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Tales of Suspense (1959) comic books

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 26 GD 2.0

    Cover oxidation. Water damage.

    Starts May 13

    First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. "It Crawls by Night!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; A farmer develops a plant that grows so quickly at night that it becomes a menace to all objects around it by crushing and tossing them; The farmer feels he is done for as he runs to hide behind a meteorite that fell from the sky earlier in the day, but as the plant touches the rock, it begins to shrivel and die. "Music Master" text story. "Never Trust a Martian," art by Don Heck; Communist spies plan to fake a Martian invasion, but they are abducted and killed by the real Martians, afraid that their cover will be blown. "Seven Long Years," art by Paul Reinman; A racketeer breaks a mirror and gives up crime for seven years, only to break another mirror in his first robbery and be caught and sentenced to seven years. "The Face!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A thief steals a ruby from an Indian Lama's temple and finds himself cursed to see the Lama's face everywhere he goes; He tries to get out of the country by train, but still finds himself pursued by the face. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 39 CBCS 1.0

    1st app. Iron Man

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Cover Reattached With 1 Piece Of Archival Tape on Interior. Moderate Amount of Archival Tape on Interior Cover.

    Label #24-0DA8E5D-001

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. First appearance of Iron Man in "Iron Man Is Born!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Don Heck; Playboy industrialist and weapons designer Tony Stark is injured in Vietnam and captured by communists; While pretending to build a weapon for his captors he builds a suit of battle armor to keep his injured heart beating and uses it to escape and beat the communist commander. "The Treasure" text story. "The Last Rocket!", art by Gene Colan; When the sun starts dying humanity goes into space, except for two nature lovers; Just as the last rocket leaves a new sun flares to life, and the two remaining humans, Adam and Eve, rename the planet Earth. "Gundar!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A shipwrecked man finds cursed Viking ghosts on an island, and his descent from the captain that cursed them releases them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 40 GD+ 2.5

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Second appearance of Iron Man in "Iron Man versus Gargantus!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (as R. Berns) (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Introduction and origin of Gargantus. "Wrong Number" text story. "Work of Art!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; An unsuccessful artist tries to force a new painter to show him how to paint lifelike pictures; The painter is a sorcerer, and traps the artist in one of his paintings, the secret to his realism. "Prophet of Doom!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A man from the future arrives in the present day in order to set himself up as ruler; He attempts to extort 100 million dollars from the Secretary General of the United Nations only to be shocked when the Secretary reveals that he too is from the future and that there are agents planted in every era in order to apprehend criminals who may attempt to alter the course of events. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 41 FR/GD 1.5

    5" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration. Cover and interior oxidation.

    Starts May 20

    Cover by Jack Kirby. In the third appearance of Iron Man, he battles an evil genius named Doctor Strange - but it's not the Stephen Strange later introduced in Strange Tales - in "The Stronghold of Dr. Strange!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (as R Berns), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An imprisoned criminal scientist takes control of Iron Man in order to free himself; He threatens to blow up the world unless he is made world ruler. "Music Master" text story. "The Sorcerer's Spell," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A wicked general plots the overthrow of his king, but is too afraid to try; He forces a gypsy sorcerer to enchant him to remove his fear. "The End of the Universe!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In the year 3000 a faster than light space ship is developed to take man to the very end of the universe; Since the scientists think the chances of returning are slim, they choose a pilot with an unhappy life of no family, friends, or job who doesn't really care if he can return as long as he learns the secret of the universe. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 56 GD 2.0

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of the Unicorn in "The Uncanny Unicorn!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; A Soviet agent with high-tech armor comes to the US to capture Iron Man; He kidnaps Pepper and injures Happy to draw Iron Man out, and then threatens to blow up Stark's factory unless Iron Man comes with him; Iron Man boards Unicorn's plane, but then destroys it, though the Unicorn escapes; Thor, Wasp, and Giant-Man cameos; Part of this story continues in Avengers #7. "Pouf!" text story. "The Watcher's Sacrifice!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); The Watcher falls in love with a courageous alien queen, but his duty forces him to leave her. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 61 VG+ 4.5

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Death of Tony Stark!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man versus Mandarin and his giant robot Koto. Iron Man pinup by Don Heck. "The Strength of the Sumo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Captain America goes into Viet Nam to rescue prisoner of war Baker, and must face the Sumo. Letter from Pete Von Sholly (future comics artist). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 67 VG+ 4.5

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Where Walk the Villains!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Dream-Maker (formerly Count Nefaria) creates hallucinations ("dreams") in which Iron Man must battle some of his former enemies. "Lest Tyranny Triumph!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Red Skull and his Nazis are trying to make Cap kill the Allies' high command; Bucky Barnes and Adolf Hitler appear. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 68 FN- 5.5

    Pen marking on cover.

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If a Man Be Mad!", script by Al Hartley, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Tony Stark must face not only the traitorous Morgan Stark, his own cousin, but also Count Nefaria and invading aliens. "The Sentinel and the Spy!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Captain America breaks free from the Nazi brainwashing and attempts to return to his unit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 68 GD/VG 3.0

    Water damage.

