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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 54 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Black Panther and the Inhumans guest star in Whosoever Finds the Evil Eye...!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Johnny and Wyatt begin searching for the Inhumans and encounter Prester John and the Evil Eye. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 54 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Black Panther and the Inhumans guest star in Whosoever Finds the Evil Eye...!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Johnny and Wyatt begin searching for the Inhumans and encounter Prester John and the Evil Eye. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 54 GD+ 2.5

2" Spine split/tear from bottom. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Black Panther and the Inhumans guest star in Whosoever Finds the Evil Eye...!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Johnny and Wyatt begin searching for the Inhumans and encounter Prester John and the Evil Eye. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.0 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 7/24/09.

Label #0986341005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 VG- 3.5

1" Spine split from bottom. Water spotting. Interior tearing.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 57 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Enter... Dr. Doom!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; While Sandman attempts to free the Wizard, Dr. Doom steals the Surfer's Power Cosmic (part 1 of 4). Appearances by the Inhumans, the Sandman, and the Wizard. Captain America cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 58 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4731121009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Dismal Dregs of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom attacks and defeats the FF; he also steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 2 of 4). Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 59 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4731121010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 3 of 4) in Doomsday, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom wreaks havoc across the globe with the Power Cosmic; Black Bolt destroys the barrier that was imprisoning the Inhumans. Brief Inhumans appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 59 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 3 of 4) in Doomsday, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom wreaks havoc across the globe with the Power Cosmic; Black Bolt destroys the barrier that was imprisoning the Inhumans. Brief Inhumans appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 60 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 4 of 4) in The Peril and the Power!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF defeat Dr. Doom. Appearances by the Inhumans, the Watcher, and the Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 61 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Stalks the Sandman?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Sandman attacks the FF. During the battle, Reed is pulled into the Negative Zone and feared dead. Brief appearances by the Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, and Peter Parker. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 44. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 62 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4310741022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. ...and One Shall Save Him!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; While trapped in the Negative Zone, Reed battles Blastaar. Sandman appearance; first appearance of Blastaar. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 45. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 67 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4338209004

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Origin (part 2) and first appearance of Him (Warlock) in "When Opens the Cocoon!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF track the kidnapped Alicia to the Beehive, where the cocoon opens and reveals Him. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 67 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4714694002

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Origin (part 2) and first appearance of Him (Warlock) in "When Opens the Cocoon!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF track the kidnapped Alicia to the Beehive, where the cocoon opens and reveals Him. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 67 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Origin (part 2) and first appearance of Him (Warlock) in "When Opens the Cocoon!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF track the kidnapped Alicia to the Beehive, where the cocoon opens and reveals Him. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 68 VG/FN 5.0

Water spots. Interior tearing.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. His Mission: Destroy the Fantastic Four!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; A mysterious villain, posing as the chemist Dr. Santini, aids Reed in attempting to find a cure for Ben. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 69 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. By Ben Betrayed!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben is driven mad by the treatments of Dr. Santini, revealed to be the Mad Thinker, and attacks the rest of the FF. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 71 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4255811010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...and So It Ends..., script by Stan Lee; Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben, with his mind restored helps the others defeat the Thinker's android. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4314513008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Soars the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four battles the Silver Surfer. Watcher and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearances. House ad for Thor #149 and Amazing Spider-Man #58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4339376001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Soars the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four battles the Silver Surfer. Watcher and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearances. House ad for Thor #149 and Amazing Spider-Man #58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Soars the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four battles the Silver Surfer. Watcher and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearances. House ad for Thor #149 and Amazing Spider-Man #58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 74 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4353723005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in When Calls Galactus, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Galactus dispatches his Punisher to retrieve the Surfer who is protected by the FF. Letters to the editor from comics writers Don McGregor and Tony Isabella. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 56. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 74 VG+ 4.5

