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Marvel Collectors' Item Classics#13
Cover: Jack Kirby & Paul Reinman

Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #13

Feb 1968 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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In "A Skrull Walks Among Us!", a future Earth dominated by materialism becomes the stage for a startling abduction when an idealistic young man and his lover are taken by aliens who believe he’s the perfect ruler for their empire. Written by Stan Lee and L. D. Lieber, with art by L. D. Lieber and Paul Reinman, this 1968 classic blends sci-fi intrigue with a quiet rebellion, all brought to life in vibrant colors by Stan Goldberg and bold lettering by S. Rosen. The cover by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman captures the tension of an alien presence among humans, setting the tone for a story where identity and power collide.

Contains 5 stories
A Skrull Walks Among Us!
21 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Thing [Ben Grimm]]Super-Skrull (introduction)Dr. Doom (cameo)Skrull Emperor (introduction)Skrulls
The Black Widow Strikes Again!
13 pp · Superhero
Iron Man [Tony Stark]Black Widow [Natasha Romanoff]Pepper PottsHappy HoganCrimson Dynamo [Boris Turgenov] (flashback)Soviet Premier Nikita Khruscchev (cameo)IgorStansky

In this 1968 tale from Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #13, the Black Widow takes on a dangerous mission to prove her loyalty, stealing Tony Stark’s new anti-grav ray device and launching a bold assault on Fort Knox. When Iron Man steps in to stop her, the clash of wits and technology sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown—but the Black Widow’s fate remains uncertain as she vanishes into the shadows.

The World Beyond
9 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]NightmareThe Gulgol (illusion)

In "The World Beyond," Doctor Strange, exhausted from battling supernatural threats, falls asleep without casting his usual protective spell—only to awaken imprisoned in the eerie, ever-shifting realm of Nightmare. Trapped in a nightmare that feeds on fear, Strange must outwit his ancient foe, who boasts of his power while secretly trembling at the thought of what lies beyond his control.

The Failure!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Watcher [Uatu] (narrator)Kenn BentleyValeria Reynolds
The Incredible Hulk vs The Metal Master! [Part 3]
7 pp · Superhero
Hulk [Bruce Banner]General Thunderbolt RossBetty RossRick JonesTeen BrigadeMetal Master (villain)

In "The Incredible Hulk vs The Metal Master! [Part 3]," the Hulk—still wrestling with the instability of his gamma-powered form—faces a dire threat when the alien warlord Metal Master invades Earth with overwhelming force. With Banner’s mind still present but his body refusing to transform fully, the Hulk must rely on cunning and sheer will to break free from General Ross’s captivity. As the Teen Brigade forms in the shadows, the Hulk prepares for a final, desperate stand against an enemy whose power may be beyond even his rage.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $8
CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $808*
CGC 9.6 · 7 in census $252*
CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $129*
CGC 9.2 · 4 in census $75*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $51*
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $35*
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CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $27
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $21*
CGC 7.0 · 5 in census $20*
CGC 6.5 · 5 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $20
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $20*
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
writer, artist L. D. Lieber
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer S. Rosen
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Paul Reinman

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Incredible Hulk #6 (1963), Fantastic Four #18 (1963), Tales of Suspense #52 (1964), Tales of Suspense #53 (1964), Strange Tales #122 (1964)

Reprinted in Capitaine America #65 (1977), The Incredible Hulk Omnibus #1 (2008), The Invincible Iron Man Omnibus #1 (2008), Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk #1 (2009), Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk #1 [Third Edition] (2015), Doctor Strange Omnibus #1 (2016), Biblioteca Marvel #2 (2022), Marvel Origins #44 (2025)

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