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Strange Suspense Stories (1952 Fawcett/Charlton) 36 FR/GD 1.5

5" spine split from bottom (partially taped). Only one staple (manufacturing). Glue at spine. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Maurice Whitman. Edited by Pat Masulli. "The Elixir," art by Steve Ditko; Ezra Benton is given a youth elixir by aliens but when his wife ruins his chance to make his fortune with it he finally decides to live for himself. "The Shadow," art by Steve Ditko; A shadow follows a double-crossing criminal. "The Egg and...!", art by Don Perlin; A scientist dreams worlds are like fish eggs. "The Best Policy," pencils by Charles Nicholas. "Great Performance"; Inspector Faine intends to expose the killer of actor Jerome Travis by hiring someone to impersonate him at a séance. "But for Bluey" text story. "Granny Broomstick's Tales for Taller Tots! -- Jack Spratt"; A circusman hires Jack Spratt and his wife, but when they refuse to work together, he arranges to have them hypnotized to love each other. "Mystery Planet," art by Steve Ditko. "The Ghostly Wanderer," art by Maurice Whitman; Long lost at sea, the Wanderer finally arrives at port without a soul aboard and no clue as to the fate of the crew. "The Thing in the Swamp," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Sal Trapani; John Stanton secretly bases his theory of parallel evolution on an encounter in a swamp. "The Strange World: The Thinking Ape," art by Maurice Whitman; The true story of Johann Gregor Mendel, the "father of genetics." "Paul's Pills" text story. "Failure," art by Steve Ditko; Karl Phalen creates a machine to see the future, but to avoid the future he sees he must keep the machine a secret. "The Living Monsters"; Brief, true story of the dinosaurs. "The Strange Package!", art by Gene Colan; A doctor is sent a medical bag from the future. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 40 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Second appearance of Iron Man in "Iron Man versus Gargantus!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (as R. Berns) (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Introduction and origin of Gargantus. "Wrong Number" text story. "Work of Art!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; An unsuccessful artist tries to force a new painter to show him how to paint lifelike pictures; The painter is a sorcerer, and traps the artist in one of his paintings, the secret to his realism. "Prophet of Doom!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A man from the future arrives in the present day in order to set himself up as ruler; He attempts to extort 100 million dollars from the Secretary General of the United Nations only to be shocked when the Secretary reveals that he too is from the future and that there are agents planted in every era in order to apprehend criminals who may attempt to alter the course of events. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 41 FR/GD 1.5

5" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration. Cover and interior oxidation.

Cover by Jack Kirby. In the third appearance of Iron Man, he battles an evil genius named Doctor Strange - but it's not the Stephen Strange later introduced in Strange Tales - in "The Stronghold of Dr. Strange!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (as R Berns), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An imprisoned criminal scientist takes control of Iron Man in order to free himself; He threatens to blow up the world unless he is made world ruler. "Music Master" text story. "The Sorcerer's Spell," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A wicked general plots the overthrow of his king, but is too afraid to try; He forces a gypsy sorcerer to enchant him to remove his fear. "The End of the Universe!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In the year 3000 a faster than light space ship is developed to take man to the very end of the universe; Since the scientists think the chances of returning are slim, they choose a pilot with an unhappy life of no family, friends, or job who doesn't really care if he can return as long as he learns the secret of the universe. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 56 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of the Unicorn in "The Uncanny Unicorn!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; A Soviet agent with high-tech armor comes to the US to capture Iron Man; He kidnaps Pepper and injures Happy to draw Iron Man out, and then threatens to blow up Stark's factory unless Iron Man comes with him; Iron Man boards Unicorn's plane, but then destroys it, though the Unicorn escapes; Thor, Wasp, and Giant-Man cameos; Part of this story continues in Avengers #7. "Pouf!" text story. "The Watcher's Sacrifice!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); The Watcher falls in love with a courageous alien queen, but his duty forces him to leave her. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 61 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Death of Tony Stark!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man versus Mandarin and his giant robot Koto. Iron Man pinup by Don Heck. "The Strength of the Sumo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Captain America goes into Viet Nam to rescue prisoner of war Baker, and must face the Sumo. Letter from Pete Von Sholly (future comics artist). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 67 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Where Walk the Villains!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Dream-Maker (formerly Count Nefaria) creates hallucinations ("dreams") in which Iron Man must battle some of his former enemies. "Lest Tyranny Triumph!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Red Skull and his Nazis are trying to make Cap kill the Allies' high command; Bucky Barnes and Adolf Hitler appear. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 68 FN- 5.5

