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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4012024006

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 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4012024007

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 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447012

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 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447013

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) 60 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361002

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) 60 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4458989017

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) 65 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...From Beyond This Planet Earth!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ronan the Accuser is dispatched to Earth by the Kree Supreme Intelligence to try the FF for the destruction of the Kree Sentry; The FF resist Ronan and defeat him. Silver Surfer cameo (a sculpture). Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 48. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 76 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4655339001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Stranded in Sub-Atomica!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny journey to Subatomica to bring the Silver Surfer back to earth. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 84 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447014

"The Name is Doom" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. While flying over the Balkans en route to the United States, the FF's aircraft is intercepted by SHIELD fighter jets! But not to worry, it's just Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan seeking help from the Fantastic Four! Apparently SHIELD has discovered the presence of a large robot army somewhere in Central Europe! What country in the region would be capable of building such an army? Of course there is only one…Latveria! And as shown on the classic cover; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal enter Latveria and search for Doctor Doom! Wow, is that a good idea? The FF may live (or not live) to regret it! (Note: Dr. Doom previously clashed with the FF in Fantastic Four 60.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 86 CGC 3.5 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Stan Lee on 7/16/18. Tape on cover.

Label #1508068003

"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) 116 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4668587011

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) 117 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0159220015

"The Flame and the Quest!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, John Romita (Crystal), and Joe Sinnott. The FF's epic battle with the Overmind is over. And Johnny Storm is ready to reunite with Crystal (last seen in Fantastic Four 105). But when the Human Torch arrives in the Great Refuge, Crystal is not there, and Maximus has taken over! Where is the inhuman elemental? The torch wants to know and flies to Whisper Hill to seek help from Agatha Harkness and his fabulous teammates. After several hours Agatha's mystic globe reveals the shocking truth! Crystal is in the heart of Central America in the hands of Diablo! Cameo appearances by Alicia Masters and Franklin. First 20¢ issue. (Note: Diablo previously appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes 20.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 151 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Marvel Value Stamp Missing From Page 10.

Label #3890012001

"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) 159 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4627593001

"Havoc in the Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. One of the best Fantastic Four covers of the bronze age as the FF storm into the Great Refuge to free the royal family! Can the fabulous foursome accomplish their mission before Xemu forces Black Bolt to speak into the Thunder Horn? An invisible stowaway on the flight to the Hidden Land holds the key to victory! (Notes: In this issue Medusa returns to the Inhumans and the Invisible Girl rejoins the FF. Also, the Human Torch switches back to his traditional blue FF uniform. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #84 Doctor Doom.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 164 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4627593003

"The Crusader Syndrome!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns - 1st art on the Fantastic Four series) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm's date in Greenwich Village is rudely interrupted by the stark raving mad Crusader! Who is the Crusader? And where did he come from? The Human Torch wants to know! But once he's blinded in battle by his mysterious adversary, the torch only wants to survive! First appearance of Frankie Raye (aka Nova, the future herald of Galactus). First modern appearance of Marvel Boy. (Notes: Marvel Boy (aka Robert Grayson) previously appeared in the 1950's Atlas series titled Astonishing. This issue includes a full page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 164 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4000547004

"The Crusader Syndrome!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns - 1st art on the Fantastic Four series) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm's date in Greenwich Village is rudely interrupted by the stark raving mad Crusader! Who is the Crusader? And where did he come from? The Human Torch wants to know! But once he's blinded in battle by his mysterious adversary, the torch only wants to survive! First appearance of Frankie Raye (aka Nova, the future herald of Galactus). First modern appearance of Marvel Boy. (Notes: Marvel Boy (aka Robert Grayson) previously appeared in the 1950's Atlas series titled Astonishing. This issue includes a full page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 164 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Cover detached from top staple.

