Showcase, #95
Published: October-November 1977
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The New Doom Patrol
"Robotman unchained-- Against the immortal villainy of General Immortus!"
Characters
- Arani Caulder
- Celsius
- Tempest
- Negative Woman
- Robotman (mainstream Universe)
- Cliff Steele (mainstream Universe)
- Joshua Clay
- Valentina Vostock
"Happy days at S.L.C."
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Christmas cards sales kit from Sales Leadership Club. Inside cover.
The Origin of Celsius (1)
Storyline
General Immortus tortures Celsius to find out the secret of immortality serum that flows in her -- a wedding day gift from her husband, Niles Caulder.
Characters
- Matthew Cable
- Arani Caulder
- Celsius
- Tempest
- Negative Woman
- Robotman (mainstream Universe)
- Cliff Steele (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Niles Caulder
- The Chief [Flashback]
- Joshua Clay
- Valentina Vostock
- General Immortus (villain)
- Igor Brunovich (guest appearance)
Credits
- Script: Paul Kupperberg
- Pencils: Joe Staton
- Inks: Massimo Rinaldo
- Colors: Ken Quattro
- Letters: Bill Morse
Story Notes
Story continues from Showcase (DC, 1977 series) #94; story continues in Showcase (DC, 1977 series) #96.
Get Rich and Famous (1)
Story Notes
Ad for candy bars. Top of first page between page 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Discount Magic and Jokes
Featuring J.A.R. Discounts, Inc.
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. Bottom of first page between page 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. On top of second page between page 4 and 5 of previous story.
What to Sink Your Teeth into When You're Hungry and You're Not a Werewolf.
Story Notes
Ad for meat snacks. At bottom of second page between page 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Cooky La Moo Over Broadway
Storyline
When Steve accidentally crosses two live wires, he brings to life a 60 foot replica of movie star Cooky La Moo. Only Wonder Woman, her golden lasso and Hostess Twinkies can hope to stop the giant actress.
Characters
- Princess Diana (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Trevor (mainstream Universe)
- Wonder Woman (mainstream Universe)
- Cooky La Moo (a movie star)
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
Story Notes
Appears on the first page between page 8 and 9 of the previous story.
You Can Help Superman When You Help the Special Olympics!
Characters
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan (uncertain)
Story Notes
Information about volunteering to help with Special Olympics. Appears on the second page between page 8 and 9 of the previous story.
Amazing Air Breathing Crazy Crabs
Featuring Transcience Corporation
Story Notes
Ad for tiny crabs from Transcience Corporation. On first page between page 10 and 11 of the previous story.
Write Right Now!
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, high school rings, body building, toys, stamps, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On second page between page 10 and 11 of the previous story.
Crazy David Says (1)
Featuring Crazy David's Mail Order T-Shirt Co.
Story Notes
Ad for t-shirts printed with slogans and pictures. On third page between page 10 and 11 of the previous story.
"Yes, you can subscribe to your favorite DC comics!"
Characters
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
House ad for subscriptions to DC comics. On top of fourth page between page 10 and 11 of the previous story.
Fantastic 15th Issue
Characters
- Princess Diana (mainstream Universe)
- Wonder Woman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Michael Netzer
- Inks: Michael Netzer
Story Notes
House ad for Amazing World of DC Comics #15. On bottom of fourth page between page 10 and 11 of the previous story.
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. Top of first page between page 12 and 13 of the previous story.
Make Extra Cash
Story Notes
Ad seeking sellers of engraved cards for which you are sent a free complete engraving outfit. Bottom of first page between page 12 and 13 of the previous story.
Presenting the Best of DC (1)
Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Firehair
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
House ad and order form for The Best of DC tabloid. Second page between page 12 and 13 of the previous story.
I'll Pay You $9,785.01 for This Penny!
Story Notes
Ad for coins catalog. On first page between page 16 and 17 of the previous story.
Write Right Now!
Characters
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for body building, comics, x-ray spex, novelties, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On bottom of first page page 16 and 17 of previous story.
The DC Book Brigade Sale! (1)
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Princess Diana (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Wonder Woman (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
Ad for mail-order DC books from NCG Merchandise of New Jersey. Not to be mistaken for a house ad. On second page between page 16 and 17 of the previous story.
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
- Pencils: Joe Staton
- Inks: Joe Staton
Story Notes
Brief bios of Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton.
Whatever Happened To..?
Credits
- Script: Jenette Kahn
Story Notes
Appears on the same page as the next sequence.
#19 Julius Schwartz
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris (uncertain)
Story Notes
A brief biography of Julius Schwartz. Appears on the same page as the previous sequence. Script: Michael Catron suggests Harris.
Super Prizes
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards. On inside back cover.
The Sport a Boy Grows Up with...Shooting a Daisy.
Characters
- Johnny Unitas
- Ken Unitas
Story Notes
Ad for b*b guns from Daisy division of Victor Comptometer Corporation, with testimonial. On back cover.