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Turnabout Is Fair Play, Metal Men

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Dr. Will Magnus; Gas Gang [Helium; Oxygen; Carbon Dioxide; Carbon Monoxide; Chloroform]

Synopsis: The Metal Men versus the Gas Gang.

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Job Number: C-364

History in the Making

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Notes: Ad for new B-24J Liberator model.
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Our Mentor, the Robot

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Colorist(s): Dana Garrett (assist, credited)

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Dr. Will Magnus; Gas Gang [Helium; Oxygen; Carbon Dioxide; Carbon Monoxide; Chloroform]; Isobel Sullivan; Johanna Rome; comet being; U.S. Army soldiers

Synopsis: Enroute to an Army base, Doc recounts the time he was changed to a robot by cosmic rays and invented the Gas Gang, which the Metal Men had to destroy in self defense.

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Gigant #4/1978 published July 1978
as Vår beskyddare, roboten! [Story on Interior Page(s)]Första två sidorna.

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Gigant #4/1978 published July 1978
as Vår beskyddare, roboten! del 3 [Story on Interior Page(s)]Sista sidan

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Gigant #4/1978 published August 1978
as Robot Magnus [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Metal Men #6 published February 1964
was The Day Doc Turned Robot! [Story on Interior Page(s)]heavily edited, as part of "Our Mentor, the Robot"

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Pages: 17

Job Number: J-4500

The Maltese Cup Cake

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Wonder Woman; Mr. Astor; Petula Lorry; Cindy Bluestreet [The Fat Lady]

Synopsis: Wonder Woman captures three people hunting for the Maltese Cupcake, though it is unclear that any of them has committed a crime.

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Notes: Advertisement for Hostess Cup Cakes. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.

There's a Double Explosion This Month from DC

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Feature(s): DC Comics

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Notes: House ad for Justice League of America #129, on sale November 1, and DC Super-Stars #12, on sale November 30, with both covers shown.
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The Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes

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Feature(s): The Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes

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Notes: Ad for volumes 1 and 2 of a set of books by Michael L. Fleisher, published by Macmillan Publishing Co.
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What to Sink Your Teeth into When You're Hungry and You're Not a Werewolf.

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Feature(s): Slim Jim

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Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
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A World of Excitement Is Yours with These...

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Feature(s): Peter Pan records

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Notes: Ad for book and record sets featuring Marvel and DC comic book characters.
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Look, Friends!

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Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
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Write Right Now!

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Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, body building, high school rings, novelties, toys, home employment, The National Arbor Day Foundation, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
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Christmas Is Coming --

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Notes: House ad for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer comic from DC.
On third page between pages 10-11 of story.

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Feature(s): DC Comics

Character(s): Mr. Mxyzptlk

First Line: Had enough sanity?

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Notes: House ad for The Amazing World of DC Comics #13, ready for mailing October 1, and the 1977 Super DC Calendar.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.

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Feature(s): NCG Merchandise

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Notes: Ad for various comics related books including Comic Book Price Guide, Wonder Woman, and The Great Comic Book Heroes.
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Make Money Fast!

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Feature(s): Anchor Specialties Co.

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Notes: Ad for sales people for metal social security cards and other metal plates.
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Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
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Write Right Now!

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Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, martial arts, Florida land, stamps, the game "Fuzz Roulette", and more. Sanford Schwarz & Co. agent.
On first page between pages 16-17 of story.

The Super-Friends!

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Feature(s): NCG Merchandise

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Notes: Ad for toys and books based on DC Superheroes.
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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]

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Job Number: L-583

Notes: Letters from Bryan Hollerbach and Scott R. Taylor, with an illustration. Also editorial discussion of previous and new creative team, beginning duties on this issue.

Justice for All Includes Children #9

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; police officers; common crooks

Synopsis: Superman assists some officers in stopping a robbery and explains to one boy apprehended that taking any part in helping commit a crime places you in trouble with the law.

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Notes: Published in cooperation with the National Center for Juvenile Justice.

100 pc. Toy Soldier Set

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Notes: Ad for toy soldiers.

Two Ways Ovaltine Can Help You Get Your Favorite Hockey Teams in the Standings.

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Feature(s): Ovaltine

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Notes: Ad for magnetic NHL Standings Board available for Ovaltine drink mix labels.
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Big Adventures Begin with Evel Knievel Miniatures.

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Feature(s): Ideal Toy Corporation

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Notes: Ad for toys.
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