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For the Life of a Mutant!

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Genres: superhero

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First Line: U-control monster size ghost

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Pages: 1

Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items from the Johnson Smith Company.

Beyond the Border Lurks Death!

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Henri; Ian; Sam; Carl

First Line: This is it -- the return of one of best-loved heroes in the history of comics:

Synopsis: The Hulk stumbles across a remote cabin in Canada where Hank McCoy is trying to cure the Mimic of a condition which is making his powers go out of control. The heroes fight, and Mimic temporarily absorbs the gamma radiation out of the Hulk, killing Mimic in the process. The Hulk gains back his strength and leaves.

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Pages: 20

Job Number: 1252Z

Notes: In the credits box, this book’s creators congratulate artist Herb Trimpe for getting married.

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First Line: Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time for cash profits and free prizes

Synopsis: Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Located on top half of page between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)

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First Line: I’ll reveal how to discover profits of import 10,000 fantastic values - secret low prices

Synopsis: Recruitment ad for sales people to send for a free report enabling them to get rich.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Located on lower half of page between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)

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First Line: These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!

Synopsis: Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Between 5th and 6th story pages (pages numbered 6 and 8.)

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

Synopsis: Advertisement for book on learning Karate.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: On top half of page between 7th and 8th story pages (pages numbered 9 and 11.)

Shop by Mail

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First Line: We sell — 40 page comic book catalog #5 — we buy

Synopsis: Thumbnail ads for stamps and novelties.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: On lower half of page between 7th and 8th story pages (pages numbered 9 and 11.)

The Adventures of Corgi Boy

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Genres: science and technology

Character(s): Corgi Boy

Synopsis: Illustrated story ad for Corgi toy vehicles.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Between 9th and 10th story pages (pages numbered 12 and 14.)

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First Line: Super bodybuilding course introducing the bodybuilding system that guarantees - you’ll put on inches of powerful muscles on your body!

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Reprint Notes: Send for a free bodybuilding booklet. You pay postage and handling costs.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Between 11th and 12th story pages (pages numbered 15 and 17.)

Shop by Mail

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First Line: $130.00 profit for just one easy job of an interior customizing auto upholstering

Synopsis: A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Between 14th & 15th story pages (pages numbered 19 & 21.)

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First Line: Comic books for sale

Synopsis: A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 22 & 24.)

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First Line: Why pay more? Be the life of the party! Do magic & tricks

Synopsis: A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.

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Notes: Between 18th & 19th story pages (pages numbered 25 & 27.)

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Feature(s): North American School of Animal Sciences

First Line: Now! Train at home to become a veterinary assistant!

Synopsis: Ad promoting jobs in animal care.

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Pages: 0.5

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Feature(s): Hobby Coin Kit & Surprise Packet

First Line: Wow! 100 pc. Coin kit only $2

Synopsis: Send for 111-piece coin kit and booklet for $2.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: On lower half of page.

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Character(s): Daredevil; Captain America; Iron Man; Spider-Man; Hulk

First Line: Four or five phenomenal flashes, fitfully fashioned to fight lethargy!

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Notes: Includes: Stan Lee's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.

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Pages: 0.75

Notes: Letters from: James Elwyn Hinds, Robert Marshall, and Dave McDonnell.

Statement of Ownership

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Pages: 0.25

Notes: Statement of September 21, 1972
Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 202,223
Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 183,880
Owners: Magazine Management Co., Inc. 575 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022; Cadence Industries Corp., 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022

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Character(s): Charles Atlas (photograph)

First Line: Charles Atlas, world’s no. 1 body builder, says: Don’t be half a man!

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Notes: Includes the comics-form ad strip The Insult that Made a Man out of ‘Mac’

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First Line: Never finished high school?

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Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for a program to finish high school at home.

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First Line: Have you seen this coupon before?

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Notes: Back cover. Ad for the LaSalle Extension University.