American Comics Update: Marvel’s Strange Worlds #3 from 1959 – a rare sighting!
*Marvel: Despite the cover of Strange Worlds #3, this is not quite a Big Panty Monster title – more a science fiction/supernatural set of stories. Starting in 1958 and lasting just five issues, Strange Worlds is a curiosity from before the dawn of Marvel Comics, and is pretty rare. It’s many years (way back before our records began) since we last had a copy through our hands. But there’s no doubting the artistic credentials of those included in this issue: Jack Kirby (inc cover), Steve Ditko, John Buscema, Joe Maneely and Joe Sinnott – a dream line-up. We have given this issue an Apparent grade, since it is missing an ad page, but all the stories are complete. This is reflected in the price. A very decent copy, with just minor wear at the spine and corners. There is a very faint (subscription?) crease down the centre which does not break colour, is hard to spot and does not detract from the general appearance of the comic. One further crease (also not breaking colour) at the end of the logo, which is easier to feel than see. Staples are firmly attached throughout and the off-white to white pages are of excellent quality. Demand is sure to be high for this.
PICTURED: STRANGE WORLDS #3 App VG £80 SOLD
