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Issue: Astonishing Tales #8
Publication Date: October 1971
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Issues: #8 of 36 Issues (70 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Magazine Management Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 11 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stan Lee
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US and later standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing
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War At the Bottom of the World! / "Some Call It...Witchcraft!"

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Marie Severin
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Colorist(s): Marie Severin ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle, superhero
Feature(s): Ka-Zar; Dr. Doom
Character(s): Ka-Zar; Zabu; Dr. Paul Allen; Dr. Doom (inset)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagEssential Super-Villain Team-Up #1 published November 2004
as Astonishing Tales #8 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters credit from George Olshevsky's Marvel Comics Index #7B.
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The Battle of New Britannia!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roy Thomas; Gary Friedrich
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe
Inker(s): Tom Sutton
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Ka-Zar
Character(s): Ka-Zar; Zabu; (Barbara) Bobbi Morse (full name not revealed until Astonishing Tales #12); Germans of Lost Lake (introduction, villain); British of New Brittannia (introduction); Paul Allen (introduction, full name not revealed until Astonishing Tales #12); Wilhelm (New Britannian); Reggie (New Britannian)
Synopsis: While flying to see Ka-Zar in the Savage Land Barbara Morris and Paul Allen crash, with Paul being saved by Ka-Zar and Barbara being rescued by the British of New Britannia. Ka-Zar and Paul don't know that Barbara has been saved so they venture into the Lost Lake to save her.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagKa-Zar #1 published January 1979
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Job Number: 697 Z ?
Disclose Notes: This story is continued in issue #10.
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Pick a Pair of Winners From Mighty Marvel!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby; John Romita
Inker(s): Vince Colletta; John Romita
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Fantastic Four; Spider-Man
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Invisible Girl; Thing]; Spider-Man; Shocker
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement reproducing covers for Fantastic Four King-Size Special #9 and Spider-Man King-Size Special #8.
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This Badge Bedeviled!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein; Mike Friedrich (Plot)
Penciller(s): George Tuska
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Brothers Link
Character(s): Joshua Link [Gemini] (introduction, origin); Damian Link (introduction, origin); Jeff Hanley (death); Brackett; Monk (death)
Synopsis: While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked together by experimental rays. Later when his gang tries to kill him Joshua is able to summon Damian to help him. While helping Joshua Damian finds himself with new powers when Joshua's energy enters his body.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagClimax Adventure Comic #14 published April 1974
as This Badge Bedeviled [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Job Number: 540Z
Disclose Notes: Mike Friedrich Plot credit from George Olshevsky's Marvel Comics Index #7B.
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Marvel Bullpen Bulletins: While the Cat's Away, the Bullpen Will Play! [October 1971]; Roy's Rosterum

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?; Roy Thomas
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Bullpen Bulletins; Roy's Rosterum
Character(s): Dr. Strange
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Items about who is filling in for Stan Lee while he is on vacation, information on some of the comics that went double-size this month, information on Marvel Feature #1, Stan Lee is on Alex Bennett's radio show, WBAI-FM has been dramatizing some of Marvel's comics, Gerry Conway has authored a book called "The Midnight Dancers" and Marie Severin designed the costumes for a play by Sheldon Feldner. Roy Thomas explains that Stan Lee is on vacation this month while working on a screenplay for Alain Resnais during his off-hours. Also includes small headshots of Thor, Human Torch [Johnny Storm], Iron Man [Tony Stark], Daredevil, Captain America [Steve Rogers], Black Widow [Natasha Romanova], Spider-Man, Conan the Barbarian, Thing, Hulk [Bruce Banner] and Sub-Mariner.
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Another Marvel Masterpiece

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): John Buscema
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement reproducing the cover for My Love Queen-Size Special #1.
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...Though Some Call It Magic!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway
Penciller(s): Gene Colan
Inker(s): Tom Palmer
Colorist(s): Tom Palmer ?
Letterer(s): Jean Izzo
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Doom
Character(s): Dr. Doom; Satan (villain); Kagrok The Killer (introduction, villain); Boris; Kristin; Cynthia Von Doom (cameo)
Synopsis: Doctor Doom fights a creature of Satan's choice for the soul of his mother.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagDr. Strange & Dr. Doom: Triumph & Torment #[nn] published September 2013
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #47 published January 1973
as Eppure si dice che  magia! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Superheroes and the Occult Winter Special #[nn] published November 1980
as ...Though Some Call It Magic! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Super-Villain Team-Up #1 published November 2004
as ...Though Some Call It Magic! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagGene Colan Tribute Book #1 [Standard Cover] published January 2008
as ... Though Some Call It Magic! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Job Number: 682Z
Disclose Notes: Last Doctor Doom strip in Astonishing Tales. Dr. Doom's stories continue in Sub-Mariner #47-49 and later in Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up #1.
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The Mighty Marvel Checklist

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mighty Marvel Checklist
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Marvel checklist for comics now on sale! Comics listed with a synopsis are Fantastic Four #115, Spider-Man #101, Thor #192, Avengers #92, Captain America & The Falcon #142, Hulk #144, Iron Man #42, Sub-Mariner #42, Astonishing Tales #8, Conan the Barbarian #10, Daredevil #80, Marvel Feature #1 and Sgt. Fury #92. Includes a headshot of Captain America [Steve Rogers]. Appears between pages 5 and 6 of the third story.
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2 More Triumphs From Marvel

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby; Neal Adams
Inker(s): Vince Colletta; Neal Adams
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor; Defenders
Character(s): Thor; Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDefenders: The Coming of the Defenders #1 published February 2012
as [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor King-Size Special #4 and Marvel Feature #1. Appears between pages 5 and 6 of the third story.
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Now It Begins! Double-Sized Dynamite From Magnificent Marvel!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): Barry Windsor-Smith (signed); Neal Adams
Inker(s): Barry Windsor-Smith (signed); Neal Adams
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Conan; Defenders
Character(s): Conan; Bull of Anu; Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement reproducing covers for Conan the Barbarian #10 and Marvel Feature #1.
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Astonishing Mails

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith]; Wally Wood; Marie Severin (illustrations)
Inker(s): Sam Grainger; Frank Giacoia; Wally Wood; Marie Severin (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Astonishing Mails
Character(s): Ka-Zar; Zaladane; Dr. Doom; Exiles [Baldini; Iron-Hand Hauptmann; Krushki; Cadavus; Gruning; General Ching]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Includes letters from (and answers to) Richard K. Hall, Martin Britton, Wayne H. Reese, David Kalis and Mike Towry. Includes panels from the Ka-Zar stories in issue #4, #5 and 2 panels from the Dr. Doom story in issue #4 and a promo for Marvel Feature #1 with small headshots of the Defenders [Dr. Strange, Hulk [Bruce Banner] and Sub-Mariner].

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