Tales of Suspense #16 (Marvel, Apr 1961)
A standout early Marvel anthology issue featuring “The Thing Called Metallo!” — often considered a prototype Iron Man story. Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers introduce Metallo, an escaped convict who dons a radiation-proof suit for crime… but finds it also condemns him to die within its shell. Other stories include “Nightmare!” (Don Heck) where a man is trapped in an endless dream loop, and “The Hands of Hogarr!” (Paul Reinman) about a fugitive who seeks a new face from a gypsy with dire consequences. Classic pre-superhero Marvel monster/anthology storytelling with sci-fi twists. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES: VG/F (5.0) – moderate cover wear, some creasing, light edge wear, but staples are solid and interior pages remain supple with good eye appeal. A clean mid-grade copy of an important early Marvel key.
Tales of Suspense #16 (Marvel, Apr 1961)
A standout early Marvel anthology issue featuring “The Thing Called Metallo!” — often considered a prototype Iron Man story. Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers introduce Metallo, an escaped convict who dons a radiation-proof suit for crime… but finds it also condemns him to die within its shell. Other stories include “Nightmare!” (Don Heck) where a man is trapped in an endless dream loop, and “The Hands of Hogarr!” (Paul Reinman) about a fugitive who seeks a new face from a gypsy with dire consequences. Classic pre-superhero Marvel monster/anthology storytelling with sci-fi twists. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES: VG/F (5.0) – moderate cover wear, some creasing, light edge wear, but staples are solid and interior pages remain supple with good eye appeal. A clean mid-grade copy of an important early Marvel key.
