Astonishing Tales #25 / CBCS 8.5 VFN+ / 1st Deathlok / 1974

Item Specifics

Series Name

Astonishing Tales (1st Series 1970)

Issue Number

#25 (1st Deathlok) (1st Pubilshed George Perez Work)

Publisher

Marvel

Main Character

Captain America

Genre

Superhero

Grade

8.5 VF+

Certification

CBCS

Item Description

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This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan].

Up for your consideration is this kick ass Astonishing Tales #25! I really thought it had a shot at 9.0-9.2, but CBCS says its a 8.5 VFN+ with a check mark denoting it presents better than the standard 8.5 book. It's surely a crack and press candidate. Beautiful CBCS slab with minimal to no wear. This book has been overlooked for quite some time and has quickly been gaining the attention it deserves.

Some other current online prices listed:

CGC 7.5 $356

CGC 7.5 $405

CGC 8.5 $485

CGC 8.5 $499

CGC 9.0 $629

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