Astonishing Tales

    (Marvel, 1970-1976)
™ and ©1974 Marvel Entertainment Group

Although it began as a rather nondescript collection of Dr. Doom/Ka-Zar stories, Astonishing Tales struck gold when it introduced the character of Deathlok in issue #25. Since then Deathlok has gone on to become one of the hottest characters in comics.

Deathlok’s story begins in the near future. The U.S. has been at war for years, and the military is desperate for some new weapon to turn the tide. When Luther Manning, a great military strategist, is killed a decision is made to transplant his brain into a robotic body. Thus Luther lives again as Deathlok, a cyborg killing-machine. However, when Luther realizes what has happened to him, he rebels against his creators and escapes. Unable even to end his own existence (the computer built into him prevents this), Deathlok goes on the run but has nowhere to hide.
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#1

August, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
8 copies available from $10.50 		Roy Thomas, Stan LeeJack Kirby, Wallace Wood
#2

October, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
12 copies available from $7.00 		Roy ThomasJack Kirby, Wallace Wood, Marie Severin
#3

December, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
10 copies available from $5.60 		Gerry Conway, Larry LieberBarry Windsor-Smith, Wallace Wood
#4

February, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
16 copies available from $6.50 		Gerry Conway, Larry LieberBarry Windsor-Smith, Wallace Wood
#5

April, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
12 copies available from $11.00 		Gerry Conway, Larry LieberBarry Windsor-Smith, George Tuska
#7

August, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
12 copies available from $6.40 		Roy Thomas, Gerry ConwayHerb Trimpe, Gene Colan
#8

October, 1971
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $25.00 		Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Len Wein, Mike Friedrich, Gerry ConwayHerb Trimpe, George Tuska, Gene Colan
#9

December, 1971
Cover Price: $0.20
8 copies available from $1.08 		Stan Lee, Don RicoJohn Buscema, Jay Scott Pike
#10

February, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
9 copies available from $1.40 		Roy Thomas, Gerry ConwayBarry Windsor-Smith
#11

April, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
5 copies available from $4.25 		Roy ThomasGil Kane
#12

June, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
4 copies available from $39.00 		Len Wein, Roy ThomasJohn Buscema, Neal Adams
#14

October, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
9 copies available from $0.99 		Stan Lee, Don RicoJohn Buscema, Jay Scott Pike
#15

December, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
9 copies available from $1.00 		Mike FriedrichGil Kane
#16

February, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
9 copies available from $3.99 		Mike FriedrichRich Buckler, John Buscema
#17

April, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
6 copies available from $0.99 		Mike FriedrichDan Adkins
#18

June, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
7 copies available from $4.75 		MIke FriedrichDan Adkins
#19

August, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
7 copies available from $6.00 		Mike FriedrichDan Adkins, Jim Starlin
#20

October, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
10 copies available from $3.99 		Mike FriedrichMarie Severin, Werner Roth
#21

December, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
6 copies available from $7.90 		Tony Isabella, Stan LeeDick Ayers, Steve Ditko
#22

February, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
6 copies available from $4.00 		Tony Isabella, Stan LeeDick Ayers, Jack Kirby
#23

April, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $20.00 		Tony Isabella, Stan LeeDick Ayers, Jack Kirby
#24

June, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
2 copies available from $7.00 		Tony IsabellaDick Ayers, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Marie Severin
#25

August, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $76.00 		Rich Buckler, Doug MoenchRich Buckler, George Pérez
#26

October, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
5 copies available from $7.00 		Rich Buckler, Doug MoenchRich Buckler
#27

December, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
10 copies available from $3.64 		Rich Buckler, Doug MoenchRich Buckler
#28

February, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
9 copies available from $4.84 		Rich BucklerRich Buckler
#29

April, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $11.00 		Arnold DrakeGene Colan
#30

June, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
11 copies available from $2.75 		Rich Buckler, Doug MoenchKeith Pollard, Rich Buckler, Arvell Jones
#31

August, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $3.00 		Rich Buckler, Doug Moench, Stan LeeGene Colan, Keith Pollard, Rich Buckler
#32

November, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
10 copies available from $2.75 		Rich Buckler, Bill MantloRich Buckler, Keith Pollard, Bob McLeod
#33

January, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
10 copies available from $2.50 		Rich Buckler, Bill MantloRich Buckler
#34

March, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
11 copies available from $3.40 		Rich Buckler, Bill MantloRich Buckler
#35

May, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
13 copies available from $2.74 		Rich Buckler, Bill MantloRich Buckler
#36

July, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
14 copies available from $2.74 		Rich BucklerRich Buckler