Weird Worlds #8

DC Comics

United States

Published
November-December 1973
Page count
36
Cover price
0.20 USD
Colour
Colour
Size
Modern Age size
Interior paper
Newsprint
Cover stock
Glossy colour
Binding
Saddle-stitched
Format
Comic series
Branding
DC [single circle]
 
DC [single circle]
GCD
www.comics.org/issue/26997

Credits

Editing
Denny O'Neil, Editor

Issue contents Hide all

Show/hide Cover Untitled (Ironwolf) Cover, 1 page

Featuring

Feature
Ironwolf
Genre
Sword and sorcery
Code
Z-189
Characters
Iron-Wolf

Credits

Art
Howard Chaykin, line art [signed]
Colours
, colourist
Text
Gaspar Saladino, letterer
Show/hide 1. Famous Name Prizes or Cash (Olympic Sales / Olympia Sales) Advertisement, 1 page

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Olympic Sales / Olympia Sales

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Ad seeking sellers of greeting cards, gift wrap, stationery and gifts.

Inside front cover.

Show/hide 2. Iron-Wolf (Ironwolf) Comic story, 20 pages

Featuring

Feature
Ironwolf
Genre
Science fiction; sword and sorcery
Code
Z-182
Characters
Iron-Wolf

Credits

Writing
Howard Chaykin, plotter
 
Denny O'Neil, scripter (script)
Art
Howard Chaykin, line art
Colours
, colourist
Text
Walt Simonson, letterer [as Walter Simonson]

Reprint history

Also printed
Australia
Savage Tales (Murray, 1979? series) #17 ([December 1979?])
Untitled
Printed in
Ironwolf (DC, 1987 series) #1 (1986 [March 1987])
 
Savage Tales (K. G. Murray, 1972 series) #17 ([December 1979] ?)
Show/hide 3. Daredevil Stunts - Wild Action! (Kenner Toys) Advertisement, 1 page

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Kenner Toys

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Ad for Kenner TTP Deluxe Thrill Set action cars.

On first page between pages 4-5 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 4. The Super Catalog (Passaic Book Center) Advertisement, 0.5 pages

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Passaic Book Center

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Ad for Passaic Comic Catalogue #11

On top of second page between pages 4-5 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 5. Sea-Monkeys (Sea-Monkeys) Advertisement, 0.5 pages

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Feature
Sea-Monkeys

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Notes

On bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 6. The Dramatic Break-Thru From -- DC The Line of Super-Stars! (Tarzan) Promo (ad from the publisher), 1 page

Featuring

Feature
Tarzan

Credits

Writing
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Art
Joe Kubert, line art
Colours
Sol Harrison, colourist
Text
, letterer
 
, typeset

Notes

House ad for Limited Collectors' Edition #C-22 (cover repro)

On first page between pages 8-9 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 7. This Postage-Free Coupon Can Change Your Life! (Cleveland Institute of Electronics [lessons]) Advertisement, 1 page

Featuring

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Cleveland Institute of Electronics [lessons]

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Notes

On second page between pages 8-9 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 8. Take Any 6 LPs or 5 Tapes (Record Club of America) Advertisement, 2 pages

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Record Club of America

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Notes

Between pages 11-12 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 9. Untitled (Direct Currents) In-house column, 1 page

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Direct Currents

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Notes

Includes information on comics available in the third week of August.

Show/hide 10. Announcing Corgi's Special Assignment Cars (Corgi Toys) Advertisement, 1 page

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Feature
Corgi Toys

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Notes

Ad for Corgi action cars featuring the Batmobile, American LaFrance Fire Engine, Mack Crane Truck, U.S. Racing Buggy and Starfighter Jet Dragster.

On first page between pages 13-14 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 11. Just Put An X Next To The Comics You Want! (DC Comics) Promo (ad from the publisher), 0.5 pages

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DC Comics

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DC subscription ad: 15 consecutive issues for $3.00 per title.

On top of second page between pages 13-14 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 12. The Biggest Bargain in Comics! (The Flash) Promo (ad from the publisher), 0.5 pages

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The Flash

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Art
Nick Cardy, line art
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Notes

House ad for 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-22 (cover repro).

On bottom of second page between pages 13-14 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 13. Secret Spy Scope (Honor House Products) Advertisement, 1 page

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Honor House Products

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Notes

Ad for various novelty items.

Between pages 18-19 of "Iron-Wolf"

Show/hide 14. Untitled (Weird Words) Letters page, 1 page

Featuring

Feature
Weird Words
Code
Z-190

Credits

Writing
Denny O'Neil, scripter
Text
, typeset

Notes

A request for letters, an essay on corruption in the United States and a few thank yous.

Show/hide 15. 100 Pc. Toy Soldier Set (100 Toy Soldiers) Advertisement, 1 page

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100 Toy Soldiers

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Lucky Products ad for WWII soldiers, weapons & vehicles, packed in footlocker for $1.25.

Show/hide 16. Prizes or Lots of Cash (Junior Sales Club of America Cards) Advertisement, 1 page

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Junior Sales Club of America Cards

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Notes

Ad seeking sellers of greeting cards.

Inside back cover.

Show/hide 17. The Imposters (Aurora Products) Advertisement, 1 page

Featuring

Feature
Aurora Products

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Ad for action cars that transform from a standard car to a 'mean racing machine'.

Back cover.


Notes

On-sale date from Comic Reader #99.

Status

AusReprints ID

  • 13923

Cover added

  • 10/09/2017

Index completed

  • 10/09/2017

Last updated

  • 10/09/2017