*Marvel: 1964’s third issue of the X-Men introduced Frederick J. Dukes, a.k.a. the Blob, a formidable mutant whose ability to consolidate his body mass made him a literally immovable object – and made his nom-du-guerre kind of inappropriate, but then Stan & Jack were probably trying to tap into the movie ‘The Blob’, which had been a smash hit a few years prior, the story’s title echoing the movie’s theme song. Be that as it may, the Marvel Blob has had a long distinguished career as a villain and occasional anti-hero, and this copy of his debut is a lowish grade, with light cover staining and some discolouration at left cover edge; there is also a light but colour breaking crease across across the right bottom corner and some edge wear. Nevertheless, not too bad; the staples are good and firm, page quality decent and there is no chipping.
PICTURED: X-MEN #3 GD p £180