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Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 FN+ 6.5

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 5 FN+ 6.5

Revealed in this issue--the power of "Olympia!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Ikaris has been captured by demonic Deviants, but can even these monsters find a way to kill an immortal? Meanwhile, Makarri and Sersi regroup at the mythical homeland of the Eternals – Olympia! The secret is out! Man has discovered the truth behind mythology...it's all real! Notes: 1st appearance of Domo, Thena, and Zuras. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 7 VF- 7.5

"The Fourth Host." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby . Inks by Mike Royer. For centuries mankind has tried to understand the meaning of the ancient paintings markings that adorned lost Incan temples. Now their meaning will be made quite clear. The Celestials, space gods of unimaginable power, have returned to planet Earth to judge mankind and their cousins, the immortal Eternals and demonic Deviants. Thumbs up could mean prosperity, but thumbs down could mean the end of everything. Note: 1st mentions of Celestials Eson the Searcher, Nezarr the Calculator, Jemiah the Analyzer, Tefral the Surveyor and The One Above All. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 8 VF 8.0

"The City of Toads." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Krona and Thena, Deviant and Eternals, side by side against the Rejects. Plus, could the impossible happen? Could an Eternal and a Deviant possibly fall in love? Note: 1st appearance of Karkas and Ransak the Reject. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 9 VF- 7.5

He can't be controlled! He's "The Killing Machine!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Ikaris, Sersi, Makarri, and Margo travel to Olympia and receive a very strange welcome. Meanwhile, Thena and her Deviant lover, Kro must escape the underworld, but they will not do so alone. Note: 1st appearance of Sprite and the Celestials Hargen the Measurer and Oneg the Prober. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 11 FN/VF 7.0

"The Russians Are Coming!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. The U.S.S.R., frightened by the sudden appearance of the space gods, launches an all-out nuclear assault. Their attack on the space god was natural! The result was horribly unnatural. Notes: Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. First appearance of Aginar, the Delphan Brothers, Druig, Kingo Sunen, Valkin, and Zarin. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 13 VF- 7.5

"The Astronauts!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Only in the awesome era of the space god's return could these shocking events happen. Images once carved on stone by the ancient Incas have come to life, and they've come to Earth! The space gods have returned! A new awareness of the past, present, and future has gripped mankind in the wake of their arrival. While the giant Celestials roam the planet, their monstrous spacecraft orbits the Earth. This is the story of those who were sent to investigate that spacecraft. Note: First appearance of Gilgamesh (the Forgotten One). First appearance One Above All, previously first mentioned in Eternals 7. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 14 VF- 7.5

"Ikaris and the Cosmic-Powered Hulk." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Can even an immortal withstand the awesome power of the Cosmic Hulk?! Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 15 VF- 7.5

"Disaster Area." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. The battle between Ikaris and the cosmic-powered Hulk continues! But as these two immensely powerful warriors threatens to topple the city around them. Can even Ikaris contain the fury of the Cosmic Hulk?! Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 18 VF- 7.5

"To Kill a Space God!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Ikaris comes home to face his evil cousin and the maddening menace of the Nerve Beast! Note: First appearance of Tiamut the Communicator (The Dreaming Celestial) and the Celestial Ziran the Tester. Cover price $0.35.

Eternals Thanos Rises (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Ribic

Paper: White

Label #3947744009

Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Dustin Weaver. Cover by Esad Ribic. Eternals are created, not born. They have families, but their families make no new children. It's simply not what Eternals do. Some of them thought they could find a way to change that and believed it would be for the best. They were terribly, terribly wrong. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Eternals The Complete Saga Omnibus HC (2020 Marvel) 1A-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Alex Ross Cover by

1st printing. Collects The Eternals (1976-1978 1st Series) #1-19, The Eternals (1976-1978 1st Series) Annual #1, The Eternals (1985 2nd Series) #1-12, The Eternals: The Herod Factor (1991), The New Eternals: Apocalypse Now (1999), Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) Annual #6, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #246-248 and material from What If (1977-1984 1st Series) #23-30.

