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Cover: Steve Ditko & Jack Kirby & Dick Ayers

Marvel Tales #7

Mar 1967 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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In Marvel Tales #7 (1967), the Wizard turns prison life into a calculated game, using his time as a model inmate to plot a daring escape and set his sights on a showdown with the Human Torch. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, the story unfolds as the Torch takes on the villain in a high-stakes battle—only to find himself outmaneuvered when Sue Storm steps in, complicating matters further. The cover, a striking collaboration by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby with inks by Ditko and Ayers, captures the tension of the clash between intellect and flame.

Contains 4 stories
The Enforcers!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Enforcers [The Big Man [Frederick Foswell]Fancy Dan [Daniel Brito]Ox [Raymond Bloch]Montana [Jackson Brice]]Flash ThompsonLiz AllenMay ParkerThe Abbotts (May Parker's Neighbors)J. Jonah JamesonBetty Brant
The Return of the Wizard!
13 pp · Superhero
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]WizardInvisible Girl [Sue Storm]Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards] (cameo)Thing [Ben Grimm] (cameo)

In "The Return of the Wizard!" from Marvel Tales #7 (1967), the imprisoned genius known as The Wizard stages a cunning escape by playing the part of a reformed man—only to use his access to the prison hospital's supplies to craft a new scheme. With the Torch drawn into a deadly showdown at the Wizard’s fortified home, Johnny must face not only the villain’s traps but also the unexpected twist of Sue Storm’s intervention, testing his courage and quick thinking in a fight that pushes him to his limits.

Not What They Seem!
5 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Wasp [Janet Van Dyne] (narrator)
The Thunder God and the Thug!
13 pp · Superhero
Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]Jane FosterThug Thatcher (introduction)Vince (introduction)Max (introduction)Ruby (introduction)Odin (cameo)

In "The Thunder God and the Thug!", a desperate gangster's failed escape leads to a shocking twist when his men kidnap Dr. Blake to save his life—only to find themselves facing the might of Thor, who answers the call when Blake transforms. With his godly power and a mission to protect the innocent, Thor steps in to stop the gang’s criminal reign and free Jane, all while the storm of justice rolls in.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $3
CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $2,706*
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $844*
CGC 9.4 · 6 in census $432*
CGC 9.2 · 4 in census $250*
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $170*
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $116*
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CGC 8.0 · 5 in census $90*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $71*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $45*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $35*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $35*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $30*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Dick Ayers

Reprints

↩ Reprints Journey into Mystery #89 (1963), Strange Tales #105 (1963), Tales to Astonish #52 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #10 (1964)

Reprinted in The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 (2007), The Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 (2010), Marvel Gold. El Asombroso Spiderman: Poder y Responsabilidad #[nn] (2014), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Fifth Edition] (2022)

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