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If a Man Be Mad!", script by Al Hartley, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Tony Stark must face not only the traitorous Morgan Stark, his own cousin, but also Count Nefaria and invading aliens. "The Sentinel and the Spy!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Captain America breaks free from the Nazi brainwashing and attempts to return to his unit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 69 VG+ 4.5

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck and Mike Esposito (bottom tier only). "If I Must Die, Let It Be With Honor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Communist camp commander Boris Bullski wants to take on Iron Man and releases one of his prisoners to construct an armor, making him Titanium Man. "Midnight In Greymoor Castle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers, inks by Dick Ayers; Nazi scientist Dr. Rawlings plots against Cap and Bucky, despite his sister Celia's entreaties. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 69 VG 4.0

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck and Mike Esposito (bottom tier only). "If I Must Die, Let It Be With Honor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Communist camp commander Boris Bullski wants to take on Iron Man and releases one of his prisoners to construct an armor, making him Titanium Man. "Midnight In Greymoor Castle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers, inks by Dick Ayers; Nazi scientist Dr. Rawlings plots against Cap and Bucky, despite his sister Celia's entreaties. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 VG 4.0

    Cover coming loose at one staple.

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Fight On! For A World Is Watching!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Battle between Iron Man and Titanium Man continues. "If This Be Treason!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Dr. Rawlings regrets his collaboration with the Nazis when his sister falls victim to Major Uberhart's ambition to kill Cap and Bucky. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 VG- 3.5

    Water spotting.

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Fight On! For A World Is Watching!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Battle between Iron Man and Titanium Man continues. "If This Be Treason!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Dr. Rawlings regrets his collaboration with the Nazis when his sister falls victim to Major Uberhart's ambition to kill Cap and Bucky. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 GD/VG 3.0

    Only one staple (manufacturing). Cover oxidation. Water damage.

    Starts May 13

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Fight On! For A World Is Watching!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Battle between Iron Man and Titanium Man continues. "If This Be Treason!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Dr. Rawlings regrets his collaboration with the Nazis when his sister falls victim to Major Uberhart's ambition to kill Cap and Bucky. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 71 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "What Price Victory?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Iron Man defeats Titanium Man, but at the price of Happy's health. "When You Lie Down With Dogs...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by Joe Sinnott; In this Captain American story, Dr. Cedric Rawlings turns on the Nazis and saves the day. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 73 FN 6.0

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    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. The Black Knight guest stars in "My Life for Yours!", script by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Flo Steinberg (plot assist), pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man learns that Hogan has been kidnapped from the hospital, and he follows the clues to a secret castle. "Where Walks the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Captain American battles a giant robot created by the Red Skull called the Sleeper; a Nazi agent has men unleash a second Sleeper. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 73 VG+ 4.5

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. The Black Knight guest stars in "My Life for Yours!", script by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Flo Steinberg (plot assist), pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man learns that Hogan has been kidnapped from the hospital, and he follows the clues to a secret castle. "Where Walks the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Captain American battles a giant robot created by the Red Skull called the Sleeper; a Nazi agent has men unleash a second Sleeper. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 73 VG 4.0

    Cover oxidation. Water damage.

    Starts May 13

    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. The Black Knight guest stars in "My Life for Yours!", script by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Flo Steinberg (plot assist), pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man learns that Hogan has been kidnapped from the hospital, and he follows the clues to a secret castle. "Where Walks the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Captain American battles a giant robot created by the Red Skull called the Sleeper; a Nazi agent has men unleash a second Sleeper. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 74 VF- 7.5

    Only one staple (manufacturing).

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "If This Guilt Be Mine--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); When Iron Man is left for dead by the Black Knight, he calls upon Pepper Potts to come to his rescue. "The Final Sleep," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Two of Red Skulls Sleepers are activated so Captain America goes to a NATO camp seeking help before a third can be activated; Cap explains to a general that the Sleepers intend to destroy the entire human race. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 75 VG+ 4.5

    1st app. Sharon Carter Agent 13, Batroc the Leaper
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    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "The Fury of ... the Freak!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); When using the Enervation Intensifier device in order to heal Happy Hogan of his wounds, Iron Man accidentally transforms his friend and body guard into a horrible creature dubbed The Freak. 1st appearance of Sharon Carter (Agent 13) and Batroc the Leaper in "30 Minutes to Live!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers (pencils), inks by John Tartaglione; Cap tries to keep Batroc from getting his hands on a vial of Inferno 42. Ad for Fantasy Masterpieces #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 76 CBCS 7.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #22-0FD4FF7-044

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Here Lies Hidden… the Unspeakable Ultimo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While being arrested for the use of the Enervation Intensifier, Tony Stark is suddenly transported through time and space; But where will he end up?; The Freak turns back into Happy, but then the Mandarin attacks. "The Gladiator, the Girl, and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Batroc and Captain America duke it out over the vial of Inferno 42. Statement of Ownership: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 367,728. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 77 VG+ 4.5

    Water damage.

