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Tales of Suspense, #86 British

Published: February 1967

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Tales of Suspense #86

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1 page superhero

"Quite possibly the very greatest action issue of the year!"

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U.S. Government Surplus
Story 1 1 page

"Direct by mail!"

Story Notes

Interior front cover advertisement for a surplus catalog. Includes mail order coupon.

Death Duel for the Life of Happy Hogan!
Story 2 12 pages superhero

"You defeated an imposter, Mandarin!"

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Iron Man fights with Mandarin for the life of Happy Hogan.

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Irv Forbush is credited for "nail-biting".

The Latest Low-Down on Marvel's Light-Hearted Luminaries for Literature Lovers at Large!
Story 3 1 page
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  • Iron Man
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Items, The Mighty Marvel Checklist, Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!

Boys 12 or Older!
Story 4 1 page

"Make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"

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Advertisement for newspaper sales. Includes a mail order coupon for a starter package of newspapers.

Be a Super Spy
Story 5 1 page

"See through walls like Solo and Ilya in the man from U.N.C.L.E."

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Advertisement for a precision optical instrument. Includes a mail order coupon.

Hi-Power Binoculars (1)
Story 6 1 page

"See up to 18 miles"

Story Notes

Advertisement for folding opera glasses. Includes mail order coupon.

250 Magic Tricks Revealed
Story 7 1 page

"Mystify your friends!"

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Introductory offer for published material revealing 250 magic tricks. Includes mail order coupon.

Marvel Super-Heroes are on T.V.!
Story 8 1 page

"Look for them on the following T.V. stations!"

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  • Iron Man
  • Captain America
  • Hulk
  • Thor
  • Sub-Mariner
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Story Notes

Listing of television stations across the world.

Marvel Super-Hero t-shirts
Story 9 1 page
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House advertisement for iron on transfer t-shirts and sweat shirts. Includes an offer for Marvel Comics stationery. Expanded mail order coupon.

War Books
Story 10 1 page

"The complete editions - many illustrated with maps"

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Full page advertisement for the complete catalog of aviation, Navy and ground force series of books from Ballantine Books.

The Secret!
Story 11 10 pages superhero

"I've found it -- at last!"

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Colonel Kuro Chin's face redrawn by Marie Severin, likely due to Kirby having drawn a Russian agent and Lee altering the character to be Asian. Info per Nick Caputo, May 2021.

Story 12 1 page

"Dear Stan, Just thought I'd drop you a line..."

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  • Iron Man
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Letters of comment from John Kimsey, David Abbott, and Mike Clapp; M.M.M.S. membership form.

Second Chance for High School
Story 13 1 page

"Drop-outs to get diplomas"

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Mail order for free illustrated booklet for a home study plan to finish high school.

Home Science Lab and Course
Story 14 1 page

"You get all the following equipment in 9 monthly kits"

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Interior back cover advertisement for home science lab kits.

Attention All Super-Hero Fans
Story 15 1 page

"Here are the new Aurora hobby kits you've been waiting for!"

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  • Spider-Man
  • Kraven the Hunter
  • Hulk
  • Captain America
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Back cover advertisement for three new Aurora Model kits.