Lot 83
Strange Tales #135 CGC 7.5 1st Team Appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D & Hydra (Marvel Comics, 1965) Off-White to White Pages
Northern Collection: Space, Science and Magic | CB26012
Auction: 11 September AT 15.00 BST
Description
Strange Tales #135 CGC 7.5 1st Team Appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D & Hydra (Marvel Comics, 1965).
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Frank Giacoia. Nick Fury becomes an Agent of S.HI.E.L.D., 1st team appearance of Hydra and S.H.I.E.L.D. in "The Man for the Job!". Story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, and inks by Dick Ayers. Nick Fury reports to the Pentagon, encountering Life Model Decoys: replicas of himself. He is driven in a gadget-filled car that converts to flying mode. Fury learns about SHIELD, an international organization whose job is to stop HYDRA, fanatics bent on world domination. Fury meets Tony Stark, in charge of SHIELD's weaponry, who tells Fury he was chosen to lead SHIELD. "Eternity Beckons!". Story by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, and art by Steve Ditko. In London, seeking info on "Eternity," Dr. Strange goes to the secluded home of Sir Baskerville, a former disciple of Mordo's, who greets him as an old friend. Meanwhile, Dormammu discovers that Clea set the Mindless Ones free and swears she will pay for her betrayal. Baskerville contacts Mordo, who sends an emissary to trap Strange but it backfires, allowing Strange to discover that Dormammu is the one behind Mordo's attacks and increased power. 36 pgs. Full colour. Cover price $0.12.
CGC Cert: #4730403009
Grader Notes: crease right center of front cover breaks colour, crease right top of front cover breaks colour, crease left bottom of back cover, and off-white to white pages.
