Tales to Astonish ##54
Marvel Comics • Tales to Astonish Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Dick Ayers
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby (pencils), Sol Brodsky (inks)
Publication Date
April 1964
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (12c cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Giant-Man and the Wasp travel to San Devalos where they face the dictator El Toro. Story titled 'No Place to Turn!'. Also includes a secondary story 'The Man in the Beehive!' featuring the Wasp.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; visible creasing on the top right corner; significant edge wear and blunting at the bottom corners; potential tanning along the edges; visible surface abrasions on the red title box; slight spine roll.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50 | Graded (4.0): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-lower grade range have recently sold between $35 and $55. 9.0+ grades command significantly higher premiums ($400+).
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading at this level unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees + shipping) would likely exceed the market value increase for a 4.0 copy.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age Marvel. Features Henry Pym as Giant-Man and Janet van Dyne as the Wasp. Includes El Toro appearance.
Authentication Notes
The coloring, high-density line work, and 12-cent price point are consistent with 1964 Marvel printing methods. No obvious signs of restoration or reproduction are visible from the image provided.