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There Was a Price on His Head -- His Own Soul!

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Genres: fantasy, horror, western

Character(s): Rod Serling (photo inset); Sean O'Neil (murderer on the run); Josh Slade (bounty hunter)

Synopsis: Josh Slade, a bounty hunter depicted in skeleton form, takes aim at escaping Sean O'Neil.

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Treat to Eat!

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Feature(s): Hostess; Beep Beep the Road Runner

Character(s): Beep Beep the Road Runner; Beep Beep's three sons; Wile E. Coyote

First Line: I’m just in the mood for a nice road runner dinner!

Synopsis: Wile E. Coyote wants a road runner meal, until he is given Hostess Fruit Pies.

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Notes: Ad in comic form for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Beep Beep the Road Runner, his three sons, and Wile E. Coyote. Color ad on inside front cover.

An Expensive Date

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Genres: fantasy, horror

Character(s): Rod Serling (host); Yul Taylor; Kate Stowe; Kate Stowe's uncle; Robert (Yul Taylor's butler); Magda (first wife in dream flashback); Eleonor (second wife in dream flashback)

First Line: Before you stands Yul Taylor, a man whose suaveness and shrewdness have gained him wealth and social position!

Synopsis: Yul Taylor, who has already romanced, married, and killed two women for their money, sets his sights on a third victim.

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Kids, Roach Designs Are Now Available as Iron-On Transfers!

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Feature(s): Gandalf Products Co.

First Line: Durable * Washable * 100% Colorfast

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Notes: Various sixties counterculture symbols offered as iron-on transfers. Between pages 4 and 5 of previous story.

The Bounty Hunter

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Genres: fantasy, horror, western

Character(s): Rod Serling (host); Sean O'Neil (murderer on the run); Josh Slade (bounty hunter); townspeople; marshal

First Line: Hoo-whee! Look at those peaceful hills!

Synopsis: Sean O'Neil, a wanted murderer with a price on his head, is relentlessly tracked across Wyoming by bounty hunter Josh Slade.

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Notes: Unlike most stories in this series, where Rod Serling is depicted with his late 1950s-early 1960s short haircut as he appeared on the television series, here he is drawn sporting his fuller 1970s hairstyle - as he was seen in his later years.

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Order by Mail Specials

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Feature(s): The Fun House

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Notes: Ad for various novelty items from The Fun House. Between pages 3 and 4 of previous story. Top half of page.

Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

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Feature(s): Gandalf Products Co.

First Line: Own a bowl full of happiness – Instant pets!

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Notes: Ad for Sea-Monkeys - offered by Gandalf Products Co. Between pages 3 and 4 of previous story. Lower half of page.

Get These Dynamite Embroidered Cloth Patches That Tell It Like It Is!

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Feature(s): Gandalf Products Co.

First Line: Each groovy patch measures 3”.

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Notes: Various cartoon characters, comic characters, and counterculture symbols offered as embroidered cloth patches. Middle left page of centerfold.

Get Your Favorite Cartoon Characters in These Brilliant Embroidered Cloth Patches

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Feature(s): Gandalf Products Co.

First Line: Each groovy patch measures 5”

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Notes: Various cartoon characters and comic characters are offered as embroidered cloth patches. Middle right page of centerfold.

The Howling Dog!

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Genres: fantasy

Character(s): Rod Serling (host); Leaf Gusto (country-rock singer); Ruby (dog); motorist; Gusto's manager; recording studio crew; TV host

First Line: It's a show business truism that you're only as good as your last hit!

Synopsis: Fading country-rock singer Leaf Gusto hits bottom when a passing motorist accidently kills his beloved dog Ruby.

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Margie Gets Free Gifts for the Whole Family

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Feature(s): Gandalf Products Co.

Character(s): Margie; various mod-looking teen friends; postman

First Line: One day when Margie was reading her favorite magazine…

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Notes: Ad offering a $1.00 catalog called “The Consumer Gazette” that is good for “over $30.00 worth of free gifts”. Between pages 3 and 4 of previous story.

Planet Death

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Letterer(s): Esphid Mahilum [as Esphidy Menhalim]

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Genres: fantasy, science fiction

Character(s): Rod Serling (host); aliens

First Line: It is safe to say that in matters of outer space, we can assume nothing!

Synopsis: Aliens see their long-anticipated plan to evacuate their dying planet come to fruition.

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Notes: A large and unusually different "Twilight Zone" feature logo is used for this story.

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Feature(s): American Circle Corp.

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Notes: Full-page ad consisting of small, single panel advertisements for various novelties sold by American Circle Corp. Between pages 3 and 4 of previous story.

132 Roman Soldiers Only $2.25

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Penciller(s): Russ Heath

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Feature(s): Roman War Soldiers

First Line: 2 Complete Roman Armies!

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Notes: Ad offering two complete armies of molded plastic Roman soldiers – one in blue, one in yellow. Ad runs vertically on full page.

It’s a Wonderful Winnerland at J.S.C.A.

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Feature(s): Junior Sales Club of America

First Line: Join now for super prizes and plenty of cash!

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Notes: Ad for Junior Sales Club of America, offering prizes or money for the sales of "all occasion cards". Color ad on inside back cover.

Make Money Get Prizes with Fast Selling American Seeds

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Feature(s): American Seed Co.

First Line: Take your choice of 100 wonderful prizes.

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Notes: Ad for selling vegetable and flower seeds for the American Seed Co., in exchange for prizes or money. Two kids with quotes endorsing this enterprise, seen in black and white photos. Color ad on back cover.