Strange Tales #89 CGC 1.8 1961 1st Fin Fang Foom Marvel Jack Kirby Stan Lee

This historic, late-Atlas/early-Marvel era key features the legendary 1st Appearance of Fin Fang Foom, brought to life by the iconic creative team of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! Why this Comic is a Premium Collectible. The Ultimate Marvel Monster: Hitting newsstands right on the cusp of the superhero boom, Fin Fang Foom stands as the pinnacle of Marvel's pre-hero monster era.

He has remained a fan-favorite villain for decades, frequently clashing with Iron Man, making his debut issue a foundational piece of Marvel continuity. Stan Lee & Jack Kirby Mastery: The Lee/Kirby dynamic was heavily refined on these early sci-fi and monster anthology books.

The iconic, towering cover art and dynamic interior storytelling make this a quintessential Jack Kirby artifact. Accessible Certified Key: Early 1960s Marvel monster keys have exploded in value, making high-grade copies incredibly cost-prohibitive.

This CGC 1.8 copy offers an excellent, authenticated entry point for a collector looking to add a major blue-chip milestone to their vault. Condition Details (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY). Grade: CGC 1.8 (Good-). Certification: Professionally graded and securely encapsulated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC).

Presentation: As a 1.8, the book exhibits heavy wear typical of a well-loved 1961 comic, but the slab permanently protects it from any further degradation. The all-important Jack Kirby cover imagery remains fully intact and highly displayable. Slab Condition: The CGC case is clean, clear, and free of major scuffs or cracks.

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