Strange Tales #123 VG/FN

Strange Tales #123 VG/FN

Strange Tales #123 VG/FN 1st appearance, cover & origin of the Beetle. 1st appearance of Thor in Strange Tales.

Issue Synopsis

Mechanic-inventor Abner Jenkins creates the identity of The Beetle. While taking the Fantasti-Car for a double-date, Johnny & Ben wind up being humiliated by The Beetle. But when he tries to rip off the NY World's Fair, the rematch goes the other way.

More Comic Details

Cover Details:

• Characters: Human Torch [Johnny Storm], Beetle [Abner Jenkins], Thing [Ben Grimm], Loki, Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange], Thor
• Title: The Beetle!; Loki!

Inside Pages Details:

• Characters: Johnny Storm [Human Torch], Thing [Ben Grimm], Beetle [Abner Jenkins] (introduction, origin), Alicia Masters, Doris Evans
• Title: The Birth of the Beetle!