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Marvel's Greatest Comics#23
Cover: Jack Kirby & Chic Stone

Marvel's Greatest Comics #23

Oct 1969 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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In "The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!", the Mole Man unleashes his latest scheme beneath the Earth, threatening to disrupt the surface world—though his true intentions remain shrouded in mystery. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with art by Larry Lieber and inks by George Bell, this 1969 issue delivers a classic Marvel blend of sci-fi intrigue and underground menace. The cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone captures the eerie spectacle of the Mole Man’s subterranean reign, perfectly setting the tone for a story where the unseen forces of the deep may hold more power than anyone expected.

Contains 4 stories
The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!
21 pp · Superhero
The Mole Man (villain)Dr. Franklin Storm (introduction)Fantastic Four [Mr. FantasticInvisible GirlHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]the Thing]Moloidsthe Avengers [ThorGiant ManWaspCaptain AmericaIron Man]

In "The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!", the subterranean menace Mole Man launches a terrifying assault on New York City, sinking entire blocks beneath the earth. When Sue is gravely injured in the chaos, her only hope lies in a daring medical procedure performed by her father—her long-escaped felon who now emerges from the shadows to save her life.

Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again!
12 pp · Superhero
Iron Man [Tony Stark]Black Widow [Natasha Romanova]Hawkeye [Clint Barton]Brushnev (communist scientist, in flashback)Pepper PottsHappy Hogan

Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again! sees the archer and his mysterious, costumed ally taking on Iron Man in a high-stakes clash that leaves the armored hero victorious—but not before the duo vanishes into the shadows. As Tony Stark returns to the scene, Pepper’s warm embrace and Happy’s quiet realization underscore the lingering tension between love, loyalty, and the unspoken rivalry that follows in Stark’s wake.

The Watcher's Power!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Watcher [Uatu]

In "The Watcher's Power!" from Marvel's Greatest Comics #23 (1969), the Watcher finds himself drawn into a conflict he’s sworn to avoid—when space pirates target a wealthy planet, unaware it’s his own hidden home. Though bound by his vow to observe, the Watcher’s connection to this world forces him to act, revealing the limits of his neutrality in the face of a threat to his most guarded secret.

Face-to-Face at Last With Baron Mordo!
10 pp · Superhero
Dr. StrangeThe DemonThe Ancient OneHamir (unnamed)Baron MordoDormammuClea (unnamed)Clea's father (unnamed)

In "Face-to-Face at Last With Baron Mordo!", Dr. Strange returns to his Greenwich Village sanctum only to find it infiltrated by one of Mordo’s followers. As he navigates the trap-laden sanctum, the All-Seeing Eye betrays his presence, drawing Mordo and the dark forces of Dormammu into the fray. With the Ancient One’s cryptic words echoing in his mind and the battle escalating beyond his control, Strange must confront a foe whose power feels eerily amplified—leaving him to face a threat that may be more than just mortal.

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CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $346
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $108*
CGC 9.4 · 8 in census $55*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $32
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $22*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
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CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
writer, artist Larry Lieber
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Chic Stone

Reprints

↩ Reprints Tales of Suspense #57 (1964), Fantastic Four #31 (1964), Tales of Suspense #64 (1965), Strange Tales #132 (1965)

Reprinted in The Invincible Iron Man Omnibus #1 (2008), Doctor Strange Omnibus #1 (2016), Marvel Origins #53 (2025)

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