The Startling Origin of the Metal Men

Description

A villain wielding a powerful laser sword attacks the Metal Men during a public performance, severing the team in one strike. Platinum's detached head recounts how the Metal Men were created by Dr. Will Magnus to combat a massive radioactive manta ray threatening the Arctic, revealing their elemental powers and the dangers they face in battle.

Issue Details

Series

Metal Men (1963)

Issue Number

#27

Release Date

September 1, 1967

Cover Price

$0.12

Cover Date

September 1967

Page Count

36 pages

Age Rating

CCA

Series Details

Publisher

DC Comics

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

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Henry Boltinoff

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Ira Schnapp

Letterer

Jan Laurie

Writer

Joe Letterese

Letterer

Mike Esposito

Inker, Cover Artist, Cover Inker

Robert Kanigher

Writer, Editor

Ross Andru

Penciller, Artist, Cover Artist

Characters

Character appearances may contain spoilers.

Show Characters

Teams

Team appearances may contain spoilers.

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