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Issue: Fantastic Four #3
Publication Date: March 1962
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Issues: #3 of 416 Issues (930 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MCView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 12/12/1961
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: An alternate Jack Kirby/Dick Ayers cover for this issue was published in Fantastic Four #224 (November 1980).
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S., then standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#116, 200, 358)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]
First Line: In this great collectors'-item issue, you will see, for the first time...
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Content Item: FlagCreepy Worlds #35 published January 1964
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #3/1968 published March 1968
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #2 published April 1971
as L'Uomo dei Miracoli [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Cover: Fantastic Four #3 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #2 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
as Marvel Saga Classic Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as Fantastic Four #3 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Fantastic Four #3 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1967 published January 2008
as [untitled] [Credits on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as [untitled] [Table of Contents on Interior Page(s)]cover detail
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Johnny Storm has two left hands. The thumb on his right hand is on the wrong side of his palm.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: New Discoveries in Hypnotism
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Bond Book Company's "How to Hypnotize" book.
inside front cover
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Chapter 1 The Menace of the Miracle Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Miracle Man (villain, introduction)
First Line: Can even the Fantastic Four defeat a man who performs... miracles???
Synopsis: The Miracle Man performs his supervillain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #2 published April 1966
as The Menace of the Miracle Man, Chapter I [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #3/1968 published March 1968
as Mirakelmannens trusel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #2 published April 1971
as I Fantastic Quattro contro l'Uomo dei Miracoli [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Chapter 1: The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #2 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
as Book II: Transformation and Rebirth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Chapter 1 The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four, in... The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter 1 The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: V-563
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Johnny Storm the Human Torch!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Pin-up: The Human Torch [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #13 published September 1990
as Johnny Storm the Human Torch! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Johnny Storm The Human Torch! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Job Number: V-564
Disclose Notes: Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: New super-speed way to add pounds of solid muscle to chest, back, arms, wrist!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Medford Products Chest Pull Body Builder body building equipment.
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Chapter II The Monster Lives!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Miracle Man; Monster from Mars-statue
First Line: Guess I'll see what's doin' on tv tonight, Reed!
Synopsis: Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #2 published April 1966
as [The Menace of the Miracle Man] Chapter II: The Monster Lives! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #3/1968 published March 1968
as Mirakelmannens trusel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #2 published April 1971
as I Fantastic Quattro contro l'Uomo dei Miracoli [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Chapter 2: "The Monster Lives!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #2 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
as Book II: Transformation and Rebirth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Chapter 1 The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four, in... The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter II The Monster Lives! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: V-563
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Great New Idea from CTI

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Synopsis: An advertisement for Commercial Trades Institute's job training booklets.
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Pages: 1
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Chapter III The Flame That Died!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Miracle Man; Monster from Mars-statue
First Line: Thing!! Look!! It's the Torch!
Synopsis: Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars-statue, and Invisible Girl stows away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #2 published April 1966
as [The Menace of the Miracle Man] Chapter III: The Flame that Died! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #3/1968 published March 1968
as Mirakelmannens trusel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #2 published April 1971
as I Fantastic Quattro contro l'Uomo dei Miracoli [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Chapter 3: "The Flame That Died!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #2 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
as Book II: Transformation and Rebirth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 3
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Chapter 1 The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four, in... The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter III The Flame That Died! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Job Number: V-563
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Inker(s): ? (photograph
Colorist(s): ? (panel background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Reward $2,000.00
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Best Value Companies' coin guide.
This advertisement is on the upper half of the page.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Amazing Wrist Radio
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Honor House Products Corporation's wrist radio.
This advertisement is on the lower half of the page.
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Chapter IV In the Shadow of Defeat!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Miracle Man
First Line: An hour later...
Synopsis: The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #2 published April 1966
as [The Menace of the Miracle Man] Chapter IV: In the Shadow of Defeat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #3/1968 published March 1968
as Mirakelmannens trusel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #2 published April 1971
as I Fantastic Quattro contro l'Uomo dei Miracoli [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Chapter 4: "In the Shadow of Defeat!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 4
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Chapter 1 The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four, in... The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter IV In the Shadow of Defeat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: V-563
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys -- 12 or older
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement recruiting Grit newspaper salesmen.
This advertisement is on the upper half of the page.
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Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Transistor Radio
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Honor House Products Corporation's transistor radio.
This advertisement is on the lower half of the page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Letters of comment from Alan Weiss, Las Vega NV; Rick Wood, Cambridge MA; "unsigned" Dallas TX; George Paul, Hoboken NJ; Bill Sarril, Boston MA; and "S. Brodsky" (Sol Brodsky), Brooklyn NY.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A collection of classified advertising offering stamps, novelties, and catalogs.
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Chapter V The Final Challenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Miracle Man
First Line: Fate works in mysterious ways!
Synopsis: Miracle Man is defeated, but at the cost of the Human Torch leaving the Fantastic Four.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #2 published April 1966
as [The Menace of the Miracle Man] Chapter V: The Final Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #3/1968 published March 1968
as Mirakelmannens trusel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #2 published April 1971
as I Fantastic Quattro contro l'Uomo dei Miracoli [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Chapter 5: "The Final Challenge" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 5
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Chapter 1 The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four, in... The Menace of the Miracle Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter V The Final Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: V-563
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Padell Book Company's instruction booklets for self-defense, hypnotism, mechanical drawing, etc.
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Treasure Chest of Fun
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Honor House Products Corporation's novelties.
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Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: For a successful career in radio television electronics
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for National Radio Institute's job training opportunities catalog.
inside back cover
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ? (photographs)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: New Type of Shoe will Fill Your Pockets with Cash!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An advertisement recruiting salesmen for the Mason Shoe Manufacturing Company.
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