Magnum

"Den Røde Baron — "Morder og Offer!" — Reprint of "The Slayers and the Slain!" from Star-Spangled War Stories #138"

Cover Date October 1988
Issue #7
Pages 100
Type Reprint
Cover Price 16,50 kr (Norwegian Krone)
Featured Character Hans von Hammer

Synopsis

Introducing Hans von Hammer to Scandinavian newsstands under a dense anthological format, this monthly installment acts as a direct, structural tie-in following the success of the character's standalone summer special. Published in Oslo, Norway by Bladkompaniet A.S., the publication presents a curated selection of global action, crime, and adventure features under their flagship Magnum banner. Moving completely away from the solitary title framing used in Magnum Spesial #1, the character instead shares cover and interior billing with ongoing European serials Allan Falk (Ric Hochet) and Cat Claw. The lower margin of the front facade preserves a prominent yellow banner showcasing Joe Kubert's iconic portrait of the pilot alongside his signature Fokker Triplane, branding the feature natively for local readers under the historical moniker "Den Røde Baron" (The Red Baron).

Collector Notes

Presented as a 17 x 26 cm paperback compendium on raw newsprint with high-contrast black-and-white ink, the format highlights Joe Kubert's detailed line work and cross-hatching. While the entire magazine spans 100 pages to accommodate its parallel action features, the Enemy Ace segment is explicitly contained within a 14-page block of the publication.

Creative Team

Writer Robert Kanigher
Penciler Joe Kubert
Inker Joe Kubert
Translator Bladkompaniet Studio