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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #180 CGC 9.6
    Published Jun 1975 by Marvel.

    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 180 CGC 9.6 Qualified

    1st app. Gamora

    Paper: White

    Signed Artist's Proof Copy from the private collection of Jim Starlin (5/7). Includes a certificate of authenticity from The Artist's Choice.

    Label #2043308016

    Ended Oct 16 2019
    Winning Bid $310

    Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The Judgment!", script by Jim Starlin (as Sam Jiltirn), pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Jim Starlin (as J.L. Minirats) and Alan Weiss; While battling a couple of the Black Knights the Soul Gem almost takes control again and Warlock decides, that he must destroy it, however as he takes it off Warlock collapses and realizes, that he can no longer exist without the Gem as it has been sucking out Warlock's Soul in the last three Years thus becoming his life force; The Matriarch wants to make a Slave out of Warlock now instead of killing him; After trying to remove the Gem Warlock is invited by the Matriarch to the Sacred Palace, an obvious trap, but since she claims, that she knew that the gem would become a danger even to Warlock himself, Warlock decides to accept the invitation and ditches; Pip First appearance of Gamora. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25. Grade: CGC 9.6 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)