Lot 16
Tales to Astonish #63 CGC 8.0 1st Full Appearance of the Leader (Samuel Sterns) (Marvel Comics, 1965) Off-White Pages
Northern Collection Part Two: Hulk and Iron Man | CB26007
Auction: 10 July 2026 11.00 BST
Description
Tales to Astonish #63 CGC 8.0 Origin and 1st Full Appearance of the Leader (Samuel Sterns) (Marvel Comic, 1965).
Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. “The Gangsters and the Giant!”, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and Chic Stone. The police ask Giant-Man and the Wasp to stop the Wrecker and his gang who have been strong-arming business owners in Brooklyn. A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up of Giant-Man and Wasp, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. “A Titan Rides the Train!”, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell). The Leader ponders his origins as he prepares to send his powerful Humanoid to confront the Hulk. Although he is under suspicion for being in collusion with the Hulk, Banner is sent by train to escort one of his nuclear devices with Talbot keeping a close eye on him. 36 pgs., full colour. Cover price $0.12.
CGC Cert: #4730408018
Grader Notes: Spine stress lines breaks colour, crease right bottom of back cover and off-white pages
