Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 106 CGC 5.5

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 106 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4370886004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Threat of the Torrid Twosome," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Dick Ayers; The Acrobat tricks the Human Torch into helping him rob a bank before double crossing him; The Torch chases and captures the thief with the help of the Fantastic Four. "The Recipe" text story. "Man on the Scaffold!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A teller of tall tales becomes the butt of some ribbing when he tries to tell his fellow painters that he has acquired some magic paints. "The Mystery of the Purple Planet!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A space expedition is sent to a distant planet when it is suddenly covered with an artificial mist; The team finds gold and takes it, but are transformed into aliens like the inhabitants. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12. Grade: CGC 5.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)