Tales to Astonish #85

Name: Tales to Astonish #85
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Nov 1966 · Marvel · 0.12 USD

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“-- And One Shall Die”

In "And One Shall Die," Namor reels from unseen agony as Number One of the Secret Empire manipulates him through hidden devices in his ears, aiming to turn him against the Hulk. Meanwhile, the Hulk climbs a skyscraper, drawn to the penthouse lair of the Secret Empire's leader, unaware that a bomb awaits him—set to explode the moment he crosses the threshold. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Gene Colan with inks by Bill Everett, the cover by Bill Everett captures the tension in a stark, dramatic moment.

writer Stan Lee · artist Gene Colan · inker Bill Everett · letterer Artie Simek · cover Bill Everett

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Cast · 10 characters

Betty Ross Dorma General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross Gorki Hulk Krang Major Glenn Talbot Namor Number One Rick Jones

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writer Stan Lee

artist Gene Colan

inker Bill Everett

letterer Artie Simek

cover pencils, inks Bill Everett

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Namor suffers extreme pain in his head, unaware that Number One of the Secret Empire has activated devices in his ears, in an effort to control him so he can kill the Hulk for him. Meanwhile Hulk, trying to get away from crowds and police, climbs a skyscraper and approaches the penthouse lair of Number One. The Secret Empire leader sets a bomb to go off when Hulk enters, thereby giving him the fame that he seeks when Hulk dies. The bomb goes off, Hulk is unhurt, but Number One is caught in the blast when his robe gets caught in the door as he closes it.

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