WORLD WAR II MIDPACIFICAN NEWSPAPER WITH SUPERMAN & SUPER G-I CONTENT.
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$475.46
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Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
11.5x17" military newspaper is Vol. 3, #6, published in Honolulu, HI Dec. 30, 1944. Published as "The Armed Forces' Newspaper In The Pacific Ocean Area," paper features much content regarding World War II and current events. Header features great specialty art of Superman bursting through funny pages to welcome new character, Super GI, w/headline reading "Beginning This Issue, A Brand New Comic: Super GI." The character is further featured in two-page spread "Introducing 'Super GI'!" story. Top of first page features collage of Superman comic panels w/article covering Midpacifican contributor Cpl. Jerry Siegel (co-creator of Superman) and his newest comic feature, created for Midpacifican. Article includes photo of Siegel overseeing WAC Pvt. Faye Lewis as she poses for Cpl. Jane Troy (a character in the new strip) as Gerald "Doc" Green sketches. Following page features 15 panel comic strip introducing Pvt. Joe Droop, who after being hit in the head, releases his muscular alter-ego, Super G-I. This character is a muscular soldier who bears a familiar-looking "S" on his chest while sporting a cape. Other content of note includes Milton Caniff Male Call comic strip, news story on Joe DiMaggio Army Air Forces vs Navy baseball game and Lena Horne back page pin-up. Newspaper has horizontal fold at center as issued and shows scattered aging. Page margins have some scattered tears, w/back page having 2" aged tape repair. VG/Fine overall. Limited distribution to servicemen stationed in Hawaii. First we've seen of this rare piece of Superman ephemera in our 54 years. David Barsalou Collection.
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