Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #20 for Sale - First Appearance of The Shaggy Man - Where to Buy

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Series: Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe (DC, 1985 series)
Issue: #20
Publication date: October 1986
Key date: 1986-10-00
On-sale date: 1986-06-24
Indicia publisher: DC Comics Inc.
Price: $1.00; 1.35 CAD; 0.50 GBP
Pages: 36

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of The Shaggy Man - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of The Scavenger - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Peter Mortimer - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Star Sapphire - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Remoni-Notra / Deborah Camille Darnell - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Murray Takamoto - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Captain Stingaree - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Karl Courtney - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Sarah Charles - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Manhunter - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Hi-Jack - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Bess Forbes - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mellu Loron - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Lisa Monelli - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Roja - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Jonah - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Seq	Story	Type	Pages	Credits	Characters
0	Who's Who	cover	2	pencils: Paris Cullins; inks: Dick Giordano	Imra Ardeen, Eve Aries, Biff Bailey, Jonathan Crane, Wesley Dodds, Dane Dorrance, Selinda Flinders, Sandy Hawkins, Sir Justin, Timothy Karnes, Karshon, Tasmia Mallor, Peter Mortimer First, Queen Projectra
1	Who's Who's Hows and Whys	letters page	1	letters: typeset
2	Rubberduck	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Scott Shaw!; inks: Scott Shaw!; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Alley-Kat-Abra, Rova Barkitt, Captain Carrot, Chester Cheese, Fastback, Felina Furr, Little Cheese, Pig-Iron, Peter Porkchops, Roger Rodney Rabbit, Byrd Rentals, Rubberduck, Timmy Joe Terrapin, Yankee Poodle
3	Ryand'r	character profile	0.5	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Shawn McManus; inks: Shawn McManus; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko; letters: Todd Klein	Ryand'r
4	Sabbac	character profile	0.5	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger; inks: Kurt Schaffenberger; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Captain Marvel Jr., Freddy Freeman, Timothy Karnes, Sabbac
5	The Sandman [Wesley Dodds]	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Michael Bair; inks: Michael Bair; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Dian Belmont, Mr. Crossart, Wesley Dodds, Sandy Hawkins, The Sandman, Sandy the Golden Boy, The Tarantula
6	The Sandman [Garrett Sanford]	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Jack Kirby; inks: Joe Sinnott; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Brute, Glob, Jed Paulsen, The Sandman, Garrett Sanford
7	Sandy the Golden Boy	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Jack Kirby; inks: Greg Theakston; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Wesley Dodds, Sandy Hawkins, The Sandman, Sandy the Golden Boy
8	Sarge Steel	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Dick Giordano; inks: Dick Giordano; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Bess Forbes First, Lisa Monelli First, Roja First, Sarge Steel, The Smiling Skull, Rudolf Wolk
9	Sargon the Sorcerer	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Fred Fredericks; inks: Dick Giordano; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	John Constantine, John Sargent, Sargon the Sorcerer, Baron Winters
10	Saturn Girl	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Curt Swan; inks: Karl Kesel; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Gim Allon, Imra Ardeen, Colossal Boy, Cosmic Boy, Rokk Krinn, Lightning Lad, Dirk Morgna, Garth Ranzz, Graym Ranzz, Saturn Girl, Sun Boy
11	Saturn Queen	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Dan Jurgens; inks: Bob Oksner; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko; letters: Todd Klein	Chameleon Boy, Cosmic King, Reep Daggle, Clark Kent, Lightning Lord, Saturn Queen, Superman
12	Scalphunter	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: George Evans; inks: George Evans; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Brian Savage, Scalphunter
13	The Scarecrow	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Arthur Adams; inks: Arthur Adams; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Jonathan Crane, Dick Grayson, Robin, Scarecrow
14	Scavenger	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Ron Frenz; inks: Bob Smith; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko; letters: Todd Klein	Aqualad, Aquaman, Arthur Curry, Garth, Peter Mortimer First, The Scavenger First
15	S.T.A.R. Labs	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Ross Andru; inks: Ricardo Villagrán; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Sarah Charles First, Jenet Klyburn, Dr. Albert Michaels, Murray Takamoto First
16	Sea Devils	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Russ Heath; inks: Russ Heath; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Biff Bailey, Dane Dorrance, Judy Walton, Nicky Walton
