Metal Men #50 - back issue - $5.00

The Metal Men versus the Gas Gang.

Enroute to an Army base, Doc recounts the time he was changed to a robot by cosmic rays and invented the Gas Gang, which the Metal Men had to destroy in self defense.

Wonder Woman captures three people hunting for the Maltese Cupcake, though it is unclear that any of them has committed a crime.

Superman assists some officers in stopping a robbery and explains to one boy apprehended that taking any part in helping commit a crime places you in trouble with the law.

• Turnabout Is Fair Play, Metal Men - Cover colors and letters credits from Carl Gafford via the GCD Error Tracker. Simonson signature is on lower part of Chloroform and includes a large "o".
• History in the Making - Ad for new B-24J Liberator model. On inside front cover.
• Our Mentor, the Robot - Framing sequence by Marty Pasko and Joe Staton of two pages at the beginning and 1 1/3 pages at the end of a reprint story. Garrett worked on the reprinted pages under the direction of Gafford, while Gafford worked on the new pages, per a message sent to the GCD Error Tracker by Gafford.
• The Maltese Cup Cake - Advertisement for Hostess Cup Cakes. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
• There's a Double Explosion This Month from DC - House ad for Justice League of America #129, on sale November 1, and DC Super-Stars #12, on sale November 30, with both covers shown. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
• The Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes - Ad for volumes 1 and 2 of a set of books by Michael L. Fleisher, published by Macmillan Publishing Co. At top of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
• What to Sink Your Teeth into When You're Hungry and You're Not a Werewolf. - Ad for meat snacks. At bottom of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
• A World of Excitement Is Yours with These... - Ad for book and record sets featuring Marvel and DC comic book characters. On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
• Look, Friends! - Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On first page between pages 10-11 of story.
• Write Right Now! - Ads in classified format for comics, body building, high school rings, novelties, toys, home employment, The National Arbor Day Foundation, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
• Christmas Is Coming -- - House ad for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer comic from DC. On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
• - House ad for The Amazing World of DC Comics #13, ready for mailing October 1, and the 1977 Super DC Calendar. On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
• - Ad for various comics related books including Comic Book Price Guide, Wonder Woman, and The Great Comic Book Heroes. At top of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
• Make Money Fast! - Ad for sales people for metal social security cards and other metal plates. At bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
• - Ad for toys and novelties. On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
• Write Right Now! - Ads in classified format for comics, martial arts, Florida land, stamps, the game "Fuzz Roulette", and more. Sanford Schwarz & Co. agent. On first page between pages 16-17 of story.
• The Super-Friends! - Ad for toys and books based on DC Superheroes. On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
• - Letters from Bryan Hollerbach and Scott R. Taylor, with an illustration. Also editorial discussion of previous and new creative team, beginning duties on this issue.
• Justice for All Includes Children #9 - Published in cooperation with the National Center for Juvenile Justice.
• 100 pc. Toy Soldier Set - Ad for toy soldiers.
• Two Ways Ovaltine Can Help You Get Your Favorite Hockey Teams in the Standings. - Ad for magnetic NHL Standings Board available for Ovaltine drink mix labels. On inside back cover.
• Big Adventures Begin with Evel Knievel Miniatures. - Ad for toys. On back cover.