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The Sons of the Serpent Strike!
"Whether he lives... Or whether he dies..."
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Black Panther (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Monica Lynne (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- T'Challa (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Vision (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Yellowjacket (mainstream Universe)
- Sons of the Serpent's fighters
Credits
- Pencils: Marie Severin
- Inks: Sam Grainger
- Colors: Marie Severin (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"I put 2 full inches on my arms - 3 inches on my chest and trimmed 4 inches off my waist in just 7 weeks..."
Characters
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (photo)
- Joe Weider (photo)
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for the "Weider System" of body building.
The Sting of the Serpent
"We who wear the Serpent's robes are the destined masters of America!"
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Black Panther (mainstream Universe)
- Tai Chen (mainstream Universe)
- Bill Foster (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Monica Lynne (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Supreme Serpent (mainstream Universe)
- T'Challa (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Vision (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Yellowjacket (mainstream Universe)
- Dan Dunn
- Montague Hale
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Frank Giacoia
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Sam Grainger
- Colors: Sam Grainger (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Spotlighting the Black Panther vs. the Sons of the Serpent. Continued next issue. The Black Panther gets more emphasis in the next few issues, including a romantic interest (Monica Lynne) and an American alter ego, Luke Charles. Per Roy Thomas in the letters page of X-Men #61, Sam Grainger colored many of his Avengers inked stories. The letters page of Avengers #77 reveals that Herb Trimpe penciled page 4.
"Conversation piece...collector’s item...puzzle the amazing penny in-a bottle"
Story Notes
Ad for a penny in a miniature bottle. Between story pages 3 and 4.
Story Notes
Between story pages 6 and 7, on top half of page.
"Exciting new club Marvelmania International"
Story Notes
Ad for Marvelmania International membership kit, on lower half of page, between story pages 6 and 7.
"50th anniversary special bonus offer official NFL helmets 4 for only $1"
Story Notes
Ad for miniature NFL helmets. Between story pages 6 and 7.
"Build a whole “Matchbox†car city in your room."
Story Notes
Ad for display units for Matchbox toy cars, on top half of page, between story pages 9 and 10.
"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 story pages 9 and 10 on lower half of page.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field. Located between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
"We buy & sell comic books"
Story Notes
Various thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comic books, and novelty items, located between story pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
Shop by Mail (1)
"$100,000 reward!"
Story Notes
Various thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comic books, and novelty items, located between story pages 18 and 19.
"Ugly broken nails!"
Story Notes
Various thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comic books, and novelty items, located between story pages 18 and 19.
"Incredible items and inconceivable info of inestimable importance!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: John Severin
- Inks: John Severin (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen (uncertain)
Story Notes
Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #75 house ad.
"Audel skill-building practical guides"
Story Notes
Various guides and instruction manuals available by mail-order from Theodore Audel & Co.
Characters
- Avengers [Black Panther [T'Challa]
- Vision
- Yellowjacket [Henry Pym]]
- Invaders [Captain America [Steve Rogers]
- Human Torch [Jim Hammond]
- Sub-Mariner [Namor]]
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Sal Buscema
- Inks: Sam Grainger
Story Notes
Letters from Jeffrey Morgen, Eric Harrison, David Hench, Jonathan Hazell, Esau Simmons, and Kimberly Bartholomew. Includes “Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.â€
"204pc. Revolutionary War soldiers set"
Credits
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
Story Notes
Ad for plastic toy soldiers.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for the Academy for Home Study.
"Do you have art talent worth developing?"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.