Writing on first page.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in When Calls Galactus, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Galactus dispatches his Punisher to retrieve the Surfer who is protected by the FF. Letters to the editor from comics writers Don McGregor and Tony Isabella. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 56. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 74 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in When Calls Galactus, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Galactus dispatches his Punisher to retrieve the Surfer who is protected by the FF. Letters to the editor from comics writers Don McGregor and Tony Isabella. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 56. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 74 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in When Calls Galactus, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Galactus dispatches his Punisher to retrieve the Surfer who is protected by the FF. Letters to the editor from comics writers Don McGregor and Tony Isabella. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 56. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Worlds Within Worlds!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle their dopplegangers, created by Galactus, who is determined to learn the location of the Silver Surfer. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 57. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 77 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Shall Earth Endure?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle Psycho-Man in the Microverse. Letter to the editor from comics writer Tony Isabella. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 59. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 77 GD+ 2.5

Five center wraps detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Shall Earth Endure?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle Psycho-Man in the Microverse. Letter to the editor from comics writer Tony Isabella. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 59. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 79 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. A Monster Forever?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben and Alicia are attacked by a Mad Thinker android; Reed learns of Sue's medical problems but does not tell her. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 61. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 80 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Tomazooma, the Living Totem in Where Treads the Living Totem!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny visit Wyatt's tribe and battle a robot designed to look like the Native Americans' god, Tomazooma. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 81 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

"Enter – the Exquisite Elemental!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After the wonderful events of Fantastic Four Annual 6, the FF are in need of a replacement for the Invisible Girl (as she adjusts to life as a new mother)! And auspiciously Crystal is eager to join! But Reed isn't so sure the young elemental is ready! However, when the Wingless Wizard boldly attacks, Crystal goes into battle alongside Reed, Ben, and Johnny! The Wizard's new wonder gloves knock Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, and the torch back on their heels! But not the young lady that controls water, wind, earth, and fire! Is Crystal's debut going to be a fantastic success? (Notes: The Wizard returns in Fantastic Four 94. Crystal wears the blue FF uniform for the first time.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 82 VG 4.0

"The Mark of the Madman!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Crystal is excited about joining the Fantastic Four! However, before she can make it official, the royal family in Attilan must give their approval! When Lockjaw teleports to the Baxter Building, the new fabulous foursome prepare to jump to the Hidden Land! But suddenly a swarm of Alpha Primitives emerges from behind Lockjaw! And in a matter of seconds, they grab Crystal and stun Reed, Ben, and Johnny! What a revoltin' development! Why did Lockjaw betray his mistress? The answer lies within the Great Refuge…and that's where the Thing, Human Torch, and Mr. Fantastic are going to next! (Note: Maximus previously appeared in Incredible Hulk Annual 1.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 83 FN+ 6.5

"Shall Man Survive?" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Maximus the Mad has conquered Attilan! And his next target is the entire planet! With the Fantastic Four and the Inhumans as his captives, Black Bolt's crazy brother is on the brink of world domination thanks to his powerful hypno-gun! But the Inhumans still have one card to play! Black Bolt's awesome voice! His booming voice could free the royal family from its prison! Or destroy the whole city! Likewise in a nearby chamber, the FF work feverishly to escape from their confinement! If both super-teams can break out, they'll have a chance to break up Maximus' mad plan of conquest! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl and (baby) Franklin. Inhumans Lineup: Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, Medusa, and Triton. (Notes: This issue is the second appearance of Franklin Richards. Although the Invisible Girl appears on the cover, she is not in Attilan for the battle. Maximus returns in Incredible Hulk 119. The Inhumans appear next in Silver Surfer (1st series) 18. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 60 and Amazing Spider-Man 69. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 64 & 65) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 85 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

"Within this Tortured Land" Part 2 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. At the request of SHIELD last issue, the Fantastic Four agreed to invade Latveria and locate a high-tech army of robots! Well, the FF did successfully locate that robot army, but unfortunately also its creator…Doctor Doom! And now Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal are powerless prisoners of the Latverian monarch! Does SHIELD need any more favors?! Let's hope not! However, this isn't Mr. Fantastic's first rodeo in Latveria! Reed has a plan to get out of this mess...doesn't he? Let's hope so, because time is running out for the citizens of Latveria! Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for Captain America 112. The back page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 531,325; average paid circulation 344,865.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 86 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308026018