Label #2097290016

"The Crusader Syndrome!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns - 1st art on the Fantastic Four series) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm's date in Greenwich Village is rudely interrupted by the stark raving mad Crusader! Who is the Crusader? And where did he come from? The Human Torch wants to know! But once he's blinded in battle by his mysterious adversary, the torch only wants to survive! First appearance of Frankie Raye (aka Nova, the future herald of Galactus). First modern appearance of Marvel Boy. (Notes: Marvel Boy (aka Robert Grayson) previously appeared in the 1950's Atlas series titled Astonishing. This issue includes a full page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 167 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4632122010

"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) 167 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2097290017

"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) 171 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2097290018

First appearance of Gorr in "Death is a Golden Gorilla!" Part 1 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez, Rich Buckler, and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Gorr has come to New York! And like a scene from a King Kong movie, the giant gorilla climbs to the top of the Baxter Building with the Invisible Girl as his captive! However, the FF eventually subdue the golden gorilla, and to the foursome's surprise...Gorr speaks! And what he says begins a five-issue odyssey across the universe for the Fantastic Four! Cameo appearance by Frankie Raye. (Note: A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 175 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4389488005

"When Giants Walk The Sky!" Part 5 of 5. Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils and Inks by John Buscema. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Galactus and the High Evolutionary clash in the skies over Counter-Earth, while four billion souls below wonder if they will live or die! Can the High Evolutionary defeat the Devourer of Worlds ,and if not, do the Fantastic Four have a back-up plan to stave off the hunger of Galactus? It looks like mission impossible for the FF! Notes: Galactus returns in Fantastic Four 210. The High Evolutionary and Counter-Earth appear next in Marvel Two-In-One 62. The Impossible Man previously appeared way back in Fantastic Four 11. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 183 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4667965015

"Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Brute (aka Reed Richards of Counter-Earth) storyline! After rescuing the free-falling Invisible Girl; the Impossible Man, Tigra, and Thundra (along with a revived Sue) charge into the Baxter Building to stop the Brute! While at the same time; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Annihilus fly towards the Negative Zone portal to catch the Mad Thinker's monster android! No less than four villains and seven heroes will fight to the finish inside the Baxter Building! Who will win, and perhaps more importantly, who will lose? Notes: Annihilus appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 75. The letters page contains a short essay describing the development of this six-issue storyline. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 184 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4667965017

"Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator. The battle against the Brute is finally over, but since Agatha Harkness and Franklin are still missing, the FF have little time for rest. So Reed (without his stretching powers), Sue, and Ben head to Whisper Hill. First, they find a semi-conscious Human Torch and then...the Eliminator! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Thundra, and Tigra. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 186 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2097290022

"Enter: Salem's Seven!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost!. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of the Salem Seven. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 189 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4667965023

"The Torch That Was!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. The Fantastic Four series takes a one-issue hiatus from the current saga to reprint the first story from Fantastic Four Annual 4. The Mad Thinker orchestrates the first meeting between Johnny Storm and the Original Human Torch. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 191 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667965019

"Four No More!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny say their goodbyes to one another and depart the Baxter Building, but the former leader of the FF decides to stay behind and watch the (phony) SHIELD agents box up his scientific equipment. When Reed gets suspicious of their activity, the Plunderer makes his move! Upon seeing the emergency flare, the Thing, Human Torch, and Invisible Girl rush back to the Baxter Building! Are the Fantastic Four staying together after all? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Willie Lumpkin, Frankie Raye, and Thundra. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4667965016

"Vengeance Is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez. The experimental solar shuttle explodes upon impact with the ground, but fortunately the Thing is thrown clear of the wreckage! Now an enraged Ben Grimm treks towards Diablo's desert hideaway for a showdown with the Master of Alchemy! But first the Thing must deal with his former friend, Darkoth (aka Desmond Pitt). Can Ben write a happy ending for Desmond, and also foil the evil plans of Diablo? Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man and the Sub-Mariner. Note: Darkoth appears next in Thor 325. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 199 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2097290024

"The Son of Doctor Doom!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The FF are helplessly imprisoned in Dr. Doom's transference globes while their powers are transferred into the body of Victor Von Doom the second! While the transfer takes place, the people's rebellion, lead by Zorba, grows outside Doom's castle! It looks like the invincible Doctor Doom is in supreme control, but when the Fantastic Four break out, Zorba breaks in, and Doom's son breaks down...the good doctor is under attack from all sides! 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 200 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #2097290025

"When Titans Clash!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. It's a blockbuster anniversary issue as the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom from Latveria to New York to stop the mad monarch's plot to rule the world! With Zorba's rebels poised to take over Latveria, Victor Von Doom leaves his homeland for New York to deliver his special gift to the United Nations. Ben, Sue, and Johnny rush to the UN building to cut off Doom's henchmen, while Mr. Fantastic and Doctor Doom wage a battle for the ages inside Doom's solartron complex! Can Reed defeat the desperate Latverian monarch and save the world? Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 210D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4657809010

