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Issue: Giant-Size Super-Stars #1
Publication Date: May 1974
 
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Issues: #1 of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 03/07/1974
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN:
Price: $0.35 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 31 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from retailer's stamp or markings as visible on cover or back cover.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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reprinted as a Content Item in another Issue.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in 2 other Issues:
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #14 [unnamed variant] published January 2012
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #5 [unnamed variant] published January 2024
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Interior Page
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Firsts: The 1970s #2 published January 2012
as Giant-Size Super-Stars #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Famous Name Prizes or Cash

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Credits
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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The Mind of the Monster!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Harry; Roger; Joey
First Line: Everywhere Hulk goes, planes follow him!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: With the Hulk. This title is continued as Giant-Size Fantastic Four with issue #2. This story is divided up into three chapters. Chapter one is titled "The Mind of the Monster!" and is 9 pages. Chapter two is titled "Someone's Been Sleeping in My Head" and is 10 pages. Chapter three is titled "...And in this Corner: The Incredible Hulk!" and is 5 pages.
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Classified Ads

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears after page 3 of the story "The Mind of the Monster!"
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[untitled]

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears before page 4 of the story "The Mind of the Monster!".
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Here's Love Spray Perfume

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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

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Genres: martial arts
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Promo ad for the Deadly Hands of Kung Fu.
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Never Finished High School?

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears after page 11 of the story "The Mind of the Monster!".
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[untitled]

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears after page 13 of the story "The Mind of the Monster!".
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[untitled]

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First Line: I'll reveal how to discover profits of import...
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Appears after page 17 of the story "The Mind of the Monster!".
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[untitled]

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First Line: These 3 big drafting kits given to you!
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A Few Surprises -- a Smattering of Surmises -- and a Hint About Prizes!

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Also includes "Roy's ROstrum" by Roy Thomas. Appears after page 21 of the story "The Mind of the Monster!".
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Karate

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears before page 22 of the story "The Mind of the Monster!".
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Classified Ads

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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In the Beginning...

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Pages: 1.6
Disclose Notes: Editorial discusses the genesis of the giant-size line.
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[untitled]

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First Line: And, don't miss our colorfully creepy companion-mag!
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Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: Editorial discusses the genesis of the giant-size line. Includes a house ad for Giant-Size Chillers #1.
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Giant-Size Super-Stacks

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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thing; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
Disclose Notes: Includes Roy Thomas' review of Fantastic Four #1 originally printed in Comicollector #1 and a promo for Giant-Size Super-Stars #2.
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Morbius vs. Spider-Man vs. Man-Wolf!

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Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Spider-Man; Man-Wolf; Morbius
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Pages: 0.5
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Rogues Gallery

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Introduction to the pin-up section.
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The Mole Man

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #1 published September 1963
was The Mole Man [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This reprint includes up-to-date vital statistics.
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I'm Sick and Tired of My Job!

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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
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Pages: 1
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The Big Three

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Feature(s): Hallmark Minting Service
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for official Marvel solid-bronze collectors medallion-coins.
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The Skrulls from Outer Space!

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #1 published September 1963
was The Skrulls from Outer Space! [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This reprint includes up-to-date vital statistics.
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The Miracle Man

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #1 published September 1963
was The Miracle Man [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This reprint includes up-to-date vital statistics.
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Prince Namor, the Sensational Sub-Mariner

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #1 published September 1963
was Prince Namor, the Sensational Sub-Mariner [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This reprint includes up-to-date vital statistics.
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Doctor Doom

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #1 published September 1963
was Doctor Doom [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This reprint includes up-to-date vital statistics.
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Kurrgo Master of Planet X

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #1 published September 1963
was Kurrgo Master of Planet X [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This reprint includes up-to-date vital statistics.
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The Puppet Master

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #1 published September 1963
was The Puppet Master [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This reprint includes up-to-date vital statistics.
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Classified Ads

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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First Line: Do you need extra money?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears on the inside back cover.
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Make Money Get Prizes

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears on the back cover.

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