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DC 100-Page Super Spectacular
''DC 100 Page Super Spectacular'' was an American comic book series published by DC Comics from 1971 through 1973, featuring only reprints initially and later including new stories. The "100 Page" count included both sides of the front and back covers as pages. Each numbered issue appearing under this title featured a wrap-around cover with all editorial content and no advertisements. Versions after late 1973 included advertisements. Publication history The ''DC 100 Page Super Spectacular'' series was the "next wave" of "Giant" comics featuring reprint stories in the company's vast trove of tales during a 1971 editorial transition at DC Comics, when the Superman titles were taken over by Julius Schwartz after the retirement of Mort Weisinger, who had overseen all Superman-related comics since the early 1950s. The first DC Giant was the "80 Page Giant", which ran as an annual and then alternately as its own title and as part of regular, ongoing titles throughout the 1960s. Comic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neal Adams
Neal Adams (June 15, 1941 – April 28, 2022) was an American comic book artist. He was the co-founder of the graphic design studio Continuity Associates, and was a creators-rights advocate who helped secure a pension and recognition for Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. During his career, Adams co-created the characters Ra's al Ghul, Man-Bat, and John Stewart for DC Comics. After drawing the comic strip based on the television drama ''Ben Casey'' in the early 1960s, Adams was hired as a freelancer by DC Comics in 1967. Later that year, he became the artist for the superhero character Deadman in the science fiction comic book '' Strange Adventures''. Adams and writer Dennis O'Neil collaborated on influential runs on ''Batman'' and '' Green Lantern/Green Arrow'' in the early 1970s. For ''Batman'', the duo returned the Batman character to his gothic roots as a contrast to the ''Batman'' television series of the 1960s. During their ''Green Lantern/Green Arrow'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice League Of America
The Justice League (also known as The Justice League of America) are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). The team was conceived by writer Gardner Fox as a revival of the Justice Society of America, a similar team from DC Comics from the 1940s which had been pulled out of print due to a decline in sales. The Justice League is an all-star ensemble cast of established superhero characters from DC Comics' portfolio. Diegetically, these superheroes usually operate independently but occasionally assemble as a team to tackle especially formidable villains. This in contrast to certain other superhero teams such as the X-Men, whose characters were created specifically to be part of the team, with the team being central to their identity. The cast of the Justice League usually features a few highly popular characters who have their own solo books, such as Superman and Batma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Love (comics)
''Young Love'' was one of the earliest romance comics titles, published by Crestwood/Prize and later sold to DC Comics. History After the Sept/Oct 1947 release of Crestwood/Prize's genre-launching ''Young Romance'' comic (arguably the first romance comicRo, Ronin. ''Tales to Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and the American Comic Book Revolution'' (Bloomsbury, 2004)Don Markstein's ''Toonopedia'': "Romance Comics" Accessed May 27, 2008) by the prolific team of & sold "millions of copies", the company (and duo) swiftly prepared a separate spin-off t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Romance Comics
Starting in the late 1940s, several American comic book publishers sought out older audiences by creating a new genre: romance comics. Although the genre had waned in popularity by the 1970s, romance comics continue to be produced in the 2000s. Titles {{Dynamic list * '' 100%'' ( DC/Vertigo, 2002 – 2003) * ''All True Romances'' (1955-1958) * ''Boy Loves Girl'' (1952-1956) * ''Brides in Love'' (Charlton Comics, 1956 – 1965) * ''Career Girl Romances'' (Charlton Comics, 1964 - 1973) * ''Cinderella Love'' (Ziff Davis/St. John Publications, 1950 – 1955) — acquired by St. John in 1953 * ''Cindy Comics'' (Marvel Comics, 1947 – 1950) * ''Date with Debbi'' (DC, Jan./Feb. 1969 – 1972) * ''A Date with Judy'' (79 issues, Oct./Nov. 1947-Nov. 1960) * ''Diary Loves/G.I. Sweethearts/Girls in Love'' (Quality Comics, 1949 – 1956) * ''Dotty Comics'' (Ace Magazines, 1948–1949) — Title changes to "Glamorous Romances" at issue #41 * ''Falling in Love'' (DC Comics, 1949 – 1973) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Mystery
''The House of Mystery'' is the name of several horror, fantasy, and mystery Comics anthologies published by DC Comics. It had a companion series, ''The House of Secrets''. It is also the name of the titular setting of the series. First series Genesis ''The House of Mystery'' started out as a horror anthology, featuring tales of the supernatural as well as supernatural-themed mystery stories. Issue #1 was cover dated December-January 1951. With the growing backlash against American horror comics in the mid-1950s, as well as the advent of the Comics Code Authority and its restrictions on horror-themed storylines (banning stories dealing with such supernatural fare as vampires and werewolves), the series was quietly revamped into dealing with science fiction-type monsters and other mystery/suspense-type tales that were permitted by the Comics Code. Superheroes In the mid-1960s, the series was revamped to include superhero stories. From ''The House of Mystery'' #143 (June 1964) t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales Of The Unexpected (comics)
''Tales of the Unexpected'' was a science fiction, fantasy, and horror comics anthology series published by DC Comics from 1956 to 1968 for 104 issues. It was later renamed '' The Unexpected'' although the numbering continued and it ended at issue #222 in 1982. The title was revived as a limited series in 2006. Publication history Original series In response to the restrictions imposed by the Comics Code Authority, DC began a new science-fiction series in 1956. The series featured artwork by Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, and many others, with stories by John Broome, Gardner Fox, and additional writers. It was an anthology comic for many years, publishing a variety of science fiction stories. The series featured Space Ranger as of issue #40 and running through #82 (April–May 1964). Other features included the "Green Glob" (issues #83–98, 100, 102, 103) and "Automan" (issues #91, 94, 97). The series' last issue as ''Tales of the Unexpected'' was #104 (December 1967–Janua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantom Stranger
