Indicia title is "SUPER CIRCUS featuring Mary Hartline, No. 694." Code number is S.C.O.S. #694-564. Copyright 1956 by Western Printing & Lithographing Company. Third of three Super Circus Four Colors. Based on the 1952-55 version of the ABC TV series "Super Circus."
Cover
Super Circus featuring Mary Hartline / 1 page
Feature
Super Circus
Pencils
? (painting); ? (photos)
Inks
? (painting); ? (photos)
Colors
? (painting)
Characters
Mary Hartline (photo); Claude Kirchner (photo); Cliffy the Clown (photo of Clifford Soubier); Nicky the Clown (photo of Nicky Francis); Scampy the Clown (photo of Sandy Dobritsch)
Notes
Cover is collage of black and white photos and color painting.
Comic Story
Artificial Rainstorm (1 page)
Synopsis
The elephant trainer wants Mary to practice the act the with elephants. A photographer wants to take some photos of Mary outside. With the help of water from an elephant's trunk, the trainer gives the impression it is raining outside and the photos can't be taken.
Feature
Super Circus
Genre
Humor
Characters
Mary Hartline
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
First Line
I need Mary here so I can rehearse my elephants with music!
Notes
Inside front cover; black and white. Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Special Performance for Mr. Meanie (8 pages)
Synopsis
The circus performance is canceled because Mr. A. Meanie objects to it. Hoping to get him to change his mind, the performers take Mr. Meanie to the circus and give him a special performance, including him in the act.
Feature
Super Circus
Job #
S.C.O.S. #694-564
Genre
Humor
Characters
Claude Kirchner; Mary Hartline; Fatima; Strongo; Balenco
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
First Line
Hello, ladies and gentlemen and children!
Notes
Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Menagerie (6 pages)
Synopsis
Bernie is billed as a "ferocious" gorilla, but would rather sit and play with flowers.
Feature
Super Circus
Genre
Humor
Characters
Mary Hartline; Bernie the Trainer; Rollo the Gorilla
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
Notes
Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Side Show (8 pages)
Synopsis
A large parcel containing a "Genuine African Wild Man" is delivered to the circus. The wild man acts ferocious, but curiously has impeccable manners.
Feature
Super Circus
Genre
Humor
Characters
Mary Hartline; Claude Kirchner
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
Notes
Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Shake Well Before Using (1 page)
Synopsis
Bounco the human jumping-bean follows the directions on the medicine bottle.
Feature
Super Circus
Genre
Humor
Characters
Mary Hartline; Claude Kirchner
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
First Line
Mary, have you seen the medicine I'm supposed to take now?
Notes
Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Clown Alley (8 pages)
Synopsis
The clowns want to become animal trainers, but find that instead of controlling the animals, the animals are controlling them.
Feature
Super Circus
Genre
Humor
Characters
Mary Hartline; Cliffy; Nicky; Scampy
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
Notes
Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Helping the India Rubber Man (1 page)
Synopsis
The India Rubber Man has tied himself in a knot.
Feature
Super Circus
Genre
Humor
Characters
Mary Hartline; Claude Kirchner
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
First Line
Mary, come quickly!
Notes
Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Flamo the Fire-Eater (1 page)
Synopsis
Mary provides a remedy when the fire-eater gets heartburn.
Feature
Super Circus
Genre
Humor
Characters
Mary Hartline; Claude Kirchner
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
First Line
Gee, Claude, that's a sensational act!
Notes
Inside back cover; black and white. Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Supporting Role in the Band (1 page)
Synopsis
Mary gives Nicky a supporting role in the band--supporting a bass drum.
Feature
Super Circus
Genre
Humor
Characters
Mary Hartline; Nicky
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
First Line
That was a fine rehearsal, boys!
Notes
Back cover. Last panel is Dell's "A Pledge to Parents." Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
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