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Avengers (1963 1st Series) 249D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550261004

Direct Edition. Ragnarok and Roll: Part 2 of 6 -"The Snows of Summer" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes) and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Story continued from Thor #349. It's snowing all over the world! Is this cause for celebration? Unfortunately not! It's cause for grave concern about the survival of the universe! When Thor stops by Avengers Mansion, he tells his teammates about the ominous situation they face! Surtur is sending his demon hordes, the Sons of Muspell, to Midgard in order to clear a path for the fire giant to invade Asgard! In the snowy streets of Manhattan, the Avengers along with the Fantastic Four and the Warriors Three clash with Surtur's powerful demon hordes! Story continues in Thor 350. Cameo appearances by ISAAC, Deathurge, Maelstrom, and Beta Ray Bill. Flashback cameos by Malekith and Surtur. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: The events of Thor 348 and 349 lead into this story.) Story continued from Thor #350. 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Death of Captain Marvel GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-REP VG+ 4.5

Signed by Jim Starlin and Jim Shooter on front cover, no certification is included.

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Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Jim Starlin. In the critically-acclaimed THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL, watch the dying hero tragically succumb to the cancer that ravages his body. This is one of the greatest super-hero stories ever told, by one of the medium's master storytellers - Jim Starlin! Featuring appearances by Thanos, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, the Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Inhumans, Daredevil, and more. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $5.95.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 3 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4335773017

First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Miracle Man in "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. Johnny Storm the Human Torch! Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter II "The Monster Lives!"; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue. Chapter III "The Flame that Died!"; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars-statue and Invisible Girl stowes away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen. Chapter IV "In the Shadow of Defeat!"; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. Chapter V "The Final Challenge!" This issue features the first appearances of the FF costumes and the Fantasticar. First FF letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. (For the original, unused Kirby/Dick Ayers cover to this issue, see Fantastic Four 224.) 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4335773010

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 15 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of the Mad Thinker in "The Fantastic Four Battle the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Mad Thinker has summoned gang leaders to try to become the king of New-York; To achieve his goal, he must defeat the Fantastic Four; So he makes sure they are all offered interesting opportunities; While they disband, the Thinker uses the Baxter Building to build his Awesome Android. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Half-page ads for Sgt. Fury # 1 and the next issue of Fantastic Four. Fantastic Four Fan Clubs ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 17 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4335773007

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 18 VG- 3.5

1" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple. Oxidation.

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 19 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3737154014

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 22 GD 2.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 25 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold coming detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 28 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4632310001

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 30 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3953666012

"The Dreaded Diablo!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Chic Stone. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby with inks by Chic Stone. On a vacation in Transylvania, the FF encounter a castle inhabited by Diablo. Note: First Appearance of Diablo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.2 Restored

Trimmed

Paper: Off white to white

Top edge of front cover trimmed.

Label #4646447003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Death of a Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed tries and fails to transform the Thing back into Ben Grim; the Super-Skrull escapes from his prison and takes the place of Franklin Richards; Franklin dies. Letter to the editor from writer and Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Calamity on the Campus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Diablo takes control of the Dragon Man android and wreaks havoc on the Empire State campus. 1st appearance Dragon Man 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 36 VG- 3.5

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 40 VG- 3.5

Tape residue.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of the Baxter Building, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Dr. Doom battles the FF and Daredevil; Reed restores the FF's powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 41 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3832503006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Brutal Betrayal of Ben Grimm!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Frightful Four kidnap the Thing and brainwash him into aiding them against the rest of the FF. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 43 VG 4.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Lo! There Shall Be An Ending!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Reed manages to free Ben and Johnny from the Frightful Four's brainwashing and he and Sue defeat the villains. Doctor Doom appearance. Story continues in Fantastic Four Annual #3. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 47 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4224220019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Beware the Hidden Land!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; After subduing Dragon Man, the FF follow the Inhumans to their Great Refuge. House ad, with covers shown, for Amazing Spider-Man #33, X-Men #16, and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 47 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3890257010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Beware the Hidden Land!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; After subduing Dragon Man, the FF follow the Inhumans to their Great Refuge. House ad, with covers shown, for Amazing Spider-Man #33, X-Men #16, and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652009021

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1267154015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 50 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4491627002