"The Victims" Part 3 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In horrific fashion, Victor Von Doom unleashes his robot army on the helpless citizens of Latveria! And despite not having their fantastic powers; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal try to inspire the populace to fight! When the idol of millions lands the first blow against the robots, a glimmer of hope emerges! Dr. Doom's subjects rally around the FF and repel the robots' first assault! But Mr. Fantastic still needs additional time to discover the robots' weakness! Can the brave men and women of Latveria make one more stand against the murderous machines of their monarch? Power to the people! Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 86 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4324009002

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"The Victims" Part 3 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In horrific fashion, Victor Von Doom unleashes his robot army on the helpless citizens of Latveria! And despite not having their fantastic powers; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal try to inspire the populace to fight! When the idol of millions lands the first blow against the robots, a glimmer of hope emerges! Dr. Doom's subjects rally around the FF and repel the robots' first assault! But Mr. Fantastic still needs additional time to discover the robots' weakness! Can the brave men and women of Latveria make one more stand against the murderous machines of their monarch? Power to the people! Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 87 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4310743004

"The Power and the Pride!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After narrowly escaping with their lives last issue, the Fantastic Four (actually five at the moment) storm Castle Doom to settle the score with their greatest foe! But the good doctor gladly welcomes the fantastic quintet inside his castle…and invites them to sit down for a lavish banquet in the royal dining room! What surprises are waiting on the menu? Oddly enough, the FF never really find out as Doom's assistant, Gustav Hauptmann, proves to be their most dangerous threat! It's a strange Latverian-style stalemate to close out the FF's European adventure! Death of Gustav Hauptmann. (Notes: Doctor Doom appears next in Sub-Mariner 20 and returns to the pages of the Fantastic Four title in FF 116. The events in this issue will lead Gert Hauptmann to seek revenge against Doctor Doom years later in the classic Iron Man 149. This four-part story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 66-69.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 89 VG+ 4.5

"The Madness of the Mole Man!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are blind! And in for the fight of their lives against the Mole Man! The subterranean super-villain corners the FF in his high-tech house and begins picking them off one by one! How can the heroes fight back without their sight? Simple…just listen with their ears! By focusing on the Mole Man's voice; Reed, Ben, and Sue lash out at their long-time foe! When the Invisible Girl breaks through and lands a shot, an opportunity arises for the Human Torch to end the battle! Can Johnny Storm turn up the heat on the Mole Man and bring down the house? Cameo appearance by the Slaver Skrull. First 15¢ issue. 33 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 90 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

"The Skrull Takes a Slave!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The FF's cataclysmic clash with the Mole Man is over! But danger is still lurking inside the Mole Man's house! When Reed, Ben, and Johnny try to question the Mole Man, the subterranean super-villain escapes and flees to his sub-surface home! However, the fabulous foursome (plus Crystal) have had enough of the Mole Man on this day and elect not to pursue him further. Meanwhile, a sinister skrull lands in New York! What is the alien's malevolent mission? Here's a hint: It involves the blue-eyed idol of millions and a galaxy far, far away! Cameo appearances by Alicia Masters and Franklin. (Note: The Mole Man returns in Incredible Hulk 127 and battles the FF again in Fantastic Four 127.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 94 FN/VF 7.0

"The Return of the Frightful Four!" First appearance of Agatha Harkness. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four joyfully reunite at the Baxter Building following Ben's wild adventure against the gangster skrulls last issue. And the first order of business is finding a nanny for Reed and Sue's new baby! Based upon an excellent recommendation, the FF fly to Whisper Hill to meet Agatha Harkness. Will Agatha be able to care for and protect little Franklin in her supernatural home? The fabulous foursome will know soon enough…once the Frightful Four attack! Look out! After the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster subdue the FF and Medusa, just an old lady and her pet cat stand in their way of victory! The three super-villains should finish off Agatha and Ebony easily, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving…very deceiving! Cameo appearance by Crystal. (Notes: In this story Reed and Sue announce their baby's name…Franklin Benjamin Richards. The Frightful Four battle the FF again in Fantastic Four 129. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 71 and Thor 171. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 11.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 98 VG+ 4.5

