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Cover: Ross Andru & Mike Esposito

Showcase Presents: Metal Men #2

Nov 2008 · DC · 16.99 USD; 19.99 CAD
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This second volume in DC's Showcase Presents series reprints the Silver Age adventures of the Metal Men, the team of sentient robots created by scientist Will Magnus. Collecting stories from the late 1960s, this black-and-white edition features the metallic heroes—Gold, Iron, Lead, Tin, Mercury, and Platinum—battling threats like the evil Chemo and other villains, while exploring themes of identity and heroism. It's a comprehensive collection for fans of classic DC comics and the quirky, science-driven tales of the Metal Men's early years.

"Robots for Sale!" delivers a surprisingly emotional twist in the Metal Men’s saga, as the team grapples with The Sizzler’s unexpected loyalty to Doc Magnus after his transformation. Written by Robert Kanigher and brought to life with dynamic art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, this 2008 Showcase Presents issue explores identity, loyalty, and the cost of creation—right down to the final, surprising reversal. The cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito captures the tension perfectly, making it a standout for fans of classic DC sci-fi.

Contains 21 stories
Robots for Sale!
23 pp
I Married a Robot!
24 pp
The Dinosaur Who Stayed for Dinner!
23 pp
The Man-Horse of Hades!
23 pp
Wreck the Renegade Robots
24 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Metal Men [GoldPlatinumTinMercuryLeadIron]Simon StaggSapphire StaggJavaDoc MagnusThe Master [Professor Kurt Borian]

When Metamorpho seeks Doc Magnus’s help to regain his human form, he finds himself drawn into a crisis as the Metal Men—once trusted allies—fall under the control of The Master. With the lab under siege and his old friends turned against him, Metamorpho must use his shifting powers to protect the Doc and restore order before the machines cause irreversible damage.

Birthday Cake for a Cannibal Robot!
23 pp · Superhero
Doc MagnusMetal Men [GoldPlatinumLeadIronTinMercuryNameless]Dr. Yes

In "Birthday Cake for a Cannibal Robot!" from Showcase Presents: Metal Men #2, the Metal Men attempt to track down Dr. Yes by reassembling his rogue robot using a responsometer—but when the machine turns on them, they’re forced into a fierce battle to destroy it once more, all without uncovering the location of his hidden lair. Written by a team known for their inventive sci-fi flair and brought to life with sharp, kinetic art, this story delivers a clever twist on the classic robot showdown.

The Metal Men vs the Plastic Perils!
23 pp
Batman (cameo)Robin (cameo)Flash (cameo)Wonder Woman (cameo)
Attack of the Sizzler!
23 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Letters HM
Doc MagnusMetal Men [Platinum, Mercury, Gold, Lead, Iron, Tin]NamelessThe Sizzler
Rage of the Lizard!
23 pp · Superhero
Letters HM
Dr. William MagnusGoldIronMercuryPlatinumLeadTinNamelessProfessor SnakelocksProfessor Snakelocks' armyThe SizzlerThe LizardThe Lizard's army

In "Rage of the Lizard!" from Showcase Presents: Metal Men #2, the Metal Men must confront the consequences of their unexpected ally, The Sizzler, after the robot's loyalty to Doc Magnus sparks a crisis of identity—especially when Platinum, heartbroken by the Sizzler's devotion, becomes a hostage in a deadly game orchestrated by the Lizard. With emotions running high and loyalties tested, the team faces a dangerous standoff that forces them to reckon with what it truly means to be human.

The Balloon Man Hangs High!
21.5 pp · Superhero
Letters HM
Metal Men [GoldIronLeadMercuryPlatinumTin]Doc Magnus [Dr. Will Magnus]Balloon Man
Return of Chemo -- The Chemical Menace!
21.5 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Metal Men [GoldIronLeadMercuryPlatinumTin]Doc Magnus [Dr. Will Magnus]NamelessChemo
Menace of the Metal Mods!
22.5 pp · Superhero
Letters HM
Metal Men [GoldIronLeadMercuryPlatinumTin]Doc Magnus [Dr. Will Magnus]
The Startling Origin of the Metal Men!
21.5 pp · Superhero
Metal Men [GoldIronLeadMercuryPlatinumTin]Doc Magnus [Dr. Will Magnus]
You Can't Trust a Robot!
21.5 pp · Superhero
Metal Men [GoldIronLeadMercuryPlatinumTin]Doc Magnus [Dr. Will Magnus]
The Robot Eater from Metalas 5!
21.5 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Metal Men [GoldIronLeadMercuryPlatinumTin]Doc Magnus [Dr. Will Magnus]NamelessTorgolaHorbokDr. Helen Ethos
Terrors of the Forbidden Dimension!
27.5 pp · Superhero
Metal Men [GoldIronLeadMercuryPlatinumTinNameless]Doc Magnus [Will Magnus]King Dymond

In "Terrors of the Forbidden Dimension!", the Metal Men race to save their creator Doc after his death from radiation, venturing into a strange, alien dimension where their powers behave unpredictably. Struggling to adapt in a place that defies their usual mechanics, they face unknown dangers while searching for a way to bring Doc back.

The Amazing School for Robots!
21.5 pp
The "Metal Woman Blues"!
21.67 pp
Recipe to Kill a Robot!
21.67 pp
Death Comes Calling!
22.17 pp · Superhero
Danger--Doom Dummies
22.17 pp

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Full credits

artist Ross Andru
cover pencils Ross Andru
cover inks Mike Esposito

Reprints

↩ Reprints Metal Men #16 (1965), Metal Men #17 (1965), Metal Men #18 (1966), Metal Men #19 (1966), Metal Men #20 (1966), The Brave and the Bold #66 (1966), Metal Men #21 (1966), Metal Men #22 (1966), Metal Men #23 (1966), Metal Men #24 (1967), Metal Men #25 (1967), Metal Men #26 (1967), Metal Men #27 (1967), Metal Men #28 (1967), Metal Men #29 (1967), Metal Men #30 (1968), Metal Men #31 (1968), Metal Men #32 (1968), Metal Men #33 (1968), Metal Men #34 (1968), Metal Men #35 (1968)

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