Direct Edition. "In Search of Galactus" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. The Fantastic Four locate Galactus' ship and confront the Devourer of Worlds inside! Galactus is open to the possibility of coming to Earth to battle the Sphinx, but the FF must do him a favor first...find his next herald! Note: The FF's preceding encounter with Galactus was in Fantastic Four 175. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 215N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4155857002

Newsstand Edition. "Blastaar!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Rubinstein. The FF's long-time foe from the Negative Zone is back! And the Living Bomb-Burst is more powerful than ever! How did Blastaar escape the Negative Zone and what is he planning for his visit to Earth? Meanwhile, Dr. Randolph James, one of Reed Richards' scientific contemporaries, experiments with an evolutionary acceleration device. Cameo appearances by Captain America and the Vision. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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

Paper: White

Label #3861698020

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) 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) 353D CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3935602007

Direct Edition. "So Little Time, So much to Do...or If I could Save Time in a Klein Bottle!" Part 3 of 4. Story, art, and cover by Walt Simonson. The Fantastic Four must face off with the Time Variance Authority for the right to exist in their own continuity. Get ready for the FF's most out there adventure yet! 40 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669815015

All Jack Kirby reprints: "The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man" (from FF 1), "Origin of Doctor Doom" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom" (FF Annual 2). This issue also contains four pages of black-and-white photos of 41 Marvel writers, artists, and staff members. New cover by Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 10C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Buckingham Variant Cover.

Label #4669588009

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Mark Buckingham. Continuing a facsimile collection of the foundational adventures of Marvel's First Family! Doctor Doom was lost in space, but now he's back - in the hallowed halls of Marvel Comics! But you won't believe what he has planned for his accursed rival, Reed Richards! Whatever it is, suddenly the FF's leader is not quite so Fantastic. Can the rest of the team figure it out before Doom claims his ultimate revenge? 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) #10. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 32G CGC 9.8 SS Young Young Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Skottie Young on 1/29/22. Young Variant Cover.

Label #2689220009

Written by Dan Slott. Art by R. B. Silva and Javier Rodriguez. Cover by Skottie Young. THE BRIDE OF DOOM! Part 1: 'Betrothal' The HUMAN TORCH's love life is changed forever when he must choose between his soulmate and his ex-wife... And is Johnny Storm's first heartbreak, CRYSTAL, back in the book?! This is all too much! Fortunately, there is also a lot of punching, hitting and clobbering going on! All this and an ominous decree by DOCTOR DOOM! PLUS: A second tale in which Reed Richards duels Doctor Doom for the strangest prize imaginable! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 1COMICMINT CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Mint Edition.

Label #4625924022

Comic Mint Exclusive Variant Cover by Godtail. Written by Ryan North. Art by Humberto Ramos. A NEW ERA FOR MARVEL'S FIRST FAMILY! The FANTASTIC FOUR return with a new issue #1, kicking off a whole new volume of their adventures through time, space, science and the human condition! When the Fantastic Four take on Doom, things go well until they suddenly go catastrophically wrong - and they're sent to four different eras in Earth's history! Alone and isolated in wildly different time periods, Reed, Johnny, Ben and Sue all have to fight to survive. Their only hope is to reach the Forever Stone: a mass of dense granite that happens to be one of the longest-lasting rocks on the planet, which - through a combination of obscurity and raw geological luck - has stayed both intact and accessible for most of Earth's history! Also featured in this extra-big, extra-special issue: Ben Grimm fights a dinosaur! No other comic DARES to feature the Thing battling several Mapusauruses, but that's just where WE get started! And it's all brought to life by the incredible new series artist Humberto Ramos! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1966) 8 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4632176007

