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Marvel's Greatest Comics#27
Cover: Jack Kirby & John Verpoorten

Marvel's Greatest Comics #27

Jun 1970 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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"Calamity on the Campus!" is a standout tale from Marvel's Greatest Comics #27, a 1970 25-cent gem featuring a rare collaboration by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko on writing duties, with Ditko handling art, inks, and letters. In a story that blends mysticism and psychological tension, Dr. Strange confronts cosmic forces and his own doubts as Eternity tests his resolve, only to find his greatest challenge lies not in power, but in purpose. The cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten captures the surreal intensity of the moment, perfectly framing the mystery that unfolds within.

Contains 4 stories
Calamity on the Campus!
20 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Thing [Ben Grimm]]Diablo [Esteban de Albo]Dragon ManProfessor Charles Xavier (cameo)Scott Summers [Cyclops](cameo)Peter Parker [Spider-Man](cameo)Professor GilbertDean Mencken
Break-Out in Cell Block 10!
9 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Deacon
If I Must Die, Let It Be With Honor!
11 pp · Superhero
Iron Man [Tony Stark]Pepper PottsHappy HoganTitanium Man [Boris Bullski] (introduction)Senator Byrd

In "If I Must Die, Let It Be With Honor!", Iron Man faces off against a new threat as Communist camp commander Boris Bullski, determined to prove his worth, unleashes a captured prisoner to forge a rival suit of armor—transforming into the menacing Titanium Man. The clash of ideologies and steel begins when Bullski’s defiance takes a deadly turn, setting the stage for a battle of wills and firepower.

If Eternity Should Fail!
10 pp · Superhero
Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]Clea (unnamed)Ancient OneHamir (unnamed)EternityBaron Mordo [Karl Mordo]Dormammu

In a realm beyond comprehension, Dr. Strange confronts Eternity itself, who affirms his worthiness and the dire threat posed by Mordo and Dormammu. Though reassured that he already holds the power needed, Strange returns to find The Ancient One vanished—only to be met by Mordo’s mocking claim: “The game is lost!”

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Fine) $11
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $308*
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $91*
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $53*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $37*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $30*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Steve Ditko
writer Stan Lee
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks John Verpoorten

Reprints

↩ Reprints Fantastic Four #35 (1965), Tales of Suspense #62 (1965), Tales of Suspense #69 (1965), Strange Tales #138 (1965)

Reprinted in The Invincible Iron Man Omnibus #1 (2008), Doctor Strange Omnibus #1 (2016), Captain America Omnibus #1 [Third Edition] (2024), Marvel Origins #37 (2025), Marvel Origins #59 (2025)

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