CGC 7.5 Tales To Astonish #21 1961 Atlas Comic
Updated August 25, 2026
| Lot number | 6443 |
| Category | Comics & Books |
| Auction | Grail Comic Books & Original Art from The Archive Auction |
| Date | September 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | The Archive Auction LLC |
| Location | LANSDALE, Pennsylvania |
Tales to Astonish #21 (1961) from Atlas Comics, graded CGC 7.5 (Very Fine-) with Off-White to White Pages. This notable pre-Marvel issue features a story by Stan Lee, with interior artwork by Steve Ditko and Don Heck, plus cover and additional artwork by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The issue is particularly significant for featuring a Hulk prototype and the first appearance of the Glop. The character was originally named "The Hulk" during production but was renamed The Glop when the issue was printed, adding an interesting connection to Marvel’s early monster-comic history. A fascinating Atlas-era collectible featuring an unusual piece of Hulk-related history, a memorable character debut, and artwork by several legendary creators, presented here in an impressive CGC 7.5 grade.
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