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Astonishing Tales

Astonishing Tales (1970)

by Stan Lee Writer Roy Thomas Writer +101 more
1970–1976 36 issues Completed
Regular Series
Overview Discussion

Astonishing Tales is a Marvel Comics series from the 1970s that spotlighted a rotating cast of characters, including Ka-Zar, Doctor Doom, and Deathlok the Demolisher. The series combined adventure, science fiction, and horror elements, shifting focus between jungle exploits, technological themes, and futuristic narratives.

Title
Astonishing Tales
Publisher
Genres
Superhero, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
Format
Standard
Original Language
English
Language
English

Creators
Bill Mantlo

Bill Mantlo

Writer

Don Rico

Don Rico

Writer

Doug Moench

Doug Moench

Writer

Gerry Conway

Gerry Conway

Writer

Larry Lieber

Larry Lieber

Writer, Penciller, Cover Artist

Len Wein

Len Wein

Writer, Editor

Mike Friedrich

Mike Friedrich

Writer

Rich Buckler

Rich Buckler

Writer, Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist, Cover Artist, Production

Roy Thomas

Roy Thomas

Writer, Penciller, Editor, Cover Artist

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Writer, Editor, Production, Other

Steve Gerber

Steve Gerber

Writer

Tony Isabella

Tony Isabella

Writer

Issues
Unto you is Born the Doomsman; The Power of Ka-zar
#1

Unto you is Born the Doomsman; The Power of Ka-zar

Astonishing Tales (1970)

May 19, 1970

Revolution!; Frenzy On the Fortieth Floor!
#2

Revolution!; Frenzy On the Fortieth Floor!

Astonishing Tales (1970)

Jul 21, 1970

Doom Must Die!; Back to the Savage Land
#3

Doom Must Die!; Back to the Savage Land

Astonishing Tales (1970)

Sep 15, 1970

The Invaders; The Sun God!
#4

The Invaders; The Sun God!

Astonishing Tales (1970)

Nov 17, 1970

A Land Enslaved; Rampage!
#5

A Land Enslaved; Rampage!

Astonishing Tales (1970)

Jan 20, 1971

'Ware The Winds of Death; The Tentacles of the Tyrant
#6

'Ware The Winds of Death; The Tentacles of the Tyrant

Astonishing Tales (1970)

Mar 16, 1971

...And If I Be Called Traitor!; Deluge!
#7

...And If I Be Called Traitor!; Deluge!

Astonishing Tales (1970)

May 18, 1971

The Battle of New Britian; ...Though Some Call it Magic!
#8

The Battle of New Britian; ...Though Some Call it Magic!

Astonishing Tales (1970)

Jul 20, 1971

The Legend of the Lizard Men
#9

The Legend of the Lizard Men

Astonishing Tales (1970)

Sep 14, 1971

To End In Flame
#10

To End In Flame

Astonishing Tales (1970)

Nov 16, 1971

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