STRANGE TALES (1951-76) #115
CGC NM+: 9.6
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: ow/white pages; only 1 graded higher
Kirby/Ditko cvr; origin Dr. Strange; 2nd app. Sandman, early Spider-Man x-over
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Kirby/Ditko cvr; origin Dr. Strange; 2nd app. Sandman, early Spider-Man x-over
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ow/white pages; only 1 graded higher
Kirby/Ditko cvr; origin Dr. Strange; 2nd app. Sandman, early Spider-Man x-over
Strange Tales #115 features a typically extraordinary Steve Ditko cover illustration, which neatly summarizes the Human Torch v. Sandman yarn that's featured first in the issue. Readers were also getting a story that boasted a cameo by Spider-Man, as well as a fun plot twist with Johnny Storm posing as Spidey.
The true treasure of this book, however, may be the Dr. Strange origin story in the back pages. Although the Sorcerer Supreme had appeared in the previous four issues of Strange Tales , this is the first telling of how Dr. Stephen Strange came to pursue the mystic arts. (There's also the first appearances of several classic spells, plus the first invoking of Dormammu.) This classic book provides much of what became the basis of the Doctor Strange films starring Benedict Cumberbatch. As a core character of Marvel Cinematic Universe lore, there can be no mistaking the value and importance of this classic Silver Age comic. This copy of Strange Tales #115 is one of the second-highest graded on the CGC census, making it incredibly desirable for anyone building a top-notch Marvel key collection, or anyone looking to keep up with Marvel Movie mayhem! This beauty shows no apparent flaws and still bears the same bright and vibrant colors as the day it was printed -- all of which serve to highlight the wonderful Ditko art that graces the cover of this fine example of Marvel lore. Anyone looking to invest in a quality piece of Silver Age history needs to look no further. A 9.6 copy of Strange Tales #115 sold for $11,100 in April 2022.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $3,500.
Kirby/Ditko cvr; origin Dr. Strange; 2nd app. Sandman, early Spider-Man x-over
Strange Tales #115 features a typically extraordinary Steve Ditko cover illustration, which neatly summarizes the Human Torch v. Sandman yarn that's featured first in the issue. Readers were also getting a story that boasted a cameo by Spider-Man, as well as a fun plot twist with Johnny Storm posing as Spidey.
The true treasure of this book, however, may be the Dr. Strange origin story in the back pages. Although the Sorcerer Supreme had appeared in the previous four issues of Strange Tales , this is the first telling of how Dr. Stephen Strange came to pursue the mystic arts. (There's also the first appearances of several classic spells, plus the first invoking of Dormammu.) This classic book provides much of what became the basis of the Doctor Strange films starring Benedict Cumberbatch. As a core character of Marvel Cinematic Universe lore, there can be no mistaking the value and importance of this classic Silver Age comic. This copy of Strange Tales #115 is one of the second-highest graded on the CGC census, making it incredibly desirable for anyone building a top-notch Marvel key collection, or anyone looking to keep up with Marvel Movie mayhem! This beauty shows no apparent flaws and still bears the same bright and vibrant colors as the day it was printed -- all of which serve to highlight the wonderful Ditko art that graces the cover of this fine example of Marvel lore. Anyone looking to invest in a quality piece of Silver Age history needs to look no further. A 9.6 copy of Strange Tales #115 sold for $11,100 in April 2022.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $3,500.