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All-American Comics #85

DC · Series began 1939 · May 1947

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Dates

Cover date: May 1947
On sale: March 19, 1947
In stores: March 13, 1947
Pages: 52

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Irwin Hasen, Al Smith, Paul Reinman, Frank Harry, Harry Lampert, Jon Blummerinks: Irwin Hasen, Al Smith, John Belfi, Paul Reinman, Frank Harry, Harry Lampert, Jon Blummerscript: Al Smith, John Broome, Jim Robinson, Harry Lampert, Jon Blummerletters: Al Smith, Harry Lampert, Jon Blummer

Stories

The Rise and Fall of "Crusher" Crock · 13 pages
When a superior athlete, Crusher Crock, is barred from all sports because of gross misconduct on the field, he swears revenge against those who would "play fair" in sporting events.
Brothers under the Skin · 6 pages
The black pirate is given the task to deliver medical supplies to the English colony in the Bahamas .. that is having a fever epidemic. On the voyage .. a storm blows the ship off course and the crew goes ashore to get fresh water and repair the storm damage. The crew encounters a hostile native tribe .. but in the end .. makes peace with them .. and the 2 goups declare friendship to each other .. as we are both “truly brothers”.
Accidents on Order! · 7 pages
At Mammoth Studios in Hollywood, a series of accidents are occurring on the movie set that causes the frightened actor extras to walk off the set. While Dr. McNider and Myra are visiting the studio on a tour, the part of acting extra is offered to Dr. McNidrer, who subsequently solves the case, while in ihis alter ego role as Dr. Mid-Nite. While breaking up the crime ring .. the movie cameras continue to roll, and the film is released as “Dr. Mid-Nite in THEIVES FALL OUT”.
Trapline Pirate · 2 pages
All Aboard for the Trans-Andes Passage! · 8 pages