Strange Adventures, #205

Published: October 1967

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Issue Contents:
Introducing... Deadman
Who Has Been Lying in My Grave?

Story Featuring Deadman

Storyline

Shot during a performance, trapeze artist Boston Brand dies, only to find that his spirit lives on with the ability to inhabit the bodies of others. By the will of Rama Kushna his spirit will walk among the living until his killer is found.

Story Notes

Deadman created by Arnold Drake; Deadman's costume designed by Carmine Infantino. Story across 17 pages, but pages 8 and 17 are 1/2-pages.

War of the Mind Readers!
Storyline

A stage magician stops an invasion from the planet Uranus by tricking the aliens into believing that he really can read minds.

In-House Column Featuring Direct Currents

"So you want to know what's in the works for the upcoming issues in the DC line?"

Story Notes

listing of DC comics on sale in early September 1967; includes cover art for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #196 and World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #171

Story Featuring Cap's Hobby Hints

"I see you use a pin in your cement tube..."

Story Notes

hint submitted by Charles Williams of Decatur, Georgia

Meet Bat-Swami and Super-Seer!

Story Featuring Superman and Batman and Robin

Credits
Story Notes

house ad for World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #170 [80 Page Giant #G-40], on sale August 15

Ghost Canine

Story Featuring Strange but True

Credits
The ThunderBike

Ad Featuring Aurora Products

Story Notes

Ad for Aurora Model Motoring ThunderBike motorcycle that can be used on HO slot car tracks. From Aurora Plastics Corp., West Hempstead, New York. On back cover

Coin Collector Specials!

Ad Featuring Matt Numiss Coins

"To gain new friends for our mailing list"

Story Notes

Coin ad from "Matt Numiss", Dept. NC-8, Great Neck, New York, 11022. On inside back cover.

204 pc. Revolutionary War Heroes Set

Ad Featuring Revolutionary War Soldiers

Story Notes

Ad for 204 Revolutionary War soldiers for $1.98. On last interior page.

Holy Pin-Ups!

Ad Featuring Batman Pin-Ups

"Your own pop gallery"

Story Notes

Ad for 11" x 14" color pin-ups featuring Batman and his friends and villains. Two pin-ups for 50 cents or all six for $1.00, from the DC offices at 575 Lexington Ave, New York, N.Y. 10022.

104 Classic Racing Foreign Modern Cars

Ad Featuring 104 Cars

"You get 104 cars from this great list…"

Story Notes

Ad for "the most complete set of authentic models ever assembled" for $1.49. Send to Cars - Dept. C-107, Box 397, Rockville Centre, N.Y.

Build Your Own Real - Electric Engine

Ad Featuring Electric Engine

"Now - You too can be the first on your block…"

Story Notes

Ad for an Electric Engine which operates at up to 4000 rpm and costs only 89 cents.

Be My Guest at America's Greatest Amusement Park

Ad Featuring Palisades Amusement Park Admission

Story Notes

Ad for Palisades Amusement Park in New Jersey with coupon for one free admission. At bottom of page 17 of first story.

See All the New Saturday's Super Heroes

Ad Featuring CBS Saturday Cartoons

Story Notes

Ad for CBS-TV's Saturday television cartoon lineup. After page 13 of first story.

Tiger Paw Bicycle Tires

Ad Featuring U. S. Royal Bicycle Tires [U. S. Royal Bike Tires; U. S. Royal Tires; U. S. Bike Tires; Uniroyal]

"Now you can get Tiger Paws just like the big guys!"

Story Notes

Ad for Tiger Paws bicycle tires from Uniroyal, aka U.S. Royal Tires. After page 8 of first story.

For the Most in Thrills…
Story Notes

House ad for Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #355 (October 1967) and Detective Comics (DC, 1937 seris) #368 (October 1967), both on sale August 29th, with covers shown. On bottom half of page 8 of first story.

Here's a Whole Treasure Chest of Fun

Ad Featuring Honor House Products Novelties

"Throw your voice"

Story Notes

Ad for 19 different novelty items from Honor House Prod. Corp., Dept. 86GK34, Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563. On inside front cover.