Cover by Alex Ross.

When Jack Kirby returned to Marvel in the 1970s, scores of amazing concepts sprang forth from his limitless imagination - and THE ETERNALS was his mind-blowing masterpiece!

Kirby unveiled a secret history of humanity, races known as Eternals and Deviants and a host of towering Celestials coming to bear judgment on Earth! It was a jaw-dropping saga that could have only come from the King of comics. And after Kirby's tenure ended, creators including Peter B. Gillis, Sal Buscema, Walter Simonson, Roy Thomas and Mark Texeira continued to weave stories within the epic mythology he created! Now, thrill to the complete classic saga of the Eternals!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,120 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits:

Written by Jack Kirby, Peter B!Gillis, Walt Simonson, Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Michael Higgins, Karl Bollers, Roger Stern, Mark Gruenwald, and Ralph Macchio.

Art by Jack Kirby, John Verpoorten, Mike Royer, Sal Buscema, Al Gordon, Danny Bulanadi, Keith Pollard, Paul Ryan, Mark Texeira, Bob McLeod, Chris Ivy, Mark McKenna, Ian Akin, Sam De La Rosa, Joe Bennett, Scott Hanna, Luke McDonnell, Roy Richardson, Al Milgrom, Joe Sinnott, Ron Wilson, Chic Stone, Rich Buckler, Alan Kupperberg, Keith Williams, Tom Morgan, Geof Irshwood, Al Williamson, and Bruce Patterson.

Cover price $125.00.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 14 VF- 7.5

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2BC5393-027

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-020

"Send in the Clowns!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Arcade has lured Excalibur into his trap. Now, if this burgeoning super team is going save Courtney Ross from this madman, they will have to survive the most diabolical traps ever conceived. Featuring a full page pin-up of Captain Britain on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (2019 Marvel) 22ILLUMINATI.B NM- 9.2

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Felipe Massafera. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Marcus To. THE TOWER AND THE STORM! With Captain Britain and Excalibur reunited, Otherworld is their domain. An escort mission reveals deep political unrest among Saturnyne's court. And a brutal sacrifice bears fruit. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Exiles (2018 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 Rodriguez 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Rodriguez Variant Cover. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4088847016

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Saladin Ahmed. Art and Cover by Javier Rodriguez. INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW VALKYRIE! DON'T BLINK - THE EXILES ARE BACK! Fan-favorite X-Man Blink once joined a team destined to save not just the world, but the entire Multiverse. And now, her teleporting talents are needed once again! When a mysterious threat begins eating away at the fabric of the Multiverse, the Unseen - the man once known as Nick Fury who now can only observe Earth from a lofty post on the moon - must recruit a champion to save it. But she can't do it alone. Who will join Blink's new team - and can they ever go home again? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Exiles (2018 Marvel) 3A CGC 9.8 Marquez

Paper: White

Label #4329428015

Written by Saladin Ahmed. Art by Javier Rodriguez. Cover by David Marquez. CAPTAIN CARTER KILLS THE RED SKULL! That's her mission, anyway! The fan-favorite Captain America - Peggy Carter of the Marvel Puzzle Quest game - faces off against an apocalyptically armed Red Skull! And the Exiles are just in time to join the fight - 'cuz they've been kicked off their mission! There's a new team of Watchers in town, and they're cracking down on the Exiles' interference in the timestream - even if it means the death of everything. Can the Exiles salvage Peggy Carter's world, fix the Tallus and get back to saving reality before the Time-Eater tracks them down again? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Extreme Carnage Alpha (2021 Marvel) 1CKOC.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Kingdom of Canada "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4335320001

