(July 1980)

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Volume
18
Price
0.40 USD
Pages
36
Indicia Frequency
monthly
On-sale Date
1980-04-22
Publisher's Age Guidelines
Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
DC Comics Inc.
Brand
DC [bullet]
Barcode
0709893051507
Editing
Joe Orlando (credited) (managing editor); Jack C. Harris (credited) (editor)

Issue Notes

On-sale date from Comic Reader #178.
This issue has variants:

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

Green Lantern / cover / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Brian Bolland (signed)
Inks
Brian Bolland (signed)
Colors
Tatjana Wood
Letters
Gaspar Saladino

Job Number
C-351
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Got you, Sonar...
Genre
superhero
Characters
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Sonar; Carol Ferris
Synopsis
Green Lantern captures Sonar but Carol informs him that Sonar is acting legally this time.
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

The Dingo Kids Meet O. J. Simpson (Table of Contents: 1)

Dingo Boots / Acme Boots / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?
Editing
?

Characters
O. J. Simpson; kids
Synopsis
O. J. Simpson tells some kids why he likes Dingo Boots, while signing autographs.

Indexer Notes

Ad in comic format for Dingo Boots made by Acme Boot Company subsidiary of Northwest Industries, Inc.
Inside front cover.

Sonar's Sonic-Atomic Attack (Table of Contents: 2)

Green Lantern / comic story / 9 pages (report information)

Script
Bob Rozakis (credited)
Pencils
Joe Staton (credited)
Inks
Frank McLaughlin (credited)
Colors
Anthony Tollin (credited)
Letters
Ben Oda (credited)

Job Number
J-6538
Genre
superhero
Characters
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Sonar; Carol Ferris; Rance Rideout; Modoran judge; Modoran air force pilot
Synopsis
Sonar buys some new jets from Ferris, hijacks a Soviet nuclear missile and attempts to detonate it with Green Lantern attached.
Reprints

Indexer Notes

References Green Lantern #105-106.

Gumfighting Do's And Don'ts (Table of Contents: 3)

Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for bubble gum from Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, with hints about how to blow great bubbles.
On first page between pages 4-5 of "Sonar" story

"Show Them Your Heels" (Table of Contents: 4)

Spot-bilt Shoes / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Characters
O. J. Simpson

Indexer Notes

Ad for shoes.
On second page between pages 4-5 of "Sonar" story

A Flash in the Dam (Table of Contents: 5)

The Flash; Hostess Twinkies / comics-form advertising / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Curt Swan
Inks
Vince Colletta
Colors
?
Letters
?
Editing
?

Genre
superhero
Characters
Flash [Barry Allen]; The Destroyer
Synopsis
The Flash stops the Destroyer's plan to destroy Doover Dam and shows him how to enjoy the little things in life, like eating Hostess Twinkies.
Keywords
Hoover Dam

Indexer Notes

Ad in comic format for Hostess Twinkies from Continental Baking Company.
On first page between pages 8-9 of "Sonar" story

This Is Only The Beginning For The All-New Wonder Woman! (Table of Contents: 6)

Wonder Woman / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

House ad for next three issues of Wonder Woman (#269-#271), with covers partly shown, beginning on sale April 10th.
On second page between pages 8-9 of "Sonar" story

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 7)

Letters by Lantern Light / letters page / 1 page (report information)

Script
Jack C. Harris (credited)
Letters
typeset

Job Number
L-516

Indexer Notes

Letters from Matt Kurtz, Michael Wieczorek, and Art Vidro.

Get The Newest Number Yum! (Table of Contents: 8)

Bubble Yum / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for Wild Cherry flavor of bubble gum.

The World's Greatest Fight Is In The Works! (Table of Contents: 9)

Spider-Man; Superman / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman; Spider-Man; The Parasite; Dr. Doom; Wonder Woman; The Hulk

Indexer Notes

House ad for team-up comic.

These MPC Models Can Turn Your Room Into The Black Hole (Table of Contents: 10)

MPC Model Kit / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for MPC models based on the Disney movie "The Black Hole", from Fundimensions Division of CPG Products Group.

Two By Two! (Table of Contents: 11)

DC comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

Indexer Notes

House ad for DC Comics Presents #23-34 and The Untold Legend of The Batman #2-3, with 4 covers shown, on sale beginning April 10th.

The Trial of Arkkis Chummuck: Indictment (Table of Contents: 12)

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Script
Bob Toomey (credited)
Pencils
Alex Saviuk (credited)
Inks
Augie Scotto (credited)
Colors
Anthony Tollin (credited)
Letters
Shelly Leferman (credited)

Job Number
J-5328
Genre
science fiction; superhero
Characters
Green Lantern [Arkkis Chummuck]; Green Lantern [Malet Dasim]; Green Lantern [Chaselon] (cameo); Green Lantern (of Xanshi) (flashback, death); Guardians of the Universe; Xanshians; Tarrik (flashback, death); The Foremost
Synopsis
Arkkis Chummuck explains how he acquired his power ring, while on trial before his fellow Green Lanterns.
Reprints

Indexer Notes

This three-part story was originally commissioned 2 years earlier when DC's comics were 25 pages of story and 50 cents. It was pulled out of inventory to help bridge the gap between Denny O'Neil's last issue and Marv Wolfman's first (per The Comic Reader #175).

