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Cover: Jack Kirby & Sol Brodsky

Tales to Astonish #43

May 1963 · Marvel · 0.12 USD
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In "The Mad Master of Time!", a disillusioned technician finds himself trapped in a sterile, high-tech facility where his replacement is a cold, calculating machine. With only fifteen minutes of oxygen to complete his repairs, he devises a desperate plan to sabotage the system—only to realize too late that his actions have sealed his fate. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with eerie precision by Steve Ditko, this 1963 tale of man versus machine crackles with tension, all framed by Jack Kirby’s striking cover and Sol Brodsky’s sharp inks.

Contains 3 stories
The Mad Master of Time!
13 pp · Superhero
Tommy Weems

In "The Mad Master of Time!", a disgraced scientist named Tommy Weems unleashes a device that can artificially age anyone, threatening to destroy the city unless his demands are met. When Ant-Man’s attempt to stop him goes awry and accidentally ages his own grandson, he’s forced to confront the consequences of his actions and find a way to undo the damage.

Frankie's Fast Ball!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Frankie JonesMr. JonesMrs. Jones

Frankie Jones, a boy with newly awakened abilities after his parents' radiation exposure, dreams of playing baseball—until his fastball proves too powerful, punching a hole through a tree and making him rethink how to safely use his gifts. With his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, watching, Frankie must find a way to channel his extraordinary speed and strength without causing unintended damage.

My Fatal Mistake!
5 pp · Science Fiction
YatesCosmo

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $66
CGC 9.8 · 3 in census $6,448
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $2,632
CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $1,495
CGC 9.2 · 8 in census $807
CGC 9.0 · 11 in census $776
CGC 8.5 · 11 in census $411
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CGC 8.0 · 25 in census $293
CGC 7.5 · 17 in census $276
CGC 7.0 · 14 in census $276
CGC 6.5 · 26 in census $131
CGC 6.0 · 19 in census $131
CGC 5.5 · 17 in census $99
CGC 5.0 · 22 in census $99
CGC 4.5 · 18 in census $87*
CGC 4.0 · 15 in census $86*
CGC 3.5 · 17 in census $78
CGC 3.0 · 7 in census $55
CGC 2.5 · 6 in census $40
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $37*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $33
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $25*
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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Steve Ditko
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Sol Brodsky

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Tales #136 (1955)

Reprinted in Creepy Worlds #36 (1964), HIP Classics #19164 (1971), Hit Comics Die Spinne #226 (1971), Hit Comics Die Spinne #233 (1971), Hit Comics Die fantastischen Vier #234 (1971), De Vier Verdedigers Classics #55 (1972), Capitaine America #13 (1972), L'étonnant Spider-Man #14 (1972), L'incroyable Hulk #42 (1975), Der Eiserne #11 (1976), Hulk Comic #16 (1979), Hulk Comic #17 (1979), Hulk Comic #18 (1979), Hulk Comic #19 (1979), Conan le Barbare #10 (1981), Thor #17 (1982), Captain America #17 (1982), Essential Ant-Man #1 (2002), Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man #1 (2006), Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Tales to Astonish #4 (2011), Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man #1 (2013), Ant-Man / Giant-Man Epic Collection #1 (2015), Marvel Gold. El Hombre Hormiga: ¡El Hombre en el Hormiguero! #[nn] (2015), Marvel Masters of Suspense: Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Omnibus #2 (2019) + 4 more

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