic story, 7p [S P I C L E]

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Title Race To Jupiter Race To Jupiter
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
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Type comic story comic story
Feature Comet Pierce Comet Pierce
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Genre science fiction science fiction
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Page Count 7 7
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script ? ?
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Pencils Jack Kirby Jack Kirby
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Inks Jack Kirby Jack Kirby
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Characters Comet Pierce (introduction); Avis Jort (villain, introduction); Queen Larania (introduction); Murfi (introduction) Comet Pierce (introduction); Avis Jort (villain, introduction); Queen Larania (introduction); Murfi (introduction)
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Synopsis When Comet Pierce crash-lands on an asteroid during a race he is rescued by a mysterious woman who gifts him with a powerful new engine and declares her love. After winning the race, Comet sets out to search the solar system for his beautiful benefactor. When Comet Pierce crash-lands on an asteroid during a race he is rescued by a mysterious woman who gifts him with a powerful new engine and declares her love. After winning the race, Comet sets out to search the solar system for his beautiful benefactor.
Reprint Notes
  • in Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #1
  • in Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #1
Notes The space for the "next issue" exhorts the reader to buy Mystic Comics #4 instead. The space for the "next issue" exhorts the reader to buy Mystic Comics #4 instead.
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7. ["Here that! Drive slowly around town."] (Officer O'Krime) comic story, 2p [S P I C L E]

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Title "Here that! Drive slowly around town." "Here that! Drive slowly around town."
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
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Feature Officer O'Krime Officer O'Krime
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Genre humor humor
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Page Count 2 2
Page Count Uncertain No No
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Characters Officer O'Krime (introduction); Officer Moiphy (introduction) Officer O'Krime (introduction); Officer Moiphy (introduction)
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Synopsis Officer O'Krime is easily tricked into helping some thieves rob a bank and make their getaway. Officer O'Krime is easily tricked into helping some thieves rob a bank and make their getaway.
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Notes next appears in Daring Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1940 series) #7 next appears in Daring Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1940 series) #7
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8. Re-Creator of Souls (Magar the Mystic) comic story, 10p [S P I C L E]

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Title Re-Creator of Souls Re-Creator of Souls
Unofficial Title? No No
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Type comic story comic story
Feature Magar the Mystic Magar the Mystic
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Genre occult occult
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Page Count 10 10
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script ? ?
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Characters Magar (introduction, origin); Solomon (ghost); Mata Hari (ghost); Houdini (ghost, spelled Houdine); Napoleon (ghost); Wellington (ghost); Thomas Edison (ghost, spelled Edisan) Magar (introduction, origin); Solomon (ghost); Mata Hari (ghost); Houdini (ghost, spelled Houdine); Napoleon (ghost); Wellington (ghost); Thomas Edison (ghost, spelled Edisan)
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Synopsis Having gained the power to summon the ghosts of the dead to aid him, Magar sets out to end the wars he sees raging around him. Solomon advises him to aid the cause of Democracy, Mata Hari spies out the enemy plans, Houdine helps Magar escape, and Napolean, Wellington and Edisan help the Allies defeat their enemies. Having gained the power to summon the ghosts of the dead to aid him, Magar sets out to end the wars he sees raging around him. Solomon advises him to aid the cause of Democracy, Mata Hari spies out the enemy plans, Houdine helps Magar escape, and Napolean, Wellington and Edisan help the Allies defeat their enemies.
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Notes A panel-sized "next issue" blurb instead advertises "The Battle of the Comic Century! FIRE vs WATER" in Marvel Comics, with head shots of the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. A panel-sized "next issue" blurb instead advertises "The Battle of the Comic Century! FIRE vs WATER" in Marvel Comics, with head shots of the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner.
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9. [Origin of the Eternal Brain] (Eternal Brain) comic story, 8p [S P I C L E]

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Title Origin of the Eternal Brain Origin of the Eternal Brain
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
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Type comic story comic story
Feature Eternal Brain Eternal Brain
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Genre science fiction science fiction
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Page Count 8 8
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script ? ?
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Pencils Robert Louis Golden Robert Louis Golden
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Inks Robert Louis Golden Robert Louis Golden
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Characters The Eternal Brain [Professor Carmody] (introduction, origin); Mary Carmody (his daughter, introduction; Jim (his assistant, introduction); Peg-Leg Martin (villain, introduction, death), The Mongolian Emperor (villain, introduction, death) The Eternal Brain [Professor Carmody] (introduction, origin); Mary Carmody (his daughter, introduction; Jim (his assistant, introduction); Peg-Leg Martin (villain, introduction, death), The Mongolian Emperor (villain, introduction, death)
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Synopsis Professor Carmody is fatally wounded when Peg-Leg Martin's men abduct his daughter Mary to be a slave of the Emperor of Mongolia. He instructs a reluctant Jim to operate on him and becomes the Eternal Brain. Using his new abilities to see around the globe, the Brain locates Mary and sends Jim to rescue her, but Mary is furious with Jim for turning her father into the Eternal Brain. Professor Carmody is fatally wounded when Peg-Leg Martin's men abduct his daughter Mary to be a slave of the Emperor of Mongolia. He instructs a reluctant Jim to operate on him and becomes the Eternal Brain. Using his new abilities to see around the globe, the Brain locates Mary and sends Jim to rescue her, but Mary is furious with Jim for turning her father into the Eternal Brain.
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Notes Who's Who lists either Golden or Mike Roy as doing both pencils and inks for this feature. However, the art does not look at all like Mike Roy's Tigerman story in Daring Mystery #6 that appeared the following month. atlastales.com also credits Golden. Who's Who lists either Golden or Mike Roy as doing both pencils and inks for this feature. However, the art does not look at all like Mike Roy's Tigerman story in Daring Mystery #6 that appeared the following month. atlastales.com also credits Golden.
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10. Make Your Own Records at Home (Home Recording Co.) advertisement, 1p [S P I C L E]

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Title Make Your Own Records at Home Make Your Own Records at Home
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Feature Home Recording Co. Home Recording Co.
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Page Count 1 1
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Notes Inside back cover. Inside back cover.
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11. ["Boys, if you act fast"] (Peck Brothers Indoor Archery Set) advertisement, 1p [S P I C L E]

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Title "Boys, if you act fast" "Boys, if you act fast"
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
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Feature Peck Brothers Indoor Archery Set Peck Brothers Indoor Archery Set
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Page Count 1 1
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Notes Back cover. Back cover.
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Steve Jenner Editing 2011-04-28 20:49:35 Available Editing
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Jim Van Dore 2011-04-28 21:33:17 Under Review Approved