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Event Horizon Dark Descent (2025 IDW Dark) 3RI CGC 9.8

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Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #4686073010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Christian Ward (A) Tristan Jones (CA) Chris Burnham “Does anybody read me? This is Captain John Kilpack of the spaceship Event Horizon.My crew and I attempted faster-than-light travel and have found ourselves stranded someplace…well, someplace that defies understanding. One of my crew is dead already—murdered by some creature claiming this space to be hell. I fear it may be correct… The dead have appeared to me, and there is something else loose upon the ship.If you can hear me, it may be too late for you… Libera te tutemet ex inferis.” Cover price $4.99.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

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Label #4603118009

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (2019 Marvel) 14ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

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Werneck Variant Cover.

Label #4678990005

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Cover by Lucas Werneck. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Phil Noto. Two cups. Two must answer. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Excalibur The Sword Is Drawn (1988) 1D CGC 9.8 Davis Variant

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Label #4668491023

48-page squarebound edition (no ads). First appearance of Excalibur in "The Sword is Drawn." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary (with Mark Farmer). Davis/Neary cover. Cover price $3.25.

Exceptional X-Men (2024 Marvel) 1KRS.A CGC 9.8

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KRS Comics Edition.

Label #4640659008

KRS Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Warren Louw. Written by Eve L. Ewing. Art by Carmen Carnero. KATE PRYDE LEADS A TEAM OF ALL-NEW X-MEN! After the fall of Krakoa, Kate Pryde is trying to get as far away from all things X as she possibly can. She's just a regular-degular bartender now. Definitely NOT getting ready to head up an ALL-NEW TEAM of wayward young mutants while avoiding the watchful gaze of Emma Frost. Nothing in this title but work, dating and staving off depression. That's it. No never-before-seen EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN to see here! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Exciting Comics (1940) 35 CGC 9.0

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Label #4334828001

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Written by John Swenson, Gerald Devers, Walt Wilson and unknown. Art by Ken Battefield, Maurice Gutwirth, Bob Oksner, Max Plaisted, Ed Moritz and unknown. Featuring The Black Terror, Nemesis of Crime, in an untitled story with art by Ken Battefield and Ed Moritz. Plus: The American Eagle in an untitled story with art by Maurice Gutwirth; Crash Carter, Air Cadet, in an untitled story with art by Bob Oksner; 1-page text story "Dust Storm" by John Swenson; The Liberator in an untitled story; 1-page text story "Haunted House" by Gerald Devers; Sergeant Bill King in an untitled story with art by Maurice Gutwirth; 1-page text story "Good Cowpony" by Walt Wilson; and Larry North, U.S. Navy, in and untitled story with art by Max Plaisted. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Exquisite Corpses (2025 Image) 5E CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover E.

Label #4647090011

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jordie Bellaire, James Tynion IV. Art by Claire Roe, Michael Walsh. Cover by David Lafuente. Its murder on the dance floor as killers converge at the NoLife concert…but can the sparks of young love between two incendiary psychopaths win out over bloodlust and bounties? Heads will roll as Eisner Award-winning multi-hyphenate JORDIE BELLAIRE (REDLANDS) and red-hot artist CLAIRE ROE (Dark Spaces: The Hollywood Special) join **JAMES TYNION IV **and MICHAEL WALSH for the most terrifying meet-cute of the year! 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Exquisite Corpses (2025 Image) 6E CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover E.

Label #4677787012

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Tyler Boss, James Tynion IV (A) Gavin Fullerton, Michael Walsh (CA) Tyler Boss “Trick or treat” has never had deadlier stakes as Craig and Jason unknowingly go door to door with this year’s youngest killer. And a high score for G4m3r_K1d means a very bad night for everyone else… Multi-hyphenate talent Tyler Boss (You’ll Do Bad Things) and breakout talent Gavin Fullerton (The Closet) join James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh for Exquisite Corpses’ most gut-wrenching chapter yet! Each Cover C polybag variant will include one collectible trading card. Collect all 13 issues to make a complete card deck set. Cover price $4.99.

