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Showcase, #55

Published: March-April 1965

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Showcase #55

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Issue Contents:
Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Solomon Grundy
  • Hourman
  • Doctor Fate
  • Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (cameo)
Credits
Friends Across the Seas
Story 1 1 page advocacy
Credits
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!
Story 2 25 pages superhero
Characters
  • Hourman [Rex Tyler]
  • Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson]
  • Green Lantern [Alan Scott]
  • Inza Nelson
  • Solomon Grundy [Cyrus Gold]
Credits
Story Notes

Revival of both characters, and their supporting casts. Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Story in several parts: splash page, Prologue (1 p.), Chapter 1 (6.67 pp.), Chapter 2 (5.67 pp.), Chapter 3 (10.67 pp.).

Story 3 1 page

"As seen on your TV screen!"

Story Notes

On the page between page 4 and page 5 of the main story sequence.

Story 4 0 pages

"Silly Putty!... Indoor fun for everyone!"

Story Notes

At the bottom of page 9 of the main story sequence.

Story 5 1 page

"New, man! Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and Testor being you coolest customized colors ever!"

Story Notes

On the page immediately following page 9 of the main story sequence.

Story 6 1 page

"Use coupon below and Showcase will be delivered to you regularly..."

Story Notes

On the page immediately following page 9 of the main story sequence.

Featuring 80 Page Giant Magazine; More Secret Origins

Story 7 1 page

"The magazine you asked for!"

Story Notes

On the page immediately preceding page 10 of the main story sequence.

Story 8 0 pages
Story Notes

At the bottom of page 15 of the main story sequence.

Story 9 1 page

"164 pieces"

Story Notes

On the page between page 17 and page 18 of the main story sequence.

Story 10 1 page

"An amazing invention — "Magic Art Reproducer""

Story Notes

On the page between page 23 and page 24 of the main story sequence.

Featuring Detective Comics; Justice League of America

Story 11 0 pages

"For the very best..."

The Origin of Dr. Fate Hourman
Story 12 1 page superhero
Credits
Story Notes

spot illos only

Story 13 1 page

"Nationally famous prizes at no cost to you!"

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 14 1 page

"Make money get prizes"

Story Notes

Back cover.