Atlas Comics · Tales of Suspense #22 · October 1961 · $0.10 · 32 pages · Bi-Monthly
Grade: VG/F 5.0
Edited by Stan Lee. Indicia publisher: Atlas Magazines Inc.
Cover by Jack Kirby.
“Beware of Bruttu!” (13 pages), written by Stan Lee with pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers — A giant orange monster named Bruttu emerges from underground tunnels to terrorize a city. This is Bruttu's first appearance, introducing the creature that would later cross paths with the Hulk in the Marvel Universe. Kirby's monster design is classic Atlas era — massive, imposing, and perfectly suited for the transition from monster comics to superhero books.
First appearance of Bruttu makes this a key Atlas monster comic that bridges the gap between the publisher's monster anthology period and the emerging Marvel Universe.
Condition [GRADE PLACEHOLDER] with light corner wear on all corners, minor spine stress lines visible, and light surface wear on cover, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
We use AI to research and write our descriptions — we think Klaatu would approve of this miniscule relinquishment of power to the robots. Details are verified where possible but comics are complicated and we're not infallible. Every book is graded by a human collector who has actually held it. If something looks off, just ask.
Atlas Comics · Tales of Suspense #22 · October 1961 · $0.10 · 32 pages · Bi-Monthly
Grade: VG/F 5.0
Edited by Stan Lee. Indicia publisher: Atlas Magazines Inc.
Cover by Jack Kirby.
“Beware of Bruttu!” (13 pages), written by Stan Lee with pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers — A giant orange monster named Bruttu emerges from underground tunnels to terrorize a city. This is Bruttu's first appearance, introducing the creature that would later cross paths with the Hulk in the Marvel Universe. Kirby's monster design is classic Atlas era — massive, imposing, and perfectly suited for the transition from monster comics to superhero books.
First appearance of Bruttu makes this a key Atlas monster comic that bridges the gap between the publisher's monster anthology period and the emerging Marvel Universe.
Condition [GRADE PLACEHOLDER] with light corner wear on all corners, minor spine stress lines visible, and light surface wear on cover, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
We use AI to research and write our descriptions — we think Klaatu would approve of this miniscule relinquishment of power to the robots. Details are verified where possible but comics are complicated and we're not infallible. Every book is graded by a human collector who has actually held it. If something looks off, just ask.
