Lot 177
Strange Tales #142 CGC 6.5 2nd Appearance of Mentallo (Marvel Comics, 1966) Off-White to White Pages
Timed Sale: Mirror Dimensions | CBE26013
Auction: 21 August 18.00 BST - 21 September 16.00 BST
Description
Strange Tales #142 CGC 6.5 2nd Appearance of Mentallo (Marvel Comics, 1966).
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Mike Esposito. 2nd appearance of Mentallo in "Who Strikes at --- SHIELD?". Story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Mike Esposito. Fury checks out the Encephalogram-Inducer which, when hooked into the Brainwave Stimulator transforms the ESP Divisions' thoughts into images. Mentallo breaches The Fixer's underwater base, convincing him to join forces. They travel underground to SHIELD HQ in a Thru-The-Ground Tank which The Fixer mentions was supplied by THEM. "Those Who Would Destroy Me!". Story by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, and art by Steve Ditko. Realizing Mordo's presence has been erased from his sanctum Strange suspects fowl play, disposing of a hidden bomb just before it explodes. Stunned by the blast Mordo's minions imprison him so that he cannot use his magic. Strange attempts to telepathically contact The Ancient One, but fails because his spirit form is searching for the missing Clea. 36 pgs. Full colour. Cover price $0.12.
CGC Cert: #4730403020
Grader Notes: tanning interior cover, tear top of front cover, multiple crease right center of front cover breaks colour, tear with crease left center of back cover, and off-white to white pages.
