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Early Man-Thing Key Appearance: Third overall appearance of Ted Sallis as the Man-Thing, and his second appearance in full standard comic color following Astonishing Tales #12.- "The Mark of the Man-Thing!" Storyline: Conclusion of the iconic Florida Everglades crossover pairing Ka-Zar and Zabu with the swamp creature against A.I.M. and rogue scientists.
- Classic Swamp Monster Battle Cover: Dynamic, pulse-pounding action cover illustrated by master Bronze Age artist Rich Buckler.
- Authentic 1972 Vintage Printing: Original 20-cent early Bronze Age Marvel publication (August 1972).
Written by acclaimed Bronze Age scribe and editor Roy Thomas.- Interior artwork penciled by Rich Buckler with inks by Chic Stone and Dan Adkins.
Man-Thing breaks free from captivity in a secret Everglades laboratory, seeking vengeance against the scientists and hazmat-suited guards exploiting his swamp.- Ka-Zar and Zabu track the subterranean bunker, racing against armed troopers and laser fire to uncover the truth behind Dr. Calvin and the mysterious serum.
Condition Summary and Grade Estimate
- Front Cover: Shows rich vintage yellow, red, and blue ink saturation with pleasant original gloss; presents flat with light handling, mild edge and corner softening, and faint age toning along the outer margins.
- Spine: Clean, flat, and structurally sound; original factory wire staples remain firmly centered and tight with light stress ticks and minor color breaks along the fold.
- Back Cover: Full-page vintage LaSalle Extension University correspondence course ad; clean off-white field with mild, uniform border aging and an intact, uncut mail-in coupon.
- Interiors: Completely intact and securely bound on supple, cream-to-tan vintage newsprint pages; completely free of cutouts, stamps, writing, or moisture damage.
- Estimated Grade: Fine (FN 6.0) condition (a flat, complete, and attractive early Bronze Age horror-adventure key).
Not graded by a professional. See photos
Issue Summary
Venture deep into the treacherous Florida Everglades with Astonishing Tales #13. Delivering the dramatic climax of Ka-Zar's encounter with the muck-encrusted shambler of the swamps, this issue marks only the third overall appearance of the Man-Thing in Marvel history. Featuring dynamic Rich Buckler artwork and Roy Thomas scripting, this vintage 20-cent key is a must-have for Man-Thing, Ka-Zar, and 1970s Marvel horror collectors.
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