The Moby Dick FAQ
Originally written and Compiled by Chip Ashley.
September 26, 1998
Updated August 28, 2005
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MOBY DICK'S HISTORY
MOBY DICK'S SUPPORTING CAST
THE 1967 CARTOON SHOW
COMIC BOOKS AND OTHER APPEARANCES
CREATIVE TEAMS
MERCHANDISE
THE FUTURE OF MOBY DICK
LINKS
THANKS
Moby Dick
When a typhoon suddenly strikes Tom and Tub are swept miles away from their uncle's vessel "The Sea Explorer" and find themselves in uncharted waters surrounded by menacing sharks. When all seems lost they are rescued by the giant white whale, Moby Dick. Tom and Tub happily realize they have found a new friend who will protect them as they face the perils of the deep together.
Click to hear Moby Dick's story.
1.2 Where is Moby Dick home base?
Moby Dick does not have a specific home base.
1.3 Why should I be interested in Moby Dick?
Like any popular superhero, Moby Dick has withstood the test of time. He has great allies and great villains which make for interesting stories and a great time.
2.1 What is Moby Dick's origin?
3.1 Who are Moby Dick's friends and allies?
Space Ghost is an interplanetary police officer who is stationed on the Ghost Planet. He has incredible powers from his costume and his power bands.
Jace is Space Ghost's young ward. He wears a costume of light blue and yellow with a black facemask. Jace looks to be about 15-17 years old. Jace has a jetpack to fly, a belt that gives him inviso power, and an emblem of Space Ghost on his chest that is used for a communications device.
Jan is the female member of the team. She is Jace's twin sister. She wears a costume of light blue and yellow with a black facemask. Jan looks to be about 15-17 years old. She has a jetpack to fly, a belt that gives her inviso power, and an emblem of Space Ghost on her chest that is used for a communications device.
Blip is a monkey. He is always getting Space Ghost, Jace, and Jan out of trouble. Blip wears a costume of light blue and yellow with a black facemask. He has a jetpack to fly, a belt that gives him inviso power, and an emblem of Space Ghost on his chest that is used for a communications device.
3.2 Does Moby Dick have a "Rogues' Gallery"?
3.2.1 Crockor of the Sand Creatures
3.2.3 Iguanis of the Iguana Men
3.2.4 Captain Squid/The Electrifying Shoctopus
3.2.12 Toadus, Ruler of Dead Ships
3.2.14 The Aquabats and Giant Portugese Man of War
The show was about Moby Dick the white whale who rescued and befreinded two young boys and they have many adventures together.
4.2 When did the show premiere and how long did it last?
Moby Dick and The Mighty Mightor premiered on CBS Saturday, September 9, 1967 and lasted until September 10, 1968.
1967 Saturday Morning Schedule
4.3 How many episodes of Moby Dick were there?
There were 18 episodes of Moby Dick.
4.4 What were the names of the episodes and can we have a synopsis of each episode?
Episodes
4.5 What other shows did Moby Dick appear in?
Hanna-Barbera's World of Super Adventure
NBC
Half-Hour Show
Saturdays
Premiered September, 1980
This show featured the following Super Heroes:
The Fantastic Four (1967)
Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles (1967)
Space Ghost (1966)
The Herculoids (1967)
Shazzan (1967)
Moby Dick and The Mighty Mightor (1967)
Birdman and The Galaxy Trio (1967)
Super Adventures
Cartoon Network
Half-Hour and Two-Hour Shows
Weekdays/Weekends
Premiered October 1992
This show featured the following Super Heroes:
The Fantastic Four (1967)
Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles (1967)
Space Ghost and Dinoboy (1966)
The Herculoids (1967)
Shazzan (1967)
Moby Dick and The Mighty Mightor (1967)
Birdman and The Galaxy Trio (1967)
Boomerang
Cartoon Network
One and a Half Hour Show
Sundays 8:00-9:00 AM (EST)
Premiered Spring 1998
Space Ghost and Dino Boy (1966)
Shazzan (1967)
Moby Dick and The Mighty Mightor (1967)
The Herculoids (1967)
The Fantastic Four (1967)
4.6 Wasn't there another superhero that appeared on the show?
Yes. The Mighty Mightor was on before and after Moby Dick. Mightor was a great warrior with a power club who could fly and had a fire breathing dragon.
