Blackhawk, #208

Published: May 1965

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Blackhawk #208

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Issue Contents:
The Secret Crimes of Blackhawk!
1 page adventure; war

"This photograph proves, Blackhawk, that you were a Nazi war criminal!"

Characters
  • Blackhawks [Blackhawk
  • Hendrickson
  • Chop-Chop
  • Andre
  • Olaf]
Credits
What's Wrong with These Pictures?
Story 1 1 page advocacy
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Secret Crimes of Blackhawk
Story 2 7 pages adventure; war
Storyline

The Blackhawks return to a small village in France for a reenactment of their help in liberating it from the Nazis during World War II. After the mock battle, the group is stunned when those playing the Resistance kidnap Blackhawk. They accuse him of committing real war crimes during the war and put him on trial.

Characters
  • Blackhawks [Blackhawk
  • André
  • Olaf
  • Stanislaus
  • Hendrickson
  • Chuck
  • Chop-Chop]
Credits
Story Notes

Part one of two.

Super Fun
Story 3 1 page
Story Notes

On the page between page 4 and page 5 of the previous story sequence. Ad in comic format for Monogram model kits.

Oh Boy! What a Toy! Silly Putty!
Story 4 0 pages
Story Notes

Illustrated ad for Silly Putty. Silly Putty Marketing, Inc., P.O. Box 741, New Haven, Conn.

The Secret Crimes of Blackhawk, Part 2
Story 5 10 pages adventure; war
Storyline

Blackhawk escapes from the mock trial and goes to an old chateau, where he leads the other Blackhawks chasing him down a long tunnel into a secret Nazi laboratory in a cavern. The other Blackhawks escape from strange creatures before they find Blackhawk being held prisoner by one of the Resistance from the trial.

Characters
  • Blackhawks [Blackhawk
  • André
  • Olaf
  • Stanislaus
  • Hendrickson
  • Chop-Chop
  • Chuck]
  • Emile Dulac
Credits
7 Epic Duels-to-the-Death... Between Superman and Lex Luthor!

Featuring 80 Page Giant Magazine; Superman

Story 6 1 page
Characters
Credits
Story Notes

On the page between the 3rd page and 4th page of the previous sequence. Promo for 80 page Giant Magazine (DC, 1964 series) #11 featuring Superman. "On Sale Everywhere April 15th." Cover is depicted.

Bob Breaks the Barrier!
Story 7 1 page

"Gosh, Ken, my models never look that good!"

Credits
Story Notes

On the page between the 3rd page and 4th page of the previous sequence. Ad in comic format for AMT model car kits.

2 Great Sea Sagas!
Story 8 0 pages
Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Promo for Aquaman (DC, 1962 series) #21 ("On sale Mar. 11th) and Sea Devils (DC, 1961 series) #23 (On sale Mar. 18th). Covers are depicted.

Story 9 1 page
Story Notes

Letters of comment from Jimmy Chick, Kevin Hughey, Joe Basaldua, Barry Moore (England), David Hubball, Daryl Williams (Venezuela), and Billy Trembath (Iran).

Two Million G. I. Joes Are in Action!
Story 10 1 page
Story Notes

Ad illustrated with photographs of G.I. Joe dolls in action promoting membership in the G. I. Joe Club with mail-in coupon. Cost is 50¢ to G.I. Joe Division - P.O. Box 1288, Hassenfeld Bros., Inc. Pawtucket, R. I.

Chuck's Greatest Act!
Story 11 8 pages adventure

"You all know that Chuck is our radio and electronics expert..."

Storyline

Chuck disguises himself to infiltrate a gang of robbers who fly with backpack rockets.

Characters
  • Blackhawks [Blackhawk
  • Chuck
  • André
  • Olaf
  • Hendrickson
  • Stanislaus
  • Chop-Chop]
  • Rocket Raiders (villains)
Credits
Story Notes

In The Comic Reader #27, July 1964, George Kashdan is credited with writing the Blackhawk fillers. (Nick Caputo)

Featuring Superboy's Greatest Foes and Menaces!

Featuring 80 Page Giant Magazine; Superboy

Story 12 1 page
Characters
Credits
Story Notes

On the page between page 6 and page 7 of the previous sequence. Promo for 80 page Giant Magazine (DC, 1964 series) #10 featuring Superboy. "On sale March 11th."

Viking Attack
Story 13 1 page
Story Notes

On the page between page 6 and page 7 of the previous sequence. Illustrated ad for set of 162 piece plastic Viking warriors, boats, and other equipment. $2.00 from Bi-A-Toy Corp., P.O. Box 30, Tremont Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10457.

For the Very Best in Comics Reading
Story 14 0 pages
Story Notes

Promo for Rip Hunter...Time Master (DC, 1961 series) #26 and The Doom Patrol (DC, 1965 series) #95 with covers depicted. Both "Now on sale."

10 Issues of Adventure for Only $1.00
Story 15 1 page
Characters
  • Superboy [Clark Kent]
  • Blackhawks [Blackhawk
  • Chuck
  • André
  • Olaf
  • Stanislaus
  • Hendrickson]
Story Notes

Promo for subscriptions to Adventure Comics and Blackhawk. Ten issues for $1.00 with mail-in coupon. Illustrated with art from the two titles.

Featuring Mopey and the Mob

Story 16 1 page humor

"Hey, gang, luck is with us..."

Storyline

Mopey's gang thinks they've found a rich man to rob, but things aren't as they seem.

Characters
  • Mopey
126 World War II Fighting G.I.'s and Commandos
Story 17 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover. Illustrated ad for plastic soldiers and battle equipment from World War II. 126 pieces for 99¢ plus 25¢ postage and handling from "Soldiers, Dept. B-55, P.O. Box 397, Rockville Centre, N.Y.

Batman
Story 18 1 page

"Now - the greatest crime fighter in comic book history..."

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Back cover. Illustration of the cover of the box of the Batman plastic model by Aurora Plastics Corp. Also a small version of the cover of the box for the Superboy plastic model.