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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Astonishing Tales #1

August, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
7 copies available from $20.00 		Roy Thomas, Stan LeeJack Kirby, Wallace Wood
Astonishing Tales #2

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

December, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
8 copies available from $7.20 		Gerry Conway, Larry LieberBarry Windsor-Smith, Wallace Wood
Astonishing Tales #4

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

April, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
11 copies available from $20.00 		Gerry Conway, Larry LieberBarry Windsor-Smith, George Tuska
Astonishing Tales #7

August, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
12 copies available from $6.30 		Roy Thomas, Gerry ConwayHerb Trimpe, Gene Colan
Astonishing Tales #8

October, 1971
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $10.00 		Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Len Wein, Mike Friedrich, Gerry ConwayHerb Trimpe, George Tuska, Gene Colan
Astonishing Tales #9

December, 1971
Cover Price: $0.20
9 copies available from $1.50 		Stan Lee, Don RicoJohn Buscema, Jay Scott Pike
Astonishing Tales #10

February, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
9 copies available from $4.75 		Roy Thomas, Gerry ConwayBarry Windsor-Smith
Astonishing Tales #11

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

June, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
5 copies available from $39.00 		Len Wein, Roy ThomasJohn Buscema, Neal Adams
Astonishing Tales #13

August, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $34.00 		Roy ThomasJohn Buscema, Rich Buckler
Astonishing Tales #14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
7 copies available from $7.65 		Tony Isabella, Stan LeeDick Ayers, Steve Ditko
Astonishing Tales #22

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

April, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $18.00 		Tony Isabella, Stan LeeDick Ayers, Jack Kirby
Astonishing Tales #24

June, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $7.00 		Tony IsabellaDick Ayers, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Marie Severin
Astonishing Tales #26

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

December, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
11 copies available from $3.60 		Rich Buckler, Doug MoenchRich Buckler
Astonishing Tales #28

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

April, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $17.00 		Arnold DrakeGene Colan
Astonishing Tales #30

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

August, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
4 copies available from $3.60 		Rich Buckler, Doug Moench, Stan LeeGene Colan, Keith Pollard, Rich Buckler
Astonishing Tales #32

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

January, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
9 copies available from $4.00 		Rich Buckler, Bill MantloRich Buckler
Astonishing Tales #34

March, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
8 copies available from $4.20 		Rich Buckler, Bill MantloRich Buckler
Astonishing Tales #35

May, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
12 copies available from $2.70 		Rich Buckler, Bill MantloRich Buckler
Astonishing Tales #36

July, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
12 copies available from $2.70 		Rich BucklerRich Buckler