Tales of Suspense #25 (Marvel, Jan 1962)
Last 10¢ issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. This Pre-Hero Marvel anthology delivers five sci-fi and horror tales: “The Death of Monstrollo” (Kirby/Ayers) — a film producer’s giant robotic monster ends up facing down an alien invasion; “The Heat’s On” (Don Heck) — a boy’s invention brings down a flying saucer; “The Unseen” (Kirby/Klein) — a scientist’s invisibility ray leads to unexpected doom; “The Hidden Face” (Stan Lee/Steve Ditko) — an alien bigot learns the price of hate; and “The Enchanted Paint” (Paul Reinman) — a ghostly warning saves a queen from betrayal. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES: VG+ (4.5) – General spine and edge wear with light creasing; minor handling to cover but solid gloss remains. A strong mid-grade copy with excellent readability.
Tales of Suspense #25 (Marvel, Jan 1962)
Last 10¢ issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. This Pre-Hero Marvel anthology delivers five sci-fi and horror tales: “The Death of Monstrollo” (Kirby/Ayers) — a film producer’s giant robotic monster ends up facing down an alien invasion; “The Heat’s On” (Don Heck) — a boy’s invention brings down a flying saucer; “The Unseen” (Kirby/Klein) — a scientist’s invisibility ray leads to unexpected doom; “The Hidden Face” (Stan Lee/Steve Ditko) — an alien bigot learns the price of hate; and “The Enchanted Paint” (Paul Reinman) — a ghostly warning saves a queen from betrayal. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES: VG+ (4.5) – General spine and edge wear with light creasing; minor handling to cover but solid gloss remains. A strong mid-grade copy with excellent readability.
