2001, A Space Odyssey 1976 #2 - mid-grade - $6.99

In the past, Vira discovers the Monolith and it inspires her to dominate her tribe. In the future, Vera also discovers the Monolith, and it transforms her into a cosmic seed that goes forth into the universe.

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On sale date from the Comic Reader #136.

• Vira, the She Demon! - John Verpoorten previously credited as cover inker. Sinnott inks per Nick Caputo.
• The Bionic Battle! - Ad for toys from Kenner, division of General Mills Fun Group, Inc. inside front cover
• Vira the She-Demon! - Set in prehistoric Italy and on Ganymede, satellite of Jupiter.
• Now! Take Your Favorite Super Heroes to School! - Ad for book covers from Fascinating Art Industries, Inc. between pages 3-4 of story
• Make Money and Win Neat Prizes Too! - Ad for newspaper sales. between pages 3-4 of story
• What's So Good About Being Bad?! - House ad for books about Marvel comics from Simon & Schuster. Between pages 3-4 of story.
• The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers The Horrible Hungries - Ad for meat snack. between pages 5-6 of story
• Join the Dinky Starfleet... - Ad for Star Trek and other die-cast metal toys. between pages 5-6 of story
• Free Advice...To Help You Get Ahead - Ad for career guides and home study courses. between pages 5-6 of story
• Dress Up Marvel Style! - Ad for clothes and towels with Marvel characters on them. between pages 7-8 of story
• Marketplace - Classified ads for body building; comics, high school diploma courses, training courses, engraved plate sales, toys, art schools, stamps, and novelties. One page is between pages 7-8 of story, and the others are between pages 13-14 of story.
• - Letters about the Marvel Treasury Special from: David Schellhase, Edward Oines, and Robert Reed. Between pages 11-12 of story.
• Superheroes Assemble! - between pages 11-12 of story
• If You Missed This..! - House ad for Treasury Edition of Howard the Duck. Between pages 11-12 of story.
• Read..Foom! - between pages 11-12 of story
• Authentic Collectors Items from Star Trek - Ad for posters, coins, photos, models and other Star Trek merchandise, from Lincoln Enterprises. between pages 11-12 of story
• Monster S-I-Z-E Monsters - Ad for glow in the dark wall hangings from Honor House Products. between pages 13-14 of story
• of Ugsome Usurpers, Utopic Uncos, And Unearthly Utterances! - "Irving Forbush, choreographer." Between pages 15-16 of story.
• The Incredible Hulk and the Green Thumb - Comics ad for Hostess Fruit Pies from ITT Continental Baking Co. between pages 15-16 of story
• Ricochet to Freedom! - Comics ad for the Ricochet Racers toy from Hasbro.
• History in the Making - Ad for 1/48th scale model airplanes. Inside back cover.
• Big Adventures Begin With Evel Knievel Miniatures - Ad for die-cast metal toys from Ideal Toy Corp. back cover