Exquisite Corpses (2025 Image) 7F CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover F.

Label #4686195009

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Michael Walsh, James Tynion IV (A) Claire Roe, Michael Walsh (CA) Mahmud Asrar Every Halloween, all the teenagers in Oak Valley throw a party out at the Pit. Tonight, as the keg is tapped and the band kicks off their set, survivors and killers alike make their way toward the festivities, ready to light the fuse on the most explosive rager the town has ever seen… Michael Walsh (Universal Monsters: Frankenstein) and Claire Roe (Dark Spaces: Hollywood Special) rejoin James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth) for a brutal turning point in the smash-hit horror phenomenon! Cover price $4.99.

Extreme Carnage Phage (2021 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 SS Young Young Variant

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

Label #2689207016

Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. Cover by Skottie Young. FLASH THOMPSON IS BACK! After the shocking revelations of EXTREME CARNAGE: SCREAM, Carnage sets its sights on the PHAGE symbiote. Carnage isn't the only familiar face on the board though! After a rendezvous with his student, Andi Benton, FLASH THOMPSON is back and ready for a fight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Eyes of the Cat HC (2011 Humanoids) Limited Edition 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st printing. Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky. Art by Moebius. The very first graphic storytelling collaboration between two masters of the medium, Alexandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius. In a desolate dreamscape world, a man, a bird, and a cat interact in a unique apocalyptic yet poetic fashion… Presented in a giant sized collectors edition, in its original b&w but with a colored paper stock, and in a limited and numbered printing of only 750 copies! Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 16-in., 56 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 750 copies. Cover price $69.95.

Fall of the House of X (2024 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.C CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Potter/Zann/Buza/And Others

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Witnessed Signatures: Chris Potter (& "Gambit"), Lenore Zann (& "Aka Rogue"), George Buza (& "Beast"), Alyson Court (& "Jubilee"), Catherine Disher (& "Jean"), Alison Sealy-Smith (& "Storm") & David Nakayama on 2/3/2024. Illuminati Foil Exclusive.

Label #24-0BAB620-021

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Lucas Werneck. KRAKOA HAS JUST BEGUN TO FIGHT! Mutantkind has never had a greater fall. From the highs of Krakoa - their own glorious nation, a place where they were safe and happy - to the lowest of lows. Outlawed, hunted, killed, most of their kind missing or dead, and now, one their greatest leaders, Cyclops, is on trial facing a death penalty. Ready or not, the time has come for the X-Men to make their final stand against the forces that have struck them low. The day is now. The place is here. The tale of the house Xavier built will long be told...and few will forget this darkest chapter. From writer Gerry Duggan (X-MEN, MARAUDERS, UNCANNY AVENGERS) and artist Lucas Werneck (IMMORTAL X-MEN, TRIAL OF MAGNETO) comes half of the story that will bring the Krakoa Age to its conclusion! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Fallen Angels (2019 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Bagley Every Mutant Ever Variant

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Bagley Variant Cover

Label #4082879022

PLEASE NOTE: Copies of this variant were received with serious printing damage. Written by Bryan Edward Hill. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Mark Bagley. THE DAWN DOES NOT BREAK FOR ALL! Psylocke finds herself in this new world of Mutantkind unsure of her place in it… but when a face from her past returns only to be killed, she seeks help from others who feel similar to get vengeance. Cable and X-23 join Kwannon for a personal mission that could jeopardize all Mutantkind! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fame Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko (2026 TidalWave Comics) 1GAY.A CGC 9.8

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Gay Variant Cover.

