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Tales to Astonish 27 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #27 Apparent SP |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.4 |
| Cert #: |
0202467001
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Owner Comments
This issue marks the first appearance of Hank Pym, the future Ant-Man. It is not really an Ant-Man issue per se, but details how he has invented two serums, one to shrink an object and a second that expands it back to normal size.
It is a very tough book to find in high grade with only two 9.4s with Universal labels topping the census. Our copy has been graded 9.4 and looks great, but CGC found that it was the subject of a Slight Professional restoration.
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Tales to Astonish 35 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #35 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0006777005
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Owner Comments
While Hank Pym is first introduced in TTA #27, issue #35 is the start of the Ant-Man run in TTA. These books before the introduction of the Hulk In TTA #60 are our favorite part of the TTA run. This Western Penn pedigree 9.6 has long topped the census and is the single highest graded copy of the first appearance of Ant-Man in costume. At one time this book changed hands at $125,000. I was lucky to pick it up at far far less in one of those examples of how books can fluctuate in prices both ways. Needless to say, it is the star of our TTA collection and one of the most prized books we own.
This book was purchased in the CL auction of March 16, 2014.
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Tales to Astonish 36 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #36 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0027067001
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Tales to Astonish 37 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #37 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.4 |
| Cert #: |
1198079002
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Tales to Astonish 38 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #38 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
1097119002
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Owner Comments
Second highest graded behind a single 9.8. This book was part of the Doug Schmell Collection auctioned off by Heritage in July 2012. We acquired the book in a June 2013 CL auction.
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Tales to Astonish 39 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #39 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.4 |
| Cert #: |
1269002004
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Owner Comments
Ant-Man tangles with the Scarlet Beatle in this issue. Acquired in a private transaction from a friend and fellow collector.
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Tales to Astonish 40 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #40 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.4 |
| Cert #: |
1039371003
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Owner Comments
Yet another tough book from Feb 1963. There are no 9.8s, but there are three 9.6s topping the census. Hopefully, we will find one someday.
Acquired in the November 2014 Pedigree Comics auction.
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Tales to Astonish 41 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #41 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
1969324006
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Owner Comments
Highest graded and one of four 9.6s as of 1/2020. Book was purchased in the May16, 2019 Heritage auction.
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Tales to Astonish 42 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #42 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.4 |
| Cert #: |
0631976007
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Owner Comments
Pacific Coast 9.4, bested by two 9.6s in the census as of 1/2020.
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Tales to Astonish 43 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #43 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1032350004
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Owner Comments
We did own the Pacific Coast 9.6, but upgraded it to this 9.8 a couple of years ago. It is one of three highest graded and was acquired in the 11/15/2018 Heritage auction.
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Tales to Astonish 44 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #44 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1199062003
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Owner Comments
TTA #44 marks the first Wasp appearance and as such is probably the third most important book in this run after #27 and #35. This beauty comes from the Northland Pedigree and is one of two highest graded along with the Pacific Coast copy. It is probably the second most valuable book we own in this run after the TTA #35.
Acquired in the November 2014 Pedigree Comics auction.
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Tales to Astonish 45 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #45 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
1199061009
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Owner Comments
Second appearance of Wasp, this 9.6 is second highest graded trailing three 9.8s.
Acquired in the November 2014 Pedigree Comics auction.
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Tales to Astonish 46 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #46 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
1295235006
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Owner Comments
Single highest graded copy. At the time I bought this book there were no 9.4s, but now there are two. Still it is hanging on to the top spot as of 1/2020.
Acquired in the 2/22/2018 Heritage auction.
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Tales to Astonish 47 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #47 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0764950004
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Owner Comments
When we bought this Western Penn pedigree 9.8 it was the single highest graded issue, but as of 1/2020 it is one of two 9.8s.
Acquired in the November 2013 Pedigree Comics auction.
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Tales to Astonish 48 |
| Item: |
Tales to Astonish #48 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1039344003
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Owner Comments
Ant-Man battles the Porcupine in this single highest graded issue. This book was part of the Doug Schmell Collection, which sold on Heritage on July 26, 2012.
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