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Daredevil Comics
Date | Number: 38 | Lang: English (en)
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This is an intense origin story even for the time. Mom blows her brains out to avoid capture, baby is strung up over a fire to roast, boy eats animal guts. All served with a heavy helping of Golden Age racism. I can't help remembering Lev Gleason's sanctimonious pronouncements about how instructive and wholesome his comics were.
  
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NameDaredevil Comics 38 (alt) | Published
PublicationPrice: 0.10 USD | Pages: 68 | Frequency: bi-monthly
 
Cover1 page
GenreSuperhero
CharactersDaredevil [Bart Hill]; The Little Wise Guys [Curly; Pee Wee; Jock; Scarecrow]
PencilsCharles Biro (signed) Charles Biro (signed)
InksCharles Biro (signed) Charles Biro (signed)
 
AdvertisementDave Minor Play By Ear Piano Course (1 page)
Letterstypeset
First LineThis Easy Way Teaches Piano Without Music!
NotesFound on the inside front cover.

Illustrated advertisement from Dave Minor in Chicago, offering a "Play-by-Ear" Course of 25 Lessons, plus a 72-page Piano Song Book free of charge, all for just $1.49 plus a C.O.D. postage upon arrival.
 
Comic StoryThe Phony Death-House Reverend / Daredevil (10 pages)
SynopsisLippy helps Monk escape from prison and immediately Monk attempts a job at a bank. He loses a foot during the escape, and his mob members decide to abandon him, for which Monk decides to rub the whole gang out. Only Daredevil and the Little Wise Guys can stop him.
GenreSuperhero
CharactersDaredevil [Bart Hill]; The Little Wise Guys [Curly; Pee Wee; Jock; Scarecrow]; tailor (death); Mr. Neuman (bank teller); Miss Breen (bank employee, death); un-named Deputy-Sheriff; Lippy [the Death-House Reverend] (villain); Monk Scartor (villain); Scotty (villain)
Script (signed) (signed)
PencilsNorman Maurer (signed) Norman Maurer (signed)
InksNorman Maurer (signed) Norman Maurer (signed)
 
Advertisement"Pepsi", the Pepsi-Cola Cop (1 page)
SynopsisWhen a savage gorilla escapes from the zoo, Pepsi drinks a Pepsi in order to get an idea on how to capture the beast.
GenreHumor
CharactersPepsi; Bozo (a gorilla)
PencilsGraham Hunter (signed) Graham Hunter (signed)
InksGraham Hunter (signed) Graham Hunter (signed)
First LineHelp! Help!! Bozo's escaping!
NotesIllustrated advertisement in comic book type format.
 
Foreword/AfterwordNo Title (1 page)
Letterstypeset
First LineYou Asked For It!
NotesPreface to the next Daredevil story, reprinting a series of eight letters from readers, asking how Bart Hill became Daredevil. These letters were in response to the "What's on Your Mind" feature found in this magazine.
 
StoryDaredevil (16 pages)
SynopsisDaredevil asks the Little Wise Guys if they would like to know how he came to be Daredevil, and they agree, also wanting to know if they can see him without his mask. Bart tells them of his parent's trip to Australia to meet with Edgar, who managed John's gold mine, and tells them the mine is worthless. Unaware that Edgar wants the mine, John is killed by natives, Mary committing suicide, and the baby abandoned. The baby grows up in a tribe and challenges the Chief to battle, defeating him and becoming the new Chief. He discovers the truth and goes back to America to avenge his parents.
GenreSuperhero
CharactersDaredevil [Bart Hill] (origin); The Little Wise Guys [Curly; Pee Wee; Jock; Scarecrow]; John Hill (Bart's father, gold mine owner, death); Mary Hill (Bart's mother, death from suicide); Jack (John's lawyer, death); Edgar (Bart's father's stepbrother, Bart's uncle) (villain, managed John's gold mine, death); native Chief dressed like Daredevil (villain, death)
Script (signed)
PencilsCharles Biro (signed)
InksCharles Biro (signed)
First LineThe Origin of Daredevil
NotesThe story, reprinted from Daredevil Comics #18 (August, 1943), states that the story and art are by Charles Biro. Art credits from Norman Maurer revised to Biro by Craig Delich.

