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Strange Tales #143 (1966) – “To Free a Brain Slave!” – Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Silver Age Marvel Comic

 

Strange Tales #143 (1966) – “To Free a Brain Slave!” – Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Silver Age Marvel Comic

 

Description

Up for sale is an original copy of Strange Tales #143, published by Marvel Comics in April 1966 during the Silver Age of comics. This classic issue features Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the thrilling story “To Free a Brain Slave!”, written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby.

This issue is a must-have for collectors of Silver Age Marvel, Nick Fury, and S.H.I.E.L.D. storylines.

Key Details:

• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Issue #: 143
• Publication Date: April 1966
• Cover Price: 12¢
• Writers & Artists: Stan Lee (story), Jack Kirby (pencils), with inking by Mike Demeo & others
• Notable Characters: Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Cover Story: “To Free a Brain Slave!”

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Condition / Grading Notes

Based on visual inspection (not a professional CGC grade):

• Estimated Grade: 4.0 VG (Very Good)
• Cover: Presents well with good color retention; light spine stress and creases; mild rounding of corners; minor edge wear; small amount of spine roll.
• Pages: Off-white to cream, consistent with age; no brittleness noted.
• Interior: All pages present and attached; minimal interior wear.
• Defects: Light cover wear, spine wear, slight waviness, small corner bends, minor stress lines; name written in pen at the top of the first story page (see photos).

 

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Collector’s Notes

This is a Silver Age Marvel gem with early S.H.I.E.L.D. action and iconic Jack Kirby artwork. Perfect for display, reading, or investment.

 

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Strange Tales #138 (1965) VG/FN 5.0 | 1st Appearance of Eternity — Kirby, Severin, Ditko, Lee

 

Description Highlights:

• Strange Tales #138 — November 1965, Marvel Silver Age key issue featuring Nick Fury, Doctor Strange, and the first appearance of Eternity.
• Condition: VG/FN ~5.0. Crisp cover art, minor spine and edge wear, intact staple binding, cream interior pages. Great visual appeal and display quality.
• Includes both stories: “Sometimes the Good Guys Lose!” and “If Eternity Should Fail!”

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Grading Estimate (Based on Photos)

Condition Indicators:

• Cover: Bright, strong colors; prominent Kirby/Severin artwork still crisp.
• Spine & Edges: Some spine stress lines, light color-breaking; slight rounding and wear at corners and edges.
• Gloss: Moderate, with minor handling scuffs.
• Pages: Cream to off-white; intact staples; no major tears or missing pages visible.

Estimated Grade: VG/FN (Very Good to Fine), around 5.0–5.5

This is inferred from visible wear aligning with mid-grade condition but still presenting above-average appeal for a raw Silver Age book.

 

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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.

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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.

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Space Family Robinson #24, #27, #31 Lot (Gold Key 1960s) – VG to VG/FN – Silver Age Sci-Fi Adventure

 

Comics Included

1. Space Family Robinson #31 (Dec, Gold Key)
   • Cover: Moderate spine stress lines, color breaks, light edge wear.
   • Interior: Off-white pages, some general handling wear.
   • Grade: VG (4.0) – Solid mid-grade copy, some creases and spine wear, but cover retains good color.
2. Space Family Robinson #24 (Apr, Gold Key)
   • Cover: Light spine stress, small corner blunting, minor creases.
   • Interior: Cream to off-white pages, clean centerfold.
   • Grade: VG+ (4.5) – Attractive mid-grade with good cover gloss and only moderate wear.
3. Space Family Robinson #27 (Jul, Gold Key)
   • Cover: Light spine wear, minor crease in upper corner, some color rub.
   • Interior: Cream to off-white pages, no major defects.
   • Grade: VG/FN (5.0) – Presents well with good color, minimal staining, solid structural integrity.

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Set Overview

• Publisher: Gold Key Comics
• Era: Silver Age (12¢ cover price)
• Genre: Sci-Fi Adventure
• Notes: Precursor inspiration to Lost in Space, highly collectible for fans of vintage sci-fi.

