Swing with Scooter
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Swing with Scooter was a DC Comics
comicbook published from June–July 1966 to October–November 1972
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The protagonist, Scooter, was a British teenage musician. His nickname came from the scooter
that he used as a vehicle. The book was an attempt at drawing upon the popularity of young British musicians such as the Beatles, and the teenage light drama market served by Archie Comics
and similar titles. Scooter was created by writers Barbara Friedlander and Jack Miller and artist Joe Orlando
.
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
comicbook published from June–July 1966 to October–November 1972
1972 in comics
-Events:* Marvel Comics forms their British publishing arm, Marvel UK .* Phil Seuling founds East Coast Seagate Distribution, developing the concept of the direct market distribution system for getting comics directly into comic book specialty shops, bypassing the established newspaper/magazine...
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The protagonist, Scooter, was a British teenage musician. His nickname came from the scooter
Scooter (motorcycle)
A scooter is a motorcycle with step-through frame and a platform for the operator's feet. Elements of scooter design have been present in some of the earliest motorcycles, and motorcycles identifiable as scooters have been made from 1914 or earlier...
that he used as a vehicle. The book was an attempt at drawing upon the popularity of young British musicians such as the Beatles, and the teenage light drama market served by Archie Comics
Archie Comics
Archie Comics is an American comic book publisher headquartered in the Village of Mamaroneck, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, known for its many series featuring the fictional teenagers Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle and Jughead Jones. The characters were created by...
and similar titles. Scooter was created by writers Barbara Friedlander and Jack Miller and artist Joe Orlando
Joe Orlando
Joseph Orlando was a prolific illustrator, writer, editor and cartoonist during a lengthy career spanning six decades...
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