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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor McKenzie]; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Emperor Thakorr; Princess Fen; Prince Byrrah

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I Fantastici Quattro #58 published June 1973
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Tales to Astonish #1 [Newsstand] published December 1979
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]

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The Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #3 [Direct Edition] published February 1986
as Marvel Saga Classic Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]

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Marvel Saga #3 published ?
as Galleri med klassiska omslag [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 1

Notes: Logo design credit from Todd Klein via his Facebook page, used with permission. Klein says probably Brodsky pencils and Simek inks.

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First Line: Gigantic art mural offer!

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Notes: Inside front cover. Lumen Winter is spelled as "Luman Winter" in the ad copy. Ad for the "White Stallion in the Moonlight" mural.

Years of Glory -- Day of Doom!

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor McKenzie] (origin retold with details); Destiny (villain); Emperor Thakorr; Princess Fen; Mr. Blake; Captain Leonard McKenzie; Joe; Slug; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Girl; Mister Fantastic]; Giganto

Synopsis: Buried under tons of ice by Destiny, Namor's thoughts drift back to his mother Princess Fen's meeting with Captain McKenzie and his boyhood in Atlantis. He remembers fighting Destiny, who defeats him and sends Namor to New York for a five-year break while Destiny goes into suspended animation to perfect his powers. With his memory gone, Namor wanders the Bowery as a derelict until he is accidentally found by Johnny Storm and recovers his memory.

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I Fantastici Quattro #57 published June 1973
as Anni di gloria... giorno di Destino! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1

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I Fantastici Quattro #58 published June 1973
as Anni di gloria... giorno di Destino! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Tales to Astonish #1 [Newsstand] published December 1979
as Years of Glory -- Day of Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]-3 pages

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The Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #3 [Direct Edition] published February 1986
as Book III: A Gathering of Dooms! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 20

Notes: Storyline continued from Iron Man & Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 Series) #1. Most of the storyline from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #4 (May 1962) is retold.

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Feature(s): Academy for Home Study

First Line: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma

Synopsis: Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.

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Notes: Between story pages 3 and 4.

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Feature(s): Marvel Super-Heroes T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kir

Character(s): Captain Marvel; Spider-Man; Hulk; Iron Man; Thing; Thor; The Fantastic Four; The Avengers; Daredevil

First Line: Marvel super-hero T-shirts

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Notes: Promo for Marvel super-hero t-shirts and sweat shirts and a new Merry Marvel Marching Society membership kit. Between story pages 6 and 7.

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Character(s): Joe Weider (photo); Larry Scott (photo); Freddy Ortiz (photo); Ricky Wayne (photo); Chuck Sipes (photo)

First Line: Free! Muscle course that can add 3 inches to your arms fast!

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Notes: Send for free muscle-building information. Located between story pages 6 and 7.

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First Line: Look, fellows!

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Notes: Ad solicits boys to sell GRIT magazine. Between story pages 9 and 10.

Shop by Mail

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First Line: I'm 11 years old... and I sell $75.00 to $100.00 a week

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Notes: A collection of classified advertising offering novelties and comic books, located between story pages 15 and 16.

Shop By Mail; Stamps

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First Line: Real flying models

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Notes: A collection of classified advertising offering novelties and stamps, located between story pages 18 and 19.

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Feature(s): The Liftee Company Height Increase Pads

First Line: Now you can be taller instantly!

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Notes: Advertisement for height increasing shoes from The Liftee Company, located on the top half of the page between story pages 18 and 19.

Stamps; Shop by Mail

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First Line: New African stamp collection

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: A collection of classified advertising offering stamps, novelties and back-issuecomic books, located between story pages 18 and 19 on lower half of page.

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In-house Column on Interior Page(s)

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First Line: Here it is! Proof positive that the biggest brains at Marvel --- don't know what they're doing!

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Notes: Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!

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Feature(s): Precise Publications

First Line: I'll make you a master of karate

Synopsis: Ad for karate book and life-size practice dummy with coupon, $1.98.

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Pages: 2

Notes: Letters from John Musgrave, Michael Janas, Billy Neville & Brack Dodd, Jr., Carl Gafford [as Carl Gaffffoffrd], Hollis Morre, Peter Sanderson, Jr., and Scott Harris; images from earlier Tales To Astonish stories.

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Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]

First Line: Two more triumphs for Marvel..!

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Notes: House ads for Iron Man (Marvel, 1968 series) #1 and Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #60.

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Feature(s): Famous Artists School

Character(s): Norman Rockwell

First Line: We're looking for people who like to draw

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Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

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First Line: Make money get prizes

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Notes: Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Company.