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Doctor Solar Man of the Atom #19 20 21 22 23 24 27 – Gold Key Comics Lot (1968–1970) – VG Range

 

Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom – Gold Key Comics Lot (Silver/Bronze Age)

Included Issues & Estimated Grades

(Based on photos provided — grades are visual estimates)

Issue	Year	Key Notes	Estimated Grade
#19	Jan 1968	Giant-sized Solar on cover, sci-fi destruction scene	VG/FN 5.0–5.5
#20	Mar 1968	“The Day Solar Died!”	VG 4.5–5.0
#21	May 1968	Bright colors, light spine wear	VG/FN 5.0
#22	July 1968	Dinosaur battle cover	VG 4.5–5.0
#23	Sept 1968	Midas touch storyline	VG- 4.0 (corner wear & small crease)
#24	Dec 1968	Time travel storyline	VG 4.0–4.5
#27	Jan 1970	15¢ cover, “Atomic Escape”	VG 4.0–4.5

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Collector Notes

• Publisher: Gold Key Comics
• Era: Late Silver Age / Early Bronze Age
• Genre: Sci-Fi / Superhero hybrid
• Artwork: Painted covers typical of Gold Key titles — striking and collectible.
• Desirability: Mid-grade runs of Doctor Solar are moderately collectible, especially grouped together. Lower print runs compared to Marvel/DC titles of the same period.

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Marvel Spotlight #26, 27, 30, 31 Bronze Age Lot – Scarecrow, Sub-Mariner, Warriors Three, Nick Fury

Here’s a breakdown of the Marvel Spotlight comics set you shared—featuring issues 27 (Sub‑Mariner), 26 (Scarecrow), 31 (Nick Fury), and 30 (Warriors Three)—along with estimated eBay pricing based on recent sales and market data.

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Market Pricing Estimates

According to Key Collector Comics, typical mid-range (ungraded) values for these issues are:

• #26 (Scarecrow) – Approx. $8 value eBay+10Key Collector Comics+10MyComicShop+10
• #27 (Sub‑Mariner) – Approx. $10 value MyComicShop
• #30 (Warriors Three) – Approx. $8 value eBay+15Key Collector Comics+15eBay+15
• #31 (Nick Fury, Infinity Formula origin) – Approx. $3 value Key Collector Comics+2PriceCharting+2

Recent eBay selling examples for #27 (Sub‑Mariner):

• Sold for $6.00 in F/VF grade PriceCharting+15eBay+15eBay+15
• “Very Fine/Near Mint” listings offering at $14.99 Buy It Now MyComicShop+7eBay+7eBay+7

Actual sold eBay transactions for #31 (Nick Fury):

• VG–FN grades: around $5–7 eBay+15PriceCharting+15Key Collector Comics+15eBay

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Estimated Value (Ungraded Collection, Mid-Grade Condition)

Issue #	Title / Character	Est. Value (Ungraded Mid-Grade)
26	The Scarecrow	$8
27	Sub-Mariner – Symbionic Man	$10
30	Warriors Three	$8
31	Nick Fury – Infinity Formula	$3–5
Total Estimate	—	$29–31

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Listing Strategy Suggestions

• Option A: Sell as a Lot
  • At mid-grade: Listing for $30–35 total makes sense.
  • For better-conditioned books (VF+), you could ask for $40–45.
• Option B: Sell Individually
  • #27 (Sub-Mariner): VF/NM copies can reach $10–15.
  • #26 & #30: Likely $8–10 each.
  • #31: Expected around $5–7.
  • Potential total if split: $31–42, depending on condition and demand.

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eBay Listing Example (as Lot)

Title:
“Marvel Spotlight #26, 27, 30, 31 Bronze Age Lot – Scarecrow, Sub-Mariner, Warriors Three, Nick Fury”

Description Highlights:

• A complete four-issue lot from Marvel Spotlight (issues 26–31) featuring Scarecrow, Sub-Mariner, Warriors Three, and Nick Fury (origin, Infinity Formula).
• Great mix of Bronze Age characters with collectible appeal.
• Estimated grade range: VG to VF (please review photos for precise condition).
• Suggested starting price: $34.99 (or Best Offer).

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