Metal Men, #23
Published: December 1966-January 1967
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Rage of the Lizard!
Storyline
Platinum lies on a table while Doc uses a welding torch.
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Superman Talks About... "Pennies for UNICEF!"
Storyline
After Joe claims he's going to keep the pennies for himself, Superman takes Joe and Tom to Asia, South America and Africa to show them first-hand how much good the pennies they collect for UNICEF can do.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Joe
- Tom
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Printed in black-and-white on the inside front cover. Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
Rage of the Lizard!
Storyline
Professor Snakelocks' creation, The Sizzler, has been adopted by the Metal Men after changing Doc Magnus into a robot. Professor Snakelocks attempts to destroy the Metal Men but is turned into a robot by The Sizzler after being captured. Platinum is so distraught over The Sizzler's apparent affection for Doc Magnus that she runs away, where the Lizard makes her a hostage in a plan to kill Doc Magnus. Platinum saves Doc at the last minute, and the Sizzler changes both Doc and Professor Snakelocks back to humans.
Characters
- Nameless
- Gold
- Iron
- Lead
- Doc Magnus
- Mercury
- Tina the Platinum Girl
- The Sizzler
- Professor Snakelocks
- Tin
- The Lizard (first appearance)
- The Lizard's gang
- Professor Snakelocks' toy soldiers
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: John Duffy (uncertain)
Story Notes
Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics, list the initials HM next to the due date for the lettering of this story. The story is across 24 pages in three parts 5.67, 11.66, and 5.67 pages.
"The most notorious villains in the universe vote... thumbs down for Batman..."
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
At bottom of page 6 of the main story. A promotional house advertisement for World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #163 (December 1966), with the cover shown, was listed as on sale on October 25th.
On the Go with Motorific!
Storyline
Fred and Larry discuss all the great features of the Motorific Torture Track racing set.
Characters
- Fred
- Larry
Credits
- Pencils: Chic Stone
- Inks: Chic Stone
- Letters: Ed Hamilton (uncertain)
Story Notes
Appears after page 6 of the main story. An advertisement in sequential art form for the Motorific Torture Track toy car track from the Ideal Toy Corporation. Copyright 1966, Ideal Toy Corporation.
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
Story Notes
Letters from Greg Cross, Chuck Roth, Robin Shurtz, and Sandy Brown, with replies from Kanigher. Appears after Motorific Torture Track advertisement.
The Kat from AMT Jumps the Gun
Storyline
The Kat explains the features of several car models to a boy.
Characters
- AMT Kat
Credits
- Pencils: Chic Stone
- Inks: Chic Stone
- Letters: Ed Hamilton
Story Notes
Appears after the "Metal Scraps" letter page, at top half of the page.
Story Notes
At bottom of the page with the AMT ad. An in-house column for DC Comics currently on sale. Listed as on sale on October 18th: Sugar & Spike (DC, 1956 series) #68 (December 1966-January 1967) [called "Sugar and Spike".]. Listed as on sale on October 20th: Batman (DC, 1940 series) #188 (December 1966), The Doom Patrol (DC, 1964 series) #108 (December 1966) [Called just "Doom Patrol".], The Flash (DC, 1959 series) #166 (December 1966) [Called just "Flash".], Listed as on sale on October 25th: The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #69 (December 1966-January 1967) [Called just "Brave and Bold".], The Fox and the Crow (DC, 1951 series) #101 (December 1966-January 1967), Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #50 (December 1966), Swing with Scooter (DC, 1966 series) #4 (December 1966-January 1967), and World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #163 (December 1966) [Called just "World's Finest.]. Listed as on sale on October 27th: Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #344 (December 1966) [Called just "Action".]. Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #351 (December 1966) [Called just "Adventure".], and Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #358 (December 1966).
Mike's Toy Factory...
"or 'How I made it with my Emenee thermo/craft workshop!"
Storyline
Two boys discuss all the great toys you can make with the Thermo/Craft Workshop.
Characters
- Mike
- Bob
Story Notes
Appears before page 7 (Part 2) of the main story. An advertisement in sequential art form.
Jet with the "In" Crowd!
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Orlando
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
At bottom of page 18 of the main story. The promotional house advertisement for Swing with Scooter (DC, 1966 series) #4 (December 1966-January 1967), with the cover shown, was listed as now on sale.
"Wow! Get Transogram's exciting new Daredevil Trik-Trak..."
Story Notes
Between pages 18-19 of the main story. An advertisement for the Daredevil Trik-Trak toy racing set from Transogram.
"Hey, Bud... there's the train we rode out in Disneyland!"
Credits
- Pencils: Chic Stone
- Inks: Chic Stone
Story Notes
At top of the page between pages 20-21 of the main story. An advertisement for the Tyco road race car set.
An All-Star Collection of the Best of Batman
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- The Joker (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
At bottom of the page between pages 20-21 of the main story. A promotional house advertisement for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #187 (December 1966-January 1967) [80-page Giant], with the cover shown, was listed as now on sale.
For the Most in Thrills...
Credits
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
At bottom of the final page of the main story. A promotional house advertisement for G.I. Combat (DC, 1957 Series) #121 (December 1966-January 1967), listed as on sale on October 11th, and Star Spangled War Stories (DC, 1952 Series) #130 (December 1966-January 1967), listed as on sale on October 18th, both with covers shown.
Captain Billy and the Kid
Storyline
Captain Billy shows off his models to his grandson, who touts the advantages of his own Renwal Showcase Series model collection.
Characters
- Ralph
- Captain Billy
Story Notes
Appears at the top of the page with Cap's Hobby Hints. An advertisement for the Showcase Series car models from Renwal Products, Inc. in sequential art form.
"How do you manage with all those tiny screws when you work on a model?"
Storyline
One boy shows another how he avoids losing tiny model screws by magnetizing a screwdriver.
Characters
- two unnamed boys
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
At the bottom half of the page. The original idea came from Rick Schuman (Wheaton, Illinois). It is noted that published ideas are awarded the original art from the feature and 5 dollars.
Electric S.O.S. Telegraph Set
Story Notes
An advertisement for a toy telegraph set from an unknown company.
Battle Grounds of the World!
Storyline
Andy and George play with their new G.I. Joe equipment that represents various armies of the world.
Characters
- Andy
- George
Credits
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Irv Novick
- Letters: Irv Watanabe
Story Notes
On the inside back cover. An advertisement in sequential art form for the G.I. Joe Club from Hasbro. G.I. Joe trademark of Hassenfield Bros. Inc.
The Contest Is On!
Credits
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
Story Notes
On the back cover. An advertisement for Aurora model slot car racing equipment with a contest to win a real 1967 Ford Mustang car. Copyright 1966 Aurora Plastics Corp.