{"title":"Moby Duck – Whitman – 1970–1978 – Ongoing Series – #10–30","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ab-center-wrapper {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background-color: #f4f4f4;\n}\n\n.collection-card {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 800px;\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n}\n\n.collection-inner {\n  padding: 25px;\n  background-color: #ffffff;\n}\n\n.collection-title {\n  font-size: 1.8em;\n  color: #1a1a1a;\n  border-bottom: 3px solid #01579b;\n  padding-bottom: 10px;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n  text-align: center;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n.collection-section h3 {\n  font-size: 1.25em;\n  color: #333;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n  border-bottom: 1px dashed #ccc;\n  padding-bottom: 5px;\n}\n\n.collection-section p {\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #555;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding-left: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list li {\n  background-color: #e1f5fe;\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  padding: 10px 15px;\n  border-left: 4px solid #01579b;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-center-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"collection-card ambushbug-centered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-inner\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"collection-title\"\u003eMoby Duck (Whitman Era) (1970–1978)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e📘 Series Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970s, \u003cb\u003eWestern Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e shifted much of its distribution from the Gold Key brand to \u003cb\u003eWhitman\u003c\/b\u003e. This run (#10–30) continues the maritime exploits of Moby and his hapless deckhand Dimwitty. These issues are notable for their distinct distribution methods, often sold in bagged \"multi-packs\" at department stores rather than on traditional newsstands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e⭐ Series Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"collection-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistribution Variants:\u003c\/b\u003e While identical in content to Gold Key issues, the \u003cb\u003eWhitman logo\u003c\/b\u003e on the cover identifies copies intended for retail multi-packs, which are highly scrutinized by variant collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKay Wright Mastery:\u003c\/b\u003e Much of this block features the definitive Bronze Age art of \u003cb\u003eKay Wright\u003c\/b\u003e, who provided a consistent and energetic look for the nautical Duck cast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLate-Series Scarcity:\u003c\/b\u003e Issues near the end of the run (#25–30) saw significantly lower print runs as the title neared cancellation, making high-grade copies more difficult to locate today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual Logo Years:\u003c\/b\u003e During this period, some issues were released under both the Gold Key and Whitman banners simultaneously, creating \"logo variants\" that represent a specific era in publishing history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \"Moby \u0026amp; Dimwitty\" Rebrand:\u003c\/b\u003e By the end of the run (specifically #25), the cover trade dress was modified to emphasize \"Moby Duck and Dimwitty,\" acknowledging the deckhand's popularity as a comedic foil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinal Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e The series concluded with issue #30 in 1978, effectively ending Moby’s solo headlining status in American comics for several decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"102-101-moby-duck-21-1964-76","title":"Moby Duck – Whitman – 1970–1978 – Ongoing Series – #21","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIssue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoby Duck #21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonth\/Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhitman.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeywords\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver Age, Moby Duck, Whitman.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"B and J Comics","offers":[{"title":"Green Sticker","offer_id":42330160169037,"sku":"cartoons-10-26-21-green","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_66ac6119-4c5c-40a8-a24f-2a9ba85f569d.jpg?v=1765640199"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/collections\/1088955.jpg?v=1767102340","url":"https:\/\/bandjcomics.com\/collections\/moby-duck-whitman-1970-1978-ongoing-series-10-30.oembed","provider":"B and J Comics Etc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}