Strange Adventures, #189

Published: June 1966

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Issue Contents:
The Monster-Go-Round!
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Four men ride a monster-go-round controlled by Larzan.

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The Way-Out Worlds of Bertram Tilley
Storyline

Bertram Tilley discovers three glowing discs, each of which he believes induces a daydream but which actually transports him to a different place where he becomes a hero, including once in his home town.

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Story Notes

References Superman: one could conclude it therefore occurs on Earth-1 or Earth-2, which have a Superman.

Testing Ground for Terror!
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An unnamed magician appears in the Drear Mansion in Quietsville, causes havoc in town, and is defeated by Gabe Maxwell.

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Story Notes

Bill Donovan is mentioned only, does not appear.

The Monster-Go-Round!
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Buddy Reed and three friends meet Larzan who has found and operates the monster-go-round. Buddy wins the prize while his friends are turned to stone and Larzan attempts to steal the prize, but Buddy frees his friends and they destroy the machine.

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Story Featuring Cap's Hobby Hints

"I always have trouble with the small parts..."

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One of the boys shows the other how he made a catch-all to catch small model parts that he drops.

Your Free Trip Around the World!
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After telling the boys some tales, the captain takes them to the library where they can travel anywhere just by reading.

Story Notes

Creator credits from a list by Lionel English, which also gives the penciller and inker as "Morris Waldinger" in one of the issues this PSA appears in. Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.

2,000-Year-Old Electric Batteries

Story Featuring Strange but True

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Short articles about 2000-year old batteries, a rainmaker and an esp experience.

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Batman and Detective Comics Started Something New

Story Featuring Batman

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house ad promoting two-page centerfold pin-ups to be appearing in several DC comics, which began with Batman #181 and Detective Comics #352 (both June 1966)

Scooter? Who He?
Story Notes

House ad for Swing with Scooter (DC, 1966 series) #1, on sale April 7th, with cover shown.

A Super-Scoop!

Story Featuring Superman

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Story Notes

House ad for Superman (DC, 1939 series) #187 [80 Page Giant #G-23], with cover shown, on sale April 14th. Appears between pages 4-5 of Bertram Tilley story.

In-House Column Featuring Direct Currents

Story Notes

listing of DC comics on sale in mid-May 1966

Ad Featuring Palisades Amusement Park Admission

"Be My Guest at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey."

Story Notes

Ad for amusement park, with coupons. Appears between pages 7-8 of "Monster-Go-Round."

40 Army-Navy-Marine All Authentic Medals & Insignias

Ad Featuring 40 Army-Navy-Marine Medals & Insignias

Story Notes

Ad for military medals and patches from unknown company. Appears between pages 7-8 of "Monster-Go-Round."

Look What You Can Make with Mattel's Vac-U-Form

Ad Featuring Mattel Toys

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back cover

Ad Featuring G.I. Joe , Ad Featuring The Adventures of Andy and George

"Guess what I've got, Andy!"

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Andy and George play with their new G. I. Joe deep sea diving suit.

Story Notes

Ad in sequential art form. On inside back cover.

America's Most Exciting War Game

Ad Featuring Task Force

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Ad for Task Force game from Helen of Toy Co.

For the Most in Thrills...
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House ad for House of Secrets, on sale May 3rd, and House of Mystery, now on sale, with covers shown.

The Kat Visits AMT's New Trophy "Haul of Fame"

Ad Featuring The Kat from AMT , Ad Featuring AMT Models

Story Notes

Ad for new AMT models: '34 Ford Pickup and '40 Ford Coupe. Appears between pages 4-5 of Bertram Tilley story.

Dynamite's Coming!
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Story Notes

House ad for Our Army at War #169, on sale May 3rd. On inside front cover.