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Astonishing Tales #8

Marvel · Series began 1970 · October 1971

first appearance of Gemini and Paul Allen

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Gemini (Joshua Link) — introduction · origin
Paul Allen (Marvel, from Ka-Zar) — introduction, full name not revealed until Astonishing Tales #12

Dates

Cover date: October 1971
On sale: July 20, 1971
Pages: 52

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Marie Severin, Herb Trimpe, John Romita, Jack Kirby, George Tuska, John Buscema, Gene Colan, Neal Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith, Wally Woodinks: Frank Giacoia, Tom Sutton, John Romita, Vince Colletta, Mike Esposito, Tom Palmer, Neal Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith, Sam Grainger, Marie Severin, Wally Woodletters: Sam Rosen, Artie Simek, John Costanza, Jean Simekscript: Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Len Wein, Mike Friedrich, Gerry Conway

Stories

The Battle of New Britannia! · 11 pages
While flying to see Ka-Zar in the Savage Land, Barbara Morris and Paul Allen crash, with Paul being saved by Ka-Zar and Barbara being rescued by the British of New Britannia. Ka-Zar and Paul don't know that Barbara has been saved, so they venture into the Lost Lake to save her.
This Badge Bedeviled! · Brothers Link · 10 pages
While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery, he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked by experimental rays. Later when his gang tries to kill him, Joshua is able to summon Damian to help him. While helping Joshua, Damian finds himself with new powers when Joshua's energy enters his body.
... Though Some Call It Magic! · 10 pages
Doctor Doom fights a creature of Satan's choice for the soul of his mother.

Characters

Victor Von DoomDoctor DoomBobbi MorseKevin PlunderKa-ZarZabuLuciferCynthia von DoomGeminiBorisPaul Allen

Reprinted in

Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar (2013), Climax Adventure Comic (1962), Savage Tales (1972), Planet of the Apes (1974), The Super-Heroes (1975), Marvel Superheroes and the Occult Winter Special (1980), Essential Super-Villain Team-Up (2004), Gene Colan Tribute Book (2008), Dr. Strange & Dr. Doom: Triumph & Torment (2013), Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Rarities (2014), Mockingbird: Bobbi Morse, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2016), Doctor Doom: The Book of Doom Omnibus (2022), Doctor Doom Epic Collection (2025)