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Issue: Marvel Tales #4
Publication Date: September 1966
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Issues: #4 of 289 Issues (612 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Non-Pareil Publishing Corp.
On Sale Date: 06/09/1966
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1966 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age, then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (#3-33 squarebound)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Reprinted From9
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Wizard
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover] published January 2007
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as Marvel Tales Annual #1, Marvel Tales #3-27, and Special Marvel Edition #1-2 Cover Reprints [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. El Asombroso Spiderman: Poder y Responsabilidad #[nn] published April 2014
as El Enigma Arácnido [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #86 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1962
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]1/8 page
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #102 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1962
was Prisoner of the Wizard! / Who Needs You? / What Was the Dreaded Secret of the Hidden Planet? [Illustration on Cover, Front]0.20 page
From Content Item: FlagTales to Astonish #39 [unnamed variant] published January 1963
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #7 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1963
was The Vulture's Return! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover featuring scenes from interior stories with graytones and touch-ups by Marie Severin.
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The Return of the Vulture

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Vulture; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Flash; Betty Brant; J. Jonah Jameson
Synopsis: The Vulture escapes from prison and Spider-Man finds a new way to defeat him, despite having a sprained arm that limits him to using one arm.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #7 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1963
was The Return of the Vulture [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 21
Disclose Notes: References Spider-Man #2.
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Prisoner of the Wizard

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Wizard (Origin, Intro); The Destroyer (cameo on film)
Synopsis: The Wizard decides to defeat the Torch by kidnapping him and convincing the world the Torch has turned criminal, but the Wizard is tripped up when Johnny calls in his sister.
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From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #102 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1962
was Prisoner of the Wizard [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: References Strange Tales #101. First appearance (and origin) of the Wizard.

Story in two parts: Part 1 (7 pp.), Part 2 "Wizard's Wiles!" (6 pp.); continuously paginated.
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Part 2: "Wizard's Wiles!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Colorist(s): Stan Goldberg
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Wizard; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #102 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1962
was Prisoner of the Wizard [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Strange Coins

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for coin catalog and coins from Littleton Coin Co. Appears between pages 11-12 of "Wizard" story sequence.
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Start Your Own Business!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc.
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On the Trail of the Tomorrow Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Don Blake]; U.S. Army personnel; Zarrko; Jane Foster; Odin
Synopsis: Zarrko of the year 2262 goes back in time and steals a cobalt bomb in 1962, but Thor chases him forward in time and defeats him.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagCapitaine America #31 published March 1974
as Sur la trace de l'homme de demain! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #86 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1962
was On the Trail of the Tomorrow Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: V-913
Disclose Notes: Job number not listed in comic, came from the splash page of the original art. Presented in two parts; Part 2 (8 pp.) is titled "Flight To The Future."
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Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Frankenstein
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Honor House Products Corp. novelties. Appears between pages 2-3 of "Thor" story sequence.
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Is Your Hair Growing or Going?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Ward's Formula for re-growing hair, from H. H. Ward & Co. Appears between pages 6-7 of "Thor" story sequence.
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Stamps / Shop By Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Various ads for stamps companies and other items. Appears between pages 11-12 of "Thor" story sequence.
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Here's A Swell Way To Make Lots of Money and Win Prizes Too!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Grit newspaper sales from Grit Publishing Co. Appears between pages 11-12 of "Thor" story sequence.
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The Vengeance of the Scarlet Beetle!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; The Scarlet Beetle
Synopsis: A red beetle is given a human-type brain through exposure to radiation and steals Ant-Man's enlarging gas to try and take over the world, using other insects as an army. But Ant-Man still controls the ants and together they defeat the Beetle.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #32 published March 1974
as La vengeance du Scarabée Écarlate [Story on Interior Page(s)]N&B [B&W]
From Content Item: FlagTales to Astonish #39 [unnamed variant] published January 1963
was The Vengeance of the Scarlet Beetle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Shop By Mail / Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Various ads for stamps companies and other items, including one to purchase comic books by Argosy Books. Appears between pages 2-3 of "Ant-Man" story sequence.
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Now...Fear No Man! Don't Be Bullied!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Master System of oriental fighting arts from Precise Publications. Appears between pages 6-7 of "Ant-Man" story sequence.
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Now You Can Join!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Turbonique super-speed equipment for engines. Appears between pages 6-7 of "Ant-Man" story sequence.
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200 Pc. Set World War II Soldiers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for 200 piece set of World War II Soldiers toy from Lucky Products, Inc.
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3 Complete Fishing Outfits...

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for fishing outfit from Niresk Discount Sales, on inside back cover.
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If You Need Extra Money & You Know Just 10 People...

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Christmas Card catalog and approvals for sale from Wallace Brown, Inc., on back cover.

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