Vendor: Astral Comics & Games
Product Type : Graded Comics
This fine comic has been sent off to CGC and came back with a 2.0.
We have done most of the footwork for you, and are looking to get it into your collection.
Certification # : 3891957022
• Second appearance and origin of the Leader (Samuel Sterns).
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• "The Gangsters and the Giant!" – (12-page story) – The police ask Giant-Man and the Wasp to stop the Wrecker and his gang who have been strong-arming business owners in Brooklyn.
• "A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up" – (1-page illustration of Giant-Man and the Wasp).
• "A Titan Rides the Train!" – (10-page story) – The Leader ponders his origins as he prepares to send his powerful Humanoid to confront the Hulk. Although he is under suspicion for being in collusin with the Hulk, Banner is sent by train to escort one of his nuclear devices with Talbot keeping a close eye on him. The Humanoid attacks the train and Hulk fights the creature off. The nuclear device falls off the train in the skirmish and when Talbot goes to retrieve it, he finds Banner next to it in nothing but a pair of ripped pants. Bruce is jailed as a traitor.
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NOTE: George Roussos is credited as George Bell.
SOURCES: Marvel Database (marvel.wikia.com), Grand Comic Database (comics.org)
'Near Mint condition cards show minimal or no wear from play or handling and will have an unmarked surface, crisp corners, and otherwise pristine edges outside of minimal handling. Near Mint condition cards appear 'fresh out of the pack,' with edges and surfaces virtually free from all flaws. '
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'Lightly Played condition cards can have slight border or corner wear, or possibly minor scratches. No major defects are present, and there are less than 4 total flaws on the card. Lightly Played condition foils may have slight fading or indications of wear on the card face. '
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