(April-May 1950)

DC, 1948 Series
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Price:
0.10 USD
Pages:
52
Indicia frequency:
bi-monthly
Indicia Publisher:
National Comics Publications, Inc.
Brand:
Superman DC National Comics
Editing:
Whitney Ellsworth (credited editor); Julius Schwartz (actual editor)
Format:
Golden Age Comic Size; Color Covers and Interiors; Saddle-Stitched

Johnny Thunder -- Indian Chief! (Table of Contents)

Johnny Thunder / cover / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:
Alex Toth
Inks:
Joe Giella
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Western
Characters:
Johnny Thunder
Reprinted:
  • in Johnny Thunder (DC, 1973 series) #2

You Will Always Hit the Bull's-Eye When You Buy a Magazine with This Trademark (Table of Contents)

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

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Synopsis:
Generic ad for DC Comics. THirty-six titles are listed.

Indexer Notes

Inside front cover.


Johnny Thunder Indian Chief (Table of Contents)

Johnny Thunder / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
Robert Kanigher
Pencils:
Alex Toth (signed)
Inks:
Joe Giella (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Western
Characters:
Johnny Thunder

Amazing Value! (Table of Contents)

Nabisco Shredded Wheat / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
western
Characters:
Straight Arrow
Synopsis:
Ad for the Straight Arrow Good Luck Ring.

2 Smash Hits! (Table of Contents)

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

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
celebrity
Characters:
Alan Ladd; Ozzie Nelson; Harriet Nelson
Synopsis:
Ad for ADventures of Alan Ladd #4 and Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet #4.

Indexer Notes

Alan Ladd cover is a line-drawn version of the photo cover on the actual comic.


Ride the Iron Horse (Table of Contents)

Overland Coach / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
Frank Giacoia
Inks:
Bob Lander
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Western

Bazooka Pals! Get These Air-Combat Goggles (Table of Contents)

Bazooka Bubble Gum / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Synopsis:
Ad for a premium available for 10 cents plus 5 Penny Bazooka Wrappers or 1 5 cent Bazooka wrapper.

The Case of the Iron Shirt (Table of Contents)

Epics of the Texas Rangers / comic story / 3 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
John Giunta
Inks:
John Giunta
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Western

The Trail of the Riderless Horse (Table of Contents)

Minstrel Maverick / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
Irwin Hasen
Inks:
Bernard Sachs
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Western
Characters:
Harmony Hayes

Up the Chisholm Trail (Table of Contents)

comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
Gardner Fox
Pencils:
Arthur Peddy
Inks:
John Giunta
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Western

Colorful Names of the West (Table of Contents)

text article / 2 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
Raymond Perry
Inks:
Raymond Perry
Colors:
Raymond Perry
Letters:
typeset

Content Information

Genre:
fact; western
Synopsis:
A short article describing how several towns were named.

[Jaguar] (Table of Contents)

Western Facts / comic story / 0.67 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Martin Naydel
Pencils:
Martin Naydel
Inks:
Martin Naydel
Colors:
?
Letters:
Martin Naydel

Content Information

Genre:
fact; western
Synopsis:
Notes about the jaguar, Indians in Oklahoma and definitions of several colorful western expressions.

Indexer Notes

Editor's notes still on top of the page. They include the issue number, date, and page number of the book.


The Rescue of the Golden Caravan (Table of Contents)

Foley of the Fighting Fifth / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
John Broome
Pencils:
Joe Kubert
Inks:
Joe Kubert
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Western
Characters:
Lt. Dan Foley

Superman's Code for Buddies (Table of Contents)

Superman / public service announcement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Jack Schiff
Pencils:
Al Plastino
Inks:
Al Plastino
Colors:
?
Letters:
Ira Schnapp

Content Information

Genre:
superhero
Characters:
Superman; Sam Levy
Synopsis:
Superman teaches a lesson in religious tolerance.

America's Favorite Funny Man Bob Hope in His Own Comics Magazine! (Table of Contents)

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

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
celebrity; humor
Characters:
Bob Hope
Synopsis:
Ad for Adventures of Bob Hope #2.

Indexer Notes

Cover in this ad is a line-drawn version of the photo cover on the published comic. Inside back cover.


Pardner! Stamp you Brand on Thom McAn's Brand New Rodeo (Table of Contents)

Thom McAn Shoes / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
western
Synopsis:
Ad for Thom McAn's new shoe style.

Indexer Notes

Back cover.


Editing

Table of Contents

  1. 1. You Will Always Hit the Bull's-Eye When You Buy a Magazine with This Trademark
    DC Comics
  2. 2. Johnny Thunder Indian Chief
    Johnny Thunder
  3. 3. Amazing Value!
    Nabisco Shredded Wheat
  4. 4. 2 Smash Hits!
    DC Comics
  5. 5. Ride the Iron Horse
    Overland Coach
  6. 6. Bazooka Pals! Get These Air-Combat Goggles
    Bazooka Bubble Gum
  7. 7. The Case of the Iron Shirt
    Epics of the Texas Rangers
  8. 8. The Trail of the Riderless Horse
    Minstrel Maverick
  9. 9. Up the Chisholm Trail
  10. 10. Colorful Names of the West
  11. 11. [Jaguar]
    Western Facts
  12. 12. The Rescue of the Golden Caravan
    Foley of the Fighting Fifth
  13. 13. Superman's Code for Buddies
    Superman
  14. 14. America's Favorite Funny Man Bob Hope in His Own Comics Magazine!
    Bob Hope
  15. 15. Pardner! Stamp you Brand on Thom McAn's Brand New Rodeo
    Thom McAn Shoes
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  • Mike Nielsen
  • Gene Reed
Issues in this series have been indexed by:
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