Metal Men, #9
Published: August-September 1964
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The Robot Juggernaut!
"Tin!...You're the only one of us left to save Billy!"
Storyline
A juggernaut made of rollers is flattening the Metal Men while Tin tries to rescue Billy.
Characters
- Metal Men [Gold
- Iron
- Lead
- Mercury
- Platinum
- Tin]
- Billy
- robot juggernaut
Credits
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Rx Against Accidents!
"Now, boys, remember all the things I've told you about...and we'll have a lot of fun on this overnight hike."
Storyline
Bob discovers the value of "looking before you leap" in preventing accidents.
Characters
- Mr. Joby
- Bob
- other boys
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
On inside front cover. Credits from a list by Lionel English. Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
The Robot Juggernaut! Book Two of "The Playground of Terror!"
"Looks like we're going to wind up in the smelter of the juggernauts."
Storyline
The Metal Men and Billy escape from the planet of the Playground of Terror, and land on another planet where Robot Juggernauts try to melt them down. The Metal Men escape by alloying together and Billy's sight is returned by a comet shower on the way back to Earth.
Characters
- Doc Magnus [Dr. William Magnus]
- Metal Men [Gold
- Iron
- Lead
- Mercury
- Platinum
- Tin]
- Billy
- robot juggernauts
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Story continued from Metal Men #8. Platinum calls Gold "Ron" in one panel. Story across 25 pages in 3 parts of 5.67 pages, 5.67 pages, and 12.67.
Long time! Long time! Chewy Chewy Tootsie Roll Lasts a Long Time!
"Tootsie Rolls go on and on after other candy is gone!"
Story Notes
Appears at bottom of page 6 of main story sequence.
Amaze Your Friends with Magic
"Complete equipment for 10 professional type tricks"
Story Notes
Ad for set of magic tricks and manual. May be either Trix Magic Book OR Robbins Magic Tricks; the ad does not mention a company but both sold a similar book. Appears between pages 6-7 of main story sequence.
Be My Guest
"At America's greatest amusement park"
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
Ad for amusement park with coupons. Appears between pages 6-7 of main story sequence.
Boys and Girls! Be My Guest at the Following Amusement Parks
"By presenting this coupon at the park office!"
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
Coupon ad for various amusement parks in the United States. Appears between pages 6-7 of main story sequence.
What Makes a Tootsie Pop So Special?
"It's the only pop with chewy chewy Tootsie Roll inside!"
Story Notes
On bottom of page 12 of the main story sequence.
Be First in Your Neighborhood to Read Each Issue of Metal Men
Featuring DC Comics
Characters
- Metal Men [Platinum
- Mercury
- Lead
- Iron
- Gold
- Tin]
Story Notes
House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics. Between pages 12-13 of the main story sequence.
"Dear Metal Men: We… uhh… think you guys… uhh… are kind of… uhh… overdoing… uhh…"
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Steve Jam & Rocky Midyett, Jeanette Smith, Barry Brown, Bruce Wheeler, and Philip Vlasak. Between pages 12-13 of the main story sequence.
...But Everyone Likes Tootsie Roll Fudge Best!
"I like chocolate fudge best!"
"Alloys are two or more metals joined together..."
Storyline
Includes a short item (3 panels) on Tin and Copper alloying to make Bronze as if it's a marriage with Doc Magnus officiating.
Characters
- Doc Magnus [Dr. William Magnus]
- Metal Men [Gold
- Iron
- Lead
- Mercury
- Platinum
- Tin]
- Copper
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Science facts about various metal alloys.
You Can Have Hours and Hours of Fun with Silly Putty
100 pc. Toy Soldiers Set
"Packed in this footlocker toy storage box"
Story Notes
Sold by Josely Company.
132 Pc. Roman Soldiers
Nationally Famous Prizes at No Cost to You!
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards. On inside back cover.
204 Pc. Revolutionary War Soldiers
Credits
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
Story Notes
Ad for toy soldiers from unknown company. On back cover.