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Tales of Suspense (1959) 79 VG- 3.5

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) #79 VG- 3.5
    Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Captain America (part 79), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Tales of Suspense (part 79), Captain America, Iron Man, Sub-Mariner
    Published Jul 1966 by Marvel.

    Tales of Suspense (1959) 79 VG- 3.5

    1st app. Cosmic Cube, 1st modern Red Skull

    Name written on first page, oxidation, 1/2" spine split.

    Ended May 20 9:49 PM CST
    Bid History 9 bids
    Winning Bid $22

    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "Disaster!", script by Stan Lee and Gene Colan (co-plot), pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel; On returning from the Orient, Tony Stark finds his money has been impounded, his factories shut down, and there's a warrant out for his arrest--all for failing to appear before Senator Byrd's Congressional committee; Weak and low on power, he goes to Pepper's apartment, but she's not home; In a stairwell, he dons his suit of armor and does an emergency charge; After having no better luck at Avengers HQ or Happy's apartment, he strolls down to the waterfront to think; But from the waters rises Warlord Krang's flagship; guest appearances by Sub-Mariner and Dorma. 1st modern-day appearance of The Red Skull, and the introduction of the Cosmic Cube in "The Red Skull Lives!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America battles a squad of costumed assassins attacking a power station in the heart of NYC - but nobody else can see them; Red Skull plans to frame Cap for murder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12. Grade: VG- 3.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)