| Slot: |
Tales of Suspense 78 |
| Item: |
Tales of Suspense 78 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1305645001
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Owner Comments
1966 CGC 9.2 (census 35/118), submitted to CGC myself, graded 06/19/2015; Nick Fury, Ultimo & Mandarin appearance. 180 points.
Mighty Marvel Checklist:
Never has Iron Man reached greater heights of glory than now, in his battle with Ultimo! While Captain America meets Nick Fury in the tale you’ve been waiting for!
Preview from issue #77: Iron Man fights Ultimo! And we don’t mean a punch in the jaw and then bye-bye! We mean Iron Man fights Ultimo! As for our favorite Winghead, we’re gonna fill you in on a part of Cap’s life that’s never been revealed before – not even during Marvel’s golden age! So, follow the yellow brick road to your friendly neighborhood magazine stand, and be sure to latch onto SUSPENSE #78 – it’s your kinda mag! ‘Nuff said!
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Tales_of_Suspense_Vol_1_78
Quotes:
"Behold! The armored champion of the capitalistic imperialists!” -- A Chinese Communist Soldier
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| Slot: |
Tales of Suspense 82 |
| Item: |
Tales of Suspense 82 |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1224101001
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Owner Comments
1966 CGC 9.4 WP (census 50/166), submitted to CGC myself at ECCC 03/28/2014, graded 05/29/2014; 1st appearance of the Adaptoid (later becomes the Super Adaptoid), Titanium Man appearance. 300 points.
Mighty Marvel Checklist:
Has Titanium Man bested Iron Man at last? While you’re wondering, wait’ll you see Captain America face the chaotic challenge of the Adaptoid!
Preview from issue #81: Needless to say, Shell-Head and our Titanium Titan will be featured in the kind of battle only Stan could write, Gene could draw, and Marvel could present! It makes the average heavyweight championship bout seem like a sewing bee! As for our shield-slinging Avenger, he's about to meet up with one of the newest, most fascinating super-villains of the year - and, while he does, you'll gain a new, deeper insight into Cap's past history and present problems. It's all yours for only 12 cents, tiger, so don't miss it! SUSPENSE #82 ushers you once more into the wonderful, way-out world of enchantment which awaits you in this, the Marvel Age of Comics!
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Tales_of_Suspense_Vol_1_82
Quotes:
"My transistors are fully charged -- My armor's in perfect repair -- Your size alone can't beat me!” – Iron Man (Tony Stark)
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| Slot: |
Tales of Suspense 84 |
| Item: |
Tales of Suspense 84 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1392311002
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Owner Comments
1966 CGC 9.4 (census 30/130), submitted to CGC myself on 05/04/2016, graded 05/19/2016; The Adaptoid becomes the Super-Adaptoid. Created by AIM and empowered by a sliver of the Cosmic Cube, this android is a force to be reckoned with. Avengers (Goliath, Wasp and Hawkeye) appearance. Mandarin cameo. 300 points.
Grader Notes: Light spine stress lines breaks color. Light wear bottom of spine. Light wear full bottom of front cover. Light wear top of spine.
Mighty Marvel Checklist:
The most dramatic, unexpected event in the history of Iron Man! This one’ll take your breath away! And, wait till you see Cap battle the Super-Adaptoid! It’s pure Kirbyesque magic!
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Tales_of_Suspense_Vol_1_84
Quotes:
"Gentlemen, I am prepared to tell whatever you wish to know about Iron Man!” – Tony Stark
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| Slot: |
Tales of Suspense 94 |
| Item: |
Tales of Suspense 94 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4160297004
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Owner Comments
1967 CGC 9.0 (census 190/1414) paid $80 for this copy ungraded and submitted to CGC myself (same grade sold on eBay 4/15/2023 for $616.50);1st appearance of M.O.D.O.K. (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) (George Tarleton), Titanium Man appearance. 667 points.
Summary and comic details...
https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Tales_of_Suspense_Vol_1_94
Quotes:
“Once, I was a mere guinea pig for the scientists of A.I.M.! But they did their job too well... and now... I am their master!” –M.O.D.O.K.
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