Issue Contents:
Once More... the Mandarin!
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- Mandarin
Credits
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"Hercules wrist band"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items from the Johnson Smith Company.
Once More... the Mandarin!
"There! My power rings weld the final components into place..."
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- Jasper Sitwell
- Nick Fury
- Janice Cord
- Senator Harrington Byrd
- Mandarin
- Mei-Ling
Credits
- Script: Archie Goodwin
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Johnny Craig
- Letters: Artie Simek
80,000 Candlepower
Story Notes
Advertisement for a torch to use while skin diving from Freeman Electric Co. Located between story pages 3 and 4.
Featuring Marvel Plastic Pillows; Marvel T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
"It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Thor
- The Thing
- Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
- The Hulk
Story Notes
Promo for inflatable Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows. $1.50 each plus 15 cents postage. Also Marvel super-hero t-shirts featuring Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk. $2.00 each including postage. And The Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00. Two mail-in coupons: Marvel Comics Group (Dept. PP or Dept. AJ) 625 Madison Ave., N.Y.C., N.Y 10022. Located between story pages 6 and 7.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home. Between story pages 6 and 7.
Missile Firing Tank
"Only $6.98"
Story Notes
Sold by Honor House Products. Located between story pages 9 and 10 on top half of page.
Boys 12 or Older: Make $1 to $5 Weekly in Your Spare Time
Story Notes
Ad soliciting salespeople for newspaper. Between pages 9 and 10 on lower half of page.
Shop by Mail; Stamps (1)
"More than 30 real flying models"
Story Notes
A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics, between story pages 15 and 16.
Shop by Mail (1)
"Too skinny?"
Story Notes
A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics, between story pages 18 and 19.
"Sensational scoops to startle, stun, and soothe you!"
Characters
- Hulk
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Includes: Items; Keeping-Up-to-Date Dept.; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Stan's Soapbox
"I'll make you a master of karate"
Story Notes
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
"Dear Bullpen: I'm not listing all the names..."
Characters
- Hulk
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
Credits
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Johnny Craig
- Script: María Alexandra Yáñez Hernández
Story Notes
Letters of comment (with no replies this issue) from Jerry Liebert, Gerry Jocknow, Walt Simonson, Rene Burt, Roger Gerberding, Howard Phelps, Don Luskin, and Thomas Miller, as well as three panel reproductions from a previous issue.
"Two more triumphs for Marvel..!"
Characters
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
- Kingpin [Wilson Fisk]
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
- Bucky
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
Credits
- Pencils: John Romita
- Pencils: Jim Steranko
- Inks: John Romita
- Inks: Jim Steranko
Story Notes
House ad for Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #69 (February 1969); and Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #110 (February 1969), with covers shown, and both advertised as "Now On Sale!".
"Tired of being 'skinny'?"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a weight gain product.
"We're looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Norman Rockwell
Story Notes
Back cover.