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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 VG+ 4.5

"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 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4338930002

"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- 3.5

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) 115 VG+ 4.5

"The Secret of the Eternals" Part 3 of 4. Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita (touch-ups). The Watcher tells the FF the incredible origin of the Over-Mind! But Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny don't remember fighting the Eternals' powerful warlord last issue. Did the foursome somehow forget? When Mr. Fantastic starts to put two and two together, the Over-Mind strikes! And now a possessed Reed Richards attacks his teammates and embarks on a mission of conquest for the Over-Mind! Last 15¢ issue. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of Marvel Feature (1st series) starring the Defenders.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 116 VG/FN 5.0

52-page giant issue. "The Alien, the Ally, and Armageddon!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The Over-Mind is in supreme control! And with Mr. Fantastic by his side, he's set to conquer the Earth! However, Sue, Ben, and Johnny are not giving up! The Thing and Torch bravely attack the Over-Mind one more time, but are defeated again. When the Invisible Girl sees her friends fall, she knows she must find other super-heroes to help! But the Avengers aren't home, and there's no sign of Spider-Man or Daredevil or Prince Namor or even the Hulk! Is anyone else available? Unfortunately, no super-heroes, but what about a super-villain? And one from Latveria no less? Desperate times call for desperate measures...and in stunning fashion Doctor Doom joins the Fantastic Four to battle the near omnipotent Over-Mind! Can Victor Von Doom and his long-time adversaries turn the tide against the Over-Mind? Or will they need help from a stranger? A bronze age classic! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Agatha Harkness, Franklin, the Watcher, and the Stranger. (Notes: Doctor Doom appears next in Sub-Mariner 47. The Over-Mind returns years later in Defenders 112 and 113. This issue was reprinted in Marvel ?s Greatest Comics 96. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor and writer Bob Rozakis.) 52 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 122 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4616926001

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 122 FN+ 6.5

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 129 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4218325023

"The Frightful Four...Plus One!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Medusa and Thundra (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four have returned to the Baxter Building after finishing their adventure with the Mole Man last issue. But things don't remain quiet for long as Johnny surprisingly announces his intention to go to the Great Refuge! And in a flash the Human Torch departs for the Hidden Land to see Crystal! Moments later another bombshell drops when Agatha Harkness informs Reed and Sue that she can no longer take care of young Franklin. After all the outbursts, Ben decides to go for a walk across town to clear his head. However, he walks right into a battle between the past and present members of the Frightful Four! At an abandoned construction site, Ben Grimm and Medusa fight for their lives against the Sandman, Trapster, Wizard, and Thundra! First appearance of Thundra. Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 129 FN+ 6.5

"The Frightful Four...Plus One!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Medusa and Thundra (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four have returned to the Baxter Building after finishing their adventure with the Mole Man last issue. But things don't remain quiet for long as Johnny surprisingly announces his intention to go to the Great Refuge! And in a flash the Human Torch departs for the Hidden Land to see Crystal! Moments later another bombshell drops when Agatha Harkness informs Reed and Sue that she can no longer take care of young Franklin. After all the outbursts, Ben decides to go for a walk across town to clear his head. However, he walks right into a battle between the past and present members of the Frightful Four! At an abandoned construction site, Ben Grimm and Medusa fight for their lives against the Sandman, Trapster, Wizard, and Thundra! First appearance of Thundra. Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 133 FN+ 6.5

"Thundra at Dawn!" Guest-starring Thundra. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ramona Fradon. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. It's New Year's Eve in Times Square! Everyone is in a celebratory mood, except the Fantastic Four. Affairs of the heart are plaguing both Reed and Johnny, while Ben and his girlfriend Alicia are doing great! However, the Thing's fortunes change in a New York minute, when Thundra dramatically reappears at the stroke of midnight, challenges Ben to a fight, and kidnaps Alicia! What a set of revoltin' developments! The colossal confrontation between the two mighty warriors begins at Shea Stadium and ends at the Unisphere (from the 1964 World's Fair)! Can the blue-eyed idol of millions find the inner strength to bring down (the) Thundra? Cameo appearances by Captain America, the Hulk, Iron Man, Power Man, Spider-Man, Thor, Sandman, Trapster, and Wizard. (Notes: This is one of the very few issues that Ramona Fradon drew for Marvel. Gerry Conway begins his 20-issue scripting run on the Fantastic Four series. Thundra appears next in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 151 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4657041003