This origin story differs from the version found in Silver Streak Comics #6.
 
Foreword/AfterwordNo Title (1 page)
Pencils? (photos)
Inks? (photos)
Letterstypeset
GenreNon-fiction
CharactersDaredevil [Bart Hill]; The Little Wise Guys [Pee Wee; Jock; Scarecrow]; Bob Wood (photo); Lev Gleason (photo); Charles Biro (photo)
PencilsCharles Biro (signed)
InksCharles Biro (signed)
First LineThe 3 That Gave You the Big 3: Daredevil, Boy, Crime Does Not Pay
NotesIllustrated introduction (of sorts) of the writer, publisher and artist of Daredevil features, with photos of the three men.
 
Publisher advertisementNo Title (1 page)
FeatureTrue Crime and Penalty
Letters?; typeset
GenreCrime
PencilsCharles Biro (signed)
InksCharles Biro (signed)
NotesIllustrated promtional advertisement from Lev Gleason Publications for their new crime book, True Crime and Penalty, complete with cover.
 
StorySniffer (9.67 pages)
SynopsisThe goings-on in Sniffer's apartment has caused the other tenants to complain to the landlord and ask for his eviction. When the landlord gets scared to do so, he hires some toughs to throw Sniffer out, and in the process of doing so, Sniffer gets amnesia. He wanders around trying to find lodging, and finally overhears some zoo attendants talk about a car accident one of them was in, and how their life flashed before them in four seconds. Sniffer thinks that if he is involved in such an accident, that he'll discover who he really is. It doesn't quite work out, though.
GenreAdventure; Humor
CharactersSniffer; Benito; Henry (neighbor of Sniffer); Henry's wife; Murgatroyd J. Hoopgoople (Sniffer's landlord); apartment building tenants; Fenimore (zoo keeper); Albert (zoo keeper); three un-named TV executives; Crusher (villain); Pot-Belly McGurk (villain); McGurk's mob (villains); Satan (villain, image only); The Owl (villain, image only)
Script
PencilsCarl Hubbell (signed)
InksCarl Hubbell (signed)
First LineI can't sleep on account it's too bright in here!
 
Comic StoryNo Title
FeatureWe'll Never Forget...
Colors? (wash)
GenreNon-fiction; Sports
CharactersJack Dempsey; Gene Tunney
Script
PencilsMorris Weiss
InksMorris Weiss
First LineThe Famous Long Count
NotesIn a single large panel, the famed "long count" is illustrated, recounting when Jack Dempsey failed to go to a neutral corner after knocking down Gene Tunney, thus allowing Tunney to recover. Dempsey eventually lost the fight.
 
Comic StoryNo Title (1 page)
SynopsisTwiddle decides to get his portrait painted, but doesn't think the picture looks like him.....so the artist makes an unexpected adjustment.
FeatureTwiddle
GenreHumor
CharactersTwiddle; artist
First LineHmm... I'd like my puss painted!
 
AdvertisementG-Boy Repeating Cap Pistol (1 page)
Pencils?; ? (photos)
Inks?; ? (photos)
Letterstypeset
NotesSold by Gamco for $1.95, with caps available for $3.50.
 
AdvertisementVacutex Blackhead Remover (1 page)
Letterstypeset
NotesVacutex blackhead remover, sold by Ballco Products for for $1.00.
 
Text StoryToo Many Clues / Crimebuster (2 pages)
SynopsisWith a visiting Crimebuster in his office, Inspector Crandell receives a call from Barney Garrett, who tells the Inspector that he expects to be killed.....and the Inspector hears some shouting and the line goes dead. The pair rush over to Barney's place and find him dead....their job is to find the culprit.
Letterstypeset
GenreSuperhero
CharactersCrimebuster [Chuck Chandler]; Inspector Crandell; Barney Garrett (death); Mona Marris (actress); Harry Stoner (villain, comedian)
Script
 
Letter ColumnWhat's on Your Mind? (1 page)
Letterstypeset
First LineTo me Daredevil Comics really is the comic magazine that dared to be different.
NotesReaders may win $2 for their letters of comment and suggestions that are printed in each issue.
Letters from: Lilian Irene White, Henry S. Galus, Carl Eugene Lemme, Victor M. Prebor, Stuart Brown, Ronald Spenard, Robert Jackson, and Mrs. Inez Sharp.
 
