2001: A Space Odyssey #2

(January 1977)

The Bionic Battle! (Table of Contents)

The Six Million Dollar Man / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

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Letters:

typeset

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Content Information

Characters:

Six Million Dollar Man [Steve Austin]; Maskatron

Synopsis:

Ad for toys from Kenner, division of General Mills Fun Group, Inc.

Indexer Notes

inside front cover

Vira the She-Demon! (Table of Contents)

2001: A Space Odyssey / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Jack Kirby

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Mike Royer

Colors:

Janice Cohen

Letters:

Mike Royer

Content Information

Genre:

science fiction; period

Characters:

aliens; the Monolith; Vera Gentry (astronaut); Vira, the She-Demon (cave woman)

Synopsis:

In the past, Vira discovers the Monolith and it inspires her to dominate her tribe. In the future, Vera also discovers the Monolith, and it transforms her into a cosmic seed that goes forth into the universe.

Reprinted:

• in Eterni, Gli (Editoriale Corno, 1978 series) #3 (May 1978) [Italy]

Indexer Notes

Set in prehistoric Italy and on Ganymede, satellite of Jupiter.

Now! Take Your Favorite Super Heroes To School! (Table of Contents)

Fascinating Art Industries, Inc. / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

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Letters:

typeset

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Content Information

Characters:

Spider-Man; Power Man; Captain America; The Hulk

Synopsis:

Ad for book covers.

Indexer Notes

between pages 3-4 of story

Make Money And Win Neat Prizes Too! (Table of Contents)

Grit / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

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Script:

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typeset

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Content Information

Synopsis:

Ad for newspaper sales.

Indexer Notes

between pages 3-4 of story

What's So Good About Being Bad?! (Table of Contents)

Bring On The Bad Guys / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

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typeset

Content Information

Synopsis:

House ad for books about Marvel comics from Simon & Schuster.

Indexer Notes

between pages 3-4 of story

The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers The Horrible Hungries (Table of Contents)

Slim Jim / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

? (photo)

Inks:

? (photo)

Letters:

typeset

Editing:

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Content Information

Synopsis:

Ad for meat snack.

Indexer Notes

between pages 5-6 of story

Join The Dinky Starfleet... (Table of Contents)

Dinky Toys / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

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Script:

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typeset

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Content Information

Synopsis:

Ad for Star Trek and other die-cast metal toys.

Indexer Notes

between pages 5-6 of story

Free Advice...To Help You Get Ahead (Table of Contents)

La Salle Extension University / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

? (photo)

Inks:

? (photo)

Letters:

typeset

Editing:

?

Content Information

Synopsis:

Ad for career guides and home study courses.

Indexer Notes

between pages 5-6 of story

Dress Up Marvel Style! (Table of Contents)

Superhero Merchandise / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

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Content Information

Synopsis:

Ad for clothes and towels with Marvel characters on them.

Indexer Notes

between pages 7-8 of story

Marketplace (Table of Contents)

Charles Atlas; United Schools And Services; Engravaplates; Anchor Specialties; Centuri; Universal Bodybuilding / advertisement / 2.5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

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Pencils:

?; ? (photo)

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Colors:

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Letters:

typeset

Editing:

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Content Information

Characters:

Charles Atlas

Synopsis:

Classified ads for body building; comics, high school diploma courses, training courses, engraved plate sales, toys, art schools, stamps, and novelties.

Indexer Notes

One page is between pages 7-8 of story, and the others are between pages 13-14 of story.

Monolith Mail (Table of Contents)

letters page / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

various

Letters:

typeset

Indexer Notes

Letters about the Marvel Treasury Special from: David Schellhase, Edward Oines, and Robert Reed.
Between pages 11-12 of story.

Superhoes Assemble! (Table of Contents)

Marvel Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

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Inks:

?

Colors:

?

Letters:

?; typeset

Content Information

Characters:

Thor; Captain America; Spider-Man; The Hulk; Daredevil; Iron Man; Human Torch; Howard The Duck; Conan

Synopsis:

House ad for subscriptions.

Indexer Notes

between pages 11-12 of story

If You Missed This..! (Table of Contents)

Howard The Duck / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

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Content Information

Synopsis:

House ad for Treasury Edition of Howard The Duck.

Indexer Notes

between pages 11-12 of story

Read..Foom! (Table of Contents)

Foom / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

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Script:

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Content Information

Characters:

Captain America

Synopsis:

House ad for Foom subscriptions.

Indexer Notes

between pages 11-12 of story

Authentic Collectors Items from Star Trek (Table of Contents)

Lincoln Enterprises / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

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Letters:

typeset

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Content Information

Synopsis:

Ad for posters, coins, photos, models and other Star Trek merchandise.

Indexer Notes

between pages 11-12 of story

Monster S-I-Z-E Monsters (Table of Contents)

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

Credits

Script:

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Letters:

typeset

Editing:

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Content Information

Characters:

Frankenstein monster

Synopsis:

Ad for glow in the dark wall hangings.

Indexer Notes

between pages 13-14 of story

of Ugsome Usurpers, Utopic Uncos, And Unearthly Utterances! (Table of Contents)

Marvel Bullpen Bulletins / text article / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

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Colors:

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Letters:

typeset

Content Information

Synopsis:

Stan Lee's Soapbox and promotions of this month's comics.

Indexer Notes

"Irving Forbush, choreographer."
Between pages 15-16 of story.

The Incredible Hulk and the Green Thumb (Table of Contents)

The Hulk; Hostess Fruit Pies / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

Dave Cockrum

Inks:

Dave Cockrum?

Colors:

?

Letters:

Irving Watanabe

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Cousin Betsy; Plant Lady; Hulk; plant creatures [Artie Choke; Mari Gold; Rhoda Dendron]

Synopsis:

Comics ad for Hostess Fruit Pies from ITT Continental Baking Co.

Indexer Notes

between pages 15-16 of story

Ricochet to Freedom! (Table of Contents)

Spider-Man and Captain America; Ricochet Racers / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Spider-Man

Synopsis:

Comics ad for the Ricochet Racers toy from Hasbro.

History In The Making (Table of Contents)

Monogram Models, Inc. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

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typeset

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Content Information

Synopsis:

Ad for 1/48th scale model airplanes.

Indexer Notes

inside back cover

Big Adventures Begin With Evel Knievel Miniatures (Table of Contents)

Evel Knievel Precision Miniatures / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

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Letters:

typeset

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Content Information

Synopsis:

Ad for die-cast metal toys from Ideal Toy Corp.

Indexer Notes

back cover