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Tales of Suspense (1959) 64 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Third appearance of Hawkeye, and the first appearance of Black Widow's costume in "Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Iron Man tackles Hawkeye and the new Black Widow, who is now a costumed villainess. "Among Us, Wreckers Dwell!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Sando, a Nazi agent posing as a stage act with the innocent Omar, lures Captain America and Bucky into a trap involving "mental projections" of sabotage against Allied forces; This is a re-telling of "Case No. 2" from Captain America Comics #1, March 1941. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 64 VG 4.0

3 center wraps detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Third appearance of Hawkeye, and the first appearance of Black Widow's costume in "Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Iron Man tackles Hawkeye and the new Black Widow, who is now a costumed villainess. "Among Us, Wreckers Dwell!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Sando, a Nazi agent posing as a stage act with the innocent Omar, lures Captain America and Bucky into a trap involving "mental projections" of sabotage against Allied forces; This is a re-telling of "Case No. 2" from Captain America Comics #1, March 1941. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 65 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "When Titans Clash!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Small-time burglar Weasel Wills stumbles upon Iron Man's armor and Tony Stark must don his old armor to stop his crime spree. First Silver Age appearance of the Red Skull (turns out to be an imposter; the real one appears next issue) in "The Red Skull Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Cap and Bucky track down the Red Skull, only to discover that he is an imposter who replaced tycoon Maxon; The real Red Skull is manipulating the "Maxon" Skull; This is a re-telling of "The Riddle of the Red Skull" from Captain America Comics # 1, March 1941. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 65 VG- 3.5

Cover to cover tear at top. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "When Titans Clash!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Small-time burglar Weasel Wills stumbles upon Iron Man's armor and Tony Stark must don his old armor to stop his crime spree. First Silver Age appearance of the Red Skull (turns out to be an imposter; the real one appears next issue) in "The Red Skull Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Cap and Bucky track down the Red Skull, only to discover that he is an imposter who replaced tycoon Maxon; The real Red Skull is manipulating the "Maxon" Skull; This is a re-telling of "The Riddle of the Red Skull" from Captain America Comics # 1, March 1941. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 66 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Iron Man's costume changes slightly in "If I Fail, A World Is Lost!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); US Senator Harrington Byrd has commissioned Stark Industries to build a new submarine, which is to be tested by Iron Man. "The Fantastic Origin of the Red Skull," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Red Skull's origin is told and Cap is brainwashed into being a Nazi. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple and centerfold detached at one staple.

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.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 72 VG 4.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Hoorah for the Conquering Hero!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Returning to America following his battle against the Titanium Man, Iron Man begins to worry over the fate of his bodyguard Happy Hogan, who was critically injured in that battle. "The Sleeper Shall Awake!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by Wally Wood (pages 1-4 uncredited) and George Tuska (pages 5-7) (pages 8-10 uncredited); Captain America goes after the Sleepers, sleeper agents planted by the Red Skull who were to activate the Sleeper robots 20 years after the War; Guest appearances by the Red Skull, the Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Quicksilver. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 79 FN+ 6.5

Cover oxidation.

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.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 79 VG- 3.5

1" Spine split from bottom. Interior cover tape.

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.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 90 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4186744006

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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.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 94 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #21-300123C-008

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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.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 94 VG/FN 5.0

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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.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3993080014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Deadly Victory!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man is assisted in his battle with Grey Gargoyle by SHIELD agent Sitwell. "To Be Reborn!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Now that his secret identity is known to all, Captain America falls prey to various assassins; The Sniper appears. Ad for Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 97 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2ED929F-023

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.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 98 FN- 5.5

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.

Tales of the Darkness (1999) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #7011103-AA-022

Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Includes color reprint of 4 page story by Garth Ennis from The Darkness Special Preview Edition.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4440175003

Victor Stone tells the other Titans about his past, relating his animosity towards his father, running with the wrong crowd, and the events that turned him into "Cyborg." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Changeling, Raven. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Brett Breeding. Cyborg pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Cover price $0.60.