The Phantom Stranger is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, of unspecified paranormal origins, who battles mysterious and occult forces, sometimes under their Vertigo imprint. The character first appeared in an eponymous comics anthology published in August/September 1952. The Phantom Stranger made his first live appearance in the 2019 television series ''Swamp Thing'' for the DC streaming service played by Macon Blair. Publication history The Phantom Stranger first appeared in an eponymous six-issue comics anthology published in 1952 and created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino. After an appearance in ''Showcase'' #80 (February 1969), he received another series beginning May–June 1969 that lasted until February–March 1976. The ''Showcase'' appearance and the first three issues of ''Phantom Stranger'' consisted of reprints from both the 1950s title and the " Dr. 13: Ghost-Breaker" feature from the last nine issues of ''Star Spang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Secrets (DC Comics)
''The House of Secrets'' is the name of several mystery, fantasy, and horror comics anthologies published by DC Comics. It is notable for being the title that introduced the character the Swamp Thing. It had a companion series titled ''The House of Mystery''. Publication history First series The original Silver Age series ran 80 issues, from November/December 1956 to September/October 1966. In addition to short "one-off" stories, several issues featured the adventures of modern-dress sorcerer Mark Merlin, who first appeared in issue #23 (August 1959). The dual-personality supervillain Eclipso ("Hero and Villain in One Man!") was created by Bob Haney and Lee Elias and was introduced in issue #61 (August 1963) and continued to the series' end. Prince Ra-Man the Mind-Master bowed in #73 (July–August 1965) and was a Doctor Strange-style "replacement" for Mark Merlin. Prince Ra-Man twice battled Eclipso. The "Prince Ra-Man" feature ended in ''House of Secrets'' #80 (Sep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sensation Comics
''Sensation Comics'' is the title of an American comic book anthology series published by DC Comics that ran for 109 issues between 1942 and 1952. For most of its run, the lead feature was Wonder Woman, a character which had been introduced in ''All Star Comics'' #8 (December 1941). Other characters that appeared included the Black Pirate, the Gay Ghost, Mister Terrific, Wildcat, Sargon the Sorcerer, Hal Mason, the Whip, the Atom, Little Boy Blue, Hop Harrigan, Romance, Inc., Lady Danger, Doctor Pat, and Astra. The series briefly became a romance title starting with issue #94 (November 1949). Johnny Peril became the lead feature with issue #107, when the theme of the comic changed to a supernatural/mystery format. The title was changed to ''Sensation Mystery'' with #110 and ran for another seven issues. The retitled series ended with issue #116 (July–August 1953). 1999 one-shot The ''Sensation Comics'' title was used again in 1999 as the title for one issue of the ''Justice Soc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Greatest Adventure
''My Greatest Adventure'' was a DC Comics comic book that began in 1955 and is best known for introducing the superhero team Doom Patrol. Publication history The title was originally an anthology series with adventure stories told in the first person narrative. Over time the types of stories changed from simple adventure to science fiction. With issue #80 (June 1963), the anthology format was dropped and replaced with stories featuring the Doom Patrol. Issue #85 was the last to bear the ''My Greatest Adventure'' title; the series was renamed ''The Doom Patrol'' going forward from issue #86. Issues #80-85 were reprinted as part of ''The Doom Patrol Archives, Vol. 1'' (2002, {{ISBN, 1-56389-795-4). Contributors Writers *Arnold Drake *Bob Haney Artists *Mort Meskin *Jim Mooney *Ruben Moreira *Bruno Premiani * John Prentice *Alex Toth 2011 revival A six issue revival of the series debuted in October 2011, written by Aaron Lopresti, Kevin Maguire, and Matt Kindt as a follow-up t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weird Mystery Tales
''Weird Mystery Tales'' was a mystery horror comics anthology published by DC Comics from July–August 1972 to November 1975. Publication history 100 Page Super Spectacular The title ''Weird Mystery Tales'' was first used for ''DC 100 Page Super Spectacular'' #4 in 1971. It reprinted stories from ''My Greatest Adventure'' #8, 12, 14, 15, and 20; '' Sensation Mystery'' #110 and 116; '' House of Secrets'' #2; ''The Phantom Stranger'' #1; '' Tales of the Unexpected'' #15 and 24; and ''House of Mystery'' #49. Ongoing series The ''Weird Mystery Tales'' ongoing series was launched in July–August 1972 and was originally hosted by Destiny. The hosting role was gradually taken over by Eve, who fully assumed the title with issue #15 (December 1974–January 1975). The title's name was partially inspired by the sales success of ''Weird War Tales'' and ''Weird Western Tales''. Early issues printed material by Jack Kirby that had been intended for his black-and-white, magazine-size DC com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley Limited (branded as DK) is a British multinational publishing company specialising in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 63 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a subsidiary of German media conglomerate Bertelsmann. Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including DK Eyewitness travel), history, geography, science, space, nature, sports, gardening, cookery and parenting. The worldwide co-CEOs of DK is Paul Kelly and Rebecca Smart. DK has offices in New York, Melbourne, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto, Madrid, Beijing, and Jiangmen. DK works with licensing partners such as Disney, LEGO, DC Comics, the Royal Horticultural Society, MasterChef, and the Smithsonian Institution. DK has commissioned Mary Berry, Monty Don, Robert Winston, Huw Richards, and Steve Mould for a range of books. History DK was founded in 1974 by Christopher Dorling and Peter Kindersley in London as a book ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
