The Avengers #75 — Marvel Comics (April 1970) — "The Warlord and the Witch!" — first appearance of Arkon
Grade: CGC 9.8 | Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) | Certification: 1618488010 | Era: Bronze Age
Why collectors want this issue
- First appearance of Arkon the Magnificent, created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema — a recurring Avengers, Thor and X-Men antagonist.
- CGC 9.8 — the top certified grade, and hard to find on any 1970 Marvel.
- John Buscema pencils with Tom Palmer inks, the art team widely considered the definitive early-Bronze-Age Avengers look.
- Part 1 of 2, and an important Scarlet Witch story: Wanda's magic opens the portal that brings Arkon to Earth.
- Certification number 1618488010, verifiable on CGC's public Roy Thomas
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: Tom Palmer
- Cover: John Buscema and Tom Palmer
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
Story synopsis
"The Warlord and the Witch!" — while reading from an ancient tome, the Scarlet Witch opens a portal to another dimension, and Arkon the Magnificent comes through it.
Condition and certification
- Professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC at 9.8 Near Mint/Mint.
- Certification number 1618488010 — you can confirm the grade, page quality and label notes yourself on CGC's public certification lookup before you buy.
- The photos show the actual slab being sold, including the certification label.
- Grade, page quality and any notations are exactly as printed on the label.
What you receive
- The exact graded book pictured, in its sealed holder.
- Shipped double-boxed and padded for protection.
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