*Marvel: The Captain America half of Tales of Suspense #75 introduced not one, but two, characters who were to factor largely in the life of the Star-Spangled Avenger. One was Batroc the Leaper, the savate-stomping stereotype who has unexpectedly kick-boxed his way into the hearts of fandom, who know him with affectionate derision as ‘Batroc Zee Leapair’; the other was Sharon Carter, a.k.a. Agent 13 of SHIELD, in this story a nameless young woman whose innocent appearance conceals a deadly skill set – and who became the second love of Cap’s life. Superficially, a decent pence printed copy, flat with little wear, no creasing, staples tight at spine and centrefold and supple creamy pages. The inside front and back covers are moderately tanned (but not brittle) just around the edges, and this shows to a small degree along the top and right edge of the front cover.
PICTURED: TALES OF SUSPENSE #75 VG p £70