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Maker:
D. C. Comics, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/2 in x 10 1/4 in; 19.05 cm x 26.035 cm
Object Name:
comic book
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1942
Description:
<i>More Fun Comics</i> No. 77 was published by DC Comics in March 1942 and sold for 10 cents per copy. The cover art by George Papp features Green Arrow and Speedy battling two thugs on a rooftop, with an inset portrait in the upper left featuring the Spectre. This issue features Green Arrow in "Doom over Gayland;" Doctor Fate in "Art for Crimes Sake;" Radio Squad in "The Blackout Burglary;" Aquaman in "Freedom of the Seas;" Johnny Quick in "The Wizard of Weapons;" and the Spectre in "Death Rules the Elements."
This anthology comic series was published as <i>New Fun</i> in February 1935, <i>More Fun</i> in January 1936, and <i>More Fun Comics</i> from March 1936 until November 1947. In issue no. 108 of <i>More Fun Comics</i> the series phased out superheroes in order to switch to an all-humor format.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Batman  Search this
Comics  Search this
LGBTQ Rights  Search this
LGBTQ  Search this
Gay Rights  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Olivia V. Crisson and Phillip M.S. Crisson in honor of Peter Bozzer
ID Number:
2013.0086.075
Catalog number:
2013.0086.075
Accession number:
2013.0086
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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EDAN-URL:
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