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Issue: Action Comics #443
Publication Date: January 1975
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Issues: #443 of 866 Issues (1410 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: The Line of DC Super-StarsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/31/1974
Volume: 38
Pages: 100
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.60 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 32 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. [August 2007]
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#334, 347, 360, 373, 437, 443, 449, 544, 600, 700)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Superman Unleashes the World's Greatest Action Heroes!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Adam Strange; Hawkman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Batman; the Atom [Ray Palmer]; the Black Pirate
Synopsis: Superman opens the cover of an Action Comics issue and the other heroes rush out.
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In Content Item: FlagGigant #1/1975 published January 1975
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Taschenbuch #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1976
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S-1862
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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How to Tell Your Dad You're Ready for a Daisy B*B Gun.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for b*b guns from Daisy Division of Victor Comptometer Corporation.
On inside front cover.
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[untitled]

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Here are six thrillers with the accent on action!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: N-1203
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At Last! Clark Kent-- Super-Hero!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Steve Lombard; Josh Coyle; Oscar Asherman; Queen Bee [Zazzala](villain); Brainiac (villain); Clayface [Matt Hagen] (villain); The Harpy (villain); Merlyn [Arthur King](villain); Ocean Master (villain); Sinestro (villain); Chronos [David Clinton] (villain); Gorilla Grodd (villain); Justice League of America [Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Black Canary [Dinah Lance]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Red Tornado [John Smith]; Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]; The Atom [Ray Palmer]]; a Guardian of Oa; Warden Marwell
Synopsis: Queen Bee captures all of the Justice League except Superman, who uses Kryptonian technology to reverse Earth residents' perceptions of Clark Kent and Superman. This confuses Brainiac so that Superman can trace Queen Bee's Bee-Men back to her lair and free the Justice League, who then capture her and the other villains.
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In Content Item: FlagGigant #1/1975 published January 1975
as Clark Kent Superhelt! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Job Number: S-1839
Disclose Notes: References Action Comics #424.
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7 Threats in the 7 Seas!

Reprise  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): The Sea Devils [Dane Dorrance; Biff; Judy; Nicky]; Mr. Neptune; Undersea Nero; Water Alien; Sea-Sorcerer; Coral Giant; Magnetic Monster
Synopsis: One-panel recaps of stories from Sea Devils #2-3, 6-9, and 12.
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In Content Item: FlagAquaman Album #3 published June 1979
as 7 Threats in the 7 Seas! [Reprise on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: N-1173
Disclose Notes: References Sea Devils #2-3, 6-9, and 12. Art includes reprinted panels.
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The Ghost of the Deep!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): The Sea Devils [Dane Dorrance; Judy; Biff; Nicky]; Circe Smith; Circe (from mythology)
Synopsis: After watching a singer named Circe Smith at a nightclub, the Sea Devils appear to meet the mythological Circe during their next dive. She puts the male members into a contest and Dane abandons his oxygen tank, and when Judy tries to save him by sacrificing herself it jolts the boys out of their spell to save her.
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From Content Item: FlagSea Devils #3 published January 1962
was The Ghost of the Deep! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.34
Job Number: N-1146
Disclose Notes: This story could be explained as a nitrogen narcosis-induced dream of Judy's instead of a real adventure, as the male members have no memory of the adventure at the end of the story.

Story in two parts of 7.67 and 3.67 pages.
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Coming Super-Attractions

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Green Arrow; Black Canary
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for Action Comics #444, on sale the last week of November.
At bottom of page 8 of Sea Devils story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: There Must Be a Better Way to Earn a Living...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for training courses.
Between pages 9-10 of Sea Devils story.
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100 Pages for Only 60c

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): DC Comics
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC Comics with black-and-white versions of various covers shown.
Between pages 9-10 of Sea Devils story.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): The Quiet Man; boy
Synopsis: A boy is fishing in what appears to be shallow water, so The Quiet Man wades in. He is immediately submerged in deep water because the boy was standing on stilts.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Job Number: N-1213
Disclose Notes: At bottom of final page of Sea Devils story.
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[untitled]

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Super-Puzzle
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.33
Job Number: P-13
Disclose Notes: A word puzzle. Answers on page 71, at bottom of final page of Adam Strange story.
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Formula 1

