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The Coming of Galactus!

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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, from Honor House products.

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The Coming of Galactus!

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Genres: science fiction, superhero

Character(s): Skrulls

First Line: Black Bolt's evil brother, Maximus the Magnificent, in a final, desperate attempt to regain his lost crown, has fired the dreaded atmo gun...

Synopsis: Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans. Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus.

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Notes: Kirby's co-plotting credit is acknowledged by Lee and Kirby in many interviews. Actual credits read "Stan Lee, writer without peer Jack Kirby penciller of the year."

This is the first issue of the three-part story which introduces Galactus and the Silver Surfer.

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Feature(s): Tales to Astonish

Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Kraven the Hunter; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Rick Jones; Sgt. Nick Fury

First Line: More triumphs for Marvel..!

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Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

Promos for The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #34, Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #77, and Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #27 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

Synopsis: Ad for novelty and practical joke items.

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Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

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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

Synopsis: Ad for 100 toy soldiers.

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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

Synopsis: Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.

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

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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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: The latest gossip, gags, and gizmos from your Bullpen to you!

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

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Character(s): Hulk; Dr. Doom; Spider-Man; The Fantastic Four

First Line: Sir, would you mind stepping aside?

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Notes: Ad for an Incredible Hulk t-shirt and M.M.M.S. items.

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Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]

First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, I've just reread my copy of Fantastic Four Annual #3, and to me, the best thing that happened in it was not the marriage of Reed and Sue[...]

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Notes: Letters from: Janey Davis, Houston TX; Diane Nagura, San Francisco CA; Leonard Tirado, Saratoga Springs NY; Robert Brissette, Caribou ME; Don McGregor, West Warwick RI; Alice Jean Schorfheide, Belleville, IL; Ty Bizony, New York NY; and Marlene Jablon, Chicago IL.

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Feature(s): Fantasy Masterpieces

First Line: Another Bullpen bombshell!

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Notes: House ad for Fantasy Masterpieces (Marvel, 1966 series) #1.

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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.