Auction in progress, bid now! Weekly Auction ends Monday December 23!

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 131 VG- 3.5 (R)

  • Item #62019636
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover

    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 131 VG- 3.5 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Color touch. 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water spotting.

    Starts Dec 23

    Cover pencils by Bob Powell, Steve Ditko (Dr. Strange figure), inks by Mike Esposito and Steve Ditko (Dr. Strange figure). The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Bouncing Ball of Doom!", script by Stan Lee and Bob Powell (co-plot), pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Dick Ayers; The Mad Thinker's latest plot involves a flying, electronics-laden metal ball, which nearly manages to destroy a dam; Cameos by Reed Richards and Sue Storm. "The Hunter and the Hunted!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; In the far East, Strange is on the run from Mordo and his minions, unaware that Mordo's increased power comes from Dormammu; As Mordo forcibly recruits more followers to search for Strange the mage makes plans to hop a plane to New York City. Statement of ownership--average print run 315,500; average paid circulation 214,800. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12. Grade: VG- 3.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)