Tales to Astonish #75

Title: Tales to Astonish

Issue Number: #75

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: January 1966

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Stan Lee

Artist/Penciler: Jack Kirby / Mike Esposito / Gene Colan

Cover Artist: Jack Kirby / Gene Colan

Format: Single Issue Comic Book, 36 Pages

Variant/Cover: Standard 12¢ U.S. Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Hulk and Sub-Mariner split-feature issue. Hulk story “Not All My Power Can Save Me!” features the Watcher, Rick Jones and the aftermath of the Leader's defeat, with Hulk ultimately propelled into the future. Sub-Mariner story “The End of the Quest!” features Namor, Lady Dorma and Warlord Krang. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Gene Colan.

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: VF-/VF (7.5–8.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Very attractive Silver Age copy with bright, vibrant cover color and strong overall eye appeal. Front cover is clean and relatively flat with light spine stress, minor color-breaking wear along the spine, and light edge and corner wear. Small handling marks and minor surface wear are present, but there are no major creases visible. Back cover is clean with moderate, even age toning and minor edge wear. Interior pages show even age toning. Both staples are intact and the centerfold is securely attached.

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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