"Thundra and Lightning!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler. Mahkizmo has come to Earth! And the man-monster's first battle is against the Thing and the Human Torch inside the Baxter Building! What does Mahkizmo want? Thundra may know! Origin of Thundra and her home world. First appearance of Mahkizmo. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest co-creator Richard Pini. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #21 Kull by Michael Ploog.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 156 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4656959020

"Middle Game!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Roy Thomas and Len Wein. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Instead of destroying the FF to gain Shalla Bal's freedom, the Silver Surfer delivers the entranced foursome to Doctor Doom! With Mr. Fantastic, Medusa, the Thing, and the Human Torch as his prisoners, will the Latverian monarch release the Surfer's beloved? Probably not, but that's the cosmic sky-rider's problem now! The Fantastic Four are too busy just trying to stay alive inside Castle Latveria! 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 167 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3767605010

"Titans Two!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Thing frees the Hulk! And the powerful pair escapes in a hovercraft towards St. Louis! Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and the Human Torch follow in hot pursuit; and on top of the famous Gateway Arch, Ben Grimm will face a critical decision, when the Hulk threatens Reed's life! (Notes: The Hulk's adventure in the Midwest continues in Incredible Hulk 195. In response to a fan letter, Roy Thomas clarifies the terms: artist, penciler, embellisher, and inker. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #38 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 176 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657041004

"Improbable as it May Seem, the Impossible Man is Back in Town!" Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott and Dave Hunt. Guest starring the Impossible Man, the Wizard, the Sandman, and the Trapster. Guest appearances by Stan lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, John Verpoorten, Archie Goodwin, George Perez, John Romita Sr., Len Wein, Gerry Conway, Roger Stern, Marie Severin, and Jim Shooter. Cameos by Galactus, the Hulk, the Vision, Iron Man, Conan, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, the Eternals, Iron Fist, the Black Panther, Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Thor, Red Sonja, the Black Widow, Howard the Duck, Black Bolt, the Wasp, Cyclops, the Sub-Mariner, Captain America, and the Silver Surfer. (Some of these characters appear as posters on the Marvel offices walls or disguises used by the Impossible Man.) The letters page contains a long essay by Roy Thomas about the creation of this issue's story. Jack Kirby/Sinnott cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 182 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657041001

"Enter: The Mad Thinker!" Plot by Len Wein, Archie Goodwin, and Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. The Reed Richards of Counter-Earth tricks Ben and Johnny into entering the Negative Zone to look for the 'other' Reed! The Thing and the Human Torch find Reed...and Annihilus...and the Mad Thinker's giant android monster! How many bad guys are in this story? Meanwhile at Whisper Hill, Sue and Alicia witness a mysterious group of men abducting Agatha Harkness and Franklin! A hysterical Invisible Girl rushes back to the Baxter Building...to battle the Brute! Does Sue have a chance of defeating the powerful Brute? The odds do not look good. Cameo appearances by Tigra, Thundra, and the Impossible Man. 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 195 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2130375003

"Beware the Ravaging Retrievers!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Lights, Camera, Action! Susan Richards makes her acting debut in a movie being produced by the Sub-Mariner's film studio. Prince Namor joins the Invisible Girl on the set in an effort to get away from his troubles in Atlantis. However, with the cameras rolling, the Retrievers of Atlantis crash the set and grab the Avenging Son! The Invisible Girl and the Sub-Mariner join forces to escape the Retrievers! Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 195 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4615524003

