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Astonishing Tales (1970) comic books 1970-1972

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    Published Aug 1970 by Marvel.

    Astonishing Tales (1970) 1 CGC 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #1041400013

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Bill Everett. The Power of Ka-Zar!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sam Grainger; Kraven the Hunter sets his sights on capturing Zabu, knocking out Ka-Zar in the process and then returning to New York with Zabu as his captive; continued from X-MEN #63. Advertisement for the Marvelmania membership kit using a small version of the Poster and Decals that came with the membership. Unto You Is Born... The Doomsman!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Wally Wood; Prince Rudolfo tries to regain the throne of Latveria but Dr. Doom crushes his rebellion. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor #178 and Captain America #128. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Astonishing Tales (1970) 13 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4419035004

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Rich Buckler. Man-Thing!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-6) and John Buscema (pages 7-20), inks by Dan Adkins; Ka-Zar (with the help of AIM) manages to capture the Man-Thing and he is transported to the lab; He escapes and follows Ka-Zar and Barbara Morris when they go searching for the kidnapped Dr. Calvin; They find and save Dr. Calvin but the traitorous Paul Allen is killed by the Man-Thing. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.