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Cover: Gil Kane

Tales to Astonish #87

Jan 1967 · Marvel · 0.12 USD
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In "Moment of Truth!", Namor stands at a crossroads, forcing Krang and Dorma to face judgment in Atlantis. With the fate of leadership hanging in the balance, Namor challenges Krang to a trial by combat—unarmed, against any weapon Krang can wield. A gripping clash of wills unfolds beneath the sea, with Stan Lee’s storytelling and Bill Everett’s dynamic art bringing the tension to life, while Gil Kane’s striking cover captures the stakes in bold detail.

Contains 2 stories
Moment of Truth!
12 pp · Superhero

In "Moment of Truth!", Namor confronts Krang and Dorma in a high-stakes trial by combat to settle Atlantis' struggle for leadership. With the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, Namor faces Krang unarmed while his rival wields any weapons he chooses. The outcome will determine who truly deserves to rule beneath the sea.

The Humanoid and the Hero!
10 pp · Superhero

In "The Humanoid and the Hero!", the Hulk faces off against the deadly Hulk-Killer Humanoid, a creation born from the Leader's schemes. As General Ross and his team grapple with the truth behind their own misguided mission, the stakes rise—especially when a new hero emerges with a fresh look and a bold new role.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $11
CGC 9.8 · 10 in census $1,244
CGC 9.6 · 23 in census $508
CGC 9.4 · 39 in census $288
CGC 9.2 · 26 in census $138
CGC 9.0 · 41 in census $93
CGC 8.5 · 35 in census $66
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CGC 8.0 · 31 in census $59
CGC 7.5 · 27 in census $42
CGC 7.0 · 18 in census $38*
CGC 6.5 · 15 in census $32
CGC 6.0 · 14 in census $29*
CGC 5.5 · 10 in census $22*
CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $22*
CGC 4.5 · 5 in census $20*
CGC 4.0 · 7 in census $20
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $20*
* 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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Cast · 11 characters

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Bill Everett
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

Reprints

Reprinted in Smash! #79 (1967), Smash! #80 (1967), Terrific! #20 (1967), HIP Comics #1943 (1968), Hit Comics #43 (1968), Los Vengadores #97 (1968), Eclipso #21 (1972), Edderkoppen #3/1973 (1973), X-Mannen Classics #24 (1973), I Fantastici Quattro #50 (1973), The Mighty World of Marvel #36 (1973), L'Uomo Ragno [Collana Super-Eroi] #86 (1973), Marvel Super-Heroes #42 (1974), Die Spinne #16 (1974), Etranges Aventures #38 (1974), Hulk #29 (1976), Hulk pocket #1 (1979), Hulk Pocket [Hulk Superseriepocket] #1 (1979), The Incredible Hulk #2 (82559-3) (1979), Der unglaubliche Hulk #1 (1980), Hulk #2 (1982), Essential Hulk #1 (1999), Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner #1 (2002), Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk #3 (2006) + 11 more

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