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    Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 9 VG+ 4.5

    Ended May 19 2020
    Winning Bid $205

    Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Return of the Genie!, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; The genie from last issue's Kirby story returns again when a man uncorks his muddy bottle from the swamp and discards it because he cannot see the genie inside. No Way Out, art by Steve Ditko; In the 21st century mankind finds that there is a barrier out beyond Pluto that prevents any further space travel, keeping humanity confined to the solar system like goldfish in a bowl. I Saw Droom the Living Lizard!, art by Don Heck; A scientist invents a growth serum intended to solve world hunger by enlarging vegetables; A tiny exotic lizard is accidentally soaked by the liquid and grows into a giant lizard that rampages across the country. Time-Stream Rescue text story. Fangs of the Bear, art by Doug Wildey. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10. Grade: VG+ 4.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)