Tales of Suspense, #96
Published: December 1967
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Issue Contents:
To Be Reborn
Characters
- The Sniper
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Boy, have you got it made.
Featuring Colgate-Palmolive Company
"No messy cover-up tactics with Tackle."
Story Notes
interior front cover advertisement for Tackle® Medicated Clear Gel for acne.
The Deadly Victory!
"The terrible touch of the Grey Gargoyle has turned me to stone!"
Storyline
Iron Man is assisted in his battle with Grey Gargoyle by SHIELD agent Sitwell.
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Instant Info, Insanely Inspired by Irrelevant Items of Incredible Inconsequence!
"Item! All of Marveldom assembled sends best wishes to Jolly Jack and Roz Kirby on their 25th wedding anniversary!"
Characters
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]
- The Thing [Ben Grimm]
- Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!
Coin Collector Specials
"To gain new friends for our mailing list"
Story Notes
Mail order advertisement for coin catalogs.
Shop By Mail
Story Notes
Full page mail order advertisements in various sizes.
America's Best TV Comics are here...Saturdays!
"Boy, have we got a Saturday morning spectacular for you!!"
Characters
- Fantastic Four [Reed Richards, Thing, Susan Richards, Human Torch]
- Spider-Man
- Casper the Friendly Ghost
- King Kong
- The Beatles [John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr]
- George of the Jungle
Story Notes
Centerspread advertisement for the ABC Saturday morning line up of comic book cartoons.
To Be Reborn!
"We didn't mean any harm!"
Storyline
Steve Rogers' identity as Captain America is public knowledge, and he has retired. But at the same time, the Syndicate is hiring several assassins, including the Sniper, while more and more Captain America lookalikes are roaming the streets of New York, making themselves targets. In the end, thanks to Nick Fury, Steve realizes that he is needed as Captain America.
Characters
- The Sniper (villain)
- Bull
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Letters: Sam Rosen
I'll Make You a Master of Karate
"In just 2 hours after you receive "Super Karate" you will been your way..."
Story Notes
Mail order advertisement for the Super Karate Book for home study.
Super-Heroes Club (1)
"Hang loose, frantic ones..."
Story Notes
Mail order advertisement for full color posters of Marvel characters and Bullpen Booster Buttons.
Scarce Lincoln Cents Sale
"Build a valuable collection of Lincoln cents at prices lower than you're ever likely to see again!"
Story Notes
Mail order advertisement for Lincoln coins.
Characters
- Iron Man
Credits
- Script: Gary Friedrich (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Michael Pleasant, William Martin, Jack Moore, and Norman Elfer; includes Merry Marvel Marching Society info and membership form.
Look, Fellows!
"You can win your choice of neat prizes..."
Story Notes
Full page mail order advertisement for newspaper sales.
Now You Can Buy Fords, Chevrolets, Dodges Below Wholesale!!
"No gimmicks, no hidden charges..."
Story Notes
Interior back cover advertisement for admission in the Wholesale-Discount Buyers Club.
"We're looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Norman Rockwell
Story Notes
Back cover advertisement for a talent test.