Americomics #3

(August 1983)

Americomics / Dragonfly (Table of Contents)

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

Credits

Script:

Bill Black

Pencils:

Rik Levins (Dragonfly, Shade); Martin L. Greim (Atomic Mouse)

Inks:

John Beatty (Dragonfly); Willy Blyberg (Shade); Al Bradford (Atomic Mouse)

Letters:

typeset

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Dragonfly; The Shade; Atomic Mouse

Indexer Notes

Ad / AMERICOMICS #4. Includes splash page from SHADE story and 2 other pieces of art not found in advertised issue!

"RETURN FROM PAGO ISLAND!" (Table of Contents)

Blue Beetle / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Rik Levins

Pencils:

Rik Levins

Inks:

Bill Black

Colors:

Rebekah Black

Letters:

Tim Bove

Content Information

Genre:

Super-hero

Characters:

Blue Beetle (Ted Kord); Blue Beetle (Dan Garrett, in flashback); Blue Beetle (prototype super robot)

Indexer Notes

Blue Beetle (Dan Garrett) created by Charles Nicholas. Blue Beetle (Ted Kord) created by Steve Ditko. Last appearance in CHARLTON BULLSEYE #1 (Charton, June 1981). Next appearance in AMERICOMICS SPECIAL #1 (AC, August 1983). 2nd BB story intended for CHARLTON BULLSEYE before it was cancelled. Shortly after this, DC Comics bought the Charlton "Action Heroes", preventing any more appearances at AC.

The Battling Blue Beetles! (Table of Contents)

text article / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bill Black

Letters:

typeset

Indexer Notes

Details history of The Blue Beetle from his debut in MYSTERY MEN COMICS #1 (Fox, August 1939) thru SPACE ADVENTURES (Charlton, 1955), HUMAN FLY (Super Comics, 1963-64), his revival as a completely new character in CAPTAIN ATOM (Charlton, 1966) up to CHARLTON BULLSEYE Vol.2 #1 (Charlton, June 1981).

TO LIVE AGAIN! (Table of Contents)

Blue Beetle / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Leo J. Laney (plot); Neal Stannard (dialogue)

Pencils:

Leo J. Laney

Inks:

Bill Black

Colors:

Rebekah Black

Letters:

Tim Bove

Content Information

Genre:

Super-hero

Characters:

Blue Beetle (Dan Garrett); CIB Chief; Gina Norel (one of the "gods" in human disguise); Terry Spencer (mob boss); Mr. Sanchez (crime boss); Blue Beetle (Ted Kord); Leonard (thug)

Synopsis:

Dan Garrett is brought back from the dead by unnamed "gods", and becomes a CIB (Central Intelligence Bureau) agent. His 1st assignment is to trade crimeboss Terry Spencer for the kidnapped Ted Kord-- who's surprised to see Dan alive again!

Indexer Notes

Jack Kirby tribute. Dan Garrett created by Charles Nicholas. Only AC appearance before Charlton's "Action Heroes" were bought by DC Comics.

THE NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND SCREAMS (Table of Contents)

The Shade / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bill Black

Pencils:

Bill Black (layouts); Rik Levins

Inks:

Willie Blyberg

Colors:

?

Letters:

Bill Black

Content Information

Genre:

Occult; Super-hero

Characters:

Roger Brant (The Shade); Roy (sleazy photographer); Lisa (model)

Synopsis:

The Shade becomes overwhelmed by the number of violent crimes he witnesses.

Indexer Notes

Part 1 of 2.

Black Diamond Vs. Darkfire (Table of Contents)

Black Diamond / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bill Black

Pencils:

Paul Gulacy

Inks:

Paul Gulacy

Colors:

?

Letters:

typeset

Content Information

Genre:

Spy

Indexer Notes

Ad / BLACK DIAMOND #3

Star Masters (Table of Contents)

Star Masters / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bill Black

Pencils:

Paul Gulacy

Inks:

Paul Gulacy

Letters:

typeset

Content Information

Genre:

Science fiction

Indexer Notes

Ad / STAR MASTERS #1

The Blue Beetle! (Table of Contents)

Blue Beetle / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:

Rik Levins

Inks:

Bill Black

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Content Information

Genre:

Super-hero

Characters:

Blue Beetle (Ted Kord); The Bug (vehicle)

Indexer Notes

Back cover, originally intended as front cover.