From: November 1972, THE CAT #1. A feminist icon, written and drawn by women. Also, Marvel's sexiest female superhero. Becomes Hellcat in Avengers #144 –also available here. (Later became Tigra.) Big speculation that she may become Iron Man's fiancee in the MCU (May 2022) and possibly may transform into Iron Cat!

Villain: Mal Donalbain.

Plus: Greer Grant, Bill Nelson.

Artist/Writer: Marie Severin & Wally Wood / Linda Fite.

Cover: Bright reflective colors. 

Cover lay: Flat.

Corners: Square and sharp. Less than 1/32" blunting.

Flex: Four slight indentations along top cover line, four along bottom –no color breaks. A good candidate for a pressing.

Color breaks: Three hairline 1/8" staple stresses. 7/16" bindery scuff above the M in Marvel.

Internal pages color: Off-white to tan. Marvel's paper at this time was never bright white.

Variant: Newsstand original.

Grade: 9.2 / NM- (C$1,013, US$799)

See accompanying scans (the pinkish tone is from my lighting). Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions or for a larger scan for your inspection.

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I use Canada Post Xpress (usually around $17). and Canada Post Xpress USA (usually around C$23). If you would like to use a cheaper shipping method –such as Canada Post Parcel         please let me know before buying.

I think you will be pleased with the quality of the books that you purchase from Wiseman’s Comics & Vinyl, but if you are not satisfied, just contact me within seven days of receipt and return your order within two weeks for a full refund excluding shipping.

Excelsior,

Les.