Pen marking on cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If a Man Be Mad!", script by Al Hartley, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Tony Stark must face not only the traitorous Morgan Stark, his own cousin, but also Count Nefaria and invading aliens. "The Sentinel and the Spy!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Captain America breaks free from the Nazi brainwashing and attempts to return to his unit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 68 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If a Man Be Mad!", script by Al Hartley, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Tony Stark must face not only the traitorous Morgan Stark, his own cousin, but also Count Nefaria and invading aliens. "The Sentinel and the Spy!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Captain America breaks free from the Nazi brainwashing and attempts to return to his unit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 69 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck and Mike Esposito (bottom tier only). "If I Must Die, Let It Be With Honor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Communist camp commander Boris Bullski wants to take on Iron Man and releases one of his prisoners to construct an armor, making him Titanium Man. "Midnight In Greymoor Castle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers, inks by Dick Ayers; Nazi scientist Dr. Rawlings plots against Cap and Bucky, despite his sister Celia's entreaties. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 69 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck and Mike Esposito (bottom tier only). "If I Must Die, Let It Be With Honor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Communist camp commander Boris Bullski wants to take on Iron Man and releases one of his prisoners to construct an armor, making him Titanium Man. "Midnight In Greymoor Castle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers, inks by Dick Ayers; Nazi scientist Dr. Rawlings plots against Cap and Bucky, despite his sister Celia's entreaties. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Fight On! For A World Is Watching!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Battle between Iron Man and Titanium Man continues. "If This Be Treason!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Dr. Rawlings regrets his collaboration with the Nazis when his sister falls victim to Major Uberhart's ambition to kill Cap and Bucky. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 VG 4.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Fight On! For A World Is Watching!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Battle between Iron Man and Titanium Man continues. "If This Be Treason!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Dr. Rawlings regrets his collaboration with the Nazis when his sister falls victim to Major Uberhart's ambition to kill Cap and Bucky. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Fight On! For A World Is Watching!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Battle between Iron Man and Titanium Man continues. "If This Be Treason!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Dr. Rawlings regrets his collaboration with the Nazis when his sister falls victim to Major Uberhart's ambition to kill Cap and Bucky. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 71 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "What Price Victory?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Iron Man defeats Titanium Man, but at the price of Happy's health. "When You Lie Down With Dogs...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by Joe Sinnott; In this Captain American story, Dr. Cedric Rawlings turns on the Nazis and saves the day. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 71 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting with staple rust/migration.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "What Price Victory?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Iron Man defeats Titanium Man, but at the price of Happy's health. "When You Lie Down With Dogs...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by Joe Sinnott; In this Captain American story, Dr. Cedric Rawlings turns on the Nazis and saves the day. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 72 FN+ 6.5

Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Hoorah for the Conquering Hero!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Returning to America following his battle against the Titanium Man, Iron Man begins to worry over the fate of his bodyguard Happy Hogan, who was critically injured in that battle. "The Sleeper Shall Awake!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by Wally Wood (pages 1-4 uncredited) and George Tuska (pages 5-7) (pages 8-10 uncredited); Captain America goes after the Sleepers, sleeper agents planted by the Red Skull who were to activate the Sleeper robots 20 years after the War; Guest appearances by the Red Skull, the Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Quicksilver. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 73 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. The Black Knight guest stars in "My Life for Yours!", script by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Flo Steinberg (plot assist), pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man learns that Hogan has been kidnapped from the hospital, and he follows the clues to a secret castle. "Where Walks the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Captain American battles a giant robot created by the Red Skull called the Sleeper; a Nazi agent has men unleash a second Sleeper. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 73 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. The Black Knight guest stars in "My Life for Yours!", script by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Flo Steinberg (plot assist), pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man learns that Hogan has been kidnapped from the hospital, and he follows the clues to a secret castle. "Where Walks the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Captain American battles a giant robot created by the Red Skull called the Sleeper; a Nazi agent has men unleash a second Sleeper. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 73 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. The Black Knight guest stars in "My Life for Yours!", script by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Flo Steinberg (plot assist), pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man learns that Hogan has been kidnapped from the hospital, and he follows the clues to a secret castle. "Where Walks the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Captain American battles a giant robot created by the Red Skull called the Sleeper; a Nazi agent has men unleash a second Sleeper. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 74 VF- 7.5