Take Command! Make Strategic Decisions! (Table of Contents: 13)

Atlantic Products / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (photo)
Inks
? (photo)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for H-O scale historic wargames.
On first page between pages 2-3 of "Arkkis Chummuck" story

Write Right Now! (Table of Contents: 14)

advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?; ? (photo)
Inks
?; ? (photo)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Characters
Charles Atlas

Indexer Notes

Classified ads for body building, high school diplomas, self defense course, comic books, toys and novelties, baseball cards, turning your poems into songs, the United Way, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On second page between pages 2-3 of "Arkkis Chummuck" story

Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke! (Table of Contents: 15)

Grit Newspaper / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad soliciting delivery people for Grit newspaper.
On top of first page between pages 6-7 of "Arkkis Chummuck" story

Presenting...A Golden Opportunity! (Table of Contents: 16)

The Superman Club / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

Indexer Notes

House ad for club.
On bottom of first page between pages 6-7 of "Arkkis Chummuck" story

You'll Put Your Stamp of Approval On DC's Added Attractions! (Table of Contents: 17)

DC comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

Characters
Adam Strange; Air Wave; The Atom; Batman; Robin; Aquaman; The Huntress; Firestorm; Hourman; Sargon; Congorilla; Nemesis; The Wonder Twins; Jack O'Lantern; The Seraph; Scalphunter; Jor-El; Krypto; Superbaby; Omac; Enemy Ace

Indexer Notes

House ad for new back-up features in various DC comics.
On second page between pages 6-7 of "Arkkis Chummuck" story

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 18)

The DC Feature Page; Ask The Answer Man! / text article / 1 page (report information)

Script
Bob Rozakis
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
How about a Doctor Fate / Mr. Terrific team-up?
Synopsis
The Answer Man replies to questions.

Super Gifts & Gimmicks (Table of Contents: 19)

Fun Factory / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for toys and novelties.

Attention - Little Leaguers! (Table of Contents: 20)

Bat-Rak / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (photo)
Inks
? (photo)
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for racks to hold baseball equipment, from Groner Enterprises, Inc.
Inside back cover.

Street Ball (Table of Contents: 21)

Spalding Sports Equipment / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Jack Davis (signed)
Inks
Jack Davis (signed)
Colors
?
Letters
?
Editing
?

Characters
Rick Barry; Dr. J.; kids
Synopsis
Basketball stars Rick Barry and Dr. J show some kids why Spalding basketballs are built for superior ball handling.

Indexer Notes

Ad for basketballs from Spalding division of Questor Corp.
Back cover.

Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
  1. 0. ["Got you, Sonar..."]
    Green Lantern
  2. 1. The Dingo Kids Meet O. J. Simpson
    Dingo Boots / Acme Boots
  3. 2. Sonar's Sonic-Atomic Attack
    Green Lantern
  4. 3. Gumfighting Do's And Don'ts
    Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum
  5. 4. "Show Them Your Heels"
    Spot-bilt Shoes
  6. 5. A Flash in the Dam
    The Flash; Hostess Twinkies
  7. 6. This Is Only The Beginning For The All-New Wonder Woman!
    Wonder Woman
  8. 7. [no title indexed]
    Letters by Lantern Light
  9. 8. Get The Newest Number Yum!
    Bubble Yum
  10. 9. The World's Greatest Fight Is In The Works!
    Spider-Man; Superman
  11. 10. These MPC Models Can Turn Your Room Into The Black Hole
    MPC Model Kit
  12. 11. Two By Two!
    DC comics
  13. 12. The Trial of Arkkis Chummuck: Indictment
    Tales of the Green Lantern Corps
  14. 13. Take Command! Make Strategic Decisions!
    Atlantic Products
  15. 14. Write Right Now!
  16. 15. Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!
    Grit Newspaper
  17. 16. Presenting...A Golden Opportunity!
    The Superman Club
  18. 17. You'll Put Your Stamp of Approval On DC's Added Attractions!
    DC comics
  19. 18. ["How about a Doctor Fate / Mr. Terrific team-up?"]
    The DC Feature Page; Ask The Answer Man!
  20. 19. Super Gifts & Gimmicks
    Fun Factory
  21. 20. Attention - Little Leaguers!
    Bat-Rak
  22. 21. Street Ball
    Spalding Sports Equipment
This issue was modified by, among others
  • Katie
  • Chris Boyko
  • Nick Caputo
  • Gregory Fischer
  • Jan Roar Hansen
  • Jerry Hillegas (R.I.P.)
  • Lou Mazzella
  • Donald Dale Milne
  • Jim Van Dore