The Mighty World of Marvel #5
In "Banished to Outer Space!", the Thing finds himself unexpectedly cast out into the cosmos, leaving readers wondering just how he’ll make it back—especially with a clue that rhymes with "toaster" now part of the mystery. This 1972 UK edition of The Mighty World of Marvel, written by Stan Lee, features a playful nod to fans with its new letters page and a growing puzzle, all wrapped in a striking cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott.
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In addition to "A Special Message from Stan Lee" (pointing out the new letters page and that Mighty World of Marvel has now been around for a whole month), coupon no. 4 for the mystery gift is presented, and clue no. 5: "It rhymes with toaster!" (As the Thing muses in the accompanying illustration, "I sure wish I wuz a poet!")
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