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Issue: 2001, A Space Odyssey #2
Publication Date: January 1977
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Issues: #2 of 10 Issues (24 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 1976
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0714860267201
Price: $0.30 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 22 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jack Kirby; Archie Goodwin (consulting editor)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Vira, the She Demon!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Danny Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: historical, science fiction
Feature(s): 2001: A Space Odyssey
Character(s): alien; Vera Gentry; Vira, the She-Demon
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Bionic Battle!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Six Million Dollar Man
Character(s): Six Million Dollar Man [Steve Austin]; Maskatron
Synopsis: Ad for toys from Kenner, division of General Mills Fun Group, Inc.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside front cover
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Vira the She-Demon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Mike Royer
Colorist(s): Janice Cohen
Letterer(s): Mike Royer
Subject Matter
Genres: historical, science fiction
Feature(s): 2001: A Space Odyssey
Character(s): aliens; the Monolith; Vera Gentry (astronaut); Vira, the She-Demon (cave woman)
Synopsis: In the past, Vira discovers the Monolith and it inspires her to dominate her tribe. In the future, Vera also discovers the Monolith, and it transforms her into a cosmic seed that goes forth into the universe.
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In Content Item: FlagGli Eterni #3 published May 1978
as Vira, la donna demone! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: Set in prehistoric Italy and on Ganymede, satellite of Jupiter.
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Now! Take Your Favorite Super Heroes to School!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fascinating Art Industries, Inc.
Character(s): Spider-Man; Power Man; Captain America; The Hulk
Synopsis: Ad for book covers.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: between pages 3-4 of story
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Make Money and Win Neat Prizes Too!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit
Synopsis: Ad for newspaper sales.
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Pages: 0.5
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What's So Good About Being Bad?!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Bring On the Bad Guys
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for books about Marvel comics from Simon & Schuster. Between pages 3-4 of story.
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The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers The Horrible Hungries

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Slim Jim
Synopsis: Ad for meat snack.
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Pages: 0.5
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Join the Dinky Starfleet...

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dinky Toys
Synopsis: Ad for Star Trek and other die-cast metal toys.
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Pages: 0.5
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Free Advice...To Help You Get Ahead

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): La Salle Extension University
Synopsis: Ad for career guides and home study courses.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: between pages 5-6 of story
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Dress Up Marvel Style!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superhero Merchandise
Synopsis: Ad for clothes and towels with Marvel characters on them.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: between pages 7-8 of story
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Marketplace

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charles Atlas; United Schools and Services; Engravaplates; Anchor Specialties; Centuri; Universal Bodybuilding
Character(s): Charles Atlas
Synopsis: Classified ads for body building; comics, high school diploma courses, training courses, engraved plate sales, toys, art schools, stamps, and novelties.
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Pages: 2.5
Disclose Notes: One page is between pages 7-8 of story, and the others are between pages 13-14 of story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Monolith Mail
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters about the Marvel Treasury Special from: David Schellhase, Edward Oines, and Robert Reed.
Between pages 11-12 of story.
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Superheroes Assemble!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Comics
Character(s): Thor; Captain America; Spider-Man; The Hulk; Daredevil; Iron Man; Human Torch; Howard The Duck; Conan
Synopsis: House ad for subscriptions.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: between pages 11-12 of story
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If You Missed This..!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Howard the Duck
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Treasury Edition of Howard the Duck. Between pages 11-12 of story.
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Read..Foom!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Foom
Character(s): Captain America
Synopsis: House ad for Foom subscriptions.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: between pages 11-12 of story
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Authentic Collectors Items from Star Trek

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lincoln Enterprises
Synopsis: Ad for posters, coins, photos, models and other Star Trek merchandise.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: between pages 11-12 of story
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Monster S-I-Z-E Monsters

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Honor House Products
Character(s): Frankenstein monster
Synopsis: Ad for glow in the dark wall hangings.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: between pages 13-14 of story
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of Ugsome Usurpers, Utopic Uncos, And Unearthly Utterances!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Bullpen Bulletins
Synopsis: Stan Lee's Soapbox and promotions of this month's comics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: "Irving Forbush, choreographer."
Between pages 15-16 of story.
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The Incredible Hulk and the Green Thumb

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dave Cockrum
Inker(s): Dave Cockrum?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Hulk; Hostess Fruit Pies
Character(s): Cousin Betsy; Plant Lady; Hulk; plant creatures [Artie Choke; Mari Gold; Rhoda Dendron]
Synopsis: Comics ad for Hostess Fruit Pies from ITT Continental Baking Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: between pages 15-16 of story
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Ricochet to Freedom!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man; Captain America; Ricochet Racers
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Comics ad for the Ricochet Racers toy from Hasbro.
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History in the Making

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Monogram Models, Inc.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for 1/48th scale model airplanes. Inside back cover.
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Big Adventures Begin With Evel Knievel Miniatures

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Evel Knievel Precision Miniatures
Synopsis: Ad for die-cast metal toys from Ideal Toy Corp.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: back cover

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