American Update: Mighty Marvel Firsts: First Full Appearance Him (later Warlock) in Thor #165 & #166 Two-Parter
*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. This two-parter is newly available; issue #165 is an attractive FN+, pence, with minimal corner and edge wear but an unmarred black cover background and vibrant colour. 166, the conclusion, is just a step behind at FN, but a cents copy with no pence pricing. #165 FN+ p £120, #166 FN £40. SORRY, THESE HAVE NOW SOLD