Marvel Comics · Tales to Astonish #27 · January 1962 · $0.10 · 32 pages
Grade: F- 5.5
Edited by Stan Lee.
Cover by Jack Kirby.
This issue features “The Man in the Ant Hill!” (7 pages), written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. The story introduces scientist Henry Pym, who discovers a shrinking serum and tests it on himself, becoming trapped in an anthill where he must survive among the giant ants.
The remaining pages contain additional standalone stories typical of Marvel's anthology format of this period.
This is the first appearance of Henry Pym and his shrinking formula, establishing the basic concept that would later evolve into the Ant-Man superhero character, making it one of the most significant Silver Age Marvel keys.
Condition F- 5.5 with moderate wear, minor creasing, solid spine, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
Marvel Comics · Tales to Astonish #27 · January 1962 · $0.10 · 32 pages
Grade: F- 5.5
Edited by Stan Lee.
Cover by Jack Kirby.
This issue features “The Man in the Ant Hill!” (7 pages), written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. The story introduces scientist Henry Pym, who discovers a shrinking serum and tests it on himself, becoming trapped in an anthill where he must survive among the giant ants.
The remaining pages contain additional standalone stories typical of Marvel's anthology format of this period.
This is the first appearance of Henry Pym and his shrinking formula, establishing the basic concept that would later evolve into the Ant-Man superhero character, making it one of the most significant Silver Age Marvel keys.
Condition F- 5.5 with moderate wear, minor creasing, solid spine, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
