Issue Details

Issue	#5
Published	June-July 1976
Frequency	bi-monthly
Cover Price	0.30 USD
Pages	36
Editing	Joe Orlando

Cover Details - "Learn The Sensational Secret of World War Three!"

Characters	Hercules; Jennifer Monroe
Synopsis	Hercules is holding Big Ben so it doesn't crush Jennifer.
Genre	superhero
Pencils	Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (signed)
Inks	Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (signed)

1 page Superman; Hostess advertisement "Superman Saves the Earth"

Characters	Superman; aliens
Synopsis	Aliens want to destroy the Earth as it is a backward planet of no use, until Superman introduces them to Hostess Cup Cakes.
Genre	superhero
Script	E. Nelson Bridwell ?
Pencils	Curt Swan
Inks	Vince Colletta
Letters	Ben Oda
Notes	Hostess Cup Cakes ad. Inside front cover.

17 page Hercules Unbound story "War Among The Ruins"

Characters	Hercules; Jennifer Monroe; Hunter Blood; Hunter's animal army; Kevin; Simon St. Charles; David Rigg; Ares; Pythas; Orman; Jackul; Durak Malloy; Basil (dies); Dr. Janson (flashback)
Synopsis	Hunter Blood is after Hercules, but is done in by his own army when they realize they were dispensable.
Genre	superhero
Script	Gerry Conway
Pencils	Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
Inks	Wally Wood
Notes	Explanation of post-WWIII anthropomorphic animals.

1 page Charms advertisement "Special Magic Set Offer From Charms"

Synopsis	Ad for Charms candy, showing premiums available for wrappers.
Letters	typeset
Notes	Between 4-5 of story.

Half page American Circle Corp. advertisement

Synopsis	Ad for novelties.
Letters	typeset
Notes	Between pages 4-5 of story.

Half page Slim Jim advertisement "The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers The Horrible Hungries"

Synopsis	Ad for meat snack.
Pencils	? (photo)
Inks	? (photo)
Letters	typeset
Notes	Between pages 4-5 of story.

1 page Young America For '76 advertisement "NEW!! Order The Official Young America for '76 Bicentennial T-Shirt Now..."

Synopsis	Ad for t-shirts.
Pencils	? (photo)
Inks	? (photo)
Colors	? (photo)
Letters	typeset
Notes	Between pages 8-9 of story.

1 page various advertisement "Write Right Now!"

Synopsis	Page of various classified ads, S. Schwarz & Co. advertising agent.
Letters	typeset
Notes	Between pages 8-9 of story.

1 page LaSalle Extension University advertisement "Have You Seen This Coupon Before?"

Synopsis	Ad for training courses.
Letters	typeset
Notes	Between pages 10-11 of story.

1 page NCG Merchandise advertisement "The DC Age of Super Goodies!"

Characters	Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Aquaman; Robin
Synopsis	Ad for books, toys and puzzles featuring DC characters.
Notes	Between pages 10-11 of story.

2 page DC Comics promo (ad from the publisher) "2 Giant Specials!; Note: New Price For These Back issues!"

Synopsis	House ad for new Limited Collectors' Editions and back issues.
Letters	?; typeset
Notes	Between pages 10-11 of story.

1 page Duraclean advertisement "When I Planned To Retire Before Fifty"

Synopsis	Ad for franchised home fabric cleaning business.
Letters	typeset
Notes	Between pages 12-13 of story.

1 page Merlite Industries, Inc. advertisement "Imagine Making Up To $100.00 In A Single Hour"

Synopsis	Ad for jewelry sales business.
Pencils	? (photo)
Inks	? (photo)
Letters	typeset
Notes	Between pages 12-13 of story.

1 page DC Comics promo (ad from the publisher) "DC Salutes The Bicentennial with A Great Free Offer!"

Characters	Superman
Synopsis	House ad for souvenir belt buckle available with comic proofs-of-purchase.
Pencils	?; ? (photo)
Inks	?; ? (photo)
Letters	?; typeset
Notes	Between pages 16-17 of story.

1 page various advertisement "Write Right Now!"

Synopsis	Page of various classified ads, S. Schwarz & Co. advertising agent.
Letters	typeset
Notes	Between pages 16-17 of story.

1 page Superman public service announcement "Justice For All Includes Children, 4"

Characters	Superman; Pete; Jimmy; Pete's father; Pete's mother; judge
Synopsis	Superman sets some kids right when they misjudge someone.
Genre	superhero
Pencils	Curt Swan
Inks	Vince Colletta

1 page Myth Mail letters page "Myth Mail"

Synopsis	Letters from : Mike White, Kevin Callahan, Jackie Frost, Chris Arnott, with responses.
Letters	typeset

1 page Olympic Sales Club, Inc. advertisement "Prizes or Cash"

Synopsis	Ad for sales of cards to earn premiums.
Letters	typeset

1 page Monogram Models advertisement "Build 'Em All!"

Synopsis	Ad for Monogram's SnapTite airplane models.
Letters	typeset
Notes	inside back cover

1 page Spalding advertisement "Your Game Is Specialized. Now YourGlove(TM) Is, Too!"

Synopsis	Ad for YourGlove(TM) baseball glove.
Pencils	Jack Davis (signed)
Inks	Jack Davis (signed)
Letters	typeset
Notes	back cover