Tales of the Titans (2023 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lau Foil Edition

Label #4368891019

Written by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale. Art by Javier Rodríguez. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. The Titans have stepped up to become the DCU's premier superhero team, and all eyes are on them! Who are Starfire, Raven, Donna Troy, and Beast Boy? Where do they come from, and what do they stand for? All will be revealed in Tales of the Titans, an all-new series of spotlight issues in the spirit of the beloved 1980s classic Tales of the New Teen Titans! First up is alien princess and warrior Starfire, whose huge heart, huger hair, and fiery fists have made her a fan-favorite member of the team! When a spaceship bearing Tamaranean markings crash-lands on Earth, Starfire goes on a solo mission to uncover its origins. But what awaits her on that journey will bring her back to the earliest days of her youth, to memories of two sisters eternally at war...and perhaps the chance to keep history from repeating itself. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Tales of the Witchblade (1996) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.8 COA

Paper: White

Label #7008418-AA-071

Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity.

Tales of the Zombie (1973) Magazine 4 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4309767003

Simon Garth dies but is brought back to life as a zombie and doomed to walk the earth as one of the living dead. In "The Law and Phillip Bliss" and "Dead Man's Judgment," the Amulet of Damballah calls Simon Garth back to New Orleans for a devastating day in court. Script by Steve Gerber and art by Pablo Marcos. Issue also has "James Bond Meets Baron Samedi or Live and Let Die Revisted" (an article about the movie by Don McGregor), "The Drums of Doom" (Script by Gerry Conway and art by Rich Buckler, Vic Martin and Win Mortimer), an article about witchcraft by Lin Carter, "Courtship By Voodoo" (Script by Tony Isabella and art by Ron Wilson), "Nightfilth Rising" (Script by Doug Moench and art by Win Mortimer), and "Four Daughters of Satan" (Script by John Albano and art by Ernie Chua). All stories are in black and white. V2#1 in indicia, March 1974 on cover. Cover price $0.75.

Tales of the Zombie (1973) Magazine 8 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4309767004

Simon Garth dies but is brought back to life as a zombie and doomed to walk the earth as one of the living dead. In "A Death Made of Ticky-Tacky," Priestess Layla seeks help to lift the curse of the zombie from Simon Garth who comes under the control of a group of people who want to use the zombie for their own selfish purposes. Script by Steve Gerber and art by Pablo Marcos. Issue also has "Jimmy Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (Story by David Anthony Kraft with some art by Mike Kaluta), "Night of the Hunted" (Script by Larry Lieber and art by Ron Wilson, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia), "Tales of the Happy Humfo" (Article by Chris Claremont), and "Makao's Vengeance" (Script by David Anthony Kraft and art by Alfredo Alcala). All stories are in black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 5 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4438447003

Cover by Jack Kirby and Christopher Rule. I Was Trapped by the Things on Easter Island!, art by Jack Kirby and Christopher Rule; A pilot crash lands on Easter Island where he observes the statues rise out of the ground and discuss invasion plans of their home planet and the enslavement of Earthmen. The Inventor text story. I Am the Menace from Outer Space!, art by Joe Sinnott; An alien race sends a scout to Earth prior to their invasion, but when he investigates a mysterious space ship he is trapped and crushed, as the ship is actually a living being. I Can See Tomorrow!, art by Don Heck; A burglar steals a golden camera that takes pictures of tomorrow. I Found the Nightmare Note, art by Al Williamson; An assistant at a record store devises a sound that will make a person unconscious, planning to use it to rob a wealthy customer. I Landed on the Forbidden Planet!, art by Steve Ditko; A space pilot visits a nearby planet, but finds that it is inhabited by giants. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 8 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4438447004

Cover by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. I Dared Defy the Floating Head!, art by Paul Reinman; A giant floating head appears over New York, claiming that it is the advance scout of an alien invasion, and ordering everyone to evacuate. I Live Again!, art by Steve Ditko; The animated statue rises up from where it fell in the last story and decides to go to America so that it can conquer the world. New Glasses text story. I–Am–The–Genie!, art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko; A criminal finds a genie and uses it to wreak havoc, but when he goes too far he takes the genies place in the bottle. Mummex---King of the Mummies!, art by Don Heck; An archaeologist finds a giant mummy in the Egyptian desert; It rises and searches the tombs and museums of the area, examining several mummies before returning into the desert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 21 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Trull! The Inhuman!, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; The mental essence of an alien bent on global conquest takes over a steam shovel and is defeated by an elephant. Trull! The Inhuman! Part 2, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Time Machine text story. The Silent Screen, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An infinite loop story about a monster who repeatedly steps out of a movie screen. Open Wider, Please, art by Don Heck; A dentist in 2030 discovers that his patient is a robot from Mars and calls the police. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 27 CGC 2.0 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 05/27/2016.