Comic Kingdom of Canada Exclusive Virgin Cover by Inhyuk Lee. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Manuel Garcia. VIOLENCE RUNS IN THE FAMILY! As the dust continues to settle after the species-redefining KING IN BLACK saga, Eddie Brock and his son, Dylan, won't be the only ones learning to adjust to a new normal. Collectively called the Life Foundation, symbiotes SCREAM, PHAGE, RIOT, LASHER and AGONY have tried to reconcile the sometimes-noble intentions of their hosts with their often-bloodthirsty impulses. But the Life Foundation symbiotes aren't the only ones with a part to play in this story, and they aren't the only symbiotes who find themselves reinvented after KING IN BLACK. They have an older sibling who may be reinvented in its own right: CARNAGE. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fallen Angels (2019 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.B CGC 9.8 SS Maer Maer Unknown Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Shannon Maer on 2/29/20 Maer "Virgin" Edition

Label #2578100014

Unknown Comics exclusive variant by Shannon Maer. Written by Bryan Edward Hill. Art by Szymon Kudranski. THE DAWN DOES NOT BREAK FOR ALL! Psylocke finds herself in this new world of Mutantkind unsure of her place in it… but when a face from her past returns only to be killed, she seeks help from others who feel similar to get vengeance. Cable and X-23 join Kwannon for a personal mission that could jeopardize all Mutantkind! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fallen Angels (2019 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.B CGC 9.8 SS Maer Maer Unknown Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Shannon Maer on 3/1/20 Maer "Virgin" Edition

Label #2541924011

Unknown Comics exclusive variant by Shannon Maer. Written by Bryan Edward Hill. Art by Szymon Kudranski. THE DAWN DOES NOT BREAK FOR ALL! Psylocke finds herself in this new world of Mutantkind unsure of her place in it… but when a face from her past returns only to be killed, she seeks help from others who feel similar to get vengeance. Cable and X-23 join Kwannon for a personal mission that could jeopardize all Mutantkind! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fallen Angels (2019 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.B CGC 9.8 SS Maer Maer Unknown Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Shannon Maer on 3/1/20 Maer "Virgin" Edition

Label #2578100015

Unknown Comics exclusive variant by Shannon Maer. Written by Bryan Edward Hill. Art by Szymon Kudranski. THE DAWN DOES NOT BREAK FOR ALL! Psylocke finds herself in this new world of Mutantkind unsure of her place in it… but when a face from her past returns only to be killed, she seeks help from others who feel similar to get vengeance. Cable and X-23 join Kwannon for a personal mission that could jeopardize all Mutantkind! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Force (2009 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0160070010

PLEASE NOTE: Copies of this issue are known to possibly have a misprinted 2nd to the last page. The correctly printed page will appear in issue #4. Written by JOE AHEARNE. Art by STEVE KURTH. Cover by BRYAN HITCH. Alex Ultron is in pieces and Banner Jr. has been turned against his teammates. It's a bad time for the Fantastic Force to face three of the most powerful women in the universe: Dark Phoenix, the Scarlet Witch and Polaris! The Hysteries, wrenched from their timeline at their maximum moment of betrayal and insanity, have been summoned to destroy Nu-World and the Fantastic Force are the only super heroes on this brave new planet to stand in their way...if they can even stand! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Fantastic Force (2009 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0162443011

Written by JOE AHEARNE. Art by NEIL EDWARDS & SERGE LAPOINTE. Cover by BRYAN HITCH. The Hysteries unleash their full powers against the Fantastic Force and just when they thought they had figured out this whole super hero thing, they realize they have to take it to the next level. The alien Lightwave has to access his more human side, and Banner, Jr. unleashes the next step in Gamma mutation. But super heroics don't come easy...even if they manage to repel the Hysteries, their backer has another card up her sleeve. What match is manmade Nu-World against the awesome organic might of an entire planet? Enter: Ego the Living Planet! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 4.5 SS Stan Lee/Ayers/Sinnott

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Stan Lee on 06/29/2013 and Dick Ayers and Joe Sinnott on 06/30/2013 (Tape on cover.)

Label #1049335005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Tape on interior.

