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Cover: C. C. Beck
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Fatman the Human Flying Saucer #3

Sep 1967 · Lightning Comics [1960s] · 0.25 USD
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This issue contains six full-length stories featuring various villains. One story involves Fatman pursuing a criminal up a building wall, where the villain uses an electronic device to condense atoms in Fatman's body and capture him in a tube. Another story features a character named Prankster who sells cakes and is confronted by angry customers seeking refunds, leading to Fatman's involvement when Prankster invites him to a conference at a van, which triggers an explosion. A third story depicts a candy-making contest with a $5,000 prize, where Fatman orders dozens of donuts from Sugar's Sweetery shop, and a woman creates a candy sculpture of Fatman that melts in the rain.

Contains 5 stories
S.A.T.A.N.
27 pp · Humor, Superhero
Otto BinderWendell CrowleyC. C. BeckFatman [Van Crawford]Godfrey GaylordButterworthGrolloGung HoBugThe Shroud (first appearancevillain)The King of OctogoniaPresident Plowshare

In a whimsical twist, a bumbling tourist named King Van accidentally becomes ruler of the absurdly named Octogonia after paying for stamps with his entire life savings—only to be menaced by Gung Ho, an evil agent of the mysterious S.A.T.A.N., who unleashes his deadly crystal eye during a royal banquet. As chaos erupts and the hero Fatman transforms into a flying saucer to save the day, the battle escalates into a surreal duel where identities shift and bizarre transformations unfold.

Untitled Non-Fiction story
1 pp · Non-Fiction
Fatman Meets the Impractical Joker
8 pp · Humor, Superhero
Fatman [Van Crawford]Franky PranksterMr. CrawfordButterworth

When the Crawford family’s beloved but chaotic TV show host, Franky Prankster, crosses the line from harmless comedy to full-blown mayhem, Van Crawford—aka Fatman, the Human Flying Saucer—must step in to restore order. As Franky’s antics spiral out of control during a live broadcast, Fatman’s quick thinking and signature flying saucer form bring the chaos to a sudden, comedic halt. The story ends with a surprising twist about Franky’s true circumstances—and a fan-driven campaign to bring Fatman to the small screen every week.

Fatman Meets Guess Whom?
12 pp · Humor, Superhero
CupidFatman [Van Crawford]Eunice "Sugar" KaneKandy Dandy

In a candy shop filled with sweet chaos, the Human Flying Saucer—disguised as Van Crawford—helps Sugar Kane, a cheerful confectioner with a secret recipe, manage a flood of orders for her beloved Saucer Sweets. When the greedy Kandy Dandy schemes to steal her syrup and sabotage her dreams, Fatman must juggle superheroics, syrup runs, and a sudden contest entry—all while keeping his identity hidden and Sugar’s spirits high.

The Orphan UFOlet
7 pp · Humor, Superhero
Fatman [Van Crawford] (last appearance)UFOletMother ShipMr. CrawfordMrs. Crawford

When bird-watching in the wilderness, wealthy adventurer Van Crawford spots a tiny, mysterious flying saucer—what he soon realizes is a living creature, not a machine. After a series of chaotic mishaps involving a steamroller, a blimp, and a sudden emotional attachment, Van finds himself unexpectedly caring for the little UFOlet, which believes he’s its mother.

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Raw (VG) $7
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $1,241
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $408
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $205
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $112
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $85
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $53
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CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $22
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $20
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $20
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20
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artist, inker, colorist, letterer C. C. Beck
cover pencils, inks C. C. Beck

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