Dates
- Cover date
- March-April 1956
- On sale
- January 3, 1956
- Pages
- 36
Editions and covers
- Original editionSource ↗
Creators
pencils: John Prentice, Win Mortimer, Henry Boltinoffinks: John Prentice, Win Mortimer, Henry Boltinoffletters: Ira Schnapp, Pat Gordon, Henry Boltinoffscript: Jack Schiff, Arnold Drake, Henry Boltinoff, Jerry McKay
Stories
- The Story Behind Showcase · 1 pages
The genesis of Showcase is explained, having originated with fan Larry Blake's letter.
- The School for Smoke-Eaters · 8 pages
Fireman Farrell passes his final exam to become a fireman.
- Fire under the Big Top · 8 pages
Fireman Farrell fights a fire at a circus.
- Secrets of the Firehouse · 2 pages
- Fourth Alarm · 8 pages
A TV crew catches the firemen in action and helps influence a vote on fireman pay.
Characters
Fireman Fred Farrell Jr.
Reprinted in
The Essential Showcase 1956-1959 (1992), Showcase Presents: Showcase (2012), Mighty The 100-Page Comic! (1957), Century, The 100 Page Comic Monthly (1956), DC Special (1968)