"Beware the Ravaging Retrievers!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Lights, Camera, Action! Susan Richards makes her acting debut in a movie being produced by the Sub-Mariner's film studio. Prince Namor joins the Invisible Girl on the set in an effort to get away from his troubles in Atlantis. However, with the cameras rolling, the Retrievers of Atlantis crash the set and grab the Avenging Son! The Invisible Girl and the Sub-Mariner join forces to escape the Retrievers! Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 209D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. "Trapped in the Sargasso of Space!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne (first work on the series). Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards has decided that only one person in the entire universe can prevent the Sphinx from destroying the Earth...Galactus! But first, can the FF find the Ravager of Worlds? And second, can they convince him to journey to Earth and save the planet? The quest begins in the Sargasso of space! Cameo appearances by Nova, Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse. Note: First appearance of Herbie the Robot, who was the fourth member of the Fantastic Four (instead of the Human Torch) on the FF's Saturday morning cartoon show. NOTE: To learn the final fate of Nova (Richard Rider) follow his story in the pages of Rom (1979) #24. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4060796001

Direct Edition. "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 240D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4524673006

Direct Edition. "Exodus" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The fastest man in the world blazes a trail to the Baxter Building in desperate need of help from the Fantastic Four! The Inhumans are under attack in their homeland by the Enclave, and Crystal lies near death due to complications from her pregnancy. Has Quicksilver arrived in Manhattan too late? When the FF reach Attilan, they have many crises to solve including finding a new home for the Great Refuge! How about the moon? Birth and first appearance of Luna. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and the Watcher. (Notes: This issue ties up the loose plotline from Fantastic Four 207 concerning the capture of Medusa. The back cover features a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 243D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4356944005

Direct Edition. "Shall Earth Endure?" Part 2 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Strange. The situation has come down to this...the Fantastic Four, the thunder god, the golden avenger, the star-spangled avenger, the winsome Wasp, and the Master of the Mystic Arts vs. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds...for the life of the Earth! Everything is on the line as the blockbuster battle rages on top of the World Trade Center! Will the 'Ravager of Worlds' finally add the Earth to his list of conquests, or can the greatest heroes on the planet do the impossible: defeat Galactus? Cameo appearances by Daredevil and Spider-Man. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4491868007

Direct Edition. "Beginnings and Endings" Part 3 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After an unprecedented victory over Galactus, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four face a major ethical decision: should they try to save the Ravager of Worlds or let him perish as his energies dwindle? Reed decides on the former and constructs a giant machine to revitalize Galactus! However, the Devourer of Worlds needs one more thing to complete his recovery...a new herald! In a stunning move, Frankie Raye volunteers! So where does that leave the Human Torch? First appearance of Nova (aka Frankie Raye). Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, and Doctor Strange. (Notes: This trilogy was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback titled "Fantastic Four: Trial of Galactus." Reed's decision to save Galactus will come back to haunt the FF beginning in Fantastic Four 257.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 244D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. "Beginnings and Endings" Part 3 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After an unprecedented victory over Galactus, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four face a major ethical decision: should they try to save the Ravager of Worlds or let him perish as his energies dwindle? Reed decides on the former and constructs a giant machine to revitalize Galactus! However, the Devourer of Worlds needs one more thing to complete his recovery...a new herald! In a stunning move, Frankie Raye volunteers! So where does that leave the Human Torch? First appearance of Nova (aka Frankie Raye). Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, and Doctor Strange. (Notes: This trilogy was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback titled "Fantastic Four: Trial of Galactus." Reed's decision to save Galactus will come back to haunt the FF beginning in Fantastic Four 257.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 251D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631898011

Direct Edition. "Into the Negative Zone!" Part 1 of 9. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. The Fantastic Four embark on their most perilous adventure to date, as they venture to explore the infamous Negative Zone. Can Marvel's First Family discover the secrets of this foreboding place, or will they succumb to the dangers and evils with dwell there? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 255 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4562168021

"Trapped!" Part 5 of 9. Guest-starring Daredevil. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. In the Negative Zone one of the greatest thinkers in the Marvel Universe, Reed Richards, has been rendered mindless. Is this the end of the Fantastic Four? Meanwhile back on Earth, Annihilus makes his move, and the Man without Fear makes a startling discovery. Story continues in Avengers (Vol. 1) #233. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 270 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4544660010

"Planet-Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Can Mister Fantastic, She-Hulk, and Wyatt Wingfoot somehow find a way to stop the nigh indestructible titan known as Terminus the Terrible?! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 273D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4554838002

