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Issue: Metal Men #9
Publication Date: August 1964
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Issues: #9 of 56 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 06/25/1964
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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The Robot Juggernaut!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Billy; robot juggernaut
First Line: Tin!...You're the only one of us left to save Billy!
Synopsis: A juggernaut made of rollers is flattening the Metal Men while Tin tries to rescue Billy.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Metal Men #1 published November 2007
as Metal Men #9 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Rx Against Accidents!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, opinion
Character(s): Mr. Joby; Bob; other boys
First Line: Now, boys, remember all the things I've told you about...and we'll have a lot of fun on this overnight hike.
Synopsis: Bob discovers the value of "looking before you leap" in preventing accidents.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Printed in black-and-white on inside front cover.
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The Robot Juggernaut! Book Two of "The Playground of Terror!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Doc Magnus [Dr. William Magnus]; Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Billy; robot juggernauts
First Line: Looks like we're going to wind up in the smelter of the juggernauts.
Synopsis: The Metal Men and Billy escape from the planet of the Playground of Terror, and land on another planet where Robot Juggernauts try to melt them down. The Metal Men escape by alloying together and Billy's sight is returned by a comet shower on the way back to Earth.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuper Adventure Album #10 published January 1978
as The Robot Juggernaut! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Metal Men #1 published November 2007
as The Robot Juggernaut! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Story continued from Metal Men #8.
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Long time! Long time! Chewy Chewy Tootsie Roll Lasts a Long Time!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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First Line: Tootsie Rolls go on and on after other candy is gone!
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Appears at bottom of page 6 of main story sequence.
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Amaze Your Friends with Magic

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First Line: Complete equipment for 10 professional type tricks
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for set of magic tricks and manual. May be either Trix Magic Book OR Robbins Magic Tricks; the ad does not mention a company but both sold a similar book.
Appears between pages 6-7 of main story sequence.
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Be My Guest

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Character(s): Superman
First Line: At America's greatest amusement park
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for amusement park with coupons.
Appears between pages 6-7 of main story sequence.
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Boys and Girls! Be My Guest at the Following Amusement Parks

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Character(s): Superman
First Line: By presenting this coupon at the park office!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Coupon ad for various amusement parks in the United States.
Appears between pages 6-7 of main story sequence.
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What Makes a Tootsie Pop So Special?

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First Line: It's the only pop with chewy chewy Tootsie Roll inside!
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: On bottom of page 12 of the main story sequence.
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Be First in Your Neighborhood to Read Each Issue of Metal Men

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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Metal Men [Platinum; Mercury; Lead; Iron; Gold; Tin]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics.
Between pages 12-13 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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First Line: Dear Metal Men: We… uhh… think you guys… uhh… are kind of… uhh… overdoing… uhh…
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Steve Jam & Rocky Midyett, Jeanette Smith, Barry Brown, Bruce Wheeler, and Philip Vlasak.
Between pages 12-13 of the main story sequence.
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...But Everyone Likes Tootsie Roll Fudge Best!

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First Line: I like chocolate fudge best!
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Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction, science and technology
Character(s): Doc Magnus [Dr. William Magnus]; Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Copper
First Line: Alloys are two or more metals joined together...
Synopsis: Includes a short item (3 panels) on Tin and Copper alloying to make Bronze as if it's a marriage with Doc Magnus officiating.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Science facts about various metal alloys.
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You Can Have Hours and Hours of Fun with Silly Putty

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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100 pc. Toy Soldiers Set

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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First Line: Packed in this footlocker toy storage box
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Josely Company.
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132 Pc. Roman Soldiers

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Josely Company.
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Nationally Famous Prizes at No Cost to You!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards.
On inside back cover.
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204 Pc. Revolutionary War Soldiers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toy soldiers from unknown company.
On back cover.

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