(April 1969)

Marvel, 1968 Series
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Volume
1
Price
0.12 USD
Pages
36
Indicia Frequency
monthly
On-sale Date
1969-01-02
Publisher's Age Guidelines
Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
Magazine Management Co.
Brand
Marvel Comics Group [under character box]
Printer
Printed in the U.S.A. by World Color Press, Inc., Sparta, Illinois 62286
Editing
Stan Lee (credited) (editor)

Issue Notes

On-sale date from 1969 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress. Previous indexer's copy has "1/7" marked with pen.
This issue has variants:
Parts of this issue are reprinted:

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

Namor the Sub-Mariner / cover / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
John Romita
Inks
Mike Esposito ?
Colors
Marie Severin ?
Genre
superhero
Characters
Sub-Mariner [Namor McKenzie]; Krustatos
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Art credits from Nick Caputo via the GCD Error List (8 April 2006); the original indexer credited Marie Severin with the pencils and Frank Giacoia with the inks.

Cover Thumbnail for Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 series) #12 Cover Thumbnail for Sub-Mariner (1968 series) #12 [British]
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 1)

Joe Weider Course and Products / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
? (photographs)
Inks
? (photographs)
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Look what's happening

Indexer Notes

Inside front cover. Ad for the "007" Twister from Joe Weider.

A World Against Me! (Table of Contents: 2)

Namor the Sub-Mariner / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script
Roy Thomas (credited)
Pencils
Marie Severin (credited as M. Severin)
Inks
Marie Severin (credited as M. Severin)
Colors
Marie Severin
Letters
Herb Cooper (credited as H. Cooper)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Sub-Mariner [Namor McKenzie]; Naga (villain); Karthon the Quester (villain); Llyna [impersonates Lady Dorma] (Karthon's sister, Introduction, Death)
Reprints
Keywords
Lemuria; Serpent Crown

Indexer Notes

Previous indexer listed Dan Adkins and/or Joe Sinnott as possiblly assisting on the inking on a few pages, but Nick Caputo sees no evidence of other inkers besides Marie in the story.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 3)

U.S. School of Music / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?; ? (photographs)
Inks
?; ? (photographs)
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Be the one who “makes” every party!

Indexer Notes

Ad for booklet telling you how to play the piano, accordion, or guitar. Located between story pages 3 and 4.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 4)

Marvel Plastic Pillows; Marvel T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?
First Line of Dialogue or Text
It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
Characters
Spider-Man; Thor; The Thing; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]; The Hulk

Indexer 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.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 5)

Academy for Home Study / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
Synopsis
Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.

Indexer Notes

Between story pages 6 and 7.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 6)

Grit Newspaper / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
? (photograph)
Inks
? (photograph)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time
Characters
Boy

Indexer Notes

Ad, with response coupon, from Grit Publishing Co. located between story pages 9 and 10, on top half of page.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 7)

Littleton Coin Co. Catalog / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
4 new "finds" for coin collectors

Indexer Notes

Between story pages 9 and 10, on lower half of page.

Missile Tank (Table of Contents: 8)

Honor House Products / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
? (background and lettering only)
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Only $6.98

Indexer Notes

Located between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 9)

advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
20 course home study program

Indexer Notes

Three small ads on lower half of page, between story pages 15 and 16.

[Shop by Mail] (Table of Contents: 10)

advertisement / 2 pages (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?; ? (photographs)
Inks
?; ? (photographs)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
These 3 big drafting kits given to you!

Indexer Notes

Various thumbnail advertisements for various products including stamps, novelties and comic books, located between story pages 18 and 19.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 11)

Bullpen Bulletins; Stan's Soapbox / in-house column / 1 page (report information)

Script
Stan Lee (credited as Smiley); ? (promo copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Fabulous facts and frivolous fables for frantic fans, faithful friends, and fiendish foes!
Feature Logo
Marvel Bullpen Bulletins [times three]
Characters
Namor, the Sub-Mariner

Indexer Notes

Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 12)

Centre Coin Co. Catalog / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
We pay $100.00 for only 59 Lincoln pennies
Synopsis
Ad for U.S. coin catalog.

Indexer Notes

Occupies top half of page.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 13)

American Circle Products / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?; ? (photograph)
Inks
?; ? (photograph)
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Magic world of surprises & mystery
Synopsis
Advertisement for miscellaneous gag items, e.g., an exploding fountain pen.

Indexer Notes

Occupies lower half of page.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 14)

Send It to Subby / letters page / 2 pages (report information)

Script
Roy Thomas
Pencils
Marie Severin
Inks
Dan Adkins
Colors
?
Letters
Sam Rosen; typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Dear Stan, Roy, and John, This letter is devoted...
Genre
superhero
Characters
Namor, the Sub-Mariner

Indexer Notes

Letters of comment from Kenneth Capps; Dave Hollmer; Kenneth Burke; David Lomazoff; Bob Krotts; Brian Clancey; and David Q. Deitch. Also includes a panel reproduction reprinted from a previous issue.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 15)

Captain America / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Jack Kirby
Inks
Frank Giacoia
Colors
?
Letters
Artie Simek; typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
Another Marvel masterpiece!
Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

House ad for Captain America #112 (April 1969), advertised as "On Sale Now!".

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 16)

Wallace Brown Greeting Cards / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
If you need extra money & you know just 10 people...

Indexer Notes

Inside back cover. Ad to earn money by selling greeting cards.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 17)

Famous Artists School / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
First Line of Dialogue or Text
We're looking for people who like to draw
Characters
Norman Rockwell

Indexer Notes

Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

Editing
Issue at my.comics.org
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Series Information
Table of Contents
  1. 0. [no title indexed]
    Namor the Sub-Mariner
  2. 1. ["Look what's happening"]
    Joe Weider Course and Products
  3. 2. A World Against Me!
    Namor the Sub-Mariner
  4. 3. ["Be the one who “makes” every party!"]
    U.S. School of Music
  5. 4. ["It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!"]
    Marvel Plastic Pillows; Marvel T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
  6. 5. ["Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"]
    Academy for Home Study
  7. 6. ["Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time"]
    Grit Newspaper
  8. 7. ["4 new "finds" for coin collectors"]
    Littleton Coin Co. Catalog
  9. 8. Missile Tank
    Honor House Products
  10. 9. ["20 course home study program"]
  11. 10. [Shop by Mail]
  12. 11. ["Fabulous facts and frivolous fables for frantic fans, faithful friends, and fiendish foes!"]
    Bullpen Bulletins; Stan's Soapbox
  13. 12. ["We pay $100.00 for only 59 Lincoln pennies"]
    Centre Coin Co. Catalog
  14. 13. ["Magic world of surprises & mystery"]
    American Circle Products
  15. 14. ["Dear Stan, Roy, and John, This letter is devoted..."]
    Send It to Subby
  16. 15. ["Another Marvel masterpiece!"]
    Captain America
  17. 16. ["If you need extra money & you know just 10 people..."]
    Wallace Brown Greeting Cards
  18. 17. ["We're looking for people who like to draw"]
    Famous Artists School
This issue was modified by, among others
  • Bruno Andreacchi
  • Chris Boyko
  • David Bruce
  • Nick Caputo
  • Steve Coates
  • Ruben Cortes
  • Peter Croome
  • Merlin Haas
  • Matthias Hofmann
  • Tony R. Rose
  • Per Sandell
  • Daniel Thingvold
  • Jim Van Dore
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