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If This Be Doomsday!

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Genres: science fiction, superhero

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Polaris Nuclear Sub

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Notes: Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids. Sold by Honor House Products.

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If This Be Doomsday!

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Genres: science fiction, superhero

First Line: Galactus has landed on Earth!

Synopsis: The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus. Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity.

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Notes: Kirby's co-plotting is acknowledged by Lee and Kirby in many interviews. The credits read: "Written in the masterful manner of Stan Lee Illustrated in the magnificent mode of Jack Kirby."

The Punisher character in this issue is not the same as the latter Marvel hero.

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Feature(s): Marvel Collectors’ Item Classics

Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Molten Man; Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Jane Foster; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Sandman [Flint Marko]; Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; Protector [Gerald Marsh]

First Line: More triumphs for Marvel..!

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Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

House ad for The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #35, Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #126, and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel. 1965 series) #2 using reprints of their covers and advertised as “now on sale.”

Joker’s Special

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First Line: 10 rib-splitting jokes and foolers $1.98

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Notes: Ad for novelty and practical joke items.
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First Line: Start your own business!

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Notes: Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. between story pages 8 and 9. on top half of page.

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First Line: Now... fear no man! Don't be bullied! Turn your hands into "explosive" defense mechanism!

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Notes: On lower half of page between story pages 8 and 9.

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First Line: 100 pc. Toy soldiers $1.25

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Notes: On top half of page, between story pages 13 and 14.

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First Line: Come on, fella grab the chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too

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Notes: Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
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Stamps

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First Line: U.S. stamps free!

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Notes: Thumbnail ads for stamps, on top half of page between story pages 16 and 17.

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First Line: Amazing illusory X-ray vision instantly!

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Notes: Advertisement for X-Ray glasses from Slimline Company.
Located between story pages 16 and 17, occupying lower half of page.

Shop by Mail

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First Line: Study art in spare time

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Notes: Thumbnail ads for novelty items and other products, between story pages 16 and 17.

U.S. Gov't Surplus

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First Line: Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!

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Notes: Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
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Hypno-Coin

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Notes: Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on lower half of page.

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First Line: More mirthful, monumental, mind-staggering memoranda from your Marvel madmen!

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Notes: Includes: How About That?; Didja Know?; Strictly Personal!; Department of Utter Confusion!; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; M.M.M.S. membership form.

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Character(s): Human Torch; Hulk; Spider-Man

First Line: Do people mutter yechh when you walk by?

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Notes: Ad for a Hulk sweatshirt and M.M.M.S. items.

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Character(s): Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Thing; Sub-Mariner; Hulk

First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, lately, there seems to be a trend in your plots to eliminate any romantic implications.

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Notes: Letters from: Ronald Lindenboom, Duke University North Carolina; Dave Cockrum, Naval Air Station Miramar California; W. A. Krohn, New Haven Connecticut; Allen Howlett, Jr., Long Beach California; Pete von Sholly, Chatham New York; Mike Glicksohn, Willowdale Ontario; Kathy Sue Krajco, Janesville Wisconsin; Stephen Stumpp, New York New York; Kenneth Kirby, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Phil Watgen, Elgin Illinois; and Kevin Morgan, Johnstown Pennsylvania.

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First Line: Record riot

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Notes: Ad for 60 songs on 10 records for $2.98.

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First Line: American Basic Science Club's Master Lab...

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Notes: Ad for lab kits, inside back cover.

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Character(s): Mike Marvel (photograph)

First Line: Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method

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Notes: Ad for a muscle building system on back cover.