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Issue: Marvel Fumetti Book #1
Publication Date: April 1984
 
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MarvelView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 01/17/1984
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $1.25 CAD
£0.50 GBP
$1.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 21 (20 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Mike's Amazing World / Comic Reader #216.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: one-shot
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets1
 
 
[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
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Miscellaneous
1
The Marvel Fumetti Book

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Hiya gang! My name's Jim Shooter... I'm editor-in-chief here at Marvel Comics...
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Miscellaneous
4
First page is inside cover, and includes credits for all creators who worked on this book.

Three different letterers are credited on this page, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.
Spidey's Edi-Tour

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to Marvel Comics offices.
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Miscellaneous
5
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.
Breakfast in the Bullpen!

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Greetin's Bullpen cretins! Time for breakfast!
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Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However Michael Higgins confirmed that he lettered this story via the GCD Error Tracker.
Who's the Boss?

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Okay, men... the biggest cheese of them all is due any minute.
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Miscellaneous
2
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.
The Wet T-Shirt Contest

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Jim, I just came up with a great way to sell your new fumetti book!
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Miscellaneous
2
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.
The Fastest Writer in the World

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
It's been said that boisterous Bill Mantlo is the fastest writer in comics.
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Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Joe Rosen is the likely letterer from the three listed.
Aftermath...

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Do you girls believe that Joe Rubinstein thought we'd go for the ol' wet t-shirt scam yesterday?!
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Miscellaneous
3
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.
Secrets Behind the Comics I

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
This is Walter Simonson...
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Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Joe Rosen is the likely letterer from the three listed.
Secrets Behind the Comics II

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Hi, Mark Gruenwald here, editor of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (or OHOTMU, as it's affectionately known around here).
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Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However Michael Higgins confirmed that Rick Parker lettered this story via the GCD Error Tracker.
Inker-Dinker-Doo

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Hey! Gimme that pen back!
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Miscellaneous
2
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However Michael Higgins confirmed that he lettered this story via the GCD Error Tracker.
Quick Draw

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Hi there, John-- Alpha Flight/Fantastic Four/Thing-- Byrne, here...
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FlagFantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2013
as Quick Draw [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However Michael Higgins confirmed that he lettered this story via the GCD Error Tracker.
The Super Boxers Meet the Futurians

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Hey, Ron Wilson-- long time no see what's hgappenin'?
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Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.
The Spider-Man Plot Session

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
No! No! No! Spidey would bever do that!
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Miscellaneous
3
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Joe Rosen is the likely letterer from the three listed.
The Up Elevator

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
What the-- ?
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2013
as The Up Elevator [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Joe Rosen is the likely letterer from the three listed.
Beauty and the Beast

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Oh, no! Rrrrrrr! Someone... anyone! It's the Hulk and he looks mad!!
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Miscellaneous
2
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.
Secrets Behind the Comics III

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Dave, let me introduce you to Bob Budiansky... he's one of Marvel's newest editors.
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Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.
The Down Elevator

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
The elevator service still terrible, Walt?
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2013
as The Down Elevator [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Joe Rosen is the likely letterer from the three listed.
On the Road with Paul Smith

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Well, I'm off on my cross country bike trip! Three whole months off!
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Miscellaneous
1
Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Joe Rosen is the likely letterer from the three listed.
The Phone Call

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
In the office of Denny O'Neil...
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Miscellaneous
1
Inside back cover.

Peter David lists this as his work (and that it was uncredited) on his website (http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/bibliography/#1).

Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.
Back Cover

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
That's All Folks!!
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Miscellaneous
1
Photo on back cover, taken from a photo panel in this issue's first story.

Three different letterers are credited in a list on the inside front cover, but there is no indication of which letterer worked on each story segment. However, a previous indexer has indicated that Mike Higgins is the likely letterer from the three listed.

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