Direct Edition. "Fathers and Others!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. While on an alternate Earth Reed runs into the last person he ever expected to see again...his father, Nathaniel Richards (1st full appearance)! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 274D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4552376011

Direct Edition. "Cowboys and Idioms!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Thing (Vol. 1) #19. What has the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing been up to since he left the team at the end of the Secret Wars (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #12)? Marvel's most lovable monster runs into two classic movie monsters - the wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster. Plus, remember that symbiote costume Spider-Man acquired during the Secret War (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8)? Don't miss its daring escape from the confines of Reed's lab. What does this mean for the future of the amazing wall-crawler? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 275D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4552376008

Direct Edition. "Cowboys and Idioms!" Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. In this solo adventure featuring She-Hulk, the Jade Amazon must track down some very revealing photos of herself before an unscrupulous publisher releases the racy pics to the public.36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 277D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523486012

Direct Edition. "Back from Beyond!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. In this special double feature you are treated to two exciting tales of fantastic fun! Even with the help of the Sorcerer Supreme can Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Girl save their son's soul from the clutches of evil incarnate - Mephisto?! Plus, find out what happens when the Thing returns home to find his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, in the arms of his friend and teammate, the Human Torch! Thing's story picks up moments after the end of Thing (Vol. 1) #22. Plus, in this issue the Thing makes a decision that will change the FF forever, and from the pages of Rom come the sinister Dire Wraiths! NOTE: This special issue is told in split-screen format. Across the top half of the page one story is being told while simultaneously across the bottom half the other storyline unfolds. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 284 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4545388018

"Revolution!" Part 3 of 3. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. The Fantastic Four continue their journey through the micro-verse. Can they finally defeat the threat of the Psycho Man and return home with their sanity intact? Plus, don't miss the moment that will change the Invisible Girl's life forever! NOTE: Sue Richards changes name from Invisible Girl to Invisible Woman. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 285N CGC 6.0 JSA Byrne

Paper: White

John Byrne Authenticated Autograph. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4601507011

Newsstand Edition. Secret Wars II tie-in. "Hero!" Avengers cameo. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. Don't miss one of the most important and poignant Fantastic Four tales. When a little boy tries to emulate his hero the Human Torch, Johnny learns a hard lesson about what it means to be a role model. In the tragic aftermath of the boy's death Johnny loses his will to be the Human Torch. Plus, what role does the Beyonder play in this drama? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 362 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644511018

"Here comes the Wild Blood!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Reed, Sue, and Ben fight for their lives against the new menace of Wild Blood. Meanwhile, the Amazing Spider-Man tries to cheer up his buddy the Human Torch with a good old fashion super-hero tussle. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 363 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644511017

"Innerverse!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Reed, Ben, and Johnny must venture through the portal and into the Innerverse to rescue Sue and Franklin from the clutches of a powerful tyrant! 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 395 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609400017

"Payback!" Guest-starring Wolverine, Wyatt Wingfoot, She-Hulk, and Ant Man (Scott Lang). Story by Tom DeFalco, Mike Lackey, and Paul Ryan. Art Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover Paul Ryan. The last time they crossed each other's paths Wolverine's claws disfigured Ben Grimm's rocky face (see Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #374). Wolverine is looking to apologize, and the Thing is looking for payback. Don't miss it when two of Marvel's toughest heroes come together to settle old scores. Plus, how does the Mad Thinker fit into all this? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 5 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4667957010

The Black Panther and the Inhumans help the FF battle Psycho-Man (his first appearaince) in "Divide and Conquer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (not Joe Sinnott as credited). Silver Surfer back-up (first solo story), "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer!" by Lee/Kirby/Giacoia. This issue also has eight pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Giacoia and a short story, "This Is a Plot?" Script and pencils by Kirby, inks by Giacoia. Kirby/Giacoia cover. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 9 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4667957021

All Jack Kirby reprints: "Lo, There Shall Be an Ending" (from FF 43, minus page 10), "The Bouncing Ball of Doom" (Strange Tales 131), "Bedlam of the Baxter Building" (FF Annual 3, minus pages 7 and 8). The cover reprints that of FF 43. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4648736014

