Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 185:
Description
A graded copy of Marvel Comics’ *Astonishing Tales* #7, published in August 1971, encased in a clear, rigid plastic CGC encapsulation. The comic book is certified with a “CGC UNIVERSAL GRADE 8.5” and noted as having “WHITE Pages.” The colorful cover features Ka-Zar battling a multi-tentacled creature alongside his saber-tooth tiger Zabu, with dinosaurs in the background, all within a jungle setting. Below, Doctor Doom, Black Panther (referred to as “T’Challa”), and a red explosion suggest a separate storyline, with a speech bubble proclaiming “…AND ONE IS TRAITOR!”. Visible text also includes the original price of “15¢,” the “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” seal, and the issue number and date “7 AUG.” The CGC label further lists key creators Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway (stories), Gene Colan and Herb Trimpe (art and cover), and highlights appearances by Ka-Zar, Doctor Doom, Black Panther, and Barbara Morse.
Condition report:
The comic book is in excellent condition, as indicated by its CGC Universal Grade of 8.5 with \"WHITE Pages.\" It is preserved within its protective CGC slab. No visible damage to the comic itself is apparent through the encapsulation.
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