Metal Men #39

Metal Men #39 (On Sale: June 17, 1969) has a cover by Mike Sekowsky and George Roussos.

The Metal Men star in the book-length story, "Beauty of the Beast" written and penciled by Mike Sekowsky and inked by George Roussos. The Metal Men's billionaire benefactor, Mr. Conan, purchases Magna Studios and has the Metal Men help in the filming of a horror movie. Tina is selected to star in the movie, but is soon abducted by a monster.

While the Metal Men search the studio for Tina, the monster is telling her that he was once Hugo Stark, a movie star who was horribly disfigured in an accident. Since then, he has been living at the studio, which was abandoned at the time. When the Metal Men locate Tina and Stark, Tina tells them to stand down. However, when the police arrive, Hugo runs away and is killed when the studio is set afire.

Tina distracts the police while the Metal Men cover up the evidence of their true identities. Mr. Conan then arrives with news concerning Doc Magnus. This story continues next issue.

Edited by Mike Sekowsky.