Label #1404331003

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The Man in the Ant Hill!, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Henry Pym invents a shrinking serum, but is trapped in an ant hill when he tests it. Trouble Bubble text story, art by Joe Maneely. Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall..., art by Don Heck; Bill Carter purchases a mirror for his wife's birthday; It turns out to be cursed and she falls under the control of an undead sorceror until the mirror is broken. The Talking Horse, art by Bob Forgione; The horse Silverstreak convinces the abusive jockey Barney to bet on them winning the next race. Dead Planet!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A warrior race conquers world after world, but on one of them there seems to be life but their warrior can find none and dies of loneliness. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 36 GD+ 2.5

2" cumulative spine split. Interior tearing. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The Challenge of Comrade X!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Ant-Man is hunted by a Soviet agent sent to capture him, but a beautiful stranger warns him of the spy's whereabouts. From Outer Space text story. The Hands of Time!, art by Paul Reinman; A fugitive steals a clock that turns back time; He becomes young again and tries to commit the perfect crime. The Search for Pan!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A man arrives in a small village looking for Pan, whom all the villagers affirm does exist. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 44 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Don Heck. The Creature from Kosmos!, script by Stan Lee and Ernie Hart [H. E. Huntley], art by Jack Kirby and Don Heck; When a fellow scientist is killed by an alien being, Ant-Man enlists the help of the dead man's daughter. Blueprint for Victory text story. Hunted, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In the year 2000 all of New York City is searching for a 'plague carrier' who is attempting to escape notice and flee the city; He is apprehended at a transportation center and the police remove the 'plague' from him which turns out to be a handgun he had stolen from a museum which officials had worried could back bring the plague of war. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 50 GD+ 2.5

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Human Top!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirbym, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck; Henry Pym follows the crime spree of the Human Top in the newspapers but the Wasp convinces Henry to go after him as Giant-Man. Mystery Trip text story, art by Joe Maneely; Tommy's uncle returns from a space journey needing to re-learn how to walk on earth instead of floating. The Secret of Sagattus!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Matt Fox; A wise king listens only to the advice of a hunchback, causing the jealous nobles to murder the hunchback. No Ending!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber; A dictator is tormented by dreams of running on a treadmill suspended high in the sky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 52 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: See item notes

Major front/back scratch(es), longer than 1". Top edge label strip problem (old style slabs only).

Label #0052595017

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Black Knight Strikes!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; After being arrested for treason by Giant-Man, Professor Garrett flees to Europe where he manipulate the genes of horses and eagles to create a winged horse. X-Men #3 ad, art by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Avengers #3 ad, art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman. Not What They Seem!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Wasp tells the tale of prison escapees who try to avoid a planet with a trap, but are doomed when they take the wrong side in a battle of the sexes. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 55 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage with staple rust.

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. On the Trail of the Human Top!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; The Human Top breaks out of prison; Giant-Man and the Wasp have to get him back. The Treasure! text story. Ad for Amazing Spider-Man #12 and Fantastic Four #26. The Gypsy's Secret, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and George Roussos [as George Bell]; A cruel baron tries to force a gypsy to give him the secret of turning lead into gold, but the gypsy is really an alien looking for a human specimen for a zoo on his homeworld. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 56 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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Cover by Jack Kirby. The Coming of the Magician!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; Janet goes to a party in the hope of making Hank jealous; There, she is captured by the Magician. The Balloon text story. Ads for The Avengers #5 and Daredevil #1. Beware the Bog Beast!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Paul Reinman; A suitor thought unworthy by the king wins the hand of the princess through cunning when strength fails. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 57 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3845436002

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. On The Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers and Paul Reinman; Egghead tricks Giant-Man into attacking Spider-Man in order to distract them while he robs an armored car. A Voice in the Dark!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Chic Stone; The Wasp stops a thief by pretending to be the Invisible Girl. Ads for Fantastic Four #28 and The Amazing Spider-Man #14, art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Sol Brodsky. The Balloon text story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 58 GD/VG 3.0

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Captain America has a cameo in the Giant-Man story, "The Coming of Colossus!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman. Back-up story: "The Magician and the Maiden!" Plot by Lee, script and art by Larry Lieber. Jack Kirby/Sol Brodsky cover. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 60 FR 1.0

5.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other. Oxidation.

