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"Am I Now...Or Have I Ever Been?"

Illustration on Cover, Front from base issue

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Rich Buckler (signed)

Inker(s): Mike Esposito (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Spider-Man and Deathlok

Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Deathlok [Luther Manning]

First Line: Frenzy in the not-too-distant future!

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Pages: 1

...Am I Now Or Have I Ever Been?

Story on Interior Page(s) from base issue

Credits

Writer(s): Bill Mantlo

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Mike Esposito (finished art, figures); Dave Hunt (finished art, backgrounds)

Inker(s): Mike Esposito; Dave Hunt (backgrounds)

Colorist(s): Petra Goldberg

Letterer(s): John Costanza

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Spider-Man and Deathlok

Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Deathlok [Luther Manning]; Strake; Grissom (death)

First Line: Future shock: Part II

Synopsis: Spider-Man gets closer to his own time, landing in 1990, and the world of Deathlok.

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Pages: 17

Job Number: JV263

Notes: Conclusion of the story which began in issue 41.

Comic Book Savers

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s) from base issue

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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Superhero Merchandise; Comic Book Savers

Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Spider-Man; Luke Cage, Hero For Hire; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Thing

Synopsis: Advertisement for comic book savers (binders that hold 12 comics) that come with stickers.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Appears between pages 7 and 8 of the story.

Mighty Marvel Checklist [June 1976]

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s) from base issue

Credits

Writer(s): ? (promo copy)

Penciller(s): Ron Wilson; Al Milgrom; Jim Starlin

Inker(s): Frank Giacoia; Joe Sinnott; Jim Starlin

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Mighty Marvel Checklist

Character(s): Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Blizzard; Guardians of the Galaxy [Vance Astro; Martinex; Charlie-27; Nikki]; Warlock

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Mighty Marvel Checklist for comics on sale the fourth week of March, comics listed with a synopsis are Marvel Team-Up #46, Iron Man #87, Marvel Presents #5, Fantastic Four #171 and Warlock #13. Also includes a small reprint of the covers of Iron Man #87, Marvel Presents #5 and Warlock #13. Appears between pages 11 and 12 of the story sequence.

Marvel-Con '76!

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s) from base issue

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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Marvel-Con '76

Character(s): Spider-Man; Stan Lee

Synopsis: Promo for the upcoming Marvel-Con '76 on April 23-25 at the Hotel Commodore in New York. Advertises three free hour-long art lessons by John Buscema, three writing lessons by Roy Thomas and free kung fu exhibitions. Cost is $3.00 for a three day pass.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Appears between pages 11 and 12 of the story.

Marvel Bullpen Bulletins: News Notes, Nifty Narration, and Nutty Nonsense Not For the Narrow-Minded! [June 1976]; Stan Lee's Soapbox

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s) from base issue

Credits

Writer(s): Stan Lee; ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Marvel Bullpen Bulletins; Stan Lee's Soapbox

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Pages: 1

Notes: Appears between pages 15 and 16 of the story.

Stan talks about the Marvel phenomenon in jolly ol' England, including about how we publish seven special weekly comics there, the Campbell's SF and Comic Shop has it's main display devoted almost exclusively to Marvel mags, Paul McCartney's Magneto and the Titanium Man single is a sensation wherever it is played, Paul McCartney has a new Daredevil disc, Paul and Linda McCartney have a new top-secret project and give their regards to Marvelites everywhere. He also says that there will be a third volume in the Origins of Marvel Comics and Son of Origins series focusing on villains and he wants us to send in our guesses as to the title of this book and don't forget the Marvel-Con at NY's Hotel Commodore on April 23, 24 and 25. Items about how Incredible Hulk #200 (written by Len Wein with art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton) features more guest stars than you can shake a gamma-radiated fist at and more special issues are coming with guest artists such as Berni Wrightson and Jim Starlin, Gil Kane is doing less covers because he is now focusing on whole stories like the Amazing Spider-Man Annual, The Inhumans (written by Doug Moench) and the Sons of the Tiger in the Deadly Hands of Kung Fu, George Perez is now drawing The Fantastic Four, Rich Buckler is now scripting Deathlok, a fill-in for Iron Man, a fill-in for Black Goliath and is teaming up with Don McGregor to co-produce the Black Panther, the Iron Man Annual (by Steve Gerber/Sal Buscema) guest-stars Man-Thing and the villain is the Molecule Man, the Fantastic Four Annual (by Roy Thomas/John Buscema) guest-stars the Invaders, the Tomb of Dracula will have Dracula getting married and guest-starring a satanic sibling, the Werewolf by Night will feature changes in the Werewolf and his relationship with Jack Russell and a special guest appearance by Brother Voodoo, a small note explaining the new UPC code on all Marvel comics, Gene Colan will be penciling Howard the Duck #4 and then Berni Wrightson will take over as permanent penciler and next month Jack Kirby's newest earth-shaker will be hitting the stands.

Mail it to Team-Up

Letters Page on Interior Page(s) from base issue

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Writer(s): Bill Mantlo

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Mail it to Team-Up

Character(s): Spider-Man

Synopsis: Letters from readers - Rook Jones, Rebecca Farash, John Harbottle and Frank Lomenzo. Letters page replies by Bill Mantlo. Also includes a next month blurb box that explains the next story that crosses over with Marvel Two-In-One #17.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Appears between pages 11 and 12 of the story.

Daredevil's "Dare-Double"!

Advertisement on Interior Page(s) from base issue

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Daredevil; Hostess Fruit Pies

Character(s): Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Foggy Nelson; Ron Rainey [as Daredevil] (villain)

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Pages: 1

Notes: Ad for Hostess Fruit Pies. Appears between pages 15 and 16 of the story.