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Jack Kirby. The Fantastic Four face the menace of the Miracle Man! In the third issue of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's foundational, Marvel Universe-building FF run, the First Family adopt their iconic blue uniforms - and take to the skies in the Fantasti-car! But just how long is the ever-lovin' Thing going to hide his rocky skin beneath an all-over bodysuit and helmet? Not long, when a towering monster threatens Manhattan - courtesy of the master hypnotist known as the Miracle Man! Can Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny defy his illusions and put an end to his campaign of terror? Or will the tempestuous team be torn apart? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #3. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 50UK CGC 1.0

Paper: Off white

U.K. Price Variant.

Label #4570498001

UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus battles the Silver Surfer in the conclusion of the Galactus Trilogy, The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the aid of the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four force Galactus to leave Earth; Johnny Storm begins to attend Metro College and meets Wyatt Wingfoot. Watcher and Inhumans appearances. First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot. Letter to the editor from comics writer Gerry Conway. 10d. 32 pgs.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 24C CGC 9.6 Ross Sue Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Ross Variant Cover C.

Label #4646306003

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Cover by Alex Ross. Written by Dan Slott and Donny Cates. Art by Paco Medina, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. Hey, remember that time Iceman replaced the Human Torch as a member of the Fantastic Four? No? Well, Johnny Storm sure remembers! And now it's time to let everybody else in on the secret of the Fantastic Four story we were never supposed to talk about! Don't miss the revelations in "Cold Snap" by Dan Slott and Paco Medina. Plus: Thor in the bonus Fortnite/Marvel crossover story "Nexus War" by Donny Cates, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. Issue also includes a 2-page tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze. 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (2023 Marvel) 30C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Cangialosi Variant Cover.

Label #4648736015

Written by Ryan North. Art by Cory Smith. Cover by Ciro Cangialosi. FANTASTIC THREE! After Ben Grimm has suffered a terrible (and very public) defeat at the hands of Doom, he's left lost, adrift - and more vulnerable than he has been in years. And when a trip to New York goes wrong and his fate suddenly turns from bad to worse, Ben has never been more vulnerable - and soon takes a shocking shortcut he won't be able to undo! This is one Thing and Alicia story you won't soon forget! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Campbell Variant Cover.

Label #4648760020

Note : Copies of this issue may contain a printing defect in the form of denting and scuffing on cover

Written by Ryan North. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by J Scott Campbell. Sue Storm, stranded deep in the future at the end of Earth's history, is the last thing alive on the once-vibrant world. How can she make it back to her proper time before being killed? Meanwhile, Reed Richards, stranded in Earth's past, waits for a rescue from her that will never come...unless there's some way their relationship - the deep and loving understanding this man and woman have for each other - can transcend time itself... Meanwhile, in the present, Doom reveals precisely how he's managed to stymie the Fantastic Four for so long: a secret to his invincibility that has transformed every loss into a win! And it's one that makes Emperor Doom invincible... 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 2E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

NetEase Variant Cover.

Label #4648760022

Written by Ryan North. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by NetEase Games. Sue Storm, stranded deep in the future at the end of Earth's history, is the last thing alive on the once-vibrant world. How can she make it back to her proper time before being killed? Meanwhile, Reed Richards, stranded in Earth's past, waits for a rescue from her that will never come...unless there's some way their relationship - the deep and loving understanding this man and woman have for each other - can transcend time itself... Meanwhile, in the present, Doom reveals precisely how he's managed to stymie the Fantastic Four for so long: a secret to his invincibility that has transformed every loss into a win! And it's one that makes Emperor Doom invincible... 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 2G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4648760019

Written by Ryan North. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by Skottie Young. Sue Storm, stranded deep in the future at the end of Earth's history, is the last thing alive on the once-vibrant world. How can she make it back to her proper time before being killed? Meanwhile, Reed Richards, stranded in Earth's past, waits for a rescue from her that will never come...unless there's some way their relationship - the deep and loving understanding this man and woman have for each other - can transcend time itself... Meanwhile, in the present, Doom reveals precisely how he's managed to stymie the Fantastic Four for so long: a secret to his invincibility that has transformed every loss into a win! And it's one that makes Emperor Doom invincible... 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657040008

