Iron Man, #12 British
Published: April 1969
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Issue Contents:
The Coming of the Controller!
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- Janice Cord
- Controller [Basil Sandhurst]
Credits
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: George Tuska
- Colors: Marie Severin (uncertain)
"Look what's happening"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for the "007" Twister from Joe Weider.
The Coming of the Controller
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- Tony Stark LMD
- Janice Cord
- Jasper Sitwell
- Vincent Sandhurst
- Controller [Basil Sandhurst] (introduction)
Credits
- Script: Archie Goodwin
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Johnny Craig
- Letters: Artie Simek
"Be the one who “makes†every party!"
Story Notes
Ad for booklet telling you how to play the piano, accordion, or guitar. Located between story pages 3 and 4.
Featuring Marvel Plastic Pillows; Marvel T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
"It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Thor
- The Thing
- Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
- The Hulk
Story Notes
Promo for inflatable Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows. $1.50 each plus 15 cents postage. Also Marvel super-hero t-shirts featuring Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk. $2.00 each including postage. And The Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00. Two mail-in coupons: Marvel Comics Group (Dept. PP or Dept. AJ) 625 Madison Ave., N.Y.C., N.Y 10022.. Located between story pages 6 and 7.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home. Between story pages 6 and 7.
"Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time"
Characters
- Boy
Story Notes
Ad, with response coupon, from Grit Publishing Co. located between story pages 9 and 10, on top half of page.
"4 new "finds" for coin collectors"
Story Notes
Between story pages 9 and 10, on lower half of page.
Missile Tank
"Only $6.98"
Story Notes
Sold by Honor House Products. Located between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
"20 course home study program"
Story Notes
Three small ads on lower half of page, between story pages 15 and 16.
Shop by Mail (1)
"These 3 big drafting kits given to you!"
Story Notes
Various thumbnail advertisements for various products including stamps, novelties and comic books, located between story pages 18 and 19.
"Fabulous facts and frivolous fables for frantic fans, faithful friends, and fiendish foes!"
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Stan's Soapbox
"We pay $100.00 for only 59 Lincoln pennies"
Story Notes
Ad for U.S. coin catalog. Occupies top half of page.
"Magic world of surprises & mystery"
Story Notes
Advertisement for miscellaneous gag items, e.g., an exploding fountain pen. Occupies lower half of page.
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- Gladiator [Melvin Potts]
Credits
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Johnny Craig
Story Notes
Letters from Todd Freeman, Peter Sanderson Jr., Brooke Howath, John Locke, Tom Mason, Gregory Platt and Tim Ryan.
Characters
- Sub-Mariner [Namor McKenzie]
- Krustatos
Credits
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: Mike Esposito (uncertain)
- Colors: Marie Severin (uncertain)
Story Notes
Promo ad for Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 series) #12
"If you need extra money & you know just 10 people..."
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad to earn money by selling greeting cards.
"We're looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Norman Rockwell
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.