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Heads Up, Metal Men -- Or Doc Magnus Will Be Head Less!
Storyline
The Metal Men attack Vox, but Vox's operating saw approaches Doc Magnus.
Characters
- Metal Men [Gold
- Iron
- Lead
- Mercury
- Tin
- Platinum]
- Dr. Will Magnus
- Vox
- army of Cyboriginals
Credits
- Pencils: Walter Simonson
- Inks: Walter Simonson
- Letters: Joe Letterese (uncertain)
The Whole World's Upside Down
Storyline
Topsy-Turvy turns people upside down to shake out their cash and Hostess Fruit Pies, but is captured from the bottom up by Batman.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- bystanders
- Topsy-Turvy
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Advertisement for Hostess Fruit Pies from ITT Continental Baking Company. On inside front cover.
--Killing Me Softly with His Scream!
Storyline
Colonel Craven takes the Metal Men into Army custody to try to find the secret of their shape changing, but Vox attempts to capture them for the same purpose. Vox instead captures Doc Magnus and is just about to perform brain surgery on him to find the secret, when the Metal Men rescue him.
Characters
- Metal Men [Gold
- Iron
- Lead
- Mercury
- Tin
- Platinum]
- Dr. Will Magnus
- Vox
- army of Cyboriginals
- U.S. Army soldiers
- Colonel S. M. "Whip" Craven (dies)
- Comrade Ivan (dies)
Credits
- Script: Martin Pasko
- Script: Jack C. Harris
- Pencils: Joe Staton
- Inks: Joe Staton
- Colors: Ken Quattro
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Notes that the Metal Men were, "Created by Robert Kanigher."
Look, Friends!
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
Powerful Muscles Fast!!
Featuring Muscle Builders
Story Notes
Ad for body building system, with testimonials. At top of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
Write Right Now!
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for class rings, comics, body building, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. At bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers the Horrible Hungries.
Story Notes
Ad for meat snacks. At top of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
Make Money Fast!
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for metal social security cards and other metal plates. At bottom of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, novelties, bodybuilding and karate courses, toys, the Centuri F-15 model rocket, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. Second page between pages 8-9 of story.
Make Extra Cash No Real "Selling"
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for metal social security cards. At top of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
These 3 Big Drafting Kits* Given to You!
Story Notes
Ad for drafting courses, including equipment. At bottom of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
Nature's Mysterious Hungry Plant
Featuring Deb-Jo Nurseries
Story Notes
Ad for meat eating plant. On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
Presenting the Next Two Dollar Comics
Featuring DC Comics
Credits
- Pencils: Neal Adams
- Inks: Neal Adams
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
House ad for World's Finest #244, and G.I. Combat #201, with covers shown, both on sale January 13th. On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
Featuring DC Comics
"Yes, you can subscribe to your favorite DC comics!"
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics, including The Amazing World of DC Comics, ready for mailing February 1st. On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
Let Joe Weider Build You a Better Body for Just $4.98
Characters
- Joe Weider
- France Columbu
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
Story Notes
Ad for body building course and equipment, with successful users shown. On first page between pages 12-13 of story.
And Now...Still Another Message of Untold Importance from Our Prolific Publisher!!
Storyline
Discussion of inflation and cost of comics, and pitch for the value of new DC Dollar Comics.
Characters
- Jenette Kahn
Credits
- Script: Jenette Kahn
Story Notes
Includes b&w photo of Jenette Kahn. On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
Make Money Customizing
Featuring Customizing Center
Story Notes
Ad for job training. On top of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
Big-As-Life Hang-Ups!
Characters
- Superman
- Batman
Story Notes
Ad for poseable life-size figures. On bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
The Super-Friends!
Featuring NCG Merchandise
Story Notes
Ad for books, dolls, and toys featuring DC super heroes. On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
Characters
- Metal Men [Gold
- Iron
- Lead
- Mercury
- Tin
- Platinum]
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz (uncertain)
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Pencils: María Alexandra Yáñez Hernández (uncertain)
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Inks: María Alexandra Yáñez Hernández (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letters regarding Metal Men #49 from: Scott R. Taylor; Dave Blanchard; Rich Hango, with an illustration.
Volume 77 Issue 4 - Week of January 24, 1977
Storyline
Information on upcoming DC comics, with a crossword puzzle (solution in next week's Daily Planet).
Characters
- Atom [Ray Palmer]
- Aquaman
- Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]
- giant robot
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis (uncertain)
- Pencils: Rich Buckler
- Inks: Jack Abel
- Editing: Bob Rozakis
- Editing: Anthony Tollin
Story Notes
Planet Mini-Puzzle is #2.
100 pc. Toy Soldier Set
Story Notes
Lucky Products ad for toys soldiers.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards. On inside back cover.
Make Money Get Prizes
Characters
- Laura Albrecht
- Thomas Welch
- Thomas Brophy
- Cindy Mayr
- Patty Kardin
- Eric Ritzenthaler
- Kevin Jones
- Michael Donnelly
- Andy Meisel
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for seed packets, with testimonials. On back cover.