Tales to Astonish #73
Title: Tales to Astonish
Issue Number: 73
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: November 1965
Era: Silver Age
Series/Volume: Volume 1
Writer: Stan Lee
Artist/Penciler: Jack Kirby / Bob Powell (Hulk); Gene Colan, credited as Adam Austin (Sub-Mariner)
Inker: Mike Esposito / Vince Colletta
Cover Artist: Jack Kirby / Gene Colan, with Mike Esposito / Vince Colletta inks
Format: Standard Comic Book, 36 pages
Variant/Cover: Regular 12¢ U.S. Edition
Printing: First Printing
Key Issue/Notable: Hulk and Sub-Mariner split-feature issue. “Another World, Another Foe!” features Hulk, the Watcher and Qnax/Amphibion; “By Force of Arms!” continues Namor's battle with the Demon of the Diamonds and the Atlantis storyline. Not considered a major key issue.
UPC: None
Grade Range: VG/FN 5.0 to FN- 5.5
Page Quality: Cream to Off-White
Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples.
Condition Notes: Solid Silver Age copy with strong cover colors and good overall presentation. Moderate color-breaking spine wear and stress are present with heavier wear at the upper and lower spine. Upper-left corner has creasing, small tears and edge wear. Additional edge and corner wear is present around the cover, with several small creases, surface marks and handling wear. Back cover shows noticeable age toning, edge wear and several small creases and surface marks. Interior pages show moderate age toning but remain supple. Both staples and centerfold remain attached.
Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.
Comic Book Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.
Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.
Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.
Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.
Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.
Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.
Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.
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