Only one staple (manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "If This Guilt Be Mine--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); When Iron Man is left for dead by the Black Knight, he calls upon Pepper Potts to come to his rescue. "The Final Sleep," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Two of Red Skulls Sleepers are activated so Captain America goes to a NATO camp seeking help before a third can be activated; Cap explains to a general that the Sleepers intend to destroy the entire human race. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 75 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "The Fury of ... the Freak!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); When using the Enervation Intensifier device in order to heal Happy Hogan of his wounds, Iron Man accidentally transforms his friend and body guard into a horrible creature dubbed The Freak. 1st appearance of Sharon Carter (Agent 13) and Batroc the Leaper in "30 Minutes to Live!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers (pencils), inks by John Tartaglione; Cap tries to keep Batroc from getting his hands on a vial of Inferno 42. Ad for Fantasy Masterpieces #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 76 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0FD4FF7-044

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Here Lies Hidden… the Unspeakable Ultimo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While being arrested for the use of the Enervation Intensifier, Tony Stark is suddenly transported through time and space; But where will he end up?; The Freak turns back into Happy, but then the Mandarin attacks. "The Gladiator, the Girl, and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Batroc and Captain America duke it out over the vial of Inferno 42. Statement of Ownership: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 367,728. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 77 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "Ultimo Lives!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While Iron Man fights the Mandarin and his Ultimo robot, senator Byrd closes down Stark Industries. "If a Hostage Should Die!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and John Romita (pencils), inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); In a flashback to World War II, we see how Cap spends a few weeks with Peggy Carter and her resistance fighters. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 80 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Sub-Mariner guest stars in "When Fall the Mighty!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man breaks into his own factory in order to repair and recharge himself while on the run from the law; However, he is interrupted by the arrival of a surprising enemy; The story continues in Tales to Astonish #82. "He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube," script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Captain America rescues a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky, only to discover he's a member of A.I.M., and he tells Cap about A.I.M.'s "supreme achievement" - The Cosmic Cube - which has been stolen by its "keeper," who's taking it to his new master... The Red Skull. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 81 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "The Return of the Titanium Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Tony Stark finally decides to turn himself in to the authorities so he can finally reveal the secrets of the Iron Man armor to a US Senate Committee for the sake of national security; The story continues from Tales to Astonish #82. "The Red Skull Supreme!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; Cap fights a seemingly-hopeless battle against The Skull, who, armed with The Cosmic Cube, can do anything he wishes merely by thinking it; The Skull envisions instantly making everyone on the planet his slaves, turning every able-bodied man into a fighting machine, creating "new, invincible weapons... in endless number, with matchless power." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 82 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "By Force of Arms!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Tony Stark flies into Washington D.C. to present himself to the hearing in his Iron Man armor, however on the way he is attacked by the newly revived Titanium Man who was launched into Washington D.C. by the Soviets. "The Maddening Mystery of the Inconceivable Adaptoid!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Adaptoid escapes from his AIM creators and invades Avengers Mansion to attack Captain America; Guest appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Bucky Barnes. Red Skull cameo; The story crosses over with a SHIELD story in Strange Tales #149. Ad for the Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Adaptoid. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 83 FN 6.0

