{"product_id":"metal-men-1963-23-1776536","title":"Metal Men 1963 #23 - back issue - $5.00","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlatinum lies on a table while Doc uses a welding torch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Joe claims he's going to keep the pennies for himself, Superman takes Joe and Tom to Asia, South America and Africa to show them first-hand how much good the pennies they collect for UNICEF can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Snakelocks' creation, The Sizzler, has been adopted by the Metal Men after changing Doc Magnus into a robot. Professor Snakelocks attempts to destroy the Metal Men but is turned into a robot by The Sizzler after being captured. Platinum is so distraught over The Sizzler's apparent affection for Doc Magnus that she runs away, where the Lizard makes her a hostage in a plan to kill Doc Magnus. Platinum saves Doc at the last minute, and the Sizzler changes both Doc and Professor Snakelocks back to humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred and Larry discuss all the great features of the Motorific Torture Track racing set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kat explains the features of several car models to a boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo boys discuss all the great toys you can make with the Thermo\/Craft Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptain Billy shows off his models to his grandson, who touts the advantages of his own Renwal Showcase Series model collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne boy shows another how he avoids losing tiny model screws by magnetizing a screwdriver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndy and George play with their new G.I. Joe equipment that represents various armies of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn-sale date from copyright registration. \r\n\r\nThe publishing address given was \"2nd \u0026amp; Dickey Sts., Sparta, Ill, 62286\" which was the address for World Color Press.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperman Talks About... \"Pennies for UNICEF!\" - Printed in black-and-white on the inside front cover. \r\n\r\nPublished in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRage of the Lizard! - Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics, list the initials HM next to the due date for the lettering of this story.\r\n\r\nThe story is across 24 pages in three parts 5.67, 11.66, and 5.67 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - At bottom of page 6 of the main story. \r\n\r\nA promotional house advertisement for World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #163 (December 1966), with the cover shown, was listed as on sale on October 25th.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the Go with Motorific! - Appears after page 6 of the main story. \r\n\r\nAn advertisement in sequential art form for the Motorific Torture Track toy car track from the Ideal Toy Corporation. Copyright 1966, Ideal Toy Corporation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - Letters from Greg Cross, Chuck Roth, Robin Shurtz, and Sandy Brown, with replies from Kanigher. \r\n\r\nAppears after Motorific Torture Track advertisement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kat from AMT Jumps the Gun - Appears after the \"Metal Scraps\" letter page, at top half of the page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - At bottom of the page with the AMT ad. \r\n\r\nAn in-house column for DC Comics currently on sale. \r\n\r\nListed as on sale on October 18th: Sugar \u0026amp; Spike (DC, 1956 series) #68 (December 1966-January 1967) [called \"Sugar and Spike\".].\r\n\r\nListed as on sale on October 20th: Batman (DC, 1940 series) #188 (December 1966), The Doom Patrol (DC, 1964 series) #108 (December 1966) [Called just \"Doom Patrol\".], The Flash (DC, 1959 series) #166 (December 1966) [Called just \"Flash\".], \r\n\r\nListed as on sale on October 25th: The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #69 (December 1966-January 1967) [Called just \"Brave and Bold\".], The Fox and the Crow (DC, 1951 series) #101 (December 1966-January 1967), Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #50 (December 1966), Swing with Scooter (DC, 1966 series) #4 (December 1966-January 1967), and World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #163 (December 1966) [Called just \"World's Finest.].\r\n\r\nListed as on sale on October 27th: Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #344 (December 1966) [Called just \"Action\".]. Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #351 (December 1966) [Called just \"Adventure\".], and Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #358 (December 1966).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMike's Toy Factory... - Appears before page 7 (Part 2) of the main story. \r\n\r\nAn advertisement in sequential art form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJet with the \"In\" Crowd! - At bottom of page 18 of the main story.\r\n\r\nThe promotional house advertisement for Swing with Scooter (DC, 1966 series) #4 (December 1966-January 1967), with the cover shown, was listed as now on sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - Between pages 18-19 of the main story. \r\n\r\nAn advertisement for the Daredevil Trik-Trak toy racing set from Transogram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - At top of the page between pages 20-21 of the main story. \r\n\r\nAn advertisement for the Tyco road race car set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn All-Star Collection of the Best of Batman - At bottom of the page between pages 20-21 of the main story. \r\n\r\nA promotional house advertisement for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #187 (December 1966-January 1967) [80-page Giant], with the cover shown, was listed as now on sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the Most in Thrills... - At bottom of the final page of the main story. \r\n\r\nA promotional house advertisement for G.I. Combat (DC, 1957 Series) #121 (December 1966-January 1967), listed as on sale on October 11th, and Star Spangled War Stories (DC, 1952 Series) #130 (December 1966-January 1967), listed as on sale on October 18th, both with covers shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptain Billy and the Kid - Appears at the top of the page with Cap's Hobby Hints. \r\n\r\nAn advertisement for the Showcase Series car models from Renwal Products, Inc. in sequential art form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - At the bottom half of the page. \r\n\r\nThe original idea came from Rick Schuman (Wheaton, Illinois). \r\n\r\nIt is noted that published ideas are awarded the original art from the feature and 5 dollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric S.O.S. Telegraph Set - An advertisement for a toy telegraph set from an unknown company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattle Grounds of the World! - On the inside back cover. \r\n\r\nAn advertisement in sequential art form for the G.I. Joe Club from Hasbro. \r\n\r\nG.I. Joe trademark of Hassenfield Bros. Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Contest Is On! - On the back cover. \r\n\r\nAn advertisement for Aurora model slot car racing equipment with a contest to win a real 1967 Ford Mustang car. Copyright 1966 Aurora Plastics Corp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45641933881494,"sku":"CSAS1554I20567B1776536","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/5854\/5795\/files\/20567.jpg?v=1783322231","url":"https:\/\/shop.thecomicsplace.com\/products\/metal-men-1963-23-1776536","provider":"Comics Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}