*Marvel:  Created in a cocoon by scientists in Fantastic Four, the supernaturally gifted being known only as ‘Him’ made a couple of cameo appearances in previous issues of Thor, but #165 featured the first full appearance of the character, and the earliest inkling of the extent of his powers. Eventually, re-named Warlock, ‘Him’ would become a mainstay of Marvel’s cosmic sagas in the 1970s and beyond, but here was the first full outing, in a two-part battle with Thor for the hand (and other parts) of the warrior-maiden Sif, Thor’s main squeeze. More Warlock next week!
PICTURED: THOR
#165 VG+ p £75 A pence-printed copy, with excellent cover colour and gloss, good staples and supple off-white pages. Some edge wear, including small colour-breaking creases at top and bottom right corners.
#166 FN- p £40 A pence-printed copy, with good cover colour and gloss, good staples and nice page quality, ever so slightly grubby with minor edge wear.