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Beasts of Berlin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers and Paul Reinman; When Henry learns that an old buddy has been captured behind the Iron Curtain, he heads off to East Berlin to mount a rescue; Using both the powers of Giant-Man and Ant-Man Hank rescues Lee and destroys the ray the reds are using to create hyper-intelligent gorillas. The Incredible Hulk, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); Bruce creates an indestructible robot which is able to withstand the power of a nuclear blast but the stress of completing it on schedule causes him to transform into the Hulk and he leaves this massive weapon of awesome power unattended; So of course, a foreign spy who has been hanging around gamma base looking for just such an opportunity jumps into the robot and takes off. Story continues from Incredible Hulk #6 but with significant changes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 63 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4331477010

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. The Gangsters and the Giant!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and Chic Stone; The police ask Giant-Man and the Wasp to stop the Wrecker and his gang who have been strong-arming business owners in Brooklyn. A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up of Giant-Man and Wasp, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. A Titan Rides the Train!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Leader ponders his origins as he prepares to send his powerful Humanoid to confront the Hulk; Although he is under suspicion for being in collusin with the Hulk, Banner is sent by train to escort one of his nuclear devices with Talbot keeping a close eye on him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 67 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. The Mystery of the Hidden Man and his Rays of Doom, script by Stan Lee, art by Bob Powell and Chic Stone; The Hidden Man and his henchman Loko try and gain the powers of Giant-Man, failing miserably when Wasp steps in to save the day. Where Strides the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); The Hulk beats on the Russians bad enough that when he decides to leap away, they don't try to stop him; Jumping all the way to the Himalayas, the Hulk is finally tired out and transforms to Banner just in time to be menaced by a local bandit chieftan; Talbot catches up with Bruce in this hairy predicament and when their captors are attacked by a rival band of raiders, Bruce and Glenn fall off a cliff to their death? 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 70 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4388597019

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Start of the Quest!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne; When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor; Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it. To Live Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Dragging his dead buddy to their old underground complex, Rick uses the gamma machine (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) on Bruce, thus turning him into the Hulk and saving his life; The Hulk once again has the intellect of Banner but he has to continue to use the ray machine every 48 hours to keep himself from turning into his alter ego as he still has a bullet lodged in his head. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 70 VG 4.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Start of the Quest!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne; When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor; Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it. To Live Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Dragging his dead buddy to their old underground complex, Rick uses the gamma machine (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) on Bruce, thus turning him into the Hulk and saving his life; The Hulk once again has the intellect of Banner but he has to continue to use the ray machine every 48 hours to keep himself from turning into his alter ego as he still has a bullet lodged in his head. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 73 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover by Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, Mike Esposito, and Vince Colletta. By Force of Arms!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Neptune sends a group of electric eels to help Namor defeat the Demon of the Diamonds; Learning that Dorma has been exiled to the land of the Faceless Ones, Namor heads off to rescue her; Back in Atlantis, the citizens begin an active revolt against Krang. Another World, Another Foe!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby, Bob Powell, and Mike Esposito; Discovering the bullet that is lodged in the Hulk's brain, the Leader dissolves it with a laser and bathes our hero with gamma rays to give him strength; The Hulk still has Banner's mind but can no longer transform into human form thanks to the extra blast of radiation. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 79 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Includes certificate from The Northland Collection.

