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Issue: Metal Men #50
Publication Date: February 1977
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Issues: #50 of 56 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 11/11/1976
Volume: 14
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893245103
Price: $0.30 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 22 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #137.
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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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reprinted 3 times as Content Items in other Issues.
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reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
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Turnabout Is Fair Play, Metal Men

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Dr. Will Magnus; Gas Gang [Helium; Oxygen; Carbon Dioxide; Carbon Monoxide; Chloroform]
Synopsis: The Metal Men versus the Gas Gang.
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Pages: 1
Job Number: C-364
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History in the Making

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for new B-24J Liberator model.
On inside front cover.
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Our Mentor, the Robot

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Dr. Will Magnus; Gas Gang [Helium; Oxygen; Carbon Dioxide; Carbon Monoxide; Chloroform]; Isobel Sullivan; Johanna Rome; comet being; U.S. Army soldiers
Synopsis: Enroute to an Army base, Doc recounts the time he was changed to a robot by cosmic rays and invented the Gas Gang, which the Metal Men had to destroy in self defense.
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In Content Item: FlagGigant #4/1978 published July 1978
as Vår beskyddare, roboten! [Story on Interior Page(s)]Första två sidorna.
In Content Item: FlagGigant #4/1978 published July 1978
as Vår beskyddare, roboten! del 3 [Story on Interior Page(s)]Sista sidan
In Content Item: FlagGigant #4/1978 published August 1978
as Robot Magnus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagMetal Men #6 published February 1964
was The Day Doc Turned Robot! [Story on Interior Page(s)]heavily edited, as part of "Our Mentor, the Robot"
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Pages: 17
Job Number: J-4500
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The Maltese Cup Cake

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Wonder Woman; Mr. Astor; Petula Lorry; Cindy Bluestreet [The Fat Lady]
Synopsis: Wonder Woman captures three people hunting for the Maltese Cupcake, though it is unclear that any of them has committed a crime.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Hostess Cup Cakes. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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There's a Double Explosion This Month from DC

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Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Justice League of America #129, on sale November 1, and DC Super-Stars #12, on sale November 30, with both covers shown.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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The Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes

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Feature(s): The Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for volumes 1 and 2 of a set of books by Michael L. Fleisher, published by Macmillan Publishing Co.
At top of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
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What to Sink Your Teeth into When You're Hungry and You're Not a Werewolf.

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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
At bottom of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
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A World of Excitement Is Yours with These...

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Peter Pan records
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for book and record sets featuring Marvel and DC comic book characters.
On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Look, Friends!

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Write Right Now!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, body building, high school rings, novelties, toys, home employment, The National Arbor Day Foundation, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Christmas Is Coming --

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer comic from DC.
On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Mr. Mxyzptlk
First Line: Had enough sanity?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for The Amazing World of DC Comics #13, ready for mailing October 1, and the 1977 Super DC Calendar.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): NCG Merchandise
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for various comics related books including Comic Book Price Guide, Wonder Woman, and The Great Comic Book Heroes.
At top of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Make Money Fast!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Anchor Specialties Co.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for metal social security cards and other metal plates.
At bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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[untitled]

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Write Right Now!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, martial arts, Florida land, stamps, the game "Fuzz Roulette", and more. Sanford Schwarz & Co. agent.
On first page between pages 16-17 of story.
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The Super-Friends!

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Feature(s): NCG Merchandise
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Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and books based on DC Superheroes.
On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]
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Pages: 1
Job Number: L-583
Disclose Notes: Letters from Bryan Hollerbach and Scott R. Taylor, with an illustration. Also editorial discussion of previous and new creative team, beginning duties on this issue.
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Justice for All Includes Children #9

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Genres: opinion, superhero
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; police officers; common crooks
Synopsis: Superman assists some officers in stopping a robbery and explains to one boy apprehended that taking any part in helping commit a crime places you in trouble with the law.
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Disclose Notes: Published in cooperation with the National Center for Juvenile Justice.
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100 pc. Toy Soldier Set

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Lucky Products ad for toy soldiers.
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Two Ways Ovaltine Can Help You Get Your Favorite Hockey Teams in the Standings.

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Feature(s): Ovaltine
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for magnetic NHL Standings Board available for Ovaltine drink mix labels.
On inside back cover.
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Big Adventures Begin with Evel Knievel Miniatures.

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Disclose Notes: Ad for toys.
On back cover.

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