Tales to Astonish #92

Title: Tales to Astonish

Issue Number: #92

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: June 1967

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Stan Lee

Artist/Penciler: Dan Adkins / Marie Severin

Cover Artist: Don Heck / Dan Adkins

Format: Single Issue Comic Book, 36 Pages

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

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Important Silver Surfer crossover featuring a Silver Surfer appearance on the final page, leading directly into his battle with the Hulk in Tales to Astonish #93. Sub-Mariner story “It Walks Like a Man!” features artwork by Dan Adkins. Hulk story “Turning Point!” features Marie Severin with Frank Giacoia.

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: FN+/VF- (6.5–7.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

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

Condition Notes: Attractive Silver Age copy with strong color and very good overall eye appeal. Front cover retains deep blacks and vibrant color with light to moderate color-breaking spine stress, minor edge and corner wear, and general handling wear. Small color breaks and minor wear are present along the outer edges, with slightly heavier wear at the spine corners. Back cover has moderate, even age toning with light edge and corner wear and minor surface soiling. Interior pages show even age toning with light handling wear. 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.

Grading Disclaimer: Grading is based on commonly accepted comic book grading standards. We are not professional graders, but make every effort to provide an accurate and conservative assessment based on the condition of each comic. Grading is subjective and opinions may vary. If you have any questions or concerns about an item, please reach out to us.