STRANGE TALES #123 (1964) - GRADE 5.0 - 1ST APPEARANCE OF THE BEETLE!

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View STRANGE TALES #123 (1964) - GRADE 5.0 - 1ST APPEARANCE OF THE BEETLE! with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Beetle in the Human Torch story, "The Birth of the Beetle!". "The Challenge of Loki!". (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 2.). STRANGE TALES #123 (1964)Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Beetle in the Human Torch story, "The Birth of the Beetle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Carl Burgos, inks by Dick Ayers; Mechanic-inventor Abner Jenkins creates the identity of The Beetle; While taking the Fantasti-Car for a double-date, Johnny & Ben wind up being humiliated by The Beetle; Guest starring the Thing. "The Challenge of Loki!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); Dr. Strange practices the art of levitation; Meanwhile, in faraway Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, Loki, God of Mischief, plots as always; He contacts Doctor Strange and tries to convince him that he is a prisoner of Thor, who is evil and deceiving his father; Strange uses a spell to take Thor's hammer (first cross-over with Thor). (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 2.) "Strange Mission" text story, art by Joe Maneely. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12. Publisher: MARVELThe condition is GRADE 5.0Since we value our customers so much, we NEVER use "stock photos". We take the time to photograph or scan each item ourselves so you can buy with confidence!We ship worldwide!Yes, we do offer multiple purchase shipping discounts.Be sure to add yourself to our store eNewsletter. Your privacy is important to us and as such we do not share or sell any customer information!INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS, PLEASE READ:Falsifying customs forms is a crime.All items will be marked as "merchandise"and shall have the exact purchase price.ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!! Condition: Good. Category: Collectibles › Comic Books & Memorabilia › Comics › Comics & Graphic Novels.

Country of Origin

United States

Artist/Writer

Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Carl Burgos

Character

Beetle, Doctor Strange, Human Torch (Johnny Storm), Loki

Tradition

US Comics

Cover Artist

Jack Kirby

Series Title

Strange Tales

Universe

Marvel (MCU)

Grade

5.0 Very Good/Fine

Publisher

Marvel Comics

Publication Year

1964

Type

Comic Book

Format

Single Issue

Issue Number

123

Language

English

Era

Silver Age (1956-69)

Superhero Team

Fantastic Four

Features

First Printing, 1st Edition, Boarded, First Character Appearance, Key Issue

Genre

Action, Adventure, Superheroes