Cover: Walter Simonson

Metal Men #50

Feb 1977 · DC · 0.30 USD

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“Our Mentor, the Robot”

In "Our Mentor, the Robot," the Metal Men confront a mystery tied to their creator’s past, as their unique bond with Dr. Will Magnus takes on new meaning. Written by a team of DC legends and illustrated with precision by Curt Swan, with inks by Vince Colletta and lettering by Ben Oda, this 1977 issue delivers a thoughtful, character-driven story that deepens the team’s legacy. The cover, a striking piece by Walter Simonson, captures the moment with a bold, expressive portrait of the robots in silhouette.

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writer Martin Pasko · writer Bob Kanigher · artist, inker Joe Staton · artist Ross Andru · inker Mike Esposito · colorist Carl Gafford · letterer Gaspar · colorist Danny Garrett · cover Walter Simonson

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writer Martin Pasko

writer Bob Kanigher

artist, inker Joe Staton

artist Ross Andru

inker Mike Esposito

colorist Carl Gafford

letterer Gaspar

colorist Danny Garrett

cover pencils, inks Walter Simonson

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Enroute to an Army base, Doc recounts the time he was changed to a robot by cosmic rays and invented the Gas Gang, which the Metal Men had to destroy in self defense.

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