New John Buscema art, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko reprints. Title was formerly Giant-Size Super-Stars. "Cataclysm!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Cover by Gil Kane. Someone has accidentally activated the time machine at the Baxter Building and created havoc on Earth! The FF must travel back in time to repair the damage. Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch journey back to the American Revolution to free George Washington, while Medusa and the Thing go back to the Roaring 20's. Fantastic Four members: Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Medusa, and the Thing. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 13 (1st series). 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4648736017

Written by Ryan North. Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by Skottie Young. THE BATTLE OF THE CENTURY STARTS HERE! The start of six sensational, action-packed issues with MARVEL HEROES battling THE KING OF THE MONSTERS from its many different eras! How will GODZILLA'S lore mix with the MIGHT MARVEL UNIVERSE? Find out as history is twisted when icons like the FANTASTIC FOUR, SPIDER-MAN, HULK, X-MEN and THOR go face off against one of the greatest monsters of all time! This issue, witness a threat never before seen as KING GHIDORAH descends upon the Earth with the POWER COSMIC as GALACTUS' newest HERALD! Can the FANTASTIC FOUR stop him from destroying New York along with the rest of the planet? It's a CITY SMASHING SPECTACULAR as GODZILLA with the help of the SILVER SURFER join forces to stop the world from certain annihilation! A must for MARVEL and GODZILLA FANS! ROUND 1 IN A SERIES OF 6 ONE-SHOT THROWDOWNS! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Last Fantastic Four Story (2007) 1DF.SIGNED VF- 7.5

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Stan Lee and limited to 40 copies with certificate of authenticity. Written by STAN LEE Pencils and Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Legendary writer and Fantastic Four co-creator Stan Lee unites with artist John Romita Jr. to tell his final story of the team that started the Marvel age! Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Collectors Item Classics (1966) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0186679019

Reprints Fantastic Four #3, Spider-Man #4, and Ant-Man from Tales to Astonish #37. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (Fantastic Four, Tales to Astonish) and Steve Ditko (Spider-Man cover), inks by Sol Brodsky (Fantastic Four), Steve Ditko (Spider-Man), and Dick Ayers (Tales to Astonish). "The Menace of the Miracle Man," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Miracle Man performs his super-villain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars statue and Invisible Girl stows away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. "Trapped by the Protector!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Ant-Man deals with a dangerous extortionist, who turns out to be disguised as one of the victimized jewelers. "Nothing Can Stop...the Sandman," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Sandman tries to hide from police in the high school where Peter Parker goes to school. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A second monthly series for the Amazing Spider-Man begins with a team-up with his friendly rival in the Fantastic Four! After bumping into the Sandman on a New York beach, the web-slinger rushes to the Baxter Building! Only Johnny Storm is home on Christmas Eve, and he agrees to help Spider-Man track down the Sandman. The wall-crawler and the torch locate their foe in New Jersey, and the breakneck battle begins! Will Spider-Man and the Human Torch go easy on the Sandman? 'Tis the season! First appearance of Misty Knight (unnamed in the story). (Notes: The Marvel Team-Up title is published bi-monthly thru issue #7. Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) 106 is also published this month. This story was reprinted in 1974 in the Marvel Treasury Special - Superhero Holiday Grab Bag.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0241789021

"The Power to Purge!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Vince Colletta. The web-slinger and the Human Torch team up for the third issue in a row to take on Spider-Man's newest adversary! At the end of Amazing Spider-Man 102, Morbius the Living Vampire survived his plunge into the river. And now he's on the hunt again! Near the Empire State University campus, the torch and the wall-crawler catch up to Morbius! But under a full moon, no one is beating the Living Vampire. Stalemate is the best possible outcome against the bloodthirsty Morbius. Cameo appearances by Martine Bancroft, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and the Thing. (Notes: This issue is the third appearance of Morbius. Parts of the story are reprinted in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #6. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.