17	The Secret Six	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Jack Sparling; inks: Jack Sparling; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Crimson Dawn, Lili De Neuve, Carlo Di Rienzi, Dr. August Durant, Mike Tempest, King Savage
18	The Secret Society of... Super-Villains	character profile	2	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Alex Saviuk; inks: Mike DeCarlo; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Angle Man, Angelo Bend, Bizarro, Blockbuster, Brain Wave, Captain Boomerang, Captain Cold, Captain Stingaree First, The Cheetah, Jonathan Cheval, Chronos, David Clinton, Phillip Cobb, Robert Coleman
19	Sensei	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: José Luis García-López; inks: José Luis García-López; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko; letters: Todd Klein	Boston Brand, Deadman, Jonah First, The Sensei
20	Sensor Girl	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Steve Lightle; inks: Steve Lightle; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Val Armorr, Brainiac 5, Querl Dox, Karate Kid, Princess Projectra, Queen Projectra, Quislet, Sensor Girl
21	Sgt. Rock	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Joe Kubert; inks: Joe Kubert; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	The Iron Major, Sgt. Rock
22	Serifan	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Jack Kirby; inks: Gary Martin; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko; letters: Todd Klein	Beautiful Dreamer, Big Bear, Glorious Godfrey, Mark Moonrider, Serifan, Vykin the Black
23	7 Soldiers of Victory	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Howard Bender; inks: Dell Barras; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	The Crimson Avenger, Pat Dugan, Green Arrow, Roy Harper, Wing How, Sir Justin, Sylvester Pemberton, Oliver Queen, Greg Sanders, The Shining Knight, Speedy, The Star-Spangled Kid, Stripesy, Lee Travis
24	The Shade	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Carmine Infantino; inks: Rick Magyar; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko; letters: Todd Klein	Barry Allen, The Flash, The Flash, Jay Garrick, The Shade, Richard Swift
25	Shade the Changing Man	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Steve Ditko; inks: Steve Ditko; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Mellu Loron First, Rac Shade, Shade, the Changing Man
26	Shadow Lass	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Steve Lightle; inks: Steve Lightle; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko; letters: Todd Klein	Lar Gand, Tasmia Mallor, Mon-El, Shadow Lass
27	Shadow-Thief	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Joe Kubert; inks: Joe Kubert; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Hawkman, Katar Hol, Carl Sands, Shadow-Thief
28	Shaggy Man	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Wendy Pini; inks: Wendy Pini; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Green Arrow, Hawkman, Katar Hol, Oliver Queen, The Shaggy Man, The Shaggy Man, Professor Andrew Zagarian
29	Shakira	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Mike Grell; inks: Mike Grell; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko; letters: Todd Klein	Travis Morgan, Shakira, The Warlord
30	The Shark	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Dave Gibbons; inks: Dave Gibbons; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Aquaman, Arthur Curry, Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, Karshon, The Shark
31	Shazam	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Jerry Bingham; inks: Jerry Bingham; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	Billy Batson, The Champion, Jebediah, Shazam
32	Shimmer	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: Chuck Patton; inks: Bob Smith; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko; letters: Todd Klein	Cyborg, Baran Flinders, Selinda Flinders, Mammoth, Shimmer, Victor Stone
33	Shining Knight	character profile	1	script: Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Bob Rozakis, Greg Weisman, E. Nelson Bridwell; pencils: John Bolton; inks: John Bolton; colors: Anthony Tollin, Len Wein, Tatjana Wood, Tom Ziuko	King Arthur, Sir Justin, Merlin, The Shining Knight, Winged Victory

Printings and variants

Edition	How to tell
Newsstand	price 1.00 USD; barcode 0709893125110
Canadian	price 1.35 CAD; barcode 0709893125110

Where to read it

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Batman: Scarecrow Tales #[nn] ISBN 1-4012-0443-0	2005	On eBay ›
Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus #4 ISBN 978-1-4012-1583-5	2008	On eBay ›
Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus #4 ISBN 978-1-4012-3746-2	2013	On eBay ›
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Batman Arkham: Scarecrow #[nn] ISBN 978-1-4012-6062-0	2016	On eBay ›
The Fourth World Omnibus by Jack Kirby #[nn] ISBN 978-1-4012-7475-7	2018	On eBay ›
DC Universe: The Bronze Age Omnibus by Jack Kirby #[nn] ISBN 9781401292140	2019	On eBay ›
The Forever People by Jack Kirby #[nn] ISBN 978-1-77950-230-8	2021	On eBay ›
Deadman Omnibus #[nn] ISBN 978-1-77950-488-3	2021	On eBay ›
Who's Who Omnibus #1 ISBN 978-1-77950-599-6	2021	On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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