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DC Comics Metal Men (1963)

The Hand That Shocks the Cradle Rules the World

by Martin Pasko Writer Paul Levitz Writer +15 more
May 24, 1977 $0.35 36 pages
All Ages
Overview Market Data Discussion

The Metal Men confront the Brain Children at Babylab, facing telepathic illusions that threaten their leader's sanity. Captured and imprisoned, they encounter Doctor Strangeglove, who reveals his plan to create superintelligent infants with psychic powers to save a polluted Earth.

Series
Metal Men (1963)
Issue Number
#53
Release Date
May 24, 1977
Cover Date
September 1977
Cover Price
$0.35
Page Count
36
Age Rating
All Ages
UPC
0709893245109

Series Details

Publisher
Type
Regular Series
Status
Completed
Run
1963 - 1978
Issues Count
56
Genres
Superhero, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Comedy, War
Format
Standard
Original Language
English
Language
English

Creators
Martin Pasko

Martin Pasko

Writer

Paul Levitz

Paul Levitz

Writer, Editor

Wyatt Gwyon

Writer

Joe Staton

Joe Staton

Penciller, Inker, Artist

Jim Aparo

Jim Aparo

Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

Ross Andru

Ross Andru

Penciller

Walter Simonson

Walter Simonson

Penciller, Inker

Mike Esposito

Mike Esposito

Inker

Liz Berube

Liz Berube

Colorist

Ben Oda

Ben Oda

Letterer

Bob Rozakis

Bob Rozakis

Editor

Characters

Gold

Gold

Iron

Iron

Lead

Lead

Mercury

Mercury

Platinum

Platinum

Platinum

Tin

Tin

Tin

Will Magnus

Will Magnus

William Maxwell Magnus

Dr. Strangeglove

Teams

Metal Men

Metal Men

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