Only one staple (manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "Victory!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While battling the Titanium Man in Washington D.C., Iron Man soon finds that Pepper Potts, the girl he loves, is caught in the Titanium Man's paralyzer ray. "Enter ... the Tumbler!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Adaptoid, posing as Cap, is attacked by the Tumbler. Cap manages to defeat both. Letter to the editor from future comics writer Marvin Wolfman. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 84 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Other Iron Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Tony Stark is finally at Congress to tell them about the abilities of his Iron Man armor, after it's been put off for the last ten issues or so; As Tony starts to speak, he suddenly collapses as his chest plate starts malfunctioning; After a few days in hospital, Tony's chest plate has been recharged by the doctors, who suspect that it was to help his heart; Tony realizes that the Mandarin is behind Happy's disappearance, and that it's up to him to save him. "The Super-Adaptoid!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America leads the Avengers (Goliath, Wasp, and Hawkeye) to the captive Adaptoid, where it's tied up after being captured in the previous issue; However, unknown to the Avengers as they try and make sense of what it could be, the Adaptoid is secretly adapting their powers as they stand before him; Appearances by Goliath (Henry Pym), Hawkeye, and the Wasp. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 90 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Golden Ghost!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Melter forces Tony Stark to improve his weapon; After he leaves Stark for dead, Tony Stark dons one of his old armors and defeats Melter. "And Men Shall Call Him Traitor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap manages to escape from the Red Skull's death trap, only to find out the Skull is lifting Manhattan into the sky; The only way Cap can save the island is by pledging to do the Skull's bidding for 24 hours. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 93 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Golden Gladiator and... the Giant!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Half-Faces creation, the Titanium Man, attacks Iron Man; Iron Man activates his roller skates to dodge Titanium Man's blows; Half-Face orders Titanium Man to destroy a nearby village so that Americans will be blamed for it. "Into the Jaws of ... A.I.M.!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Agent 13 tells Captain America that her mission is to destroy A.I.M. creation MODOK; Cap agrees to destroy it with her; An A.I.M. agent sneaks up and shoots Cap with a paralyzing ray. Walt Simonson, and Deane Blakeney. Letter to the editor from comics artist Walt Simonson. Ad for Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 94 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Residue.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Tragedy and the Triumph!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Iron Man saves villagers while battling Titanium Man; Iron Man destroys Titanium Man control center; Titanium Man aims a disintegrator ray at Iron Man. First appearance of Modok in "If This Be... Modok!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Helpless from a paralyzing ray, Captain America is about to be shot by an agent of A.I.M; However, MODOK wants to destroy Cap himself. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 95 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If A Man Be Stone!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Tony Stark discovers that his factory has been broken into while he was in Vietnam; The culprit is a young SHIELD agent named Jasper Sitwell; Sitwell explains that Nick Fury has assigned him to guard Stark's factory because it makes many of SHIELD's devices; The Grey Gargoyle breaks into Stark Industries, turning guards to stone. "A Time to Die - A Time to Live!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America searches for a fugitive gang leader; He thinks about how this is going to be his last mission, and theres a flashback that shows Steve Rogers getting a call from SHIELD Agent 13 that he likes; Cap reveals his identity as Steve Rogers; Steve thanks Tony Stark for everything he did for the Avengers. Ad for Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 96 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Deadly Victory!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man is assisted in his battle with Grey Gargoyle by SHIELD agent Sitwell. "To Be Reborn!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Now that his secret identity is known to all, Captain America falls prey to various assassins; The Sniper appears. Ad for Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 97 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Coming of... Whiplash," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Jasper Sitwell tries to remove Iron Mans helmet, but cant; Tonys cousin Morgan Stark tells the Maggia he can get them Iron Man, who battles Maggia goons. "And So It Begins--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two men from a crime syndicate attack Captain America; Black Panther visits an outpost, but finds that the men guarding have been wiped out; SHIELD Agent 13, Caps lover, disguises herself as a female spy called Irma Kruhl before going on a dangerous mission. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 97 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Coming of... Whiplash," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Jasper Sitwell tries to remove Iron Mans helmet, but cant; Tonys cousin Morgan Stark tells the Maggia he can get them Iron Man, who battles Maggia goons. "And So It Begins--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two men from a crime syndicate attack Captain America; Black Panther visits an outpost, but finds that the men guarding have been wiped out; SHIELD Agent 13, Caps lover, disguises herself as a female spy called Irma Kruhl before going on a dangerous mission. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 98 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Claws of the Panther!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and Black Panther join forces to combat the henchmen of Baron Zemo. "The Warrior and the Whip!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man creates holograms of himself to confuse Whiplash during their battle; Jasper Sitwell has searches for Tony Stark at Stark Industries; He discovers that Morgan Stark took Iron Man away. Letter from comics writer Bob Gale. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 99 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0FD2B27-032

Final issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "At the Mercy of the Maggia," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; At the risk of putting greater strain on his heart Iron Man fires a repulsor ray at Whiplash; Jasper Sitwell searches for Iron Man after Tony Stark's cousin Morgan kidnapped him and took him to the Maggia; Nick Fury appearance; The story continues in Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1. "The Man Who Lived Twice!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America and Black Panther continue their fight against Baron Zemo and his men; The story continues in Captain America #100. Letter to the editor from comic and book distributor Bud Plant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 99 VG 4.0

Final issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "At the Mercy of the Maggia," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; At the risk of putting greater strain on his heart Iron Man fires a repulsor ray at Whiplash; Jasper Sitwell searches for Iron Man after Tony Stark's cousin Morgan kidnapped him and took him to the Maggia; Nick Fury appearance; The story continues in Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1. "The Man Who Lived Twice!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America and Black Panther continue their fight against Baron Zemo and his men; The story continues in Captain America #100. Letter to the editor from comic and book distributor Bud Plant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.