*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 battle with Thor for the hand (and other parts) of the warrior-maiden Sif, Thor’s main squeeze. This is a superior cents copy, with great cover colour and gloss, staples tight at spine and centrefold and white pages. Very minor edge wear with the odd small spine stress mark, and a small amount of corner blunting, tiny dinks to bottom corners, the right one just breaking colour. 
PICTURED: THOR #165 FN £400