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Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 119 GD+ 2.5

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 119 GD+ 2.5

    1" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

    Starts Dec 23

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "The Torch Goes Wild!", script by Stan Lee (plot, script) and Dick Ayers (plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; A demagogue drums up public opinion against the Torch, as part of a communist plot against an American ally; The Torch regains the public trust by stopping him and using his own mind control devices to turn him to the American side; Cameos by Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. "Beyond the Purple Veil!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange must rescue two thieves who unwittingly steal a magic gem from him and are trapped in a mystical dimension as a result. (There is no text story in this issue.) 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12. Grade: GD+ 2.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)