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The Academy of Arch-Villains!
"Angle Man's captured me!"
Storyline
A trisected cover illustrating the efforts of Angle Man, Mouse Man, and The Human Fireworks to trap Wonder Woman.
Characters
- Angle Man (mainstream Universe)
- Angelo Bend (mainstream Universe)
- Princess Diana (mainstream Universe)
- The Human Fireworks (mainstream Universe)
- Mouse Man (mainstream Universe)
- Wonder Woman (mainstream Universe)
- swordfish
Credits
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
- Script: Robert Kanigher
Play It Safe!
"You sure cover a lot of territory, Warden Hodge!"
Storyline
Warden Hodge tells young Jack of his rescues of swimmers, boaters, and fishermen who did not "play it safe".
Characters
- Warden Hodge
- Jack
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
A true story from the Minnesota Warden Service. Appears on inside front cover.
The Academy of Arch-Villains!
"Wonder Woman, beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, swift as Mercury, and stronger than Hercules -- has been showered with prizes from all over the world, for her ceaseless battle against crime!"
Storyline
The Academy of Arch-Villains offers a "Golden WW" award (a gold, Oscar-like statuette of Wonder Woman) to the first villain to trap Wonder Woman. The only takers are Angle Man, The Human Fireworks, and the ill-fated, though uniquely costumed, Mouse Man.
Characters
- Angle Man (mainstream Universe)
- Angelo Bend (mainstream Universe)
- Princess Diana (mainstream Universe)
- The Human Fireworks (mainstream Universe)
- Mouse Man (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Trevor (mainstream Universe)
- Wonder Woman (mainstream Universe)
- Academy of Arch-Villains (large gathering of villains who have been defeated by Wonder Woman)
- Arch-Villain Master of Ceremonies
- truckload of escaped convicts
- movie producer
- film's camera crew in diving bell
- giant swordfish
- giant octopus
- panicked fireworks factory workers
- roller coaster riders
Credits
- Script:
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Story across 25 pages in four parts of 5.67, 5.67, 5.67, and 6.67 pages.
Try a Tongue Teaser!
"Can you repeat the sentence below five times in eight seconds without making a mistake?"
Storyline
A baseball tongue-twister courtesy of Tootsie Roll.
Story Notes
Lower third of page 6 of the previous story.
Be My Guest at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey. (1)
"This coupon entitles you to free admission plus 2 free rides... acts and parking!"
Storyline
Superman invites the readers of this magazine to Palisades Amusement Park, offering coupons for one free admission and free rides on the "Jet Plane" and "Cuddle-Up".
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
Ad for Palisades Amusement Park featuring Superman. Between pages 6 and 7 of previous story. Top half of page. "This coupon appears in ALL OCT.-NOV. issues [of DC/National Comics]"
207 Stamps
"Plus 88 flags of the world"
Storyline
Ad offering collectable stamps by mail.
Story Notes
Ad for stamps from Zenith Company. Between pages 6 and 7 of previous story. Lower half of page.
Your Eyes May Play Tricks... But Not Your Taste!
"Tootsie Roll Pop the only pop with the Tootsie Roll center!"
Storyline
Ad for Tootsie Roll Pops that also presents an optical illusion.
Story Notes
Lower third of page 12 of the previous story.
Marriage a la Mode
"To avoid flirtations by would-be suitors in certain islands of the South Pacific, a married woman is required to be fully disguised when she appears in public..."
Storyline
Wedding customs from around the world.
Story Notes
Text with accompanying illustrations. Between pages 12 and 13 of previous story.
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"At the low-low price of 10 cents per issue for a 2-year subscription!"
Storyline
Sgt. Rock invites readers to subscribe to the following DC Comics: Our Army at War, Our Fighting Forces, GI Combat, All-American Men of War, Star Spangled War Stories, Metal Men, Sea Devils, Wonder Woman, Blackhawk, The Flash.
Characters
- Sgt. Rock
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
Story Notes
Subscription ad for 10 DC titles, with an emphasis on war titles. Between pages 12 and 13 of previous story.
Your Subscription to Sea Devils is Your Own Golden Key to Unlock Startling Secrets of the Seven Seas with the Master Divers of All times... The Sea Devils!
Featuring DC Comics; Sea Devils
"Also on sale at your favorite newsdealer"
Characters
- Sea Devils
Credits
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Irv Novick
Story Notes
DC Comics house ad for Sea Devils. Reproduces the cover illustration for Sea Devils #13. Lower third of page 18 of the previous story.
Wonder Woman's Clubhouse
"Hola! This is Wonder Woman, speaking to you from Paradise Island, secret home of the Amazons!"
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Wonder Girl
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
Story Notes
Letters from Frances Argento; Shellie Frye; Joe Perrault; Paul Shotwell. Editor Kanigher writes the column and replies as Wonder Woman. Between pages 18 and 19 of previous story.
104 Classic, Racing, Foreign, Modern Cars only $1.49
"YOU get 104 cars from this great list..."
Story Notes
Between pages 18 and 19 of previous story. Top half of page.
102 Ships of All Nations Only $1.49 Postpaid
"Command a Naval Fleet"
Story Notes
Between pages 18 and 19 of previous story. Lower half of page.
For Party Fun!
"Game of the Month! Target Fudge"
Storyline
Reules for a party game involving Tootsie Roll Fundge Squares and toothpicks.
Story Notes
Lower third of page 25 of the previous story.
The Complete Space Game Blast Off Only $1.98
"Now!! You can command your own space fleet complete with "40" multi-stage rocket ships and each with its own removable astronaut."
Story Notes
Ad offering a 196-piece set of toy astronauts and rocket ships, with an optional game, from Five Star Toys Commack, New York. Top half of page.
America's Most Exciting War Game - Task Force - Only $1.00 Plus Postage
"New improved"
Story Notes
Add offering the "Task Force" war game, sold by Helen of Toy, Co. of Commack, NY. Lower half of page.
100 pc Toy Soldiers Set $1.25
"Made of durable plastic, each with its own base, measuring up to 4 1/2"!"
Story Notes
Ad for 100 plastic toy soldiers, packed in a footlocker-styled storage box. Sold by Josely Co. Carle Place, Long Island, N.Y. On final interior page of the comic. Top half of page.
104 Kings' Knights only $1.49 postpaid
"A glorious set of plastic toys every child will be pleased to own!"
Story Notes
Ad offering 104 toy knights in two separate armies of Black Knights and White Knights. Comes with a treasure chest case in which to store them. On final interior page of the comic. Lower half of page.
Boys, Girls, Men, Women
"If you know just 10 people…You can make at least $50 - more likely $100 to $200 in your spare time!"
Story Notes
Ad for selling Christmas cards for Wallace Brown, Inc. Black and white ad on inside back cover.
204 Revolutionary War Soldiers only $1.98
"2 complete armies"
Credits
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
Story Notes
Ad for plastic Revolutionary War toy soldiers. 204 pieces for $1.98. Color ad on back cover.