So, were these six books the entire Marvel Universe in May of 1963?

[Aces]

A cool ad from FF 14 (May 1963):

 

 

The Hulk was gone by then, and Doc Strange along with the Avengers and X-men where not around yet I believe.

[Zonker]

I count six...

[Samurai-Bill]

It's still agreat ad , 5 or 6 what does it matter .

 

Brings back memories of more innocent times .

[Silver Surfer]

Not a bad lineup. Ah yes the glory days.

[Jgel]

A cool ad from FF 14 (May 1963):

 

 

The Hulk was gone by then, and Doc Strange along with the Avengers and X-men where not around yet I believe.

 

What is the deal with the thing popping out of Iron Man's sholder?

[shadroch]

That was his radio antenna,which allowed him to contact the world and the teen brigade instantly via short wave radio.

[Aces]

I count six...

 

You are right.

I forgot to count the Torch in Strange Tales seperate from the FF.

 

I love reading these old ads as much as the stories...

 

From FF 13...

[Sharkey]

Wasn't Marvel also publishing Westerns (like Rawhide Kid) and the classic book Millie the Model. Granted, not super-heroes but still part of the "Marvel Universe".

 

Can anyone confirm whether this is the case?

[Metarog]

Yes, those along with Sgt. Fury were being published at the time... I suppose they could consider only the Superhero titles part of the "Marvel Universe"-just depends on your definition.

[Sharkey]

Yes, those along with Sgt. Fury were being published at the time... I suppose they could consider only the Superhero titles part of the "Marvel Universe"-just depends on your definition.

 

That's right, Sgt. Fury #1 has a cover date of May 1963.

[Stronguy]

May 1963 had 12 books...

 

Amazing Spider-Man #2

 

Fantastic Four #14

 

Gunsmoke Western #76

 

Journey Into Mystery #92

 

Kid Colt #110

 

Love Romances #105

 

 

Millie The Model #114

 

Sgt. Fury #1

 

Strange Tales #108

 

Tales of Suspense #41

 

Tales To Astonish #43

 

Two-Gun Kid #63

[Aces]

But the ad was for just the six superhero titles.

 

Although Fury later joined the Marvel Universe in FF 21, so I guess Sgt. Fury 1 counts too.

[Stronguy]

But the ad was for just the six superhero titles.

 

Although Fury later joined the Marvel Universe in FF 21, so I guess Sgt. Fury 1 counts too.

 

Then by that logic Kid Colt (or was it Two-Gun Kid) should also count. He was an Avenger.

[FlyingDonut]

But the ad was for just the six superhero titles.

 

Although Fury later joined the Marvel Universe in FF 21, so I guess Sgt. Fury 1 counts too.

 

Then by that logic Kid Colt (or was it Two-Gun Kid) should also count. He was an Avenger.

 

So was Patsy Walker - didn't she become Tigra?

 

Hawkeye went back in time and met Kid Colt, Two-Gun and Rawhide. Also, Millie the Model, Hedy and Patsy were all at Reed and Sue's wedding in FF Annual 3.

[aardvark88]

There were 3-4 SA Marvel western titles back in May, 1963:

 

[tth2]

Great thread, Aces, and to everyone else that has contributed to this thread! I love these little trips back in time.

[Mister_Comics]

I can remember going to the store and buying all of them with the 75 cents I had on me. Those were the days.

 

Best investment I ever made.

[Sharkey]

Speaking of cool ads for early Marvel books, there was an ad for the Fantastic Four in some book, i don't remember which one, but the original art sold about a year ago on ebay. It was the oldest FF original art known, Very cool piece, but I don't remember which comic it appeared in. I want to say it was in Hulk 1 or 2 but I'm not sure. Anybody know?

[Silver Surfer]

I don't think I have ever seen that cover for TTA#43? Cool stuff.

[blowout]

No wonder Marvel had a tighter continuity back then.