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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 182 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644549009

"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) 184 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525171017

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"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) 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) 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) 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) 211N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4485481011

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Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Terrax the Tamer - "If This Be Terrax" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Galactus sends the Fantastic Four to an alien plant to capture its tyrannical ruler named Tyros! Can the three aging members of the FF plus the Human Torch muster the strength to defeat Tyros? Cameo appearance by the Watcher and flashback appearances by the Silver Surfer, Air Walker, and Firelord. Note: First appearance of Terrax the Tamer. 36 pgs. 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 #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) 247D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665986016

Direct Edition. "This Land is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Since losing the throne of Latveria in Fantastic Four 200, Doctor Doom has been driven by one thing...getting it back! Now the deposed monarch has enlisted the FF (via his inhibitor ray) to help him regain his country! When Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny arrive in Latveria, they are shocked by the deplorable condition of the capital. Could Doctor Doom actually be the solution to Latveria's problems? Victor Von Doom and Zorba will battle to death for control of Latveria! First appearance of Kristoff. (Note: The letters page includes a joint letter from comics creators Richard Pini and Wendy Pini.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 247D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "This Land is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Since losing the throne of Latveria in Fantastic Four 200, Doctor Doom has been driven by one thing...getting it back! Now the deposed monarch has enlisted the FF (via his inhibitor ray) to help him regain his country! When Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny arrive in Latveria, they are shocked by the deplorable condition of the capital. Could Doctor Doom actually be the solution to Latveria's problems? Victor Von Doom and Zorba will battle to death for control of Latveria! First appearance of Kristoff. (Note: The letters page includes a joint letter from comics creators Richard Pini and Wendy Pini.) 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) 258 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660165013

"Interlude!" Part 1 of 3. Captain America, Iron Man, Silver Surfer, and Galactus cameos. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Come along with John Byrne as he explores a day in the life of the most dangerous man alive - Doctor Doom! See how he runs his country of Latveria. See how he deals with his enemies, and how he deals with his young charge, Kristoff. How does Doom feel about rivals like Magneto, the Master of Magnetism? Finally, what does Doom have in store for his hated enemies the Fantastic Four, and what does the fallen Herald of Galactus, Terrax, have to do with it? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 262 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609400016

Assistant Editor's Month - "The Trial of Reed Richards!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Princess Lilandra, Gladiator, the Watcher, Odin, Eternity, Galactus, and John Byrne himself. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed Richards, Earth hero and leader of the Fantastic Four, committed the worst crime in the galaxy...he saved the life of the World Devourer - Galactus (see Fantastic Four (Vol.1) #244). It's a trial that will draw the attention of major players in the Marvel Universe. Plus, witness the startling origin of Galactus! NOTE: This issue was published during "Assistant Editor's Month." A month where Marvel decided to allow the assistant editors to take control of all their titles for one month, and in some cases absurdity ensued. For instance, in this issue writer/artist John Byrne co-stars alongside the Fantastic Four in this pivotal story. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 296D CGC 9.4 SS Rubinstein

Paper: White

Signed by Joe Rubinstein on 7/26/23.

Label #2739684004

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - "Homecoming!" Story by Stan Lee and Jim Shooter. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith (pgs. 1-5); Barry Windsor-Smith, Kerry Gammill, and Vince Colletta (pgs. 6-10); Ron Frenz and Bob Wiacek (pgs. 11-20); Al Milgrom and Klaus Jansen (pgs. 21-30); John Buscema and Steve Leialoha (pgs. 31-40); Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubenstein (pgs. 41-49); Jerry Ordway and Joe Sinnott (pg. 50); Jerry Ordway and Bob Wiacek (pgs. 51-57); and Jerry Ordway and Joe Sinnott (pgs. 58-64). Don't miss the story that was 25 years in the making. Stan Lee returns to the pages of the Fantastic Four for one of the most important stories in their illustrious history and he's brought a host Marvel's best and most talented along with him for the ride. Reed and the team return to Monster Island in search of their missing friend - the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing. But what they find when they get there is the last "thing" they expected! Featuring the Mole Man, Wyatt Wingfoot, and a pin-up by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. 68 pages and No ads! Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 353D VF- 7.5

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) 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) Annual 2 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361004

2 new Doctor Doom stories, "Origin of Doctor Doom!" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom!" Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Six pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. This issue also reprints "Prisoners of Doctor Doom" (from FF 5). Kirby/Stone cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4646447016

Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 3 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split from bottom.

Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 4 VG 4.0

The Golden Age Human Torch guest stars (his first Silver Age appearance) in a new story, "The Torch That Was!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. This issue also reprints the first clash between The Hulk and Thing from Fantastic Four numbers 25 and 26 ("The Hulk vs. the Thing" and "The Avengers Take Over"). Kirby/Sinnott cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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 5A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809022

Written by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Jack Kirby. The astonishing first chapter of the all-time-classic saga that fans call the Galactus Trilogy! Everything changes for the Fantastic Four – and the entire Marvel Universe – when they meet the enigmatic Silver Surfer, herald to the world-eating Galactus! The FF are still reeling from being caught between the Inhumans and Black Bolt’s treacherous brother, Maximus the Mad, when the sky above New York City is seemingly engulfed in flame – and soon the Watcher arrives with a portent of doom. The Silver Surfer, wielder of the awesome Power Cosmic, is on his way to Earth as the advance scout for one of the most powerful entities in the universe. And when the being known as Galactus arrives, this world will be his next meal! 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) #48. Marvel is reprinting the original Galactus trilogy as it originally appeared, over the next three months! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 9A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809002

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Jack Kirby. Continuing a facsimile collection of the foundational adventures of Marvel's First Family! Disaster strikes as the FF are declared bankrupt, faced with having to sell their skyscraper home and all Reed Richards' remarkable inventions. But salvation arrives in the form of a one-million- dollar offer to head to Hollywood and make a Fantastic Four movie! Who could be the wealthy studio mogul financing the flick? Why, it's their old sparring partner Namor! But has Subby really set his sights on silver-screen success? Or is this all part of some scheme to get revenge on the FF - and to win the heart of his leading lady, Susan Storm? 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) #9. Marvel is reprinting the first twelve issues of FANTASTIC FOUR as they originally appeared! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 26UK CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Price Variant.

Label #4620549017

UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Take Over!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; The Avengers join the fight against Hulk. 36 pgs.

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 (2018 6th Series) 32A CGC 9.8 Brooks

Paper: White

Label #4668563002

The Bride of Doom: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Dan Slott. Art by R. B. Silva and Javier Rodriguez. Cover by Mark Brooks. 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! 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 32E CGC 9.8 Momoko Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #4668563003

Written by Dan Slott. Art by R. B. Silva and Javier Rodriguez. Cover by Peach Momoko. 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 (2018 6th Series) 32G CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4668564001

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 (2023 Marvel) 30C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Cangialosi Variant Cover.

Label #4657809021

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) 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.

Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 3J CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mangiatordi Sketch Cover.

Label #4650817011

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ryan North. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by Vitale Mangiatordi. ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM! Doom's secret - and how he's been able to win so much, so often - has been revealed. But how do you best the no-win scenario? The Fantastic Four have an idea - but it'll take them to the frozen depths of Antarctica, deep into Doom's secret lair, where they'll face their greatest challenge yet. It's Doom vs. the Fantastic Four in a way you've never seen before...and to the winner goes the freedom of an entire planet! 32pgs., FC, T Cover price $3.99.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Cover price $0.75.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Cover price $0.75.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 1 GD/VG 3.0

2" Spine split from bottom.