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. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 51 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. This Man... This Monster!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; An unnamed scientist gives himself the powers and appearance of the Thing and goes to the Baxter Building, planning to kill Reed; However, an accident results in him saving Reed's life and perishing in the Negative Zone. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: JC Penney 1993 reprint exists. It can be identified by the back cover: X-Men on Video ad. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 52 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4314513006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Black Panther in The Black Panther!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther invites the FF to Wakanda and demonstrates his powers by attacking them. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 53 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Black Panther in The Way It Began..!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther tells the story of Klaw's first attack on Wakanda; Klaw attacks the Black Panther and the FF. First appearance of Klaw, T'Chaka, and vibranium. Letter to the editor from comics writer Dennis O'Neil. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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) 56 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0201759009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Klaw The Murderous Master of Sound!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Klaw attacks the Baxter Building. The Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, Doctor Doom, and the Black Panther all have brief appearances. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 56 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-0C48D22-015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Klaw The Murderous Master of Sound!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Klaw attacks the Baxter Building. The Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, Doctor Doom, and the Black Panther all have brief appearances. 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 FN- 5.5

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 VG- 3.5

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) 64 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Intergalactic Sentry #459 (a Kree machine) in The Sentry Sinister!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Explorers on a South Pacific island awaken the Kree Sentry 459; The FF come to the island for a vacation and become embroiled in a battle with the Sentry. Inhumans appearances. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 47. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 66 FN- 5.5

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The origin of Him (Warlock), part 1 (though he does not appear in this issue) in "What Lurks Behind the Beehive?", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The scientists of the Beehive have kidnapped Alicia Masters and the FF search for her. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 66 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from bottom.

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The origin of Him (Warlock), part 1 (though he does not appear in this issue) in "What Lurks Behind the Beehive?", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The scientists of the Beehive have kidnapped Alicia Masters and the FF search for her. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

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

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Minor front/back crack(s), under 1".

Label #4257435017

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 74 CBCS 4.5

Paper: White

Label #23-0C10FE9-016

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 78 VG+ 4.5

"The Thing No More!" Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot). Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Wizard attacks the Baxter Building as Sue's doctors determine that everything is not well with her pregnancy. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 60. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 83 VG/FN 5.0

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 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) 96 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

"The Mad Thinker and His Androids of Death!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, and Marie Severin (backgrounds). A quiet afternoon at the Baxter Building is interrupted by a surprise attack against Ben Grimm…by the Human Torch! Oh my, why has Johnny Storm ambushed his long-time friend? But hold on, is that really the FF's youngest member or a well-constructed android look-a-like? Using his trademark exact calculations, the Mad Thinker sends his replica androids to capture the Fantastic Four! And with textbook precision the thinker's sinister plan rolls towards completion! However, the FF's familiar foe may have once again miscalculated the human element! Giving Mister Fantastic an opportunity to outthink the thinker! (Note: The Mad Thinker returns in Fantastic Four 100.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 99 VG 4.0

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4616525004

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

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

"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) 118 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4514742002

"Thunder in the Ruins!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Mooney. Cover by John Buscema, John Romita (touch-ups), and John Verpoorten. With Crystal by his side, the Master of Alchemy has taken over a banana republic in Central America! When the Human Torch arrives in country, he finds himself fighting not only the national air force, but a brain-washed Crystal too! Can Johnny Storm wrest Crystal from Diablo's clutches? Fortunately, Reed, Sue, and Ben will help! Back up story: "What Mad World?" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. To save Ben during the battle against Diablo, Lockjaw temporarily teleports the Thing to another world. But it's a strange world indeed as Reed Richards is the one that was transformed into the Thing; while Ben Grimm married Susan Storm. Perhaps Ben should get back to his own reality posthaste, before he sees too much! First appearance of the Reed Richards of Alternate Earth (Earth-A). (Notes: Diablo returns in Fantastic Four 193. Crystal appears next in Fantastic Four 130, but plays a prominent role behind the scenes in Avengers 104. The Thing (aka Reed Richards) of Earth-A returns in Fantastic Four 160. Alternate Earth would later be renamed Earth-721.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 122 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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) 126 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4651653001

"The Way It Began!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. A new era begins for the World's Greatest Comic Magazine! But before the new era starts, the fabulous foursome takes a walk down memory lane. Re-telling of the origin of the Fantastic Four, and also the FF's first encounter with the Mole Man. Cameo appearance by Alicia Masters. (Notes: Roy Thomas begins scripting the Fantastic Four series. The cover pays homage to the cover of Fantastic Four 1. The letters page contains a reduced-size reprint of the FF 1 cover.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.