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Issue: Metal Men #12
Publication Date: February 1965
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Issues: #12 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: 12/31/1964
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 15 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from ad in The Brave and the Bold #58 and copyright registration.
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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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Assets2
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Shake the Stars!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: The Missile Men are breaking through!
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Metal Men #1 published November 2007
as Metal Men #12 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Superboy Says: "Don't Give Fire a Place to Start!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion, superhero
Character(s): Superboy
First Line: Great Scott! Smoke...from the headquarters of the Smallville Teen-Age Club!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Shake the Stars!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Missile Man
First Line: Iron...Lead!...How long do I have to keep this Missile Man wound around my little finger??
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Metal Men #1 published November 2007
as Shake the Stars! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Credits for script and pencils confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Schwartz kept records for Robert Kanigher who edited this issue. The records show Andru as inker, but it is believed that Mike Esposito actually inked the story.

Story across 25 pages in three parts of 7.67 pages, 7.67 pages, and 8.67 pages.
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Silly Putty is Always Fun!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: ...but especially when it's wet and blustery!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 4 and page 5 of the main story sequence.
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For the Very Best in Comics Reading

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: On the bottom of page 8 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

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Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 8 of the main story sequence.

Letters from Mark Zicree, Steve Carlberg, George Weller, Tim Brace, Kent Cochran, Allan Halfar.
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[untitled]

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Genres: science and technology
First Line: Liquids expand more than solids...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils, inks and letters confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Andru incorrectly credited as inker instead of Esposito.

On the page immediately following the previous sequence.
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Coming Your Way in '65- The Greatest Superman Products Ever!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Ask for them wherever toys are sold!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 9 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: At the bottom of page 16 of the main story sequence.
Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 410,000.
Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Single issue nearest to filing date: 504,000.
Total No. of copies distributed: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 295,513.
Total No. of copies distributed: Single issue nearest to filing date: 342,087.
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[untitled]

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First Line: All yours for the amazing price of only 99¢
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 16 and page 17 of the main story sequence.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Sgt. Rock
First Line: Readers...the most sensational bargains in thrilling stories today is crammed past the bursting point in DC's 80 Page Giants!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page between page 22 and page 23 of the main story sequence. House ad for 80 Page Giant Magazine (DC, 1964 Series) issues #5 through #7.
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Metamorpho the Element Man

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First Line: ...able to will the chemicals of his body into any shape or form!
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Promotional advertisement for The Brave and the Bold #58 (February-March 1965) DC, 1955 Series.
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Make It a Happy Holiday -- With the Best in Comics!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Challengers of the Unknown; Sea Devils; Doom Patrol; Blackhawk; Metal Men; Santa Claus
First Line: You save 20¢ on 10 issues...40¢ on 20 issues
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription page for DC titles.
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Friend, Dare You Risk a Dime?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn
First Line: For a new million dollar he-man body...
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Build Big Frankie

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: The friendliest monster in town!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover advertisement for Aurora Plastics' Gigantic Frankenstein.

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