Giant-size issue. All reprints: Cover art by Jack Kirby and Marie Severin (alterations). All reprints: "I Found Monstrom! The Dweller in the Black Swamp!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A vacationing family finds a monster in a swamp; The locals drive it back into the swamp with torches, but it was only a shipwrecked alien trying to get help. "I Am the Man Who Will...Destroy Your World!", art by Don Heck; An alien emperor of an immortal race comes to Earth disguised as a human to decide whether or not to order an invasion; He is impressed with the humans' decency and falls in love with a human girl. "I – Am – The – Genie!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Criminal Freddy Sykes finds a genie and plans to use its powers for his own benefit. "I Was Face-to-Face With the Forbidden Robot!", art by Don Heck; In the near future, a man reactivates an illegal robot in order to gain recognition for stopping it; He destroys the robot, but realizes that robots are harmless, and instead of cashing in he confesses his plan, and advocates the legalization of robots. "What Was the Strange Power of Simon Drudd!!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A scientist selfishly uses a youth serum to gain an advantage over other people, but the serum ages him backwards into non-existence. "Something Lurks Inside!", art by Steve Ditko; A space explorer cannot rid his ship of vicious alien spiders, and is forced to sacrifice himself to save Earth. "Only I Know When the World Will End!!!", art by Don Heck; A derelict claims to be from another world and says that another planet will collide with Earth within days, but he is believed mad. "I Fought the Man Who Couldn't Be Killed," art by Sol Brodsky; A criminal escapes from prison in 1969 after 10 years and robs a warehouse; He is found by a police officer with superhuman powers. "Mummex---King of the Mummies!", art by Don Heck; An archaeologist finds a giant mummy in the Egyptian desert; It rises and searches the tombs and museums of the area, examining several mummies before returning into the desert. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4664127005

All reprints: Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "I Entered the Dimension of Doom!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A teenager uncovers a plot of two-dimensional beings to invade Earth by posing as a construction crew to dig a hole in the street that acts as a passageway between dimensions and thwarts their designs. "The Greatest Magician of All," script by Mimi Gold, art by Bill Everett; An old theater watchman tells the story of The Great Marko, a magician who searched for the greatest magic trick of all only to have it stolen by his rival. "Dead Man's Escape!", art by Joe Maneely; A convict from an island prison tries to escape by being dumped in the bay inside of a corpse bag; Instead of dumping him in the bay, a large well has been dug which they are now using to dispose of bodies, inhabited by a large octopus. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 11 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. "Night of the Nether-Spawn!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jim Mooney; Man-Thing battles Thog the Nether-Spawn, who makes his first appearance; Jennifer Kale also makes her first appearance; Steve Gerber's first full story as a professional writer. "The Spider Waits," art by Fred Kida; Sven's childhood fear of spiders turns to enjoyment as he kills them indiscriminately at his factory cleaning job; He meets a woman who is actually a human spider who lures him into her web, literally. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 23 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4643401001

Morbius stars in "Alone Against Arcturus!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up story: "The Last Stop" with art by Gene Colan (from World of Fantasy 10). The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 86 (Zemo). Gil Kane/Tom Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Fearless Defenders (2013) 1C CGC 9.8 Manara 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Manara Variant Cover.

Label #3831117005

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Milo Manara (W) Cullen Bunn (A) Will Sliney NEW TEAM! NEW VILLAINS! NEW CREATORS! Valkyrie and Misty Knight are the Fearless Defenders and not since Power Man and Iron Fist has an unlikely duo kicked this much-well, you know. Writer Cullen Bunn (Venom, Sixth Gun, The Fearless) and new-to-Marvel artist Will Sliney (MacGyver, Star Wars) bring you the book everyone is going to be talking about on Thursday morning. Cover price $2.99.

Fearless Defenders (2013) 1D CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4601703003

Cover by Skottie Young (W) Cullen Bunn (A) Will Sliney NEW TEAM! NEW VILLAINS! NEW CREATORS! Valkyrie and Misty Knight are the Fearless Defenders and not since Power Man and Iron Fist has an unlikely duo kicked this much-well, you know. Writer Cullen Bunn (Venom, Sixth Gun, The Fearless) and new-to-Marvel artist Will Sliney (MacGyver, Star Wars) bring you the book everyone is going to be talking about on Thursday morning. Cover price $2.99.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4228299002

Fantastic Four issue, including an article and checklist (issues 1-132). Editor Jim Steranko produced several new illustrations for this issue. Bios (with photos) of Stan Lee, John Buscema, Roy Thomas, Joe Sinnott, and Gerry Conway.

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."

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4629374001

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4622594002

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.