Issue Contents:
To Smash a Serpent!
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Tai Chen (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Wanda Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
- Supreme Serpent (mainstream Universe)
- Sons of the Serpent [unnamed members]
Credits
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Don Heck
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Jack Kirby appears to have redrawn much of the background figures including Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and the Sons of the Serpent. Info per Nick Caputo, August 2012.
"Let me show you too, how to make yourself astronaut-tough"
Characters
- Ben Rebhuhn (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for a body building program. Inside front cover.
To Smash a Serpent
Characters
- Black Widow (mainstream Universe)
- Natasha Romanoff (mainstream Universe)
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Senator Harrington Byrd (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Tai Chen (mainstream Universe)
- Bill Foster (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Supreme Serpent (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Sons of the Serpent [unnamed members, one of them impersonates Captain America] (villain)
- United Nations unnamed diplomats
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Don Heck
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Blake Seals
"Included in this fascinating collection of 217 different stamps"
Story Notes
Appears between story pages 5 and 6 on upper half of page. Advertisement for stamps by Zenith Company from Brooklyn, New York 11201.
U.S. Gov't Surplus
"Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!"
Story Notes
Surplus Bargains advertisement located between story pages 5 and 6, on lower half of page.
Do You Need Extra Money?
Story Notes
Christmas card ad., located between story pages 9 and 10. Sold by Cheerful Card Company.
See the New Super Heroes
Characters
- The Space Ghost
- Jan
- Jayce
- Blip
- Frankenstein Jr.
- Buzz
- Superman
- The Lone Ranger
- Tonto
- Silver
- Scout
- The Impossibles [Coil Man
- Fluid Man
- Multi Man]
- Dino Boy
- Ugh, the Caveman
- Bronty
Story Notes
In the centerfold between pages 13 and 14 of the main story sequence. Promo ad for the Saturday morning TV cartoon line-up on CBS.
The Green Beret
Story Notes
Advertisement for green beret for $1 plus shipping. Located between story pages 16 and 17, on upper half of page.
"Now…fear no man! Don’t be bullied!"
Story Notes
Ad for Master System of oriental fighting arts from Precise Publications. Appears between story pages 16 and 17.
Shop by Mail (1)
"Live pet seahorses $1"
Storyline
A collection of classified advertising offering stamps, novelties, and comic books.
Story Notes
Between story pages 16 and 17.
Shop by Mail; Stamps (1)
"Thousands of beautiful stamps"
Storyline
A collection of classified advertising offering stamps and novelties.
Sensational Secrets and Incredible Inside Information, Guilelessly Guaranteed to Avail You Naught!
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Script: Stan Lee
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
Story Notes
Includes: Items; The Wrap-Up; Stop the Presses!!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!, and an illustration from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #31 page 9, 6th panel.
"Marvel super-heroes are coming your way on TV!"
Characters
- Captain America
- Thor
- Iron Man
- Hulk
- Sub-Mariner
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Pencils: Marie Severin
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Inks: Marie Severin
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Marvel Super-Heroes animated television series with partial list of stations that will be airing the program.
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Black Widow (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Ben Grimm (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Natasha Romanoff (mainstream Universe)
- The Thing (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
Story Notes
Letters from John Kusske Jr., Jimmy Sartoris Jr., Rudy Espinosa, Bob Barnett, Gary Robinson, Thomas L. Chaffee, and Peter von Sholly; includes M.M.M.S. membership form, and illustrations from Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #82, page 4, 4th panel (Captain America), The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #31, page 4, 3rd panel (Goliath), #30, page 19, 5th panel (Hawkeye and Black Widow).
"Look, fellows!"
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspaper.
"American Basic Science Club’s master lab… a home science lab and course"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad by the American Basic Science Club, Inc.
"We're looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Norman Rockwell
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.