Strange Tales #102 GD- 1.8 1962

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View Strange Tales #102 GD- 1.8 1962 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Grade GD- 1.8. This is a low grade item. The story will be complete and readable, but the item itself will have major defects. 3.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. We understand that condition is important to collectors. Menu Strange Tales #102 GD- 1.8 1962 Grade GD- 1.8 Year 1962 Publisher Marvel 3.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. This is a low grade item. The story will be complete and readable, but the item itself will have major defects. Allowed defects for this grade include: vertical book-length crease, spine split up to two inches long, detached cover or centerfold, writing or other marks on the cover, major tears, piece or pieces missing, water damage, heavy discoloration or brittleness due to oxidation, and other types of discoloration, staining, or brittleness. Description Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "Prisoner of the Wizard," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is tricked and trapped by the renowned genius the Wizard, who impersonates the Torch to frame him for crimes. "The Treasure" text story. "The Secret of the Hidden Planet!", pencils by Gene Colan; Human-like aliens are seen on Venus, and a wicked pilot poisons his rival to be able to make first contact. "Who Needs You?", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A general who has the responsibility of launching a nuclear counter attack is replaced by a robot that his bosses think is more suited for a role that requires perfection; When an unidentified radar object approaches at ICBM speed, the robot concludes that it must be a Soviet first strike and prepares to launch a counter attack. 36 pgs., full color. This item is a consignment This item is a consignment, which means that the price has been set by the consignor rather than by MyComicShop. It is located at our headquarters and ships just as quickly as everything else we carry. The grade and description for this item were assigned by MyComicShop's professional graders, not by the consignor. You can expect the same high quality, reliable grading on consignments that we provide on all other items we offer. Grading & Packing We take pride in our accurate, consistent grading. You can be confident in receiving a well-graded comic when ordering from us. We understand that condition is important to collectors. We pack your comics with professional care and high-quality packaging to insure your purchase reaches you safely. About Us We opened our first comic retail store in 1977 and operated a chain of eight comic book stores in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s before going online-only. We are the world's largest comic book seller and the biggest and most trusted comic seller on eBay with over 3.6 million comics sold. We Buy & Consign We buy tens of thousands of comics every month from collections large and small, old and new. We also accept consignments and will get your comics listed on eBay for you. Check out our website for more info. Copyright © 2026 MyComicShop & Lone Star Comics. All rights reserved. Condition: GD- 1.8. Category: Collectibles › Comic Books & Memorabilia › Comics › Comics & Graphic Novels.

Series Title

Strange Tales

Character

Human Torch

Publisher

Marvel

Publication Year

1962

Era

Silver Age (1956-69)

Type

Comic Book

Grade

1.8 Good-

Tradition

US Comics

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Vintage

Yes

Language

English

Issue Number

102