Tales of Suspense, #41 British
Published: May 1963
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The Stronghold of Dr. Strange!
"No matter how powerful you are, Iron Man, you're helpless without your..."
Characters
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- Carla Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Carlo Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Strange (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Jack Kirby (uncertain)
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Possible Kirby inking per Nick Caputo, Jan 2011, who examined Kirby's inking style on his blog: http://nick-caputo.blogspot.com/2011/09/kirby-inking-kirby.html
All-Male He-Man
Storyline
Send for free body-building booklets from American Body Building Club, Dept. MA34, Great Neck, New York. Indicia at bottom of page. On inside front cover.
Characters
- Ben Rebhuhn (photo)
- William Butler (photo)
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Stronghold of Doctor Strange!
"Realizing that the struggle between good and evil is a no-holds-barred duel to..."
Storyline
An imprisoned criminal scientist takes control of Iron Man in order to free himself. He threatens to blow up the world unless he is made world ruler. Iron Man stops him by shorting out his power and is helped by the villain's conscience-stricken daughter.
Characters
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Nikita Khruschev
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- John F. Kennedy (mainstream Universe)
- Carla Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Carlo Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Strange (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Marty Epp
- Script: Robert Bernstein
Music Master
"Joe was one of the regulars with the popular Rhythm Makers orchestra."
Storyline
A struggling band takes on a poor but talented young harp player who turns out to be a young angel studying on Earth.
Characters
- Joe
- Gus
- Angelo
Credits
- Pencils: John Darkow
- Inks: John Darkow
- Editing: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Text story with illustration. First page begins after page 5 of Iron Man story.
You Can Have the Secret Weapon
Story Notes
Ad for various books at $1.00 each, starting with "Lightning Ju-Jitsu". After first page of text story.
Great New Idea from CTI
Story Notes
Send for free booklets on the air conditioning and refrigeration trade From Commercial Trades Institute, Dept. R-148, 1400 Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago 26, Illinois. After page 10 of Iron Man story.
Learn Radio Television Electronics
Story Notes
Send for free information on NRI electronics courses from National Radio Institute, 3939 Wisconsin Ave., Washington 16, D.C. After last page of Iron Man story.
The Sorcerer's Spell
"We have to admit it!"
Storyline
A wicked general plots the overthrow of his king, but is too afraid to try. He forces a gypsy sorceror to enchant him to remove his fear, and the man agrees, turning him into a toy soldier.
Characters
- King Hapwell
- General Kozar
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Larry Lieber
- Pencils: Larry Lieber
- Inks: Sol Brodsky
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Job number revealed on original art. Info per Nick Caputo: https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/splash-pages/larry-leiber-and-sol-brodsky-original-art-for-tales-of-suspense-41-marvel-1962-if-there-is-one-word-to-describe-this/a/802-6594.s
Reward $8,985.50 for This Coin!
Story Notes
Advertisement by Best Values Coin Company, Dept. A-306, 285 Market St., Newark, New Jersey, listing prices they will pay for certain coins. Illustrated is the 1804 silver dollar. Send $1.00 for coin catalogue. At top of page after preceding story.
Fly This Exciting Giant 7 Foot Windhooker!
Story Notes
Send $2.98 for a 7 foot plastic kite from Grayson Products, Dept. W-1, 210 Fifth Ave., N.Y. 10, N.Y. At bottom of page after preceding story.
Stamps Shop by Mail
Story Notes
Mail-order ads, mostly stamps.
The End of the Universe!
"The human brain cannot conceive of something going on endlessly!"
Storyline
In the year 3000 a faster than light space ship is developed to take man to the very end of the universe. Since the scientists think the chances of returning are slim, they choose a pilot with an unhappy life of no family, friends, or job who doesn't really care if he can return as long as he learns the secret of the universe. He makes it all the way to the end and the ship actually does return to Earth, but when they bring out the pilot all he can repeat over and over is "I know!" The scientists realize they must abandon their quest since the pilot's mind has snapped with his realization, but observe that at least he has finally gained some measure of happiness.
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Terry Szenics
Darling Live Pet Monkey!
Story Notes
Send $19.95 for a live squirrel monkey from Animal Farm, Dept. 202, Box 1042, Miami Beach 39, Florida. On top tier of page.
Live Sea Horses!
Story Notes
Ad for "mated pair of Dwarf species Living Sea Horses" for $6.98 for two pairs from Florida Sea Horse Co., Dept. 402, Box 5095, Miami 1, Florida. On second tier of page.
Learn Any Dance Fast!
Story Notes
Ad for "giant foot charts" for dancing for $1.00 from Famous Dance Course, Dept. A22, Box 1042, Miami Beach 39, Florida. On third tier of page.
Boys 12 or Older Make $1 to $5 Weekly in Your Spare Time
Story Notes
Ad seeking sellers of Grit newspaper from Grit Publishing Co., Williamsport, Pa. At bottom of page.
Boys! Men! My Secret New Dynaflex Method
Characters
- Mike Marvel (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for Dynaflex body-building course for $1.98 from Mike Marvel System, Dept. 91, 285 Market St., Newark, N.J. On last interior page.
Fill the Gaps in Your Family's Education with the Amazing Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia
Story Notes
Pay $1.98 per volume for 25 volume Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia sold by Cadillac Publishing Co. Inc., Dept. A-267, 220 Fifth Ave., New York 1, N.Y. On inside back cover.
He's Looking for People Who Like to Draw
Characters
- Albert Dorne (portrait)
Story Notes
Send for no obligation Famous Artists Talent Test from Famous Artists Schools, Studio 5849, Westport, Conn. On back cover.