Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 35:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Marvel Comics The Avengers #55 (1968) 1st Full Appearance of Ultron
This is a Silver Age comic book, The Avengers issue number 55, published by Marvel Comics Group with a cover date of August 1968. This issue is a significant key, featuring the first full appearance of the villain Ultron, designated as Ultron-5. The story also showcases the second appearance of the New Masters of Evil lineup, including the Crimson Cowl, Whirlwind, Melter, Radioactive Man, and Klaw. The cover artwork is attributed to pencils by John Buscema and inks by George Klein. The front cover depicts a battle scene titled Mayhem Over Manhattan! featuring Avengers team members Goliath, Wasp, Hawkeye, and Black Panther. This is a standard 12 cent raw edition. The back cover features a full-page color advertisement for Wallace Brown, Inc. Christmas cards.
Condition report:
This comic is in mid-grade condition, estimated in the Very Good to Fine range. The front cover retains bright colors but shows light surface wear, several color-breaking stress lines along the spine, and minor blunting at the corners. A small tear is visible on the right edge near the bottom title box. The spine is intact with visible stress lines and minor color loss. The back cover exhibits significant tanning and age-related yellowing, especially along the margins. There is a vertical crease near the right edge of the back cover and scattered foxing or small staining spots along the top margin. The book is complete and the cover remains securely attached.
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