Label #4388597020

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When Rises the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Bill Everett; Little realizing that he is under the control of the Puppet Master, the Army tries to capture Namor for robbing a bank; After being shot in the arm, Namor seeks the healing power of water and winds up in the Hudson River; There he encounters Lady Dorma who has come to the surface world to retrieve him as the Behemoth has awakened and is menacing Atlantis. The Titan and the Torment, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; Zaxon tries to sap the power of the Hulk for his own nefarious ends but ends up getting himself killed in the process; Free once again, the Hulk rips up some train tracks to throw at pesky fighter jets and wouldn't you know that Hercules just happens to be riding in the oncoming locomotive; Hulk and Herc battle to a standstill before the jade giant leaps off to fight another day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1057601007

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When a Monarch Goes Mad!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan and Dick Ayers; Namor is driven mad by the betrayal of Lady Dorma (she agreed to marry Krang last ish in order to protect the Sub-Mariner from the monstrous Behemoth); Dorma and Krang turn their skin to flesh color and head to the surface world to hide out. The Stage Is Set!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; The Secret Empire hires Boomerang to obtain the plans for the Orion missile and the new bad guy on the block heads for gamma base; As Rick, Betty and Glenn are returned to the surface from the underground subterranean kingdom, Boomerang captures Betty to use as a bargaining chip for the missile. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 87 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4406050025

Cover by Gil Kane. Moment of Truth!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett, Frank Giacoia, and Dick Ayers; Namor brings Krang and Dorma back to Atlantis to face judgment; To settle the question of leadership once and for all, Namor decides to battle Krang in front of his assembled subjects; So his extraordinary powers do not give him an unfair advantage, Namor battles unarmed while Krang is permitted to use any weapons that he chooses; Even armed to the teeth, Krang is unable to defeat the avenging son. The Humanoid and the Hero!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito; The Hulk battles the Leader's Hulk-Killer Humanoid as Ross and his cronies learn that they sent the deadly android after the jade giant for all the wrong reasons; Boomerang gets a new costume. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 90 VG 4.0

1" spine split from bottom of comic. Cover oxidation.

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta. To Be Beaten by Byrrah!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Marie Severin; Namor's cousin wins the favor of the populace of Atlantis as well as the Atlantean council by belittling the regime of the Sub-Mariner as violent and unstable; He challenges Namor to single combat for the right to rule and no one is more surprised than the avenging son when his powers desert him during the fight and Byrrah handily wins. The Abomination!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Stranger leaves earth with the rampaging Hulk left behind to wreak destruction on his behalf; Turning back into his alter ego, Banner surrenders himself to Gamma base and tries to kill himself with radiation to stop the Hulk's destruction; Stopped before he can use his gamma machine, the machine is instead used by a foreign spy who is transformed into the Abomination; More powerful than even the Hulk, Abomination beats the jade giant down and kidnaps Betty as he escapes from the base. Letter from Bill Mantlo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 91 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4125690025

Cover by Gil Kane. Outside the Gates Waits..Death!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Dan Adkins; As the new ruler of Atlantis, Byrrah has Namor arrested and sent to the dreaded Inferno Isle; Namor battles the lava monster that lives there and returns to Atlantis to seek his vengeance; Meanwhile, back in the undersea kingdom, Dorma has found Byrrah's hypnosis machine that won him the throne and uses it to turn the Atlantean allegiance back to Namor. Whosoever Harms the Hulk..!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Ross and his men try to revive the Hulk after his beating by the Abomnation; Returning from the brink of death, Hulk is about to leave when the pleading Rick Jones causes him to transform back to Banner; Banner uses his knowledge to lure Abomination back to Gamma base with Betty in tow; Hulk and Abomination clash once again; Watching from a distant galaxy, the Stranger realizes that the Abomination is a much better ally than the Hulk and zaps him to his side, ending the battle. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 91 VG 4.0

Cover loose at both staples. Cover oxidation.

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Cover by Gil Kane. Outside the Gates Waits..Death!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Dan Adkins; As the new ruler of Atlantis, Byrrah has Namor arrested and sent to the dreaded Inferno Isle; Namor battles the lava monster that lives there and returns to Atlantis to seek his vengeance; Meanwhile, back in the undersea kingdom, Dorma has found Byrrah's hypnosis machine that won him the throne and uses it to turn the Atlantean allegiance back to Namor. Whosoever Harms the Hulk..!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Ross and his men try to revive the Hulk after his beating by the Abomnation; Returning from the brink of death, Hulk is about to leave when the pleading Rick Jones causes him to transform back to Banner; Banner uses his knowledge to lure Abomination back to Gamma base with Betty in tow; Hulk and Abomination clash once again; Watching from a distant galaxy, the Stranger realizes that the Abomination is a much better ally than the Hulk and zaps him to his side, ending the battle. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 93 CGC 6.5 SS Thomas