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    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "Ultimo Lives!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While Iron Man fights the Mandarin and his Ultimo robot, senator Byrd closes down Stark Industries. "If a Hostage Should Die!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and John Romita (pencils), inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); In a flashback to World War II, we see how Cap spends a few weeks with Peggy Carter and her resistance fighters. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 79 VG- 3.5

    1st app. Cosmic Cube, 1st modern Red Skull

    Name written on first page, oxidation, 1/2" spine split.

    Starts May 13

    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "Disaster!", script by Stan Lee and Gene Colan (co-plot), pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel; On returning from the Orient, Tony Stark finds his money has been impounded, his factories shut down, and there's a warrant out for his arrest--all for failing to appear before Senator Byrd's Congressional committee; Weak and low on power, he goes to Pepper's apartment, but she's not home; In a stairwell, he dons his suit of armor and does an emergency charge; After having no better luck at Avengers HQ or Happy's apartment, he strolls down to the waterfront to think; But from the waters rises Warlord Krang's flagship; guest appearances by Sub-Mariner and Dorma. 1st modern-day appearance of The Red Skull, and the introduction of the Cosmic Cube in "The Red Skull Lives!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America battles a squad of costumed assassins attacking a power station in the heart of NYC - but nobody else can see them; Red Skull plans to frame Cap for murder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 80 FN+ 6.5

    2nd app. Cosmic Cube
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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Sub-Mariner guest stars in "When Fall the Mighty!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man breaks into his own factory in order to repair and recharge himself while on the run from the law; However, he is interrupted by the arrival of a surprising enemy; The story continues in Tales to Astonish #82. "He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube," script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Captain America rescues a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky, only to discover he's a member of A.I.M., and he tells Cap about A.I.M.'s "supreme achievement" - The Cosmic Cube - which has been stolen by its "keeper," who's taking it to his new master... The Red Skull. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 80 GD+ 2.5

    2nd app. Cosmic Cube

    Water damage. Cover oxidation.

    Starts May 13

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Sub-Mariner guest stars in "When Fall the Mighty!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man breaks into his own factory in order to repair and recharge himself while on the run from the law; However, he is interrupted by the arrival of a surprising enemy; The story continues in Tales to Astonish #82. "He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube," script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Captain America rescues a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky, only to discover he's a member of A.I.M., and he tells Cap about A.I.M.'s "supreme achievement" - The Cosmic Cube - which has been stolen by its "keeper," who's taking it to his new master... The Red Skull. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 90 VG+ 4.5

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts May 13

    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Golden Ghost!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Melter forces Tony Stark to improve his weapon; After he leaves Stark for dead, Tony Stark dons one of his old armors and defeats Melter. "And Men Shall Call Him Traitor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap manages to escape from the Red Skull's death trap, only to find out the Skull is lifting Manhattan into the sky; The only way Cap can save the island is by pledging to do the Skull's bidding for 24 hours. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 93 VG/FN 5.0

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    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Golden Gladiator and... the Giant!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Half-Faces creation, the Titanium Man, attacks Iron Man; Iron Man activates his roller skates to dodge Titanium Man's blows; Half-Face orders Titanium Man to destroy a nearby village so that Americans will be blamed for it. "Into the Jaws of ... A.I.M.!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Agent 13 tells Captain America that her mission is to destroy A.I.M. creation MODOK; Cap agrees to destroy it with her; An A.I.M. agent sneaks up and shoots Cap with a paralyzing ray. Walt Simonson, and Deane Blakeney. Letter to the editor from comics artist Walt Simonson. Ad for Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 94 VG 4.0

    1st app. Modok

    Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Residue.

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Tragedy and the Triumph!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Iron Man saves villagers while battling Titanium Man; Iron Man destroys Titanium Man control center; Titanium Man aims a disintegrator ray at Iron Man. First appearance of Modok in "If This Be... Modok!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Helpless from a paralyzing ray, Captain America is about to be shot by an agent of A.I.M; However, MODOK wants to destroy Cap himself. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 97 FN 6.0

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    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Coming of... Whiplash," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Jasper Sitwell tries to remove Iron Mans helmet, but cant; Tonys cousin Morgan Stark tells the Maggia he can get them Iron Man, who battles Maggia goons. "And So It Begins--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two men from a crime syndicate attack Captain America; Black Panther visits an outpost, but finds that the men guarding have been wiped out; SHIELD Agent 13, Caps lover, disguises herself as a female spy called Irma Kruhl before going on a dangerous mission. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 98 VG/FN 5.0

    Water spotting.

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Claws of the Panther!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and Black Panther join forces to combat the henchmen of Baron Zemo. "The Warrior and the Whip!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man creates holograms of himself to confuse Whiplash during their battle; Jasper Sitwell has searches for Tony Stark at Stark Industries; He discovers that Morgan Stark took Iron Man away. Letter from comics writer Bob Gale. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 98 VG/FN 5.0

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Claws of the Panther!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and Black Panther join forces to combat the henchmen of Baron Zemo. "The Warrior and the Whip!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man creates holograms of himself to confuse Whiplash during their battle; Jasper Sitwell has searches for Tony Stark at Stark Industries; He discovers that Morgan Stark took Iron Man away. Letter from comics writer Bob Gale. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.