Tales to Astonish ##70
Marvel Comics • Tales to Astonish Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Gene Colan (Sub-Mariner) and Jack Kirby (Hulk)
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito
Publication Date
August 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features two main stories: 'The Monarch and the Monster!', where Namor faces Warlord Krang and the Faceless Ones, and 'To To Live Again!' featuring the Incredible Hulk. This issue marks the first solo Sub-Mariner series within the Tales to Astonish split-book format.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Significant wear including multiple color-breaking spine stresses, blunted and rounded corners, visible surface scuffing, and minor staining/foxing along the top edge. There is a horizontal crease across the lower section and visible ink fading/sun shadows. Paper shows signs of tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (3.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) have sold for $400 - $600 recently. Mid-grade 5.0 copies typically sell for $80 - $110. Lower grade copies around 3.0 fluctuate between $30 and $55.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading and shipping would likely exceed the value added for a 3.0 specimen. Best kept as a 'reader' or raw collector copy.
Notable Features
Silver Age Key. First solo Namor the Sub-Mariner series begins in this issue (having previously shared space with various features). First appearance of the Faceless Ones.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel 12-cent silver age issue. Correct period-accurate typography for '70 AUG' and price. Paper oxidation and printing bleed are consistent with 1965 publishing standards.