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Cover pencils by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby (Captain America), Paul Reinman, and Don Heck (vignettes), inks by Bill Everett, Frank Giacoia (Captain America), Paul Reinman, Don Heck, and Dick Ayers (vignettes). Reprints Golden Age Captain America, Human Torch, and Sub-Mariner. The Human Torch versus the Sub-Mariner from Marvel Mystery Comics #9, script by Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and John Compton, art by Bill Everett and Carl Burgos; Embittered when the Police Commissioner calls Torch afraid for not bringing in the Sub-Mariner as he promised, the Torch and Betty track down Namor and a battle royal begins that ends with the Fiery Fury being captured by Namor in an airless glass tube. I Saw Droom the Living Lizard! from Tales to Astonish #9, art by Don Heck; A scientist invents a growth serum intended to solve world hunger by enlarging vegetables; A tiny exotic lizard is accidentally soaked by the liquid and grows into a giant lizard that rampages across the country. The Man in the Beehive! from Tales of Suspense #32, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An eccentric beekeeper reveals to a thief that he is a mutant with special powers; He shrinks the thief and frightens him with the attacks of the bees that are now larger than he is, but leaves him wondering if any of it was real. Call Her...Medusa! from Journey into Mystery #96, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Paul Reinman; The gorgons of myth were aliens and send an agent to modern Earth preceding an invasion; She cannot turn the first men she encounters to stone, but since she doesn't know that they're blind, the invasion is cancelled. Death Plays the Scales!! from Captain America Comics #7, script and pencils by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Cap has to battle the evil intentions of a man who uses a domestic employment agency as a blind in order to get his Nazi agents into the homes of anti-Nazi Senators in order to kill them. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 20 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3852745001

Morbius stories begin: "Morbius the Living Vampire!" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Jack Abel. Cameos by Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Brief X-Men appearance. Reprint back-up story: "Midnight in the Wax Museum!" with art by Richard Doxsee. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

Female Sex Pirates (1992 Friendly Comics) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4544622025

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4630444004

"Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 165 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432021

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. One Bridegroom Too Many!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Reverse Flash impersonates Barry Allen with the intent of marrying Iris West; luckily, Barry marries Iris in the end; Craig "Mr. Silver Age" Schutt has called this the greatest Silver Age wedding of all time. Lost--A Free Education! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Caps Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. 80 pg. Giant Justice League ad. Batman Magic Photo Kit ad. Plastic Man ad. Letter from noted letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. Caps Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. G.I. Joe Club ad. Back cover model kit ad featuring Captain Kidd, The Frog, Forgotten Prisoner of Castelmare, and The Green Beret. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 311 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668464023

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jim Aparo. Captives of the Boom-Boom Boomerang, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; Flash battles Colonel Computron and Captain Boomerang. Rogue Gods, script by Steve Gerber and Martin Pasko, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Dr. Fate is trapped in a nightmarish, hallucinatory dimension. Ad from Moondance Comics. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 313 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668464024

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mike DeCarlo. 3-Way Fight For a Super-Simian, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; A mysterious spiritual being named Psykon takes possession of a homeless man and takes on Flash and Gorilla Grodd. Crimson Testament, script by Steve Gerber and Martin Pasko, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Dr. Fate must face renegade lord of order Ynar, who uses a crimson gem to transform the landscape and people into hideous forms. SGT Rock toy ad from Remco, art by Joe Kubert. Dungeons and Dragons Basic and Expert Sets ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668464018

Direct Edition. On his way to deliver a heart for transplant, Wally West comes across Vandal Savage. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mike Baron, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Teen Titans cameo. Guice/Mahlstedt cover. Cover price $0.75.

Flash Fastest Man Alive (2006) 1B CGC 9.8 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616981003

Retailer Incentive Cover by Andy & Joe Kubert, White title; blurry stripes in background. Written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson. Art and cover by Ken Lashley. Variant cover by Andy Kubert. The Flash is back. And in this landmark issue written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson - creators of the groundbreaking TV series The Flash - and illustrated by Ken Lashley (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, Age of Apocalypse), one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will wear the ring? INFINITE CRISIS aimed a mortal blow at the legacy of the Fastest Man Alive - but what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! Be here for a historic chapter in the legacy of The Flash! Cover price $2.99.

Flottant (Japanese 2024 Yozaku Life) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4667346019

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Mitsuha. Japanese Language.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4629374002

Ben Grimm issue (the Thing of the Fantastic Four). Article about the Thing . Bios of Rich Buckler and Steve Gerber. Deathlok article by Doug Moench. Fan art by Ken Steacy and John Byrne. "Recommended Reading" column by Chris Claremont. Buckler/Joe Sinnot front cover; Byrne back cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4622594001

Avengers issue, Pt. 1 of 2 (see next issue for Pt. 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), Rick Hoberg, and Billy Graham (uninked pencils from Jungle Action 12). "Interview" with Jarvis, butler at the Avengers mansion. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin. Roy Thomas talks about the upcoming "Man-Gods From Beyond the Stars."