| Weird Comics | |
|---|---|
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Fox Feature Syndicate |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Anthology |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Publication date | Apr. 1940 – Jan. 1942 |
| No. of issues | 20 |
Weird Comics [1] was a comic-book published by Fox Feature Syndicate from 1940 to 1942.
Weird Comics' characters included Birdman, Sorceress of Zoom, The Dart, Thor, Dynamite Thor, The Eagle, Dynamo and the Black Rider. [2]
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