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Deep Dives in this Episode: 

"Island of the Damned!" - Marvel Spotlight #4, written by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog, ©1972 Marvel Comics

"Who Stalks the Vampire?" - Tomb of Dracula #3, written by Archie Goodwin, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, ©1972 Marvel Comics

"Ghost Rider" - Marvel Spotlight #5, written by Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog, ©1972 Marvel Comics

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

"Ghostrider" by Alan Vega and Martin Rev, performed by Rollins Band.

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