Lot 89
Strange Tales #127 CGC 6.5 1st Appearance of the Eye of Agamotto & Cloak of Levitation (Marvel Comics, 1964) Off-White Pages
Northern Collection: Space, Science and Magic | CB26012
Auction: 11 September AT 15.00 BST
Description
Strange Tales #127 CGC 6.5 1st Appearance of the Eye of Agamotto & Cloak of Levitation (Marvel Comics, 1964).
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and inks by Chic Stone and Steve Ditko. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Mystery Villain!". Story by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers, pencils by Dick Ayers, and inks by Paul Reinman. Following a race, Ben and Johnny complain to Reed that they've done pretty good and don't need a leader. Reed tells them they're free to work on their own. Ben and Johnny take part in a high-speed race, but discover on arrival that they're the only two contestants.
This is a stacked story! 1st appearance of Eye of Agamotto & Cloak of Levitation, 2nd appearances of Dormammu & Clea and marks the 1st battle of Doctor Strange and Dormammu in "Duel with the Dread Dormammu!". Story by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, and art by Steve Ditko. The mysterious girl appears and takes Strange to The Mindless Ones, destructive creatures who are held back from killing by Dormammu's willpower. Dormammu imprisons the girl for betraying him and the battle begins; With Dormammu concentrating on defeating his foe the barrier holding The Mindless Ones collapses; he is forced to join forces with Strange to stop them. Dr. Strange receives his amulet and red-and-yellow cloak of levitation from the Ancient One! 36 pgs. Full colour. Cover price $0.12.
CGC Cert: #4730403011
Grader Notes: tanning interior cover, wear full bottom of front cover breaks colour, spine stress lines breaks colour, crease right center of front cover breaks colour, and off-white pages. This comic also includes The Thing Pin-Up by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone.
