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Issue: Metal Men #51
Publication Date: April 1977
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Issues: #51 of 56 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/27/1977
Volume: 14
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: 0709893245105
Price: $0.30 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 24 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #139.
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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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Heads Up, Metal Men -- Or Doc Magnus Will Be Head Less!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Tin; Platinum]; Dr. Will Magnus; Vox; army of Cyboriginals
Synopsis: The Metal Men attack Vox, but Vox's operating saw approaches Doc Magnus.
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In Content Item: FlagSupermán #1411 published March 1983
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-394
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The Whole World's Upside Down

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; bystanders; Topsy-Turvy
Synopsis: Topsy-Turvy turns people upside down to shake out their cash and Hostess Fruit Pies, but is captured from the bottom up by Batman.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Hostess Fruit Pies from ITT Continental Baking Company.
On inside front cover.
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--Killing Me Softly with His Scream!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Tin; Platinum]; Dr. Will Magnus; Vox; army of Cyboriginals; U.S. Army soldiers; Colonel S. M. "Whip" Craven (dies); Comrade Ivan (dies)
Synopsis: Colonel Craven takes the Metal Men into Army custody to try to find the secret of their shape changing, but Vox attempts to capture them for the same purpose. Vox instead captures Doc Magnus and is just about to perform brain surgery on him to find the secret, when the Metal Men rescue him.
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In Content Item: FlagGigant #4/1978 published July 1978
as Stoppa dom med ett skrik! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGigant #4/1978 published August 1978
as Mannen med stemmeboksen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupermán #1411 published March 1983
as ¡Suavemente nos Mata con su Grito! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: S-4390
Disclose Notes: Notes that the Metal Men were, "Created by Robert Kanigher."
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Look, Friends!

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Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Powerful Muscles Fast!!

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Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Muscle Builders
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building system, with testimonials.
At top of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Write Right Now!

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for class rings, comics, body building, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
At bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers the Horrible Hungries.

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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
At top of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Make Money Fast!

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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 sales people for metal social security cards and other metal plates.
At bottom of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, novelties, bodybuilding and karate courses, toys, the Centuri F-15 model rocket, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
Second page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Make Extra Cash No Real "Selling"

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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for metal social security cards.
At top of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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These 3 Big Drafting Kits* Given to You!

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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for drafting courses, including equipment.
At bottom of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Nature's Mysterious Hungry Plant

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Deb-Jo Nurseries
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat eating plant.
On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Presenting the Next Two Dollar Comics

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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for World's Finest #244, and G.I. Combat #201, with covers shown, both on sale January 13th.
On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
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[untitled]

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Yes, you can subscribe to your favorite DC comics!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics, including The Amazing World of DC Comics, ready for mailing February 1st.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Let Joe Weider Build You a Better Body for Just $4.98

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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Joe Weider; France Columbu; Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building course and equipment, with successful users shown.
On first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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And Now...Still Another Message of Untold Importance from Our Prolific Publisher!!

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Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Character(s): Jenette Kahn
Synopsis: Discussion of inflation and cost of comics, and pitch for the value of new DC Dollar Comics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes b&w photo of Jenette Kahn.
On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Make Money Customizing

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Customizing Center
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for job training.
On top of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
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Big-As-Life Hang-Ups!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for poseable life-size figures.
On bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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The Super-Friends!

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): NCG Merchandise
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for books, dolls, and toys featuring DC super heroes.
On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Tin; Platinum]
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Pages: 1
Job Number: L-623
Disclose Notes: Letters regarding Metal Men #49 from: Scott R. Taylor; Dave Blanchard; Rich Hango, with an illustration.
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Volume 77 Issue 4 - Week of January 24, 1977

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Atom [Ray Palmer]; Aquaman; Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]; giant robot
Synopsis: Information on upcoming DC comics, with a crossword puzzle (solution in next week's Daily Planet).
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Planet Mini-Puzzle is #2.
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100 pc. Toy Soldier Set

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: 1
Disclose Notes: Lucky Products ad for toys soldiers.
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Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards.
On inside back cover.
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Make Money Get Prizes

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Laura Albrecht; Thomas Welch; Thomas Brophy; Cindy Mayr; Patty Kardin; Eric Ritzenthaler; Kevin Jones; Michael Donnelly; Andy Meisel
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for seed packets, with testimonials.
On back cover.

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