Label #3827716007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 VG- 3.5

3/4" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple. Page tear at centerfold staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 10 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Doom returns in the appropriately-named "The Return of Doctor Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom returns from his unwanted journey in space and visits Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in order to make them set a trap for the Fantastic Four. The Invisible Girl pinup by Kirby and Ayers. Part 2 "Back from the Dead!"; Doctor Doom tells how he managed to return to Earth with the help of the Ovoids and then he changes bodies with Mr. Fantastic using Ovoid technology. Part 3 "The End of Mr. Fantastic?"; Doctor Doom convinces the rest of the Fantastic Four that he is Mr Fantastic. Part 4 "No Place to Turn!"; Doctor Doom (as Mr. Fantastic) displays his new shrinking-ray and Mr. Fantastic (in Doom's body) escapes his captivity in Doom's castle. Part 5 "The Real Doctor Doom!" Cameos by the Mole Man, the Miracle Man, the Skrulls, the Sub-Mariner, the Ant-Man, the Hulk, and Thor. Letter to the editor from Rocket's Blast editor G.B. Love. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 11 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Jack Kirby. Origin and first appearance of the Impossible Man in "The Impossible Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The police call the Fantastic four to help against a childish extra-terrestrial. A Visit with the Fantastic Four, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Willie Lumpkin (first appearance) brings to the Fantastic Four their huge mailbag; It makes them think about their youths and their origin. Cameos by Skrulls and Doctor Doom. Pin-up of Namor and his undersea headquarters, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 CGC 2.5 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 04/12/2015 (Very small amount of dried glue on spine of cover. Tape on cover.)

Label #1205205001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Incredible Hulk, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; General Ross asks the Fantastic Four "to find and destroy the Hulk". His base was victim of a saboteur and Hulk is the only suspect. Part 2 Mission: Stop the Hulk!; The Fantastic Four goes to a briefing at the base in New-Mexico; There, they meet Bruce Banner and his assistant, Karl Kort, to discuss how to stop the Hulk. Part 3 Who Is the Wrecker?; Rick Jones identifies Karl Kort as the saboteur. Part 4 "The Hulk ar Last!"; Karl Kort brings Rick in caves where Hulk and the Fantastic Four are searching for him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 17 FR/GD 1.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold coming loose at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Defeated by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Back from the Micro-world, Doctor Doom attacks the Fantastic Four once more by kidnapping Alicia. Ant-Man guest appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 18 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. Origin and first appearance of the Super Skrull in "A Skrull Walks Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Skrull Emperor sends the Super-Skrull, a Skrull possessing all the powers of the Fantastic Four, to conquer Earth. In answer to a question from Paul B. Weinstein about who originated the corner cover symbol box, Stan Lee replied: "Steve Ditko dreamed up the idea, and we're sure glad he did!" 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 18 GD- 1.8

1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Tracing on front cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. Origin and first appearance of the Super Skrull in "A Skrull Walks Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Skrull Emperor sends the Super-Skrull, a Skrull possessing all the powers of the Fantastic Four, to conquer Earth. In answer to a question from Paul B. Weinstein about who originated the corner cover symbol box, Stan Lee replied: "Steve Ditko dreamed up the idea, and we're sure glad he did!" 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 19 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story. Lateral spine tearing. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of Pharaoh Rama-Tut in "Prisoners of the Pharoah!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four return to Ancient Egypt to try to find a cure for Alicia's blindness and are met by Rama-Tut, a time traveler from the year 3000. Cameos by the Mole Man, the Puppet Master, the Super-Skrull, and Doctor Doom. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. The events of this very issue can be seen from different points of view in the pages of Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #53 and Avengers West Coast (1985) #22. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 20 FR/GD 1.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple. Water damage with staple rust.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Origin and first appearance of the Molecule Man in "The Mysterious Molecule Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Watcher asks the Fantastic Four to stop a new menace who could destroy the whole universe: the Molecule Man. House ad for Tales To Astonish #49, art by Don Heck. The letters page contains a letter to the editor from George R. R. Martin, best known for the series 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which HBO's 'A Game of Thrones' is based on (his first time published in print!), as well as a letter from then 10-year-old Mark Gruenwald, who identifies himself as the secretary of the Fantastic Four Fan Club (the Oshkosh contingent, anyway). Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 21 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4291726012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of the Hate-Monger in "The Hate-Monger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; Nick Fury, now a colonel in the CIA, enlist the aid or the Fantastic Four against the Hate-Monger even though they are under the control of his Hate-Ray. First Sgt. Fury cross-over. Spider-Man cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 21 FR 1.0

