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Tuesday 18 December 2012

Supercomix Superman 40

Thanks to Supercomix Collector Ravi for these great scans of Superman 40 of the South African reprint series.
Contact Me or Ravi if you have any Supercomix for sale:
NaidooRavie@elec.durban.gov.za

Cover of Issue 40 and DC Comics' original cover of Superman 355 from 1981:
 John Campbell Le Fevre Poster and House ad for Tom & Jerry:
 House ads for Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck:
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Supercomix Superman

Mimosa House of Secrets Giant Edition 1

This is House of Secrets Giant Edition 1, published by Mimosa (SA Magazine Co) +/- 1963-1964.
It reprints the cover and the following 3 stories from DC Comics' House of Secrets 60 (1963):
"Captive of the Cat Curse"
"The Box of Four Fears"
"The Terrible Prophecies of the Tattooed Man"
Also reprinted is the following story from DC Comics' House of Secrets 4 (1957):
"The House of Human Cards"
Also reprinted are the following 2 stories from DC Comics' House of Secrets 3 (1957):
"The Three Prophecies"
"The Mystery of the Martian Menu"
 48 pages, colour cover, black-and-white interior pages (259x179mm).

 Here is the cover of issue 1 and DC Comics' original cover:
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Mimosa Comics

Tuesday 11 December 2012

Unlimited Comics The Amazing Spider-Man 1

Thanks to Supercomix & Unlimited Comics Collector Ravi for these scans of the Unlimited Comics The Amazing Spider-Man 1 from 1983.
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Cover of issue 1 and Marvel Comics' Original Cover of The Amazing Spider-Man 210:
 Ads - ET Atari game:
 Ads - Star Trek board game and Superhero T-Shirts:
 Subscription ads:
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Unlimited Comics
Supercomix Spiderman

Atlas Publications 77 Sunset Strip 3

77 Sunset Strip was a US Television series from 1957-1964. Dell and Gold Key produced comic books based on this series, from 1960-1963.
Comics Series creators:
Writers: Eric Friewald (who also wrote for the show)
Artists:
Alex Toth, Russ Manning
.


This is South African Reprint Atlas Publications 77 Sunset Strip 3 from 1964

Cover of issue 3 and the original cover of  77 Sunset Strip Dell Four-Color Series #1263 from 1961:
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Atlas Publications

Tuesday 4 December 2012

Supercomix Superman 25

Thanks to Supercomix Collector Ravi for these great scans of Superman 25 of the South African reprint series.
Contact Me or Ravi if you have any Supercomix for sale:
NaidooRavie@elec.durban.gov.za

Cover of Issue 25 and DC Comics' original cover of Superman 330 from 1978:
 Lena Farugia Poster:
House ad for "Secrets" Photo Story Magazine:
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Supercomix Superman

Mimosa Blackhawk Giant Edition Series

Mimosa Comics produced reprints of numerous DC Comics titles in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Here are a range of the Blackhawk Giant Edition covers, with original DC Comics cover in brackets:

1 (Blackhawk 185); 2 (Blackhawk 184); 3 (Blackhawk 186):

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Mimosa Comics

Mimosa Blackhawk Giant Edition 3

This is Blackhawk Giant Edition 3, published by Mimosa (SA Magazine Co) +/- 1963-1964.
It reprints the cover and the following 2 stories from DC Comics' Blackhawk 186 (1963):
"The Super Blackhawks of the Secret Dimension"
"The Riddle of the four clues"
Also reprinted is the following 2 stories from DC Comics' Blackhawk 109 (1957):
"The Avalanche King"
"The Raid on Blackhawk Island"
 48 pages, colour cover, black-and-white interior pages (259x179mm).

 Here is the cover of issue 3 and DC Comics' original cover:
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Mimosa Comics
Mimosa Blackhawk Giant Edition Series

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Supercomix Spiderman 25 (Second Series 1978)

Thanks to Supercomix Collector Ravi for this great scan of the cover of The Amazing Spiderman 25 ( Second Series 1978) of the South African reprint series.
Contact Me or Ravi if you have any Supercomix for sale:
NaidooRavie@elec.durban.gov.za

Cover of Issue 25 and Marvel Comics' original cover of The Amazing Spider-Man 170 from 1977:

Tom Selleck Poster from this issue:


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Supercomix Spiderman

Mimosa Batman Newsprint Series

Mimosa Comics produced reprints of numerous DC Comics titles in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Here are a range of the Batman covers (the earlier titles were 24 pages, full-colour, newsprint stock cover and interior pages), with original DC Comics cover in brackets.

1 (Batman 119); 2 (Batman 120); 3 (Batman 121); 4 (Batman 122); 5 (Batman 123); 6 (Batman 124); 7 (Batman 126); 8 (Batman 129); 9 (Batman 125); 10 (Batman 127); 11 (Batman 128); 12 (Batman 130); 13 (Batman 131); 14 (Batman 132); 15 (Batman 133):
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Mimosa Comics
Mimosa Detective Comics Series

Mimosa Batman 15

This is Batman 15, published by Mimosa (SA Magazine Co) +/- 1960.
It reprints the cover and the following 2 stories from DC Comics' Batman 133 (1960):
"The Voyage of the S.S. Batman"
"Batwoman's Publicity Agent"
 24 pages, full-colour, newsprint stock cover and interior pages.
These titles were printed in a smaller size (243x165mm) compared to the original DC Comics title.
The printing reproduction from the original was very good quality.

 Here is the cover of issue 15 and DC Comics' original cover:
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Mimosa Comics
Mimosa Detective Comics Series
Mimosa Batman Newsprint Series

Friday 23 November 2012

Supercomix Superboy 6

Thanks to Supercomix Collector Ravi for this great scan of Superboy 6 of the South African reprint series.
Contact Me or Ravi if you have any Supercomix for sale:
NaidooRavie@elec.durban.gov.za

Cover of Issue 6 and DC Comics' original cover of The New Adventures of Superboy 28 from April 1982:
 House ad for Superman:

Margino Poster from this issue:

See Also:
Supercomix!
Supercomix Superboy Series