CATALOG RECORD
Astonishing Tales #1
first appearance of The Doomsman, Prince Rudolfo and Ramona
WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT
- The Doomsman (android creation of Doctor Doom) — introduction
- Prince Rudolfo (from Marvel, Latverian) — introduction
- Ramona (of Latveria) — introduction
Dates
- Cover date
- August 1970
- On sale
- May 19, 1970
- Pages
- 36
Editions and covers
- Original editionSource ↗
Creators
pencils: Marie Severin, Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, John Buscemainks: Bill Everett, Sam Grainger, Wally Wood, Joe Sinnottletters: Sam Rosen, Morrie Kuramoto, Artie Simekscript: Stan Lee, Roy Thomas
Stories
- The Power of Ka-Zar! · 10 pages
Kraven the Hunter sets his sights on capturing Zabu, knocking out Ka-Zar in the process and then returning to New York with Zabu as his captive.
- Unto You Is Born... the Doomsman! · 10 pages
Prince Rudolfo tries to regain the throne of Latveria, but Dr. Doom crushes his rebellion.
Characters
Victor Von DoomDoctor DoomSergei KravinoffKraven the HunterKevin PlunderKa-ZarZabuRichard NixonDoombotThe DoomsmanPrince RudolfoRamonaNeil Armstrong
Reprinted in
Planet of the Apes (1974), The Marvel Comics Art of Wally Wood (1982), Essential Super-Villain Team-Up (2004), Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar (2013), Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Rarities (2014), Doctor Doom: The Book of Doom Omnibus (2022), Doctor Doom Epic Collection (2025)