The Incredible Hulk and Sub-Mariner: Tales to Astonish ##93
Marvel Comics Group • Tales to Astonish Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Marie Severin (Hulk), Bill Everett (Sub-Mariner)
Cover Artist
Marie Severin
Publication Date
July 1967
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a classic battle between the Incredible Hulk and the Silver Surfer. Sub-Mariner story 'The Prince and the Puppet!' follows the main Hulk feature 'He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer!'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; blunted and worn corners; noticeable surface wear and light creasing on the right side; minor soiling on the white borders; slight spine roll apparent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 - $90; Graded (CGC 4.0): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0 Sales: ~$135, Recent 5.0 Sales: ~$180. Prices vary significantly based on the vibrancy of the Silver Surfer cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth professional grading if a press and clean can elevate it to a 5.0+. In its current 4.0 state, the cost of grading may outweigh the value increase for a non-major key issue.
Notable Features
Silver Surfer cover and appearance; Silver Age Marvel; 12 cent price variant; iconic Marie Severin artwork.
Authentication Notes
Displays authentic 1960s newsprint aging; 12-cent price point is correct for 1967; staple alignment and paper oxidation appear consistent with Silver Age originals.