Strange Tales #137 (1965, Marvel) VG/FN 5.0 | Nick Fury S.H.I.E.L.D. vs HYDRA | Doctor Strange Backup
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Strange Tales #137 (1965, Marvel) VG/FN 5.0 | Nick Fury S.H.I.E.L.D. vs HYDRA | Doctor Strange Backup
Condition & Grading Notes
From your photos:
Front Cover
- Colors: Strong, bold color retention.
- Surface Wear: Minor spine stress lines with some color-breaking; light scuffing near logo and black areas.
- Corners: Bottom right corner crease and small bend; top corners mildly blunted.
- Edges: Minor general edge wear, small nicks.
- Gloss: Decent but slightly dulled with light handling wear.
Spine
- Multiple light color-breaking spine ticks.
- Minor rounding at the spine ends.
Back Cover
- Light surface soiling/toning typical of age.
- Small corner bend lower right.
Interior Pages
- Page Quality: Cream to Off-White.
- Centerfold: Securely attached.
- No missing pages or major tears noted (based on images).
- Minor edge tanning consistent with 1960s Marvels.
Estimated Grade
Based on Overstreet & CGC grading standards, this book falls in the 5.0 VG/FN (Very Good/Fine) range.
- Presents well with strong colors and no major structural damage.
Wear is mainly along the spine and edges with some light creasing and cover surface wear.Comic Details
- Title: Strange Tales #137
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
- Cover Date: October 1965
- Cover Price: 12¢
- Key Characters: Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Doctor Strange
- Stories:
- Main Feature: “The Prize Is… Earth!” – Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. battle HYDRA.
- Backup Feature: Doctor Strange in “When Meet Mystic Minds!”
- Writers/Artists: Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby & Steve Ditko (art)
- Notable: Early Nick Fury S.H.I.E.L.D. storyline; part of the first year of the S.H.I.E.L.D. feature.
~*We are not Professional Graders The Above information is ChatGPT information derived from the same photos uploaded above*~ Please See Photos for Exact Condition of Book. If you would like more photo's please message me. Thanks 🙂
Book will be Shipped Properly with Care. Tracking Number will be Provided.
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Strange Tales #137 (1965, Marvel) VG/FN 5.0 | Nick Fury S.H.I.E.L.D. vs HYDRA | Doctor Strange Backup
Condition & Grading Notes
From your photos:
Front Cover
- Colors: Strong, bold color retention.
- Surface Wear: Minor spine stress lines with some color-breaking; light scuffing near logo and black areas.
- Corners: Bottom right corner crease and small bend; top corners mildly blunted.
- Edges: Minor general edge wear, small nicks.
- Gloss: Decent but slightly dulled with light handling wear.
Spine
- Multiple light color-breaking spine ticks.
- Minor rounding at the spine ends.
Back Cover
- Light surface soiling/toning typical of age.
- Small corner bend lower right.
Interior Pages
- Page Quality: Cream to Off-White.
- Centerfold: Securely attached.
- No missing pages or major tears noted (based on images).
- Minor edge tanning consistent with 1960s Marvels.
Estimated Grade
Based on Overstreet & CGC grading standards, this book falls in the 5.0 VG/FN (Very Good/Fine) range.
- Presents well with strong colors and no major structural damage.
Wear is mainly along the spine and edges with some light creasing and cover surface wear.Comic Details
- Title: Strange Tales #137
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
- Cover Date: October 1965
- Cover Price: 12¢
- Key Characters: Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Doctor Strange
- Stories:
- Main Feature: “The Prize Is… Earth!” – Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. battle HYDRA.
- Backup Feature: Doctor Strange in “When Meet Mystic Minds!”
- Writers/Artists: Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby & Steve Ditko (art)
- Notable: Early Nick Fury S.H.I.E.L.D. storyline; part of the first year of the S.H.I.E.L.D. feature.
~*We are not Professional Graders The Above information is ChatGPT information derived from the same photos uploaded above*~ Please See Photos for Exact Condition of Book. If you would like more photo's please message me. Thanks 🙂
Book will be Shipped Properly with Care. Tracking Number will be Provided.
