*Marvel: A significant latecomer to the Silver Marvel Age, the enigmatic synthezoid, the Vision premiered in Avengers #57 as a villainous pawn of the evil Ultron. Rapidly being discovered to be misguided, he was offered membership the next issue, in one of the most rapid reforms ever, and became a mainstay of the Avengers and the MU in general, particularly through his convoluted relationship with the Scarlet Witch. Based on a Simon & Kirby character from the 1940s, Roy Thomas’ love affair with all things Golden Age stood him in good stead, as the Vision captured the hearts and minds of readers worldwide… though the exquisite art by John Buscema doubtless didn’t hurt! Now a pillar of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Vision’s star continues to rise. This pence stamped copy of his debut is not a nice copy: at some point in its life, sellotape has been applied to the spine (now removed), and although the spine is intact but for a 3 cm split at the top and a much smaller split at the bottom, the tape has left residual markings along the spine both inside and out. There is also a long, colour-breaking crease along the Vision’s figure, much corner blunting and some wear along the right edge. But the staples and pages are okay and it’s all there!
PICTURED: AVENGERS #57 FA+ p £65