Issue Contents:
The Fury of the Freak!
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- The Freak [Eddie March]
Credits
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
"Don't be half a man!"
Storyline
Charles Atlas offers to 'Show how' he ' can make you a real He-Man'.
Characters
- Mac
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Return of the Freak
Storyline
The injured Eddie March faces emergency surgery, which will be performed by Dr. Don Blake. The patient needs more strength to survive, so Tony Stark recommends the use of the Enervator, but it transforms March into a rampaging monster that Iron Man must stop.
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- Freak [Eddie March] (villain)
- Donald Blake [Thor]
- Roxie Gilbert
- Doctor Spectrum (cameo)
- Sunfire (cameo)
- Pepper Potts (cameo flashback)
Credits
- Script: Mike Friedrich
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Colors: George Roussos
- Letters: Tom Orzechowski
Story Notes
The Enervator first transformed Happy Hogan into the Freak in Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #74. Further references: Iron Man (Marvel, 1968 series) #21-22, 58, 64, & 66. References the death of Bruce Lee.
Featuring American Bicycle Moto-X Association
"Boys! Girls! You can be a..."
Story Notes
Ad for A.B.M.-X.A. Membership. Top of page 4.
"I'll make you a master of Karate"
Story Notes
Ad for Precise Publications. Bottom of page 4.
"If you've ever said..."
Story Notes
Page 5. Ad for International Correspondence Schools.
"Any 15 records for only $197"
Story Notes
Pages 8 and 9. Membership offer for the Columbia Record Club (15 records or 11 tapes for 1.97 USD).
"The Key--- to Your Future!"
Story Notes
Page 12. A page of buy by mail ads.
"I'll reveal how to discover profits of Import"
Story Notes
Top of page 13.
"Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time"
Story Notes
Bottom of page 13.
Story Notes
Letters from Hector Randis Spartan, Gail Teague, Steven Baeck, Dave Ammerman and Lester Boutillier. Also includes Marvel Value Stamp #80 (Series A) Ghost Rider.
Homilies, Hijinx, and Happy New Year -- From the Hallowed Halls of Marvel!
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
News from Marvel with illustration of Iron Fist, upcoming in Marvel Premiere (Marvel, 1972 series). Also includes Stan Lee's Soapbox and the Mighty Marvel Checklist.
I'm Sick and Tired of My Job!
"Don't forget, dear, we've got a date for the movies with Jim and Helen tonight."
Storyline
Tired of his current job 'dear' asks Jim what he's doing and finds out about CIE.
Story Notes
Page 21.
Too Skinny?
Story Notes
Page of mail order ads. Page 24.
Market Place
"For ad rates write Classified 100 E Ohio Chicago"
Story Notes
Page 25, full of mail order ads.
Value, Value -- Who's Got the Value?
Story Notes
More information about Marvel Value Stamps and about upcoming Marvel Giant titles.
"These 3 big drafting kits"
Story Notes
Top of page 29.
"Enjoy an exciting, romantic look impressive anytime"
Story Notes
1/2 page of mail order ads, including comic book dealers Howard Rogofsky and the Passaic Book Center, and The Comicollectors' Guide from Alan Light. Bottom of page 29.
"Never finished high school?"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"Cut Out, Fold, Staple or tape this coupon today. No Stamp or Envelope is Needed."
Story Notes
Ad for La Salle Extension University. Back cover.