5.1 What Comic Books has Moby Dick been in?
Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes # 1
Gold Key/April 1968
1998 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide NM-$150.00 F-$75.00 VG-$15.00
Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes # 2
Gold Key/May 1968
1998 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide NM-$150.00 F-$75.00 VG-$15.00
Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6, # 7
Gold Key/April 1968-October 1969
1998 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide NM-$150.00 F-$75.00 VG-$15.00
5.2 Are there any images of these books?
Yes
5.3 What are the storylines of these books?
Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 1
Gold Key/April 1968
Front and Back Cover of Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 1
Story Title: Danger in the Deep
Starring Moby Dick
Synopsis: Moby Dick attacks the undersea home of Tom and Tub. The Depth Patrol want to destroy Moby Dick, but Tom and Tub ask for time to investigate. They are captured by Professor Scale who wants to take over the undersea city. Scooby finds the real Moby Dick who attacks and defeats Professor Scale's robot Moby Dick.
Story Title: Invasion of the Martian Ants
Starring The Herculoids
Story Title: Duel at Dawn
Starring Birdman
Story Title: The Mighty Mightor battles the Vampire King
Starring The Mighty Mightor
Story Title: The Magnetic Menace
Starring Young Samson and Goliath
No Story Title
Starring The Galaxy Trio
Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 2
Gold Key/July 1968
Cover of Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 2
Untitled Story
Starring Moby Dick
Synopsis: Moby Dick defends his friends from Mazu, The Killer Whale.
Story Title: The Noxious Oxoids
Starring Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Story Title: The Vapor-Vampire Invasion
Starring The Herculoids
Story Title: Beware Skullarva
Starring The Mighty Mightor
Story Title: The Diamond of Doom
Starring Shazzan
Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 3
Gold Key/April 1968
Cover of Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 3
Story Title: Undersea Invasion
Starring Moby Dick
Synopsis: The Clam Creatures capture Tom and Tub and tell them they will aid in the invasion of their Undersea City. Moby Dick shows up and defeats the creatures.
Story Title: Terrors of Turaba
Starring Shazzan
Story Title: The Plague of Giants
Starring Space Ghost
Story Title: The Solar Scorpions
Starring Birdman
Story Title: The Cosmic Werewolf
Starring Samson and Goliath
Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 4
Gold Key/1969
Cover of Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 4
Story Title: The Pincered Sea Demon
Starring Moby Dick
Synopsis: tub is exposed to muta-rays after a labaratory experiment goes awry. A nearby crab is also affected and grows to gigantic size. Moby Dick attacks the crabs weak spot and he reverts back to his normal size.
Story Title: Threat of the Cavern Creatures
Starring The Herculoids
Story Title: Mind-Master
Starring Shazzan
Story Title: The Piper's Plot
Starring The Mighty Mightor
Story Title: Terror by Ice
Starring Birdman
Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 5
Gold Key/April 1969
Cover of Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 5
Story Title: The Yeast Beast
Starring Moby Dick
Tom and Tub investigate why the ocean is rising. They find a creature of yeast with and intelligent octopus inside. Moby Dick attacks the Yeast Beast and destroys it.
Story Title: Captives of Medusa
Starring Birdman
Story Title: Curse of the Cloud-Wizard
Starrring Shazzan
Story Title: Multiplying Menace
Starring Mighty Mightor
Story Title: The Diamond Demon
Starring The Herculoids
Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 6
Gold Key/August 1969
Cover of Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 6
Story Title: Creature from Below
Starring Moby Dick
Synopsis: Tom, Tub, and Moby Dick watch as a giant sea monster swallows a boat. They pursue the creature. Tom and Scooby are swallowed by the sea monster which is really a giant submarine. Moby Dick attacks the submarine but is repelled by an electrical charge. Tom turns off the power and Moby Dick causes the submarine to surface. They call the Depth Patrol who arrest the Fishmen who are really humans led by Professor Zarkon who had plans to pirate the ships he captured.
