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Cover: Steve Ditko

Marvel Tales #15

Jul 1968 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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In "The Coming of the Scorpion!", J. Jonah Jameson's desperate attempt to catch Spider-Man backfires when he hires Dr. Stillwell to transform Mac Gargan into the Scorpion—only for the experiment to unleash a far more dangerous foe than anyone anticipated. With Steve Ditko's signature art bringing the twisted transformation to life and Stan Lee's sharp storytelling driving the tension, this 1968 issue delivers a classic clash of ambition and consequence. The cover by Steve Ditko captures the moment of monstrous emergence with eerie precision.

Contains 4 stories
The Coming of the Scorpion!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Scorpion [Macdonald "Mac" Gargan]Liz AllenFlash ThompsonAunt MayBetty BrantJ. Jonah JamesonNed LeedsDr. Farley Stillwell

In "The Coming of the Scorpion!" from Marvel Tales #15 (1968), J. Jonah Jameson’s desperate bid to catch Spider-Man backfires spectacularly when he hires Dr. Stillwell to transform Mac Gargan into the Scorpion. The experiment unleashes a monstrous new foe whose rage spirals beyond control, forcing Spider-Man to confront a villain more dangerous than any he’s faced before.

Caves of Doom
8 pp · Superhero
Marvel Boy [Bob Grayson]Donna LakeOrion Rex [Dr. Noiro] (villain, introduction)
The Living Bomb!
13 pp · Superhero
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Ted Braddock (TV commentator)The Eel [Leopold Stryke] (Intro)Charles Lawson (inventor)Moxie Gahagan (fence)Wizard (cameo)Thing [Ben Grimm]Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Baldy (gangstercameo)

In "The Living Bomb!" from Marvel Tales #15 (1968), the Human Torch finds himself at odds with the public after a TV host launches a smear campaign against him. When a high-tech threat emerges in the form of the Eel and a dangerous bomb, the Torch must prove his worth once again—before it's too late.

The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!
13 pp · Superhero
ThorZarrko, the Tomorrow ManHank PymTony StarkAvengers [Giant-Man [Hank Pym]WaspIron Man [Tony Stark]]OdinLokiHeimdallNorn Hag (I)Don BlakeMr. Hyde (flashback)Jane Foster (flashback)

In "The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!", Loki manipulates Odin into stripping Thor of his power as punishment for his love for Jane Foster, then revives the memory of the time-traveling villain Zarrko. With a fearsome robot at his command, Zarrko challenges Thor, and when the god of thunder proves unable to overcome the machine, he’s forced to consider an alliance with his ancient foe to reshape the future.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $5
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $2,706*
CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $844*
CGC 9.4 · 7 in census $432*
CGC 9.2 · 5 in census $250*
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $170*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $116*
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CGC 8.0 · 6 in census $90*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $71*
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $60*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $50*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $45*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $35*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $30*
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VF/NM $10.98 MARVEL TALES ISSUE 15 (1968) THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN AND THE SCORPION $23.99
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Steve Ditko
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer S. Rosen
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

Reprints

↩ Reprints Astonishing #5 (1951), Strange Tales #112 (1963), Journey into Mystery #101 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #20 (1965)

Reprinted in Capitaine America #32 (1974), Capitaine America #34 (1974), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 (2007), The Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 (2010), Marvel Gold. El Asombroso Spiderman: ¡Si éste es mi Destino...! #[nn] (2014), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Fifth Edition] (2022)

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