Paper: White

Signed by Roy Thomas on 8/24/23

Label #4275362001

Cover by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia. The Monarch and the Monster, script by Roy Thomas and Dan Adkins; As Namor battles It, torpedoes from the submarine cause an avalanche, trapping It; Namor turns on the submarine and begins to punch holes in it; It (the creature) returns and they battle, further damaging the submarine and (apparently) killing it;The submarine leaves (with the carcass of It) while Namor breaks off, feeling weakness overwhelm him. He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin; Having 'caught' the Silver Surfer (believing him to be an alien starship), Hulk starts a fight with perhaps the only being on Earth stronger than Hulk is; The Surfer, irritated, knocks him out, then probes Hulk to discover the reason for his belligerence and discovers the damage done by the gamma radiation; Just as the Surfer prepares to reverse the damage and return Dr. Banner's life, Hulk wakes up and, seeing the action as an attack, lashes out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 93 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia. The Monarch and the Monster, script by Roy Thomas and Dan Adkins; As Namor battles It, torpedoes from the submarine cause an avalanche, trapping It; Namor turns on the submarine and begins to punch holes in it; It (the creature) returns and they battle, further damaging the submarine and (apparently) killing it;The submarine leaves (with the carcass of It) while Namor breaks off, feeling weakness overwhelm him. He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin; Having 'caught' the Silver Surfer (believing him to be an alien starship), Hulk starts a fight with perhaps the only being on Earth stronger than Hulk is; The Surfer, irritated, knocks him out, then probes Hulk to discover the reason for his belligerence and discovers the damage done by the gamma radiation; Just as the Surfer prepares to reverse the damage and return Dr. Banner's life, Hulk wakes up and, seeing the action as an attack, lashes out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 99 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

1/4" tear on 3 pages. Top edge label strip problem (old style slab only).

Label #0103961033

Cover by Marie Severin and Dan Adkins. When the Monster Wakes!, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin and John Tartaglione; With the military base under control of the Lord of the Living Lightning and the threat of a deadly missile barrage looming, it is up to the Hulk and Talbot to retake the instillation and beat back the Living Lightning troops; The Hulk succeeds in stopping his foe but has to blow up the military base to do it. When Falls the Holocaust!, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Dan Adkins; Namor awakens in the ruins of Atlantis only to find that his army has taken off to start a war with the surface world; They plan on activating their latest and most dangerous weapon, the Hurricane Inducer, but the machine has not been tested and Namor fears that it will cause great harm to friend and foe alike; With his subjects already thinking him a traitor for allying with the piratical Plunderer, Namor doesn't do his tarnished rep any favors when he is caught destroying the Atlantean's most powerful weapon. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 101 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4111708007

Cover by Marie Severin, Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia, and Syd Shores. Where Walk the Immortals!, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia; Loki pulls the Hulk to Asgard to fight his father's forces; The Hulk battles the Warriors Three but in a moment of rare clarity, they discover that the jade giant is not really their enemy and refuse Loki's invitation to finish him off; Angered by his failure, Loki casts the Hulk into a bottomless pit. And Evil Shall Beckon, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Gene Colan and Dan Adkins; The Atlanteans abandon the second Atlantis; Namor goes to the Antarctic and finds Destiny hidden below the ice. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: The Hulk's solo adventures continue in the pages of Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #102. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist

Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 101 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0074100004

Cover by Marie Severin, Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia, and Syd Shores. Where Walk the Immortals!, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia; Loki pulls the Hulk to Asgard to fight his father's forces; The Hulk battles the Warriors Three but in a moment of rare clarity, they discover that the jade giant is not really their enemy and refuse Loki's invitation to finish him off; Angered by his failure, Loki casts the Hulk into a bottomless pit. And Evil Shall Beckon, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Gene Colan and Dan Adkins; The Atlanteans abandon the second Atlantis; Namor goes to the Antarctic and finds Destiny hidden below the ice. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: The Hulk's solo adventures continue in the pages of Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #102. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist

Cover price $0.12.