*Marvel: Strange Tales from the 1960s is sought after for myriad reasons, most often because of the dynamic, cinematic artwork of Jim Steranko, who brought a freshness to spy saga Nick Fury and The Agents of SHIELD which tapped perfectly into the zeitgeist of the era. But that doesn’t apply in this instance. No, the hoo and the hah this time is for the Marie Severin illustrated Doctor Strange co-feature, and more specifically for the Living Tribunal, a cosmic entity whose power outstrips the Watcher and may even match that of Thanos with the Infinity Gauntlet! For years a relatively small part of Marvel’s cosmic tapestry, the Tribunal’s prominence has increased with his (its?) greater involvement in sundry cosmic sagas, to the point where interest in his early appearances is at its keenest. We visit the Good Doctor Collection for his introduction.
PICTURED: STRANGE TALES
#157 GD/VG p £20 1st cameo appearance Living Tribunal. Long diagonal colour-breaking crease across cover and other shorter creases around edges; corner blunting; bright copy. SOLD
#158 FN- £50 1st full appearance and cover Living Tribunal. Bright, solid copy with excellent pages, nice staples and good colour. Just minor wear at edges.