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Cover: Jack Kirby & Frank Giacoia

Tales to Astonish #69

Jul 1965 · Marvel · 0.12 USD
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“Oh, Wasp, Where Is Thy Sting?”

In "Oh, Wasp, Where Is Thy Sting?", the Wasp finds herself in a high-stakes chase as the Leader steals the absorbatron and takes the Hulk hostage, setting off a chain of tense confrontations. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, this 1965 issue delivers a gripping tale of betrayal and desperation, with Kirby’s bold pencils and Frank Giacoia’s sharp inks bringing the cover to life.

writer Stan Lee · artist Jack Kirby · inker Mickey Demeo · letterer Art Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia

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Cast · 9 characters

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writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Art Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Frank Giacoia

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The Leader makes off with the Hulk and the absorbatron but the jade giant ends up destroying the machine to keep it out of the Leader's hands. Convinced that Banner is still a traitor and despite his orders, Talbot authorizes his men to use deadly force and Bruce is killed by a bullet through the head.

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