{"product_id":"metal-men-1963-27-1776532","title":"Metal Men 1963 #27 - reader copy - $4.00","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn-sale date from copyright registration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStartling Origin of the Metal Men! - Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics, show Ross Andru as being paid for the pencils and inks for the cover, however Mike Esposito worked with Ross and scholars agree he inked this cover. Schwartz kept editorial records for Robert Kanigher who edited this issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Startling Origin of the Metal Men - Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Schwartz kept editorial records for Robert Kanigher who edited this issue. The records show the initials JG next to the date for the lettering for this story. Nick Caputo notes it is actually JL, Joe Letterese.\r\n\r\nStory across 23 pages in three parts of 7.5, 3.5, and 10.5 pages.\r\n\r\nA retelling of the origin, not a reprint of Showcase #37.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - Letters from Zoe Ann Niebrugge, Laura Odette Lutberry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - Idea from Steve Gray, Downey, Cal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45641934471318,"sku":"CSAS1554I21184B1776532","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/5854\/5795\/files\/21184.jpg?v=1783322270","url":"https:\/\/shop.thecomicsplace.com\/products\/metal-men-1963-27-1776532","provider":"Comics Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}