Story Title: The Sun Master
Starring Space Ghost
Story Title: Idol of Fear
Starring The Mighty Mightor
Story Title: The Energy Creatures
Starring The Herculoids
Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes # 7
Gold Key/October 1969
Cover of Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes # 7
Story Title: The Submarine Pirates
Starring Moby Dick, Tom, Tub, and Scooby
Synopsis: Tom and Tub discover a group of submarine pirates who are going to steal jems and jewels from the inhabitants of the Isle of Crystora. Tom, Tub, Moby Dick, and Scooby rush to warn Chief Attuli. They close off the cavern entrance, but trap MOby Dick by accident. The pirates land and blast a hole in the cavern. Moby Dick escapes and defeats the submarine pirates.
Story Title: The Mutant Planet
Starring Space Ghost
Story Title: The Ruthless Reducers
Starring The Herculoids
Story Title: Wrath of Tazarr
Starring The Mighty Mightor
Alex Toth designed and came up with the idea of The Mighty Mightor.
Alex Toth Question and Answers
Picture of Alex Toth
6.2 Who produced and directed the show?
William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
Picture of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
6.3 Who were the story directors and writers for the show?
David Scott/Ed Brandt
6.4 Who were the voices of the characters on the show?
6.5 Who were the animators for the show?
Charles A. Nichols/George Goepper/George Rowley/Don Patterson/Irv Spence/Sam James/George Kreisl/ Jerry Hathcock/Ed Barge/Dick Lundy/Ken Muse/Dennis Sill/Ron Campbell
6.6 Who did the music and sound for the show?
Ted Nichols/Richard Olson/Bill Getty
6.7 Who was the production supervisor for the show?
Howard Hanson
6.8 Who were the film editors for the show?
Warner Leighton/Donald Douglas/Pat Foley/Gregory V. Watson, Jr.
6.9 Who were the cameramen for the show?
Clarence Wogatzke/Chuck Flekal/Roger Sims/George Epperson
6.10 Who was the associate producer and assistant production supervisor for the show?
Art Scott/Victor D. Schipek
6.11 Who were the men in charge of layouts for the show?
Jerry Eisenberg/Iwao Takamoto/Steve Nakagawa/Willie Ito/Phil Louis/Lou Appet
6.12 Who was the technical supervisor for the show?
Frank Paiker
6.13 Who were the people in charge of backgrounds for the show?
Robert Gentle/Ron Dias/Rolanda Oliva
7.1 What kind of Action Figures are there of Moby Dick?
As far as I know there has never been any action figures of Moby Dick, Tom, Tub, or Scooby.
7.2 What kinds of merchandise are out there for Moby Dick?
Moby Dick Coloring Book 8.1 Are there any plans for any new Moby Dick cartoons?
As far as I know there are no plans in the future for Moby Dick cartoons.
9.1 What are some other WebPages with information about Moby Dick?
Kywal Graphics Moby Dick's Page
10.1 These are some people and books I would like to thank!!!
Thanks to the following people, organizations, and books:
To the Moby Dick FAQ
Toon Tracker as the
Moby Dick Kenner Project A Slide
Mighty Mightor and Moby Dick Video
Moby Dick Cartoon Cels
The Toonarrific Cartoon Archive
Alex Toth: By Design by Alex Toth and Darrell McNeil
The Encyclopedia of Super Heroes by Jeff Rovin
The Encyclopedia of Super Villains by Jeff Rovin
The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons by Jeff Lenberg
Saturday Morning TV by Gary H. Grossman
All of you out there on the web who love Moby Dick and want to preserve his memory.
since January 3, 1999.
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