Tales to Astonish ##75
Marvel Comics • Tales to Astonish Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby, Adam Austin (Gene Colan)
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito
Publication Date
January 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Hulk remains on the run from the military while Rick Jones tries to help him. In the backup story, Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner, loses his memory and wanders New York City. Features the characters General Thunderbolt Ross and Glenn Talbot.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (3.0)
Condition Details
Visible handwriting (script) on the top right corner over the price/date area. Significant spine wear with color-breaking stress lines. Blunted and frayed corners. Soiling and staining on the yellow background. Minor paper loss or edge wear on the right side. Heavy yellowing consistent with aged newsprint.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 3.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw 3.0 copies range from $22 to $40. High-grade (9.0+) copies have reached over $400, but lower grades remain affordable due to common availability.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping (approx. $40-$60) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this 3.0 condition. Better kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Dual-feature format (Hulk and Sub-Mariner). Includes 'The Power of the Puppet Master' story. Features iconic silver age Jack Kirby cover art. 12-cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
The book shows authentic 1960s age-related oxidation (browning) and typical newsprint texture. Staple placement and printing registration appear consistent with Marvel Silver Age production standards.