"Mystery on the Moon!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In his Baxter Building laboratory, Mr. Fantastic intercepts a cryptic message from the Kree empire! Reed and his fantastic partners aren't exactly sure what it means, but they think it's related to NASA's upcoming lunar landing at Tranquility Base! While the Apollo 11 mission blasts off from the Kennedy Space Center, the Fantastic Four take off for the South Pacific to find the Earth source of the mysterious transmission! Upon arriving at a suspicious island, the FF discover an old enemy…Sentry 459. The Kree sentry plans to sabotage America's moon landing! But the FF can't let that happen! If Ben Grimm can take one small step for a man, Neil Armstrong will take one giant leap for mankind! Cameo appearances by Alicia Masters, Franklin, and Neil Armstrong. (Note: Sentry 459 appears next in Avengers 89.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 99 VG/FN 5.0

"The Torch Goes Wild!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The fighting mad Human Torch invades the Hidden Land! And Johnny Storm has just one goal in mind! Reunite with his beloved Crystal and bring her back home to New York City! However Black Bolt and the royal family disagree. So the Human Torch must fight to get what he wants! After Johnny battles past Triton, Karnak, and Medusa; only one inhuman stands in his way! Crystal herself! But wait a minute, the plan was to save Crystal, not fight her! The torch's road to Attilan was paved with good intentions, but now it's turning into a disaster! Can Reed, Sue, and Ben get their youngest teammate under control before he destroys the Inhumans' homeland? Cameo appearance by Gorgon. (Notes: Johnny Storm returns to the Great Refuge (again looking for Crystal) in Fantastic Four 130. This issue includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 80.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 102 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4255810010

"The Strength of the Sub-Mariner" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. Prince Namor travels to Antarctica to explore a mysterious subsea shockwave! The Sub-Mariner's investigation leads to the Savage Land and an unconscious man lying on the ground. Who is this gentleman? Readers of the X-Men would know...but unfortunately the Avenging Son does not! Once the Atlanteans take the Master of Magnetism back to Atlantis, he begins to encourage Namor to attack the surface world. Will the Sub-Mariner fall for Magneto's ploy? Regrettably, the Fantastic Four make the choice easy for Namor, when the Thing accidentally fires a missile at Atlantis! Cameo appearance by Franklin. (Notes: Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-men 63. This is Magneto's first appearance after the X-Men series went into reprint in the early 1970's. This is also Jack Kirby's final issue as the regular penciler on the Fantastic Four series. Jack Kirby pencils part of issue 108.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 104 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4255810012

"Our World Enslaved!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. After capturing both the Invisible Girl and Lady Dorma, the Master of Magnetism is in complete control! Magneto has neutralized the United States armed forces and cleared the way for the legions of Atlantis to storm New York City! In a matter of minutes, the X-Men's long-time foe captures the city and sets up his base of operations in Central Park! Unbelievable! Where in the world are the Fantastic Four?!? That's what President Nixon would like to know! Fortunately, one piece of real estate in Manhattan is still free...the Baxter Building! Inside Mr. Fantastic feverishly works on a special weapon to stop Magneto; but Ben, Johnny, and Crystal must buy him time against the attacking Atlanteans! Can Reed's electromagnetic energy converter repulse the Master of Magnetism? It looks like America's final hope! (Note: Magneto returns to battle the Inhumans in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 9.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4731121011

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 VG/FN 5.0

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 VG 4.0

Water damage.

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 122 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4595012005

The Silver Surfer and Galactus guest star in "Galactus Unleashed , " Part 3 of 4 . Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema and inks by Joe Sinnott with touch-ups by John Verpoorten and John Romita Sr.). Cover by John Buscema and John Romita. Wow! Galactus has come back to Earth! Is this the beginning of the end for the third planet from the sun?!? Maybe not. The Ravager of Worlds is willing to make a deal...he'll spare the Earth if the surfer will become his herald again. After the sky-rider declines, the furious free-for-all begins! The Thing, Human Torch, and Silver Surfer vs. Galactus! Awesome! Meanwhile during the battle, Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Girl blast off into space to skyjack Galactus' massive starship! (Notes: Galactus previously appeared in Thor 168 and 169. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Scott Edelman. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 460,000; average paid circulation 275,930.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.