3.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached. Staple added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of the Hate-Monger in "The Hate-Monger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; Nick Fury, now a colonel in the CIA, enlist the aid or the Fantastic Four against the Hate-Monger even though they are under the control of his Hate-Ray. First Sgt. Fury cross-over. Spider-Man cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 22 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. One wrap missing, interrupts art and story. 2.5" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Return of the Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Mole Man arranges for the neighbors of the Fantastic Four to complain about their activities so they will be interested when they receive an ad for an island that is for sale; When they visit the island, the Mole Man is waiting for them. Letters to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas, comics artist Dave Cockrum, Wayne Howard (the comics artist?), and Steve Erickson (the writer?). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 23 FR 1.0

Centerfold detached with cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Mold.

1st appearance of the Terrible Trio - Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The Master Plan of Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; Doctor Doom recruits three criminals to help him destroy the Fantastic Four. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 24 GD- 1.8

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The Infant Terrible!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; An extra-terrestrial wreaks havoc in New York City, until Reed deduces that it is an infant and summons its parents. Letter to the editor from writer Don Glut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 25 FR 1.0

8 1/2" spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The Hulk Vs. The Thing, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as G. Bell]; Hulk understands that Rick Jones has deserted him for the Avengers; He comes back to New York to get his revenge on the Avengers but the Fantastic Four are there to stop him; And the Thing is the only one with a chance to defeat him. Third Avengers cross-over; second Silver Age Captain America appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 26 FR/GD 1.5

1" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at one staple. Moisture damage. Interior crayon markings. Staple added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Take Over!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; The Avengers join the fight against Hulk. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 27 FR/GD 1.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple. Interior tearing and water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Search for Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; Sub-Mariner kidnaps Sue; He wants 24 hours to convince her to marry him; Reed wants to take her back. First Doctor Strange cross-over. Doctor Doom cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 27 FR/GD 1.5

Centerfold detached. 2" Edge tear. Color fade.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Search for Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; Sub-Mariner kidnaps Sue; He wants 24 hours to convince her to marry him; Reed wants to take her back. First Doctor Strange cross-over. Doctor Doom cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 28 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split. Water damage. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. We Have to Fight the X-Men!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Puppet Master makes a model of Professor X and commands him to send the X-Men after the FF; When Xavier regains control of his senses, the Mad Thinker sends in his Android to finish off both teams. The Mad Thinker and the Puppet Master appearances. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 31 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4119381005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Mole Man lowers blocks of New York City into his realm; Sue is injured in the ensuing battle and can only be saved by a surgery performed by her escaped felon father. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 31 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Mole Man lowers blocks of New York City into his realm; Sue is injured in the ensuing battle and can only be saved by a surgery performed by her escaped felon father. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 33 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3968345006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Side-by-Side with Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Lady Dorma asks the FF for their help in protecting Atlantis from Attuma, a rogue Atlantian Warrior who is trying to usurp Namor's rule. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3986119004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Calamity on the Campus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Diablo takes control of the Dragon Man android and wreaks havoc on the Empire State campus. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 36 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4310159001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Intro and first appearance of Madam Medusa (of the Inhumans) in The Frightful Four!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed and Sue announce their engagement. The Wizard forms the Frightful Four and attacks the Baxter Building. The Frightful Four include Medusa, the Wizard, the Sandman, and Paste-Pot Pete. Brief appearances by the Avengers, the X-Men, and Spider-Man. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.