{"product_id":"dc-super-stars-1976-17-1809325","title":"DC Super Stars 1976 #17 - 9.4 - $45.00","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirst app: Huntress\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl relate to Superman one of their first cases as the Legion before he joined as Superboy involving the Quintile Crystal. After telling their tale, they meet up with the same Science Police officer who was involved alongside them in that case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Age Batman retires from crimefighting after accidentally killing his wife Selina Kyle Wayne, the former Catwoman, when she is blackmailed into committing one more job by a former associate, Silky Chernak. As a result, Selina and Bruce's daughter, Helena, becomes the Huntress and vows to fight crime like her father did and brings Silky to justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing. It is also the date given in the letter column in Justice League of America #148. On-sale date of August 24 in Comic Reader #146.\r\n\r\nVolume incorrectly listed as 3 when it should be 2.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret Origins of Super-Heroes - Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarn Famous Name Prizes or Cash the Easy Olympic Way! - Ad for sales people for greeting cards.\r\nOn inside front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin of Green Arrow - Origin recap occurring before the events of Oliver Queen losing his fortune to John DeLeon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerfun! BB \u0026amp; Pellet Guns by Crosman. - Ad for Powerfun bb guns by Crosman division of Coleman.\r\nOn first page between pages 3 and 4 of the Green Arrow story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet Rich and Famous. - Ad for candy bars from D. L. Clark division of Beatrice Foods.\r\nOn top of second page between pages 3 and 4 of the Green Arrow story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite Right Now! - Various ads in classified format for body building, comics, novelties, x-ray specs, karate, and more.  S. Schwarz \u0026amp; Co. agent.\r\nOn bottom half of the second page, between pages 3 and 4 of the Green Arrow story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooky La Moo on Broadway - Advertisement for Hostess Twinkies in comic strip format.\r\nFirst page between pages 7 and 8 of the Green Arrow story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresenting the First Superman Dollar Comic - House ad for DC Special Series (DC, 1977 series) #5, on sale August 2nd.\r\nSecond page between pages 7 and 8 of the Green Arrow story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sport a Boy Grows Up with...Shooting a Daisy. - Ad for b*b guns from Daisy division of Victor Comptometer Corporation, with testimonial.\r\nBetween pages 1 and 2 of the Legion story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's Bananas - Ad for CBS Saturday morning shows: \"The Bugs Bunny\/Road Runner Hour\", \"What's New Mister Magoo?\", \"The Skate Birds\", \"Robonic Stooges\", Wonder Wheels\", \"Woofer \u0026amp; Whimper\", \"Space Academy\", \"The Batman\/Tarzan Adventure Hour\", \"Wacko\", \"Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids\", \"The Secrets of Isis\", \"CBS Saturday Film Festival\", and \"In The News\".\r\nBetween pages 7 and 8 of the Legion story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret Origins of Secret Origins - Explanation of the creation of this issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuntress Concept Art - Staton's original sketch of the Huntress and rough and pencilled versions of the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Each Ending ...A Beginning! - The story is the origin of the Helena Wayne Huntress. Some sources identify this issue as the joint first appearance of the character with All-Star Comics (DC, 1976 series) #69. Those sources claim both issues were released on August 24, 1977. However, copyright records state All-Star Comics #69 was published on August 23, while DC Super Stars #17 was published on August 25.\r\n\r\nIn the text page for this issue, Paul Levitz mentions that Joe Orlando had to step in as guest editor for this story, as DC policy at the time said that no editor should write for himself.  Since Levitz was the writer for this story, Orlando had to step in as the editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to Sink Your Teeth into When You're Hungry and You're Not a Werewolf. - Ad for meat snacks.\r\nOn top of the first page between pages 6 and 7 of the Huntress story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - House ad for subscriptions to DC comics.\r\nOn bottom half of the first page between pages 6 and 7 of the Huntress story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite Right Now! - Ads in classified format for comics, body building, high school rings, novelties, jewelry, and more.  S. Schwarz \u0026amp; Co. agent.\r\nOn the second page between pages 6 and 7 of the Huntress story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrazy David Says - Ad for t-shirts printed with slogans and pictures, from Crazy David's Mail Order T-Shirt Co.\r\nOn first page between pages 10 and 11 of the Huntress story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Belt Buckles - Ad for belt buckles, books and toys, including Colorforms, featuring DC Comics characters.\r\nOn second page between pages 10 and 11 of the Huntress story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Prizes - Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts.\r\nLast page at end of issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin J.S.C.A. Jolly Giant for Prizes or Cash - Ad for sales people for greeting cards.\r\nOn inside back cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAU Shuperstar Flattens His Arch Enemy...The Menacing Missile-Toe - Back cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67652522246294,"sku":"CSAS2324I31602B1809325","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/5854\/5795\/files\/31602.jpg?v=1793220915","url":"https:\/\/shop.thecomicsplace.com\/products\/dc-super-stars-1976-17-1809325","provider":"Comics Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}