Tales to Astonish ##93
Marvel Comics • Tales to Astonish Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee (Hulk story), Raymond Marais (Sub-Mariner story)
Interior Artist
Marie Severin (Hulk), Dan Adkins (Sub-Mariner)
Cover Artist
Marie Severin, Frank Giacoia
Publication Date
July 1967
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a classic battle between the Incredible Hulk and the Silver Surfer in 'He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer!'. The Surfer tries to cure the Hulk, but a misunderstanding leads to a clash. The issue also includes a Sub-Mariner story titled 'The Power of the Plunderer!'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and minor ticks, rounding at the top right and bottom right corners, light edge wear, and possible surface scuffing on the dark red background areas. The white borders show slight tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $225; Graded (6.0): $250 - $350
Recent Sales
Recent 5.0 to 6.5 sales range from $130 to $320 depending on eye appeal and certified grading. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch over $1,000.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially worth grading if a professional press can remove minor non-color-breaking dimples. In its current raw state (apparent 6.0), it is a classic Silver Age key that benefits from the protection and authentication of grading, but the value jump may be modest until hitting 7.5+ grade levels.
Notable Features
Silver Surfer vs. Hulk battle; Iconic Marie Severin cover; Silver Age key issue; Includes 12-cent cover price and Comics Code Authority seal.
Authentication Notes
Displays authentic 1960s newsprint aging patterns; correct 'IND' abbreviation under price; 12-cent price point matches 1967 era; staple placement and alignment appear consistent with Marvel manufacturing of the period.