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Key Issue

December 31, 1939

Pep Comics #1

Key Issue: Introduction of The Shield (first patriotic hero) by Irving Novick; Origin First appearance of The Comet by Jack Cole, The Queen of Diamonds & Kayo Ward; The Rocket, The Press Guardian, Sergeant Boyle, Fu Chang, & Bentley of Scotland Yard; Robot cover; Sh

Publisher: MLJ / Archie Publications

Artist: Irv Novick

Jack Cole

Dick Ryan

Lin Streeter

Jack Binder

Edd Ashe

Phil Sturm

Cover Artist: Irv Novick

Writer: Harry Shorten

Dick Ryan

Joe Blair

Will Harr

Jack Cole

Editor: Abner Sundell

Publication Date: Dec 31, 1939

Cover Price: $0.10

Page Count: 68 pages

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