Label #4663059017

Variant Cover by Raymond Gay. Cover homage to "Akira" movie poster. Story by Darren G. Davis. Art by Igor Cicarini. FAME: Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko - The Creative Force Behind Avatar celebrates the dynamic duo behind Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. From their early animation careers at studios like Nickelodeon and Film Roman, DiMartino and Konietzko united their talents to craft a groundbreaking series blending Eastern philosophy, martial arts, and rich storytelling. Their visionary world of benders, spirits, and powerful heroes captivated audiences worldwide. This comic book biography traces their creative partnership, the challenges they faced, and the cultural legacy of their work-honoring the artists who brought balance, depth, and diversity to modern animation.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 2 NM 9.4

Cover by Jim Van Hollebeke, which was inspired by Weird Fantasy 15B. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes more British comic book history, with high quality one page reprints of MarvelMan and Miracle Man. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. The first FA letters page debuts, and the very first LOC is from My Comics Shop's founder and owner Buddy Saunders! "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis begins, with a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs from Ace Drummond 1177 to Dick Tracy 1185. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Spider-Man 2 for $3., Strange Adventures 1 at $5, and X-Men 2 thru 5 for $2.50 each. The back cover is a full page pin-up of Star Man by Bill Wilson. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 24 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 2 NM 9.4

Cover by Jim Van Hollebeke, which was inspired by Weird Fantasy 15B. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes more British comic book history, with high quality one page reprints of MarvelMan and Miracle Man. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. The first FA letters page debuts, and the very first LOC is from My Comics Shop's founder and owner Buddy Saunders! "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis begins, with a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs from Ace Drummond 1177 to Dick Tracy 1185. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Spider-Man 2 for $3., Strange Adventures 1 at $5, and X-Men 2 thru 5 for $2.50 each. The back cover is a full page pin-up of Star Man by Bill Wilson. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 24 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 5 VF/NM 9.0

Cover by Dick Mosso, with a horror theme. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis continues, as the standard size BLB list concludes with Tarzan The Untamed 1452 to Zip Saunders 1465. This comprehensive listing then continues with BLB type Premiums, Big Big Books, Nickel Books, Chubby Little Books, Dell Fast Action, and Whitman Penny Books. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" returns. For many, the highlight of this issue is the ads for comic books. Just a few of the many comics offered are Fantastic Four 4-15 for $1.60 each, Green Lantern 1 at $3., Hawkman 1 at $1.25, and JLA 1 $2.25. Just 15c would buy your choice of Spider-Man 25-60. But for those with greater resources, some of the Golden Age offered includes All Flash 1 for $50., Capt. Aero 24 for $2, and Action Comics 1 for $200. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 5 VF/NM 9.0

Cover by Dick Mosso, with a horror theme. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis continues, as the standard size BLB list concludes with Tarzan The Untamed 1452 to Zip Saunders 1465. This comprehensive listing then continues with BLB type Premiums, Big Big Books, Nickel Books, Chubby Little Books, Dell Fast Action, and Whitman Penny Books. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" returns. For many, the highlight of this issue is the ads for comic books. Just a few of the many comics offered are Fantastic Four 4-15 for $1.60 each, Green Lantern 1 at $3., Hawkman 1 at $1.25, and JLA 1 $2.25. Just 15c would buy your choice of Spider-Man 25-60. But for those with greater resources, some of the Golden Age offered includes All Flash 1 for $50., Capt. Aero 24 for $2, and Action Comics 1 for $200. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 5 VF/NM 9.0

Cover by Dick Mosso, with a horror theme. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis continues, as the standard size BLB list concludes with Tarzan The Untamed 1452 to Zip Saunders 1465. This comprehensive listing then continues with BLB type Premiums, Big Big Books, Nickel Books, Chubby Little Books, Dell Fast Action, and Whitman Penny Books. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" returns. For many, the highlight of this issue is the ads for comic books. Just a few of the many comics offered are Fantastic Four 4-15 for $1.60 each, Green Lantern 1 at $3., Hawkman 1 at $1.25, and JLA 1 $2.25. Just 15c would buy your choice of Spider-Man 25-60. But for those with greater resources, some of the Golden Age offered includes All Flash 1 for $50., Capt. Aero 24 for $2, and Action Comics 1 for $200. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 5 VF/NM 9.0

Cover by Dick Mosso, with a horror theme. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis continues, as the standard size BLB list concludes with Tarzan The Untamed 1452 to Zip Saunders 1465. This comprehensive listing then continues with BLB type Premiums, Big Big Books, Nickel Books, Chubby Little Books, Dell Fast Action, and Whitman