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Marvel Treasury Special Featuring 2001: A Space Odyssey, adapted by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Marie Severin and Jack Kirby, edited by Archie Goodwin and Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics

Marvel Treasury Special Featuring Captain America's Bicentennial Battles, written by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby, Herb Trimpe, John Romita, and Barry Smith, letters by John Costanza, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Jack Kirby, ©1976 Marvel Comics

"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

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