Tales of Suspense #13 (Marvel, Nov 1960)
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. Anthology of pre-hero Marvel tales: “I Alone Know the Dread Secret of Gor-Kill, the Living Demon!” (Kirby/Ayers) — a gaseous alien inhabits a dam’s water supply until a village loafer takes drastic action; “Those Who Lurk Below!” (Steve Ditko) — a cruel jailer toys with hope using tales of underground aliens; “The Monster in My Cellar!” (Reed Crandall) — a pulp writer manifests his own monster; and “I Met the Thing on Midnight Island!” (Don Heck) — a sailor uncovers a strange alien castaway. Also includes the text feature “Vial of Inspiration” with art by Joe Maneely. Classic Atlas/Marvel monster issue. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES: VG– (3.5) – Cover detached with splitting along spine, creasing, and tears to the outer edge. Paper loss along spine noted, though staples remain shockingly clean. Despite wear, the book retains solid readability and collectible appeal.
Tales of Suspense #13 (Marvel, Nov 1960)
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. Anthology of pre-hero Marvel tales: “I Alone Know the Dread Secret of Gor-Kill, the Living Demon!” (Kirby/Ayers) — a gaseous alien inhabits a dam’s water supply until a village loafer takes drastic action; “Those Who Lurk Below!” (Steve Ditko) — a cruel jailer toys with hope using tales of underground aliens; “The Monster in My Cellar!” (Reed Crandall) — a pulp writer manifests his own monster; and “I Met the Thing on Midnight Island!” (Don Heck) — a sailor uncovers a strange alien castaway. Also includes the text feature “Vial of Inspiration” with art by Joe Maneely. Classic Atlas/Marvel monster issue. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES: VG– (3.5) – Cover detached with splitting along spine, creasing, and tears to the outer edge. Paper loss along spine noted, though staples remain shockingly clean. Despite wear, the book retains solid readability and collectible appeal.
