Price: 0.10 USD
Pages: 68
On-sale Date: 1940-09-15
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Phantasmo, the Master of the World / cover / 1 page
Phantasmo, the Master of the World / cover / 1 page
| Pencils: | E. C. Stoner (signed) |
| Inks: | E. C. Stoner (signed) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | typeset |
- Genre:superhero
Characters:
Phantasmo [Phil Anson]Reprints (1)
inIndexer Notes
Phantasmo's costume is mis-colored as flesh-color on the cover, making it appear that he is nude.
Issue Data
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher:Dell Publishing Co. Inc.
- Indicia Frequency: monthly
- Printer:Printed in U. S. A.
Indexer Notes
Entire contents copyright, 1939 by NEA Service, Inc.; 1940 by R. S. Callender; 1940 by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.; 1940 by Phillips H. Lord, Inc.; 1940 by Dell Publishing Co.
The on-sale date is from the publication date recorded in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 2, Periodicals, 1940, New Series, Vol. 35, No. 4.
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Phantasmo, the Master of the World / comic story / 10 pages
Phantasmo, the Master of the World / comic story / 10 pages
| Script: | ? |
| Pencils: | E. C. Stoner (signed) |
| Inks: | E. C. Stoner (signed) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:superhero
- Feature Logo:Phantasmo Master of the World
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:A swift strato-liner wings westward with Phantasmo...
- Keywords:Cliff House
Characters:
Phantasmo [Phil Anson]; Whizzer McGee; Jerry (Whizzer's cousin); Captain Oaku (villain, death?); the Japanese (villains, many die)- Synopsis:
- Phantasmo and Whizzer make their way to California to visit Whizzer's cousin, who has been hearing strange noises from underneath his house.
Indexer Notes
Copr., 1940, by R. S. Callender
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The Black Knight / comic story / 6 pages
The Black Knight / comic story / 6 pages
- Genre:adventure; historical
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:The young smithy has again proved his loyalty to the king...
Characters:
The Black KnightIndexer Notes
Part of a continuing story.
Copr., 1940 by R. S. Callender
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Mr. District Attorney / comic story / 6 pages
Mr. District Attorney / comic story / 6 pages
- Genre:detective-mystery; drama
- Feature Logo:Mr. District Attorney [flames]
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Hello-- hello-- D.A.?
Characters:
Mr. District Attorney- Synopsis:
- Mr. District Attorney breaks up an espionage ring.
Indexer Notes
Signed "EAP" in next-to-last panel.
Copr. 1940 by Phillips H. Lord Inc.
Belmont Stamps;Dolin Stamps;Gray Stamps;Pilgrims Stamps;Potomac Stamps;Seminole Stamps;Tatham Stamps and Coins / advertisement / 0.25 page
Belmont Stamps;Dolin Stamps;Gray Stamps;Pilgrims Stamps;Potomac Stamps;Seminole Stamps;Tatham Stamps and Coins / advertisement / 0.25 page
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Rex, King of the Deep / comic story / 10 pages
Rex, King of the Deep / comic story / 10 pages
| Script: | ? |
| Pencils: | Al McWilliams (signed asA. McWilliams  ) |
| Inks: | Al McWilliams (signed asA. McWilliams ) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:adventure
- Feature Logo:Rex - King of the Deep [various vehicles]
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:After discovering an enemy 'fifth column' camp...
Characters:
Rex; Tim- Synopsis:
- Rex and his submarine crew battle a band of "Fifth Columnists."
Indexer Notes
Copr 1940 by R S Callender
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Speed Martin / comic story / 7 pages
Speed Martin / comic story / 7 pages
| Script: | Victor Bloom (credited asVic Bloom) |
| Pencils: | Bob Hebberd (signed asHebb) |
| Inks: | Bob Hebberd (signed asHebb) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:adventure
- Feature Logo:Speed Martin Newsreel Cameraman
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Speed and Mickey have just missed death several times!
Indexer Notes
Copr., 1940, by Dell Publishing Co.
Signed "Hebb" in a circle in fifth panel on last page.
Art credits suggested by Who's Who in American Comic Books 1928-1999.
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The Sky Ranger / comic story / 6 pages
The Sky Ranger / comic story / 6 pages
| Script: | ? |
| Pencils: | Bob Jenney (signed asR. L. J.) |
| Inks: | Bob Jenney (signed asR. L. J.) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:adventure; aviation
- Feature Logo:The Sky Ranger [character]
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Deep in the ruins of the ancient city...
Indexer Notes
Copr. 1940 by R. S. Callender
Initialed "R. L. J." on bottom of next-to-last page.
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John Carter Warlord of Mars / comic story / 8 pages
John Carter Warlord of Mars / comic story / 8 pages
| Script: | |
| Pencils: | John Coleman Burroughs (credited) (drawn by) |
| Inks: | John Coleman Burroughs (credited) (drawn by) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:science fiction
- Feature Logo:John Carter of Mars [Dell]
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Helium is being beseiged!
Characters:
Indexer Notes
Copr., 1940 by Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.
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Captain Easy / comic story / 6 pages
Captain Easy / comic story / 6 pages
| Script: | Roy Crane (credited, signed) |
| Pencils: | Roy Crane (credited, signed) |
| Inks: | Roy Crane (credited, signed) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:adventure
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Flying to Lima, Peru, Wash and Easy meet an American girl, Mary Lancaster...
Characters:
Captain Easy; Wash Tubbs; Mary Lancaster- from Captain Easy Soldier of Fortune (NEA Service) Sunday newspaper reprints from 1939.09.24 - 1939.10.29
Reprints (0)
Indexer Notes
Dialogue is re-lettered. First part of a continued story.
Copr. by NEA Service, Inc.
[Ready The Sensational New Daisy 1000-Shot Red Ryder Cowboy Carbine]
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Daisy Air Rifles / Daisy B-B Guns;Red Ryder / advertisement / 1 page
Daisy Air Rifles / Daisy B-B Guns;Red Ryder / advertisement / 1 page
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Table of ContentsToC
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Phantasmo, the Master of the World - Dick Tracy is on the Trail Again!
Dick Tracy - ["A swift strato-liner wings westward with Phantasmo..."]
Phantasmo, the Master of the World - ["The young smithy has again proved his loyalty to the king..."]
The Black Knight - ["Hello-- hello-- D.A.?"]
Mr. District Attorney - Read The Voice
The Voice the Invisible Detective - Stamps
Belmont Stamps;Dolin Stamps;Gray Stamps;Pilgrims Stamps;Potomac Stamps;Seminole Stamps;Tatham Stamps and Coins - Hi, Funnies' Fans...
Comic Contests - ["After discovering an enemy 'fifth column' camp..."]
Rex, King of the Deep - ["Speed and Mickey have just missed death several times!"]
Speed Martin - ["Deep in the ruins of the ancient city..."]
The Sky Ranger - ["Helium is being beseiged!"]
John Carter Warlord of Mars - Lucky Storm
- ["Flying to Lima, Peru, Wash and Easy meet an American girl, Mary Lancaster..."]
Captain Easy - ["Swimming Googles"]
Johnson Smith & Co. Catalog - [Ready The Sensational New Daisy 1000-Shot Red Ryder Cowboy Carbine]
Daisy Air Rifles / Daisy B-B Guns;Red Ryder
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