Lot 74
Strange Tales #148 CGC 6.0 Origin of The Ancient One & 1st Appearance of Kaluu (Marvel Comics, 1966) Off-White to White Pages
Northern Collection: Space, Science and Magic | CB26012
Auction: 11 September AT 15.00 BST
Description
Strange Tales #148 CGC 6.0 Origin of The Ancient One & 1st Full Appearance of Kaluu (Marvel Comics, 1966).
Cover art by Bill Everett. "Death Before Dishonor!". Story by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Don Heck, and inks by Heck. Dugan is shattered when he thinks Fury is killed in a fire-bombing attack by A.I.M., only to discover it was actually a Life Model Decoy. Fury realizes their movements are under video-surveillance by the enemy. Count Royale and his A.I.M. cohorts are amazed at how sophisticated the L.M.D.s are and plan to steal one.
Origin of the Ancient One & 1st appearance of Kaluu in "The Origin of the Ancient One!". Story by Denny O'Neil and Bill Everett and art by Everett. The Ancient One tells Strange of his early life in Kamar-Taj, a hidden land in the Himalayas. He & Kaluu were born there, but while Strange's mentor sought to use magic for good, Kaluu dreamed of power. Kaluu mentally gained control of the people, imprisoned his once-friend, and enslaved neighboring lands. 36 pgs. Full colour. Cover price $0.12.
CGC Cert: #4730403014
Grader Notes: multiple crease cover breaks colour, spine stress lines breaks colour, tanning cover, and off-white to white pages.
