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Issue Details and Content: Masterfully written, drawn, andlaid out by the visionary Jim Steranko. The cover features his legendary,psychedelic op-art "cube stacked" design showcasing variousS.H.I.E.L.D. agents, enemies, and symbols. Pencils by Jim Steranko with clean,defining ink finishes by Silver Age giant Joe Sinnott. Story title: “Who isScorpio?” In this historic premier issue, Nick Fury graduating from his splitfeature in Strange Tales to his own magazine. FIRST APPEARANCE and ORIGIN ofScorpio, who serves as one of Nick Fury's ultimate archenemies and acornerstone villain of the Marvel espionage mythos.
Steranko’s Peak Marvel Work: This run is widely regarded asa cinematic masterpiece, implementing groundbreaking graphic layouts, pop artinfluences, and surrealism that changed comic book storytelling forever..
Storage: Stored in a non-smoking environment to preserve itscondition.
Grading: This comic book has NOT been professionally graded.The condition assessment is based on my personal observation as a privateseller. Please examine photos carefully.
Condition: In my non-professional opinion, this comic bookappears to be in VERY GOOD condition. This comic book is completelynatural with NO tape, amateur repairs, cutouts, or color touch-ups. The spineshows slight spine roll, ticking, color-breaking stress lines, and mildscuffing. The cover stock shows visible tanning/discoloration,most notable in white expanses such as the inside covers and back covers. Theoriginal factory staples show minor oxidation but are firmly set. The coverremains fully secured to the interior pages at both staples. Interior pages aresoft and supple, with mild age discoloration. Corners show minor blunting.Slight edge chipping along the right-hand open border, and a small amount ofstress creasing near the top-left area. Back cover features the vintage 1968"Make Money, Get Prizes with American Seeds" advertisement. The whiteareas of the back cover exhibit typical light handling smudging and minorage-toning. Please examine all photos carefully and draw your own conclusionsas to the condition of this comic book.
Additional Notes & Caveats: This item is sold as-is.Please inspect the photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions beforepurchasing. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not asdescribed.
No professional restoration or cleaning has been performedon this comic book. Color and condition may appear slightly different in persondue to photographic limitations and screen settings.
Shipping & Handling: Comic book is BAGGED AND BOARDEDand will be shipped in sturdy packaging to prevent damage during transit. Comicbook ships from a non-smoking home.
SHIPPING POLICY: I will ship high-value comic books andmultiple orders in either sturdy Gemini wrap mailers or sturdy 12x10x3 inchboxes with extra bubble wrap cushioning. I am continually trying to improve myservice and earn your trust.
IMPORTANT: If you order MULTIPLE ITEMS from me, I willcombine those orders into one to save you shipping costs. I use USPS GroundAdvantage for shipping and tracking. If you pay the per item shipping cost fortwo or more items, I will combine the items in a single package and refund youany overpayment through .
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Disclaimer: This comic book is sold by a private individual,not a professional dealer. All information provided is accurate to the best ofmy knowledge, but I cannot guarantee professional assessment standards. Pleaseexamine photos carefully.
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