Description: Tales of Suspense #82 F/VF 1966 1st Adaptoid Marvel Captain America Iron Man Battle Tales of Suspense #82 (1966) DetailsTitle: Tales of Suspense #82Publication Date: October 1966Publisher: Marvel ComicsWriter: Stan LeeArtists: Gene Colan (Iron Man story), Jack Kirby (Captain America story)Cover Artist: Jack KirbyPlot Summary: Tales of Suspense #82 features two separate stories, one starring Iron Man and the other Captain America, typical of the Tales of Suspense series during the 1960s: Iron Man Story: "By Force of Arms!" – Iron Man battles the Titanium Man in a fight that showcases his resolve and technological prowess. The story continues the ongoing rivalry between Iron Man and his armored adversaries, highlighting Tony Stark's determination to protect his identity and fight against threats to global security. Captain America Story: "The Maddening Mystery of the Inconceivable Adaptoid!" – This story marks the first appearance of the Adaptoid, a powerful android created by A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) that has the ability to copy the powers and abilities of others. The Adaptoid later evolves into the Super-Adaptoid, becoming a recurring threat in the Marvel Universe. Captain America faces the beginnings of this formidable foe, adding to the story's significance in the Tales of Suspense series.Significance:First Appearance of the Adaptoid: This issue is key because it introduces the Adaptoid, who would later become the Super-Adaptoid, a notable antagonist with the power to mimic the abilities of various superheroes.Silver Age Marvel: Published during the Silver Age of comics, this issue is part of Marvel's expansion of complex characters and villains, particularly in the Captain America and Iron Man storylines.Please see the Condition Description and Photos for additional details. We are not professional graders, so please review the photos thoroughly to assess its condition. If you need additional information, please feel free to message us. We ship the next business day after payment is confirmed. We take pride in how we package and ship your item, so it arrives in the same condition we sent it. We will always ship comics between cardboard. We use Ground Advantage which has insurance. We want to ensure you receive your comic the way we ship it.
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Features: First Printing, 1st Edition, First Character Appearance, Key Issue
Format: Single Issue
Universe: Marvel (MCU)
Vintage: Yes
Era: Silver Age (1956-69)
Series Title: Tales of Suspense
Superhero Team: Avengers
Grade: 7.0 Fine/Very Fine
Character: Captain America (Steve Rogers), Iron Man (Tony Stark)
Publication Year: 1966
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Jack Kirby
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Style: Color
Genre: Superheroes
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Issue Number: 82
Type: Comic Book
Artist/Writer: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Gene Colan