Comic books in 'Flashback Reprint Series'

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Second issue (of two) from the original Dynapub Flashback reprint series. Flashback 2: The Human Torch reprints the Human Torch #5 published in 1941. In a classic battle with the Sub-Mariner in a fight to the death. Also appearing Ka-zar, Hitler, Mussolini, Toro and others. 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in., 64 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.00.

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The first issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 originally published in 1941 by Lev Gleason. Cover pencils by Charles Biro, inks by Bob Wood; Daredevil crashes in on a meeting at Berchtesgaden in which Hitler makes final plans to invade England across the Channel, then has to evade Nazi soldiers seeking to locate and kill him; Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Churchill meets with Daredevil and the Silver Streak and assigns them to watch a mysterious cottage on the Downs, which leads to an all-out naval battle with the enemy. The Claw Double Crosses Hitler, script by Charles Biro, art by Jack Cole; Hitler approaches the Claw to ask his assistance in helping him and the Japanese successfully attack and destroy the British in Singapore; Daredevil poses as a lieutenant of the Claw to get behind enemy lines to stop the attack. Fighting Hitler and His Jungle Hordes; Daredevil and Lance must stop Hitler's plans to conquer Africa from within, aimed at cutting Great Britain off from her colonial empire. The Case of the Secret Code Machine, script by Charles Biro, art by Jack Cole; Dickie is summoned to Washington D.C. with his latest invention: a fool-proof decoding machine; Unfortunately, it is stolen by several Nazi agents, who try and rush it back to Berlin before Dean, Todd and Daredevil can stop them. "Wreck Goering's Sky-Fighters"; Daredevil and Cloud help fight off the murderous Nazi air blitzkrieg with the help of the RAF, including stopping the Nazi Reichsmarshall, who accepts Cloud's proposal to battle it out with each other in the air. "Von Roeder Nazi Sea Raider" starring Daredevil and The Pirate Prince, art by Harry Anderson; vs. Hitler and Admiral Roeder. "The Man of Hate Adolf Hitler - Dictator of Germany," script and art by Bob Davis. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The second issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Special Edition Comics # 1 originally published in 1941 by Fawcett Publications. This was the only issue of the title. It appeared on the newsstands several months before Captain Marvel Adventures #1, and at the same time Whiz #8 was released. Note the costume of Captain Marvel shown on the cover. In this early version, he has a buckle on his sash with the initial M, does not have a buttoned shirt flap, and his arm bands are a bit different. Cover art by C.C. Beck. "The Menace of Doctor Allirog," script by Bill Parker, art by C.C. Beck; Billy is stunned, like the rest of the crowd, when the challenger in the heavy weight boxing match knocks out the champion with one punc; While trying to get an interview, Billy learns the truth behind what happened and is captured by a giant ape. "The Haunted House," script by Bill Parker, pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza (backgrounds); In 1890, a recluse millionaire, with his dying breath, informs his servant that no one is to enter this house after his death; Anyone doing so will fall under the dying man's curse; Captain Marvel intervenes. "Gamblers of Death," script by Bill Parker, pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Risking death, Billy investigates a phantom gambling ring which uses men's lives as chips in a fantastic game of murder for money. "Sivana the Weather Wizard," script by Bill Parker, art by C.C. Beck; Billy seeks to learn why there has been ten times as much damage by tornado, earthquake, hail storms, and floods than the previous year, disasters that threaten to bankrupt American insurance companies; Billy smells a rat and it's Captain Marvel who discovers the truth and the man behind it: Sivana! 64-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in., black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The third issue of the Flashback reprint series presents U.S.A. Comics # 1 originally published in August 1941 by Timely (now Marvel). The Defender illustration, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, art by Joe Simon. "The Hideous Dame Kackle," inks by Charles Nicholas; When U.S. Marine Don Stevens investigates the death of a man who was pushed from an old schooner, it is the Defender who is called to the fore to battle the evil Dame Kackle. "The Origin of The Whizzer," pencils by Al Avison, inks by Al Gabriele; Crook Granno "makes" Dr. Frank kill a patient he is operating on and tells the good doctor to get out of the country---or else!; But Frank's son, now known as the Whizzer, sees things differently and vows revenge on the man who led Dr. Frank to die in the jungles of Africa. "The Spirits of Freedom," script by Phil Sturm, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by George Klein; Hitler threatens America through the use of fifth columnists to destroy America's arsenals and powerhouses. But the U.S. has an ace in the hole: Mr. Liberty. "The Tunnel that Led to Death," script and art by Basil Wolverton; Gollings, construction engineer, agrees to build a tunnel from Roffler's basement for the sum of $5000, not realizing over the top of it will be built a giant airfield, whose airplanes will be used to destroy a factory. Captain America Wants You ad. "The Coming of the Young Avenger," art by Howard Purcell (as Michael Robard); Young Avenger (Bill Byron) vs. Eric von Himmel. "The Origin of Jack Frost," script by Stan Lee, art by Charles Nicholas; With his dying breathe, a man tells Jack Frost to save his daughter from a man out to steal the gold mine in Alaska that he had discovered. 64-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in., black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The fourth issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Special Comics # 1 originally published in 1941 by MLJ Magazines. With issue #2, this series became titled Hangman Comics, so this is actually Hangman # 1. Three Hangman stories. Two Boy Buddies back-up stories (art on both by Paul Reinman). Origins of the Hangman (retold) and the Boy Buddies. Death of the Comet. Shield and Wizard cross-over. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The fifth issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Military Comics # 1 originally published in 1941 by Quality Comics Group. The first appearance of Blackhawk. Cover art by Will Eisner. "The Origin of Blackhawk," script by Will Eisner and Bob Powell, art by Chuck Cuidera; Warsaw, Poland 1939; The Nazis are massing to rout the Polish Air Force, the only obstacle to their victory over Poland, and are being led by the Nazi commander, Captain von Tepp; However, in his attack, the brother and sister of a lone survivor are killed, and this survivor, later to become The Blackhawk, vows to hunt down von Tepp and make him pay personally for their deaths. "Flying with the Red Dragon Squadron," art by Bob Powell (as Bud Ernest); The boys lose their contract as test pilots after a crack-up and find themselves being asked to join a group called the Red Dragon Squadron. "Origin of the Blue Tracer," art by Fred Guardineer; "Wild Bill" Dunn, an American engineer, survives a British scouting expedition in Ethiopia, meets an Australian named Private Jones, and for months they work together to create a war machine from the remains of Fascist equipment that they call the Blue Tracer, and which they hope will provide the capabilities to overcome a local enemy tribe. "Enlisting the Hard Way," script and art by Klaus Nordling; An unlikely duo team up to foil the attempts of a Nazi attache who is interested in obtaining information on a secret U.S. fighter. "The Coming of the Yankee Eagle," script by John Stewart, art by William Smith; A group of Nazi spies work their way into the ranks of America's military services, attempting to turn over to the enemy some of the U.S.'s best ships. "The Origin of the Death Patrol," script and art by Jack Cole. "The Origin of Miss America," art by Elmer Wexler; Miss America (Joan Dale) vs. Mr. Grost. "Sink the Kaiser Adolf," art by Henry Kiefer; The schooner "Albatross" succeeds in capturing the Battleship "Kaiser Adolf," then must take on the Nazis' new battleship, "Kronzprinz Albrecht." 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The sixth issue of the Flashback reprint series presents ALL STAR #4 originally published in 1941. Cover art by Everett E. Hibbard. "For America and Democracy!", script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard (pages 1-10, 55-58), Martin Nodell (pages 11-17), Bernard Baily (pages 18-30), Howard Sherman (pages 31-36), Craig Flessel (pages 37-42), Sheldon Moldoff (pages 43-49), and Ben Flinton (pages 50-54); The JSA closes in on Fritz Klaver, who threatens to blow up everyone rather than be captured; But the JSA overpowers the Grey Shirts while Dr. Fate's occult powers halt Klaver in his tracks; Later, the JSA reports to the FBI Chief that their assignments have been successfully completed. "A Fortune Teller's Fortune" text story starring Johnny Thunder, art by Sheldon Meyer. Ad for The Flash. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The ninth issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Doll Man Quarterly # 1 originally published in 1941 by Quality Comics. "Phantom Swordsman!!"; Doll Man (Darrel Dane) battles The Phantom Duelist (Steve Morton), who makes his first appearance and then dies. "The Vulture!!"; Doll Man battles The Vulture. "Origin of Justin Wright," script and art by George Brenner (as Wayne Reid); Justin receives a telegram summoning him to the offices of Cronin, Fox and DiPreta, where Cronin informed Wright, because it was his 26th birthday, he stood to inherit his parents' fortune; At his boyhood home, while going through some of his parents' possessions, he discovered a red scarf that belonged to his mother; From that moment on, he wore that scarf and a blue suit, vowing to avenge his parents' murder as Just 'N' Right, rounding up two mobsters responsible. "The Framing of Joe Davis"; Doll Man vs. Slats and his gang. "Black Gold"; Doll Man vs. Dr. Rosdick and Professor Weezel. "Red Light of Doom" text story starring Doll Man, written by Robert M. Hyatt. "The Black Gondolier"; Doll Man vs. The Black Gondolier, who makes his first appearance. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The 11th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Plastic Man # 1 originally published in 1941 by Vital Publications. Four Plastic Man stories. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The 12th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents New York World's Fair Comics, originally published in 1939 by Fawcett Publications. Cover art by Vincent Sullivan and Fred Guardineer (head shots). "Superman at the World's Fair," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; Lois and Clark are assigned to cover the Fair, but after Lois is kidnapped, Superman has to take over, both to rescue her from a wanted criminal and make sure the Fair is covered properly for the paper. Fairs 1851-1939 illustration by Sheldon Moldoff. "Chuck Warren Goes to the New York World's Fair," script and art by Tom Hickey; Chuck and his college teammates have earned the right to compete in the mile relay at the Fair, but they go through hair-raising adventures even before they arrive! "Hanko Goes to the World's Fair 3000 Miles by Horseback," art by Creig Flessel. History of the New York World's Fair 1939 article, art by Creig Flesse. "Butch the Pup at the New York's World Fair," script and art by Fred Schwab; Butch is at the World's Fair and suffers through a series of mis-adventures looking for food. "Ginger Snap at the New York World's Fair," art by Bob Kane. Untitled Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, script and art by Bill Ely; vs. Bronson and Mr. Luisetti. "A Day at the World's Fair," art by Creig Flessel; Uncle George takes Jim and Jane to many of the Fair's exhibits, giving them helpful information along the way. "Slam Bradley at the World's Fair," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; After rounding up a gang of tough thugs, Slam is given a $1000 reward, so he decides that he and Shorty will visit the World's Fair as a part of a well-deserved vacation. Untitled story, script by Gardner F. Fox (as Larry Dean), art by Bert Christman; The Sandman (Wesley Dodds) vs. Evarts and spies. "The World's Fair Exhibit," script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer; Zatara vs. Hu Song. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The 16th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents PEP COMICS # 17 originally published in 1941 by MLJ Magazines. First appearance and origin of the Hangman. Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield G-Man Club ad. "The Case of the Kid Lookout," script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; The Shield (Joe Higgins) vs. Blinker and his gang. "The Origin of the Hangman," art by George Storm; John "The Comet" Dickering sees his brother Bob being kidnapped by a couple of Big Boy Malone's men, and flies to his aid, but is shot and killed in the process; Bob swears revenge and becomes The Hangman, and when Chugger is found not guilty because John Dickering isn't alive to testify against him, The Hangman hustles Chugger out of the courtroom, and subjects him to his own methods to extract a confession. "Prisoners of the Cyclops," script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; Danny In Wonderland encounters a giant cyclops. "Trapped by the Fuzzy Wuzzies," art by Charles Biro; Sergeant Boyle and Corporal Collins vs. the Fuzzy Wuzzies. "The Sailboat Smugglers"; The Fireball (Ted Tyler) vs. a gang of smugglers. Pep Comics ad. "Man without a Face," script by Harry Shorten, art by George Storm; On his wedding day, Kayo's face is badly burned; Ashamed of his scarred face, he flees and becomes a hobo; Kayo fights a local fighter in a small town. "The Parachute Killer," script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper; Bentley of Scotland Yard vs. Roger Kimberley. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The 19th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents SUB-MARINER COMICS #1 originally published in 1941 by Timely/Marvel. Cover art by Alex Schomburg. "Deep-Sea Blitzkrieg," script and art by Bill Everett; Hitler decides to smash Atlantis, and in the first U-boat attack, the emperor is incapacitated and Namor assumes command. The Atlanteans fight back in "Trojan" whales and sharks that circle the Nazi subs without being noticed until their guns open up; The Nazi fleet is destroyed when Namor's people man gun emplacements on top of icebergs and rain down fiery death. Namor is captured by the lead sub, but Namor destroys the sub with his bare hands. Captain America Comics ad. "The Radium Robbery," script and art by Bill Everett; Sub-Mariner vs. The Nazis. "Namor... His Boyhood" text story by Ray Gill. "The House of Horror," script and art by Paul Gustavson; Angel vs. Ricardo Amegos and zombies. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The 24th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents SPY SMASHER # 1 originally published in 1941 by Fawcett Publications. Four untitled Spy Smasher stories. Cover price $3.00.

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The twenty-seventh issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Silver Streak Comics #7 originally published in 1940 by Your Guide Publications. Cover art by Jack Cole. "Race Around the World," script and art by Jack Cole (as Ralph Johns); Sir Cedric Challenges the Streak to a race, and he agrees: to make it a 'round the world affair; On the way, he fights the Nazis, rescues a girl from an evil Sheik, prevents that Sheik from successfully harming a caravan of American travelers on their way to Maskat, and wins the race! "The Flying Dragon," art by Maurice Gutwirth; Sky Wolf comes across a weird plane used by a gang of vicious criminals who defy the law by using scientific methods to rob and plunder. "Nick Carro's Protection Racket," art by Hal Sharp; Ranger Wayne has to prevent a protection racket from moving into the west to take advantage of the cattle ranchers. "The Claw Lives Again," script and art by Jack Cole; The Green Claw literally rises from the dead and it's up to Carl Durrant to investigate. Untitled story, script by Don Rico (as Captain Cook), art by Jack Binder; After stopping Joe Ripper's escape, after he had murdered a bank guard and stolen the bank's money, Daredevil finds a clue on his body and begins to hunt down the Ricco Gang that Ripper was a part of. "The Ivory Raiders"; After having destroyed the monster in the city, Lance heads into the jungle to do battle with ivory raiders when he sees a young boy being threatened by a lion. "The Spook Strikes Back," art by Harry Anderson; Ace Powers vs. Panther Man, The Spook and Skeleton Men. "The Starfish Men of the Water Planet"; While on patrol one day near a weird planet, Nirma starts feeling faint and Captain Keen wonders if the planet is responsible. "The Sky Bug" starring Dickie Dean the Boy Inventor, script and art by Jack Cole. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. Cover price $3.00.

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The 30th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents ALL-AMERICAN COMICS # 24 (Green Lantern) originally published in 1941 by DC Comics. Green Lantern (by Mart Dellon and Bill Finger), Scribbly and the Red Tornado (by Sheldon Mayer), Mutt & Jeff and Cicero's Cat (both by Bud Fisher), Hop Harrigan, the Atom (by Ben Flinton and Bill O'Connor), Popsicle Pete, Rescue on Mars, Ben Webster, and Red, White, and Blue. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-1/2-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The 31st issue of the Flashback reprint series presents HIT COMICS # 1 originally published in July 1941 by Quality Comics Group. Features include Hercules, X-5 Secret Agent, Jack and Jill Super Sleuths, the Red Bee, Strange Twins, Bob and Swab (art by Klaus Nordling), Casey Jones, Weird Tales, Neon, Tommy Tinkle, and Blaze Barton. Lou Fine cover. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-1/2-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The 32nd issue of the Flashback reprint series presents AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS # 7 originally published in 1943 by Fawcett Publications. Stories include "Captain Marvel and the World of Your Tomorrow," Commando Yank in "Danger at the Dyke," Mr. Scarlet and Pinky in "The Riddle of the Runaway Room," "Minute Man Makes the Dictators Buy War Bonds," Balbo in "The Missing Rabbit," Herbert, and Bulletman the Flying Detective in "The Curious Case of the Killer-Diller Killers." 96-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-1/2-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The thirty-third issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Plastic Man #2 originally published in 1944 by Vital Publications. Cover art by Jack Cole. "The Gay Nineties Nightmare" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; A city has been transformed to look like the gay Nineties (1890's). "Who's Who" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; Elmer Body has the ability to change bodies with anyone; Unfortunately for him, he chooses Woozy Winks. "The Lava Man" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; Fargo Freddie falls into a volcano, and turns into a Lava Man. "Welcome To Coroner's Corners!", script and art by Jack Cole; Plas and Woozy go to Coroner's Corners to try and find out why everyone has gone stark raving mad. 64-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The 34th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents IBIS THE INVINCIBLE # 1 originally published in 1942 by Fawcett Publications. Four untitled Ibis stories. Sir Butch back-up story. full color cardstock covers, 7-1/2-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.