AdvertisementJunior G-Man Kit with Code-O-Graph (1 page)
Pencils? (photo)
Inks? (photo)
Letterstypeset
NotesPhotographic advertisement from Allen-Robert for their Junior G-Man Crimebuster Outfit (costing $2.95), which includes: a 50-shot automatic all-metal repeating cap pistol, 20 cartidge belts with 1000 shots sure-fire ammunition (50 to a belt), and the Amazing Armee Code-O-Graph (complete with invisible ink).
 
Comic StoryThe Last Round! / Go-Along Gallagher (8 pages)
SynopsisGallagher wins his first professional fight, then decides to go out to a party with Bea Frank, an action Gallagher's manager strongly advises against. At any rate, Gallagher is scheduled to fight "The Quaker Express" next, and his manager gets an offer for Gallagher to throw the fight in the first round...or else!
GenreSports
CharactersGo-Along Gallagher [aka Punchdrunk]; Nocky (Gallagher's manager); Bea Frank; Jerry; Eddie Frank; Pete (sparring partner); The Quaker Express (villain, boxer); Slick Slyme (villain, manager of the Quaker Express)
Script (signed)
PencilsMorris Weiss (signed)
InksMorris Weiss (signed)
NotesScript and art credits by Craig Delich.
 
Comic StoryNo Title (1 page)
SynopsisTwo men, working for different clothing companies, are marching up and down the street carrying signs proclaiming that their companies provide "pants to match". The two men note that their attire would match if they just changed their pants.....and they do.
GenreHumor
Characterstwo un-named men
First LineGet your pants to match
NotesStrip has no masthead title!
 
AdvertisementWhile They Last / 6 Power Telescope (1 page)
Pencils?; ? (photo)
Inks?; ? (photo)
Letterstypeset
NotesIllustrated advertisement, with photo, by Miller & Company for their new Quick Sight Giant 6 Power Telescope, available for $1.64 plus C.O.D. postage.
 
Comic StoryThe Whale Sub / Dickie Dean (6 pages)
SynopsisDickie has built a mechanical whale, which can operate on or under the water, as well as fly, for an Ichthyologist friend of his. Harbor Police alert Zip that some smugglers are operating in the area and to on the lookout. Unfortunately for Zip, the smugglers force him at gunpoint to operate the device, with unexpected results.
GenreAdventure
CharactersDickie Dean [Richard Dean]; Zip Todd; Professor Nelson (Ichthyologist, mention only); pair of smugglers (villains)
 
AdvertisementJowett Institute of Physical Training (1 page)
Pencils? (photo)
Inks? (photo)
Letterstypeset
CharactersGeorge F. Jowett
First LineLet Me Show You, Too, How To Make Yourself Commando Tough!
NotesPhotographic advertisement from the Jowett Institute of Physical Culture for George Jowett's series of five muscle-building courses, each course selling for 25 cents each, or all five for $1.00. Purchase also includes a free copy of "Jowett's Photo Book of Strong Men".
 
AdvertisementPhotocraft Candid Camera (1 page)
Pencils?; ? (photos)
Inks?; ? (photos)
Letterstypeset
NotesSeries of two advertisements, both from Imperial Industries, the first offering readers a complete 5-piece candid camera outfit for only $3.98 postpaid. The second advertisement offers readers the new and better Perfex Electric Dry Shaver for the price of $3.95, which includes a 23-Karat Gold embossed personalized travel case for the shaver.
 
AdvertisementCameo Ring and Earring Set (1 page)
Pencils? (photos)
Inks? (photos)
Letterstypeset
NotesFound on the inside back cover.

Photographic advertisement from the Fifth Avenue Merchandise Mart for their 24-Karat Goldplated matched cameo ring and earring birthstone set, all for $1.98 plus 40 cents Federal tax.
 
AdvertisementWonders of Living Things (1 page)
Letterstypeset
First LineFree 150 Power Microscope With This Offer
NotesFound on the back cover.

Illustrated advertisement from Metro Publications, offering readers a free microscope with their purchase of the book, "Wonders of Living Things" for $1.98.
 
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