#164: September 1971 - “The Falcon Fights Alone!”

Marvel by the Month

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Stories Covered In This Episode:

"Walk the Savage Land!" - Amazing Spider-Man #103 - 20¢ issue, 24 pages, written by Roy Thomas, art by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia, ©1971 Marvel Comics

"The Legend of the Lizard Men!" - Astonishing Tales #9, written by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema, ©1971 Marvel Comics

"Now Send the Scorpion" - Daredevil #82, written by Gerry Conway, art by Gene Colan and Jack Abel, ©1971 Marvel Comics

"The Flame and the Quest!" - Fantastic Four #117, written by Archie Goodwin, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, ©1971 Marvel Comics

"Hydra Over All!" and “The Falcon Fights Alone!” - Captain America #144, written by Gary Friedrich, art by John Romita and Gray Morrow, ©1971 Marvel Comics

"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

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