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Corgi die-cast miniature cars.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Batman; Cary Bates
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Amazing World of DC Comics #2, ready for mailing September 15th.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Batman; Robin
First Line: We Can Put DC Comics Right in Your Mail Box.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC Comics subscriptions.
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Revolt in Painted Canyon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Character(s): Matt Savage; Red; Clay; Mary Beth Hale; Luther Jones; Arizona Bill Pinto; Jed Crogan; Hank Blaine; Grant; Dixon; Biscuits Baker
Synopsis: Matt concocts a ruse with his men to capture Jed Crogan and his men, who have been menacing a town and its ranchers.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWestern Comics #78 published November 1959
was Revolt in Painted Canyon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10.67
Job Number: N-1145
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See the Mystery of the Strange Change

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Ad for Strange Change models series from MPC Fundimensions division of General Mills.
Between pages 3-4 of Matt Savage story.
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Mesa and Butte

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): What's The Difference Between...
Synopsis: Definition of a mesa and a butte. At bottom of final page of Matt Savage story.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Job Number: N-1214
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The Super-Brain of Adam Strange!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Adam Strange; Alanna; Sardath
Synopsis: Sardath attempts to control Adam's Zeta-Beam visits to Rann but a side-effect gives Adam a super-evolved brain which also creates a brain-wave menace for the planet. When Alanna shuts down Sardath's machine all returns to normal but some of the brain-wave energy becomes frozen into a rock which Adam takes back to Earth.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #87 published November 1963
was The Super-Brain of Adam Strange! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
Job Number: N-1143
Disclose Notes: References Strange Adventures 235 and Action Comics 437. The brain-wave energy rock next appears in the next story in this issue: "Amazing Thefts of The I.Q. Gang!"
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Never Finished High School?

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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for home study towards a high school diploma.
Between pages 3-4 of Adam Strange story.
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Now You Can Get the Copies You've Missed

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for back issues of DC Comics, with some covers shown.
Between pages 3-4 of Adam Strange story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
Between pages 7-8 of Adam Strange story.
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What Does This Campion Have in Common...with You?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Joe Weider; Dave Draper
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building course with testimonial by a successful student.
Between pages 7-8 of Adam Strange story.
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for stamps, books, comics, toys, body-building courses, and more. S. Schwarz agent.
Page is before "Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!"
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Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Hawkgirl [Shayera Hol]; Ira Quimby [I.Q.]; I.Q. Gang (villains, intro)
Synopsis: Ira Quimby's thinking is enhanced whenever he is near the rock that Adam Strange brought back to earth containing his super brain-waves. Ira constructs several super-science devices and executes crimes until defeated by Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and the rock eventually stops emitting the brain-waves.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #87 published November 1963
was Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13.34
Job Number: N-1144
Disclose Notes: The brain-wave rock was brought to Earth in the previous story in this issue: "The Super-Brain of Adam Strange!"

Story in two parts of 6.67 pages each.
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Big News Coming...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House teaser ad for DC Comics.
At bottom of page 7 of "Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!"
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Bird-Wings

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction
Synopsis: examples of the varying structure of bird wings
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Job Number: N-1215
Disclose Notes: At bottom of final page of "Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!"
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for toys, comics, body-building courses, and job training courses. S. Schwarz agent.
Includes a 1/4-page ad for t-shirts from the Natural Trading Company.
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Throne of Spain!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Character(s): The Black Pirate [Jon Valor]; King Philip of Spain; Don Carlos (dies); Count Valdez; jester
Synopsis: Count Valdez and Don Carlos (the king's son) plot to place Don Carlos on the throne by imprisoning the king. But the jester tips off The Black Pirate, who rescues the king, imprisons Count Valdez and helps to kill Don Carlos.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSensation Comics #4 published April 1942
was The Man in the Iron Mask [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: N-1147
Disclose Notes: Writer credit verified in interview with Roy Thomas. Often erroneously credited to Ted Udall and/or Gardner Fox.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman (in logo)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: S-1870
Disclose Notes: Includes the reprint credits for the stories in this issue. Letters from Keith Partain, Bob Rodi, Michael N. Tierstein, Doug Albacete, Boliver, Bryan Taylor II, Charles Eilert, and Tweedy H. Watts.
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We Build High-Performance Heads.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for electronics training courses.
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The Pharaoh's Secret Spirograph

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Spirograph
Character(s): King Khee-Pahn-Truk-Ken; archaeologist
Synopsis: An archaeologist discovers the mummy of King Khee-Pahn-Truk-Ken, who is still drawing with a Spirograph after 4,000 years. The archaeologist gives him a rest by taking over with the Spirograph.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Kenner's Spirograph toy in sequential art form.
On inside back cover.
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The Continuing Adventures of Evel Knievel

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Evel Knievel
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for stunt toys.
On back cover.

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