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ASM #15 | Strange Tales #179 SOLD

Strange Tales #179 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Featuring Adam Warlock. First appearance of Pip the Troll. Jim Starlin story, cover, and art. SOLD

The Amazing Spider-Man #15 (Marvel, 1964) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of Kraven the Hunter, whose feature film is now in active development. Second appearance of the Chameleon. First mention of Mary Jane Watson. Steve Ditko cover and art. SOLD

Conan the Barbarian #1 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Origin and first comic book appearance of Conan. Brief first comic book appearance of Kull. Currently ranked #23 on Overstreet's Top 25 Bronze Age Comics list. Barry Smith cover and art. $2999

I recall a comment on the board 10+ years ago stating that one day collectors of pre-heros will disregard the label and buy the scarcity. I used that heuristic to win three tecs.

"It was like starring into the sun."

Shipping: $8 domestic shipping via USPS Priority Mail Insurance and delivery confirmation are included. US/FEDEX, actual shipping costs will be charged. NO International shipping option. Payment Methods: Paypal, credit card, checks, or money orders. An invoice will be issued to either your paypal account or personal email. Return Policy: Return book must be shipped within five (5) calendar days of the delivery confirmation date stamp. Buyer is responsible for return cost. Book must be returned in the same condition it was received. First for book always takes it. I will follow-up via PM. Previous tabcom sale: Pictorial Romances #18 $675 3.0, cr\ow Pieces missing, right middle edge and lower right corner. Cover art by Matt Baker. My Hidden Past, -script by Dana Dutch, art by Matt Baker. Love Outside the Law, art by Violet Barclay. A Will of My Own, art by Matt Baker. I Loved a Goddess, art by Matt Baker. Escape. The Way to Love. I Played with Fire. Love on the Ballot. Could Doubt Destroy Our Love? No Escape from My Past. A Fortune in Love text story. Pause for Sorrow, art by Cal Massey. Shameless in My Desire, art by Hy Rosen. 100 pgs.

This auction felt like a lot of label chasing. High grades did outstanding, low grades\low bids, mid grades something better. Of course the big boys brought the big bucks. The ultra rare foxholes, duck and cover.

It's all about the grade.