Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of Marvel Boy since 1951, now called the Crusader (then Quasar), in "The Crusader Syndrome!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by George Perez (his first art on the series), inks by Joe Sinnott. Jack Kirby/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be The Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The federal government asks Reed Richards to take the Fantastic Four to the Midwest to apprehend the Hulk! Will the FF be able to find the Green Goliath? Yes! And that's were the trouble begins! However, the fabulous foursome successfully captures the Hulk and hands the behemoth over to the military. It looks like mission accomplished for the FF...until the Thing becomes dismayed over the rough treatment of Dr. Banner. Would Ben actually consider freeing the rampaging Hulk? Yes again! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #13 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Sky-Full of Fear!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. Reed designs an exo-skeleton for Ben, so the Thing can return to the Fantastic Four. Now Mr. Fantastic and the new Thing take off in hot pursuit of the rampaging Power Man! Who is secretly manipulating Luke Cage? Alicia Masters seems to know! When she confronts her step-father in the slammer, Power Man busts in and grabs both her and the Puppet Master! And in the skies high above the prison, Ben Grimm and Luke Cage lock up in a titanic battle with Alicia's life hanging in the balance! (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bill Mantlo. This issue contains Marvel Value Stamps Series B #90 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Cry, The Bedeviled Plant!" Part 2 of 5. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After being tricked into boarding Gorr's spaceship, the Fantastic Four reluctantly agree to protect Counter-Earth from the Ravager of Worlds! But the FF may be too late since Galactus' herald, the Destroyer, has already engaged the High Evolutionary on his command asteroid. Nevertheless, the Thing springs into action against the armored herald! Can Ben beat the Destroyer before Galactus becomes aware of Counter-Earth? Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and the Hulk to recap the events of Incredible Hulk 178. (Notes: Both Galactus and the Destroyer previously appeared in Thor 228. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Look Out for the Frightful Four!" Script by Roy Thomas. Plot assists from Mike Friedrich and Bob Wayne. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster have taken over the Baxter Building! And after defeating the surprised Fantastic Four, the treacherous trio begins the tryouts for the fourth member of their team! An unusual collection of super beings show up to strut their stuff including the Texas Twister, Tigra, Thundra, and Captain Ultra. The Wizard's search appears to be going nowhere until the Brute arrives! Who is the Brute and where did he come from? First appearance of the Texas Twister. (Note: The Brute first appeared in Warlock 6 and 7.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Frightful Four guest star in "Call My Killer the Brute!' Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by George Perez, inks by Dave Hunt. Cameo appearances by Galactus, the High Evolutionary, Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan (first appearance in a Marvel Comic). John Romita Sr./Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.30.

ark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the FF's battle against Annihilus and the Mad Thinker continues in "Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Script by Bill Mantlo, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. George Perez/Sinnott cover. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator in "Aftermath: The Eliminator!" "Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. 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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Here There Be Witches!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four hop in the pogo-plane and fly to New Salem, Colorado in search of young Franklin. The quaint little town of New Salem seems very quiet and peaceful upon the FF's arrival, but appearances can be deceiving! One thing leads to another, and the fabulous foursome find themselves knee deep in gargoyles and witches! First appearance of Nicholas Scratch. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). 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! First appearance of the Salem Seven. 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. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Trouble Times Two!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Dave Cockrum. The Fantastic Four return from Colorado and discover the Impossible Man knocked out cold. The Thing begins a room-by-room search of the Baxter Building and discovers the FF's long-time foe...Klaw! But the murderous master of sound is not alone! He has a new partner...the all-powerful Molecule Man! In Reed's electro-lab, the FF and the deadly duo battle for control of the psi-amplifier! Will the FF grasp victory? Or will it be just out of reach? Flashback cameo by the Man-Thing to recap the Molecule Man's previous appearance in Iron Man Annual 3. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Last 30-cent issue. The Impossible Man, the Watcher, the Molecule Man, and Klaw guest star in "The Rampage of Reed Richards!" Script by Len Wein, George Perez, inks by Joe Sinnott. Perez/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Four No More!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). 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. Letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The FF battle the Texas Twister and Doctor Doom in "He Who Soweth the Wind!" Plot by Roger Slifer, script by Len Wein, pencils by George Perez, inks by Joe Sinnott. The letters page contains a Statement of Ownership--average print run, 419,544; average paid circulation, 194,661. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Vengeance Is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Dave Hunt (finishes). 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.) Letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Sub-Mariner guest stars in "Beware the Ravaging Retrievers!" Script by Marv Wolfman, breakdowns by Keith Pollard, finished art by Pablo Marcos. Impossible Man guest appearance. George Perez/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Who in the World is the Invincible Man?" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. Ben, Sue, and Johnny get together for a mini-reunion in Los Angeles and discuss the possibility of reuniting the Fantastic Four. However, the trio's plan is derailed when the Invincible Man attacks! The victorious villain transports the fallen heroes to upstate New York and reveals his identity! The Invincible Man is Reed Richards! What in the world is going on? And which long-time super villain has masterfully orchestrated the reunion of the FF? Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. No letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Riotus Return of the Red Ghost!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom sends Reed Richards into outer space so the leader of the FF can regain his stretching powers! Does the Latverian monarch have an ulterior motive? Mr. Fantastic doesn't have anytime to worry about that, once the Red Ghost materializes inside his spaceship! Meanwhile, Doctor Doom brings the Invisible Girl, Human Torch, and Thing to his castle in Latveria, and also the blind sculptress...Alicia Masters! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Iron Man 83.) Letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.