"Astonishing Tales" (Guardians of the Galaxy) Comic Book for April 1975
THF305338 / "Astonishing Tales" (Guardians of the Galaxy) Comic Book for April 1975
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Artifact Overview
Since the early 1960s, Marvel comic book superheroes have appealed to readers because of their relatable personalities, human flaws, and real-life problems. This Astonishing Tales comic book, featuring Guardians of the Galaxy, is a reprint of the supergroup's original appearance in 1969. This evil-fighting team of aliens and renegades was reincarnated later in a series of highly popular movies.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Comic book
Date Made
1975
Subject Date
April 1975
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
99.184.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.25 in
Width: 6.625 in
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