Lot 405
Tales of Suspense #82 CGC 5.5, 1st appearance of the Adaptoid (later becomes the Super-Adaptoid) (Marvel Comics, 1966)
Timed Sale: Northern Collection Part Two: Hulk and Iron Man | CBE26003
Auction: 19 June 2026 16:00 BST - 13 July 2026 10:00 BST
Description
Tales of Suspense #82 CGC 5.5 , 1st appearance of the Adaptoid (later becomes the Super-Adaptoid) (Marvel Comics, 1966).
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "By Force of Arms!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Tony Stark flies into Washington D.C. to present himself to the hearing in his Iron Man armor, however on the way he is attacked by the newly revived Titanium Man who was launched into Washington D.C. by the Soviets. "The Maddening Mystery of the Inconceivable Adaptoid!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Adaptoid escapes from his AIM creators and invades Avengers Mansion to attack Captain America; Guest appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Bucky Barnes. Red Skull cameo; The story crosses over with a SHIELD story in Strange Tales #149. Ad for the Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Adaptoid. Cover price $0.12.
CGC Cert: #4721937016.
Grader Notes: Spine stress lines breaks colour, staple tears, wear all corners, top edge wear, and off-white to white pages.
