{"product_id":"strange-tales-151-marvel-1966-cgc-8-5-vf-cream-to-off-white-pages","title":"Strange Tales #151 (Marvel, 1966) — CGC 8.5 VF+ (Cream to Off White Pages)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Steranko’s First Marvel Work • Nick Fury \u0026amp; Doctor Strange • Kirby\/Steranko Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA sharp \u003cb\u003eCGC 8.5 VF+\u003c\/b\u003e copy of \u003ci\u003eStrange Tales #151\u003c\/i\u003e, published in \u003cb\u003eDecember 1966\u003c\/b\u003e, marking a major creative milestone: \u003cb\u003eJim Steranko’s first published work for Marvel Comics\u003c\/b\u003e. This issue features dual storylines starring \u003cb\u003eNick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eDoctor Strange\u003c\/b\u003e, making it a highly desirable Silver Age key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e CGC 8.5 VF+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePage Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Cream to off‑white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e Collaboration between \u003cb\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e (layouts) and \u003cb\u003eJim Steranko\u003c\/b\u003e (finishes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacters Featured:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Fury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoctor Strange\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSteranko’s first Marvel credit\u003c\/b\u003e, preceding his legendary S.H.I.E.L.D. run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIssue Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue marks the beginning of Jim Steranko’s groundbreaking Marvel career. His early work here—paired with Kirby’s dynamic layouts—foreshadows the bold, experimental visual style that would soon redefine the look of spy‑themed comics. The dual‑feature format also makes this a crossover favorite for both Fury and Doctor Strange collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Appeal (CGC 8.5)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis VF+ slab presents with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStrong color saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eExcellent gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eClean surfaces and sharp edges consistent with high‑grade Silver Age Marvel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA striking Kirby\/Steranko cover that displays beautifully in the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Collectors Want This Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSteranko’s first Marvel work\u003c\/b\u003e — an essential creator key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFeatures both \u003cb\u003eNick Fury\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDoctor Strange\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eClassic Kirby\/Steranko artistic collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHigh‑grade Silver Age Marvel with strong eye appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIncreasingly sought after by S.H.I.E.L.D. and Doctor Strange collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSteranko collectors and creator‑key hunters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNick Fury \/ S.H.I.E.L.D. fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDoctor Strange collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSilver Age Marvel enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCGC‑graded run builders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece of history is now more than 60 years old!!! It has already been graded and preserved for you.  Come get a piece of History!!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43395239018599,"sku":"Z-90066","price":198.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8601\/7127\/files\/DrStrag-1.jpg?v=1777438763","url":"https:\/\/mancavedugout.com\/products\/strange-tales-151-marvel-1966-cgc-8-5-vf-cream-to-off-white-pages","provider":"MancaveDugout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}