Tales of Suspense #77 (Marvel, 1966) — CGC 5.0 VG/FN (Off White to White Pages) - "Ultimo Lives"

First Full Peggy Carter • First Full Ultimo • Captain America & Iron Man Kirby Layouts • Romita Sr. Art • Gene Colan Cover

A solid CGC 5.0 VG/FN copy of Tales of Suspense #77, published in May 1966, featuring two major first full appearances: Peggy Carter in the Captain America story and Ultimo in the Iron Man feature. With art contributions from Jack Kirby, John Romita Sr., and Gene Colan, this issue is a powerhouse of Silver Age Marvel talent.

Key Features

• Grade: CGC 5.0 VG/FN
• Page Quality: Off‑white to white
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 1966
• Cover & Iron Man Art: Gene Colan
• Captain America Art: Jack Kirby (layouts) & John Romita Sr. (finishes)
• Characters Featured:
• Captain America
• Iron Man
• Peggy Carter (first full appearance)
• Ultimo (first full appearance)

Issue Significance

This is a dual‑key Silver Age issue:

• Peggy Carter’s first full appearance, a cornerstone character in Captain America lore and a major figure in modern MCU continuity
• Ultimo’s first full appearance, an important early Iron Man villain
• A rare issue where both Cap and Iron Man stories deliver meaningful firsts

The combination of Kirby layouts, Romita’s finishes, and Colan’s dynamic Iron Man storytelling makes this a standout artistic collaboration.

Visual Appeal (CGC 5.0)

This mid‑grade slab presents with:

• Strong color retention on the Colan cover
• Clean surfaces for the grade
• Solid gloss
• Attractive overall eye appeal in the case

Why Collectors Want This Issue

• First full Peggy Carter — a major Captain America key
• First full Ultimo — important Iron Man villain debut
• Art by Kirby, Romita Sr., and Colan
• Highly desirable for character‑run builders
• Affordable graded entry point into a dual‑key Silver Age issue

Ideal For

• Captain America and Peggy Carter collectors
• Iron Man fans and villain‑key hunters
• Silver Age Marvel enthusiasts
• CGC collectors building out Tales of Suspense runs
• Buyers seeking strong mid‑grade display pieces

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