Issue Contents:
Now Begins the Nightmare!
Credits
- Pencils: Marie Severin
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Sam Rosen
- Inks: Frank Brunner
- Colors: Frank Brunner
Story Notes
Frank Brunner is *reported* to have provided minor inking assistance and coloring on the cover. This attribution derives from the artist bibliography published in *The Brunner Mystique* (Steven R. Johnson, 1976), which documents Brunner’s early professional work. The primary cover credits remain Marie Severin (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks) as signed. *Such uncredited assistant inking was a common practice at Marvel during the late Silver Age, particularly for younger artists working under established inkers.*
"Tired of being 'skinny'?"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a weight gain supplement.
Now Begins the Nightmare!
"No disguise can hide you from the Red Skull!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: Sal Buscema
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Original indexer had Sal Buscema as a second penciller.
"Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches"
Characters
- Boy
- girl
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupon, from Hobby Coin Co., between story pages 3 and 4 on top half of page.
"Magic world of surprises & mystery"
Story Notes
Advertisement for miscellaneous gag items, e.g., an exploding fountain pen. Appears on lower half of page, between story pages 3 and 4.
Featuring Marvel Tales
"Two more triumphs for Marvel..!"
Characters
- Nick Fury
- Spider-Man
- Crime-Master
- Green Goblin
Credits
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Pencils: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Letters: Barry Windsor-Smith (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House ad for Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (Marvel, 1968 series) #12 and Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #21. Between story pages 6 & 7.
Featuring Marvel Plastic Pillows; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
"It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Thor
- Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
Story Notes
House advertisement for Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows for $1.50 each and the Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00 each. Located on lower half of page between story pages 6 and 7.
"Shamed by your English?"
Story Notes
Ad offering free booklet on "How to Gain a Good Command of English" located between story pages 6 and 7.
"Every time you twist the Twister... it can put money in your pocket!"
Story Notes
Ad seeking sales people for The Power Twister, located between story pages 9 and 10.
"Enjoy an exciting, romantic, impressive look anytime!"
Story Notes
Ad for stick-on facial hair from Masculiner Co. On top half of page between story pages 15 and 16.
"Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"
Story Notes
Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located between spory pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
"Real flying models"
Story Notes
Thumbnail advertisements for various products including novelty items, stamps, and back-issue comic books. Located between story pages 18 and 19.
A Sagacious Smattering of Space-wasting Small-talk!
Characters
- Captain America
- Madame Hydra
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
Polaris Nuclear Sub
Story Notes
Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids, from Honor House Products. Located on top half of page.
"I’ll make you a master of Karate"
Story Notes
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98. On lower half of page.
Characters
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
- Bucky [Rick Jones]
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Steranko
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Script: Roy Thomas (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letters of comment from readers Warren Bluhm, Rick Thoman, J. Glenn Bevans, Martin Jommel Jr., and David Arnold.
"Do you have art talent worth developing?"
Story Notes
Ad for the Famous Artists School.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Academy for Home Study.