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Metal Men, #12

Published: February-March 1965

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Metal Men #12

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Issue Contents:
Shake the Stars!
1 page superhero

"The Missile Men are breaking through!"

Characters
Credits
Superboy Says: "Don't Give Fire a Place to Start!"
Story 1 1 page advocacy; superhero

"Great Scott! Smoke...from the headquarters of the Smallville Teen-Age Club!"

Characters
  • Superboy
Credits
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

Shake the Stars!
Story 2 24 pages superhero

"Iron...Lead!...How long do I have to keep this Missile Man wound around my little finger??"

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Credits for script and pencils confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Schwartz kept records for Robert Kanigher who edited this issue. The records show Andru as inker, but it is believed that Mike Esposito actually inked the story. Story across 25 pages in three parts of 7.67 pages, 7.67 pages, and 8.67 pages.

Silly Putty is Always Fun!
Story 3 1 page

"...but especially when it's wet and blustery!"

Story Notes

On the page between page 4 and page 5 of the main story sequence.

For the Very Best in Comics Reading
Story 4 0 pages
Credits
Story Notes

On the bottom of page 8 of the main story sequence.

Story 5 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

On the page immediately following page 8 of the main story sequence. Letters from Mark Zicree, Steve Carlberg, George Weller, Tim Brace, Kent Cochran, Allan Halfar.

Story 6 1 page math & science

"Liquids expand more than solids..."

Credits
Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils, inks and letters confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Andru incorrectly credited as inker instead of Esposito. On the page immediately following the previous sequence.

Coming Your Way in '65- The Greatest Superman Products Ever!
Story 7 1 page

"Ask for them wherever toys are sold!"

Characters
  • Superman
Story Notes

On the page immediately preceding page 9 of the main story sequence.

Story 8 0 pages
Credits
Story Notes

At the bottom of page 16 of the main story sequence. Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 410,000. Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Single issue nearest to filing date: 504,000. Total No. of copies distributed: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 295,513. Total No. of copies distributed: Single issue nearest to filing date: 342,087.

Story 9 1 page

"All yours for the amazing price of only 99¢"

Story Notes

On the page between page 16 and page 17 of the main story sequence.

Story 10 1 page

"Readers...the most sensational bargains in thrilling stories today is crammed past the bursting point in DC's 80 Page Giants!"

Characters
  • Superman
  • Batman
  • Sgt. Rock
Story Notes

On the page between page 22 and page 23 of the main story sequence. House ad for 80 Page Giant Magazine (DC, 1964 Series) issues #5 through #7.

Metamorpho the Element Man
Story 11 0 pages

"...able to will the chemicals of his body into any shape or form!"

Credits
Story Notes

Promotional advertisement for The Brave and the Bold #58 (February-March 1965) DC, 1955 Series.

Make It a Happy Holiday -- With the Best in Comics!
Story 12 1 page

"You save 20¢ on 10 issues...40¢ on 20 issues"

Characters
  • Challengers of the Unknown
  • Sea Devils
  • Doom Patrol
  • Blackhawk
  • Metal Men
  • Santa Claus
Story Notes

Subscription page for DC titles.

Friend, Dare You Risk a Dime?
Story 13 1 page

"For a new million dollar he-man body..."

Characters
  • Ben Rebhuhn
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Build Big Frankie
Story 14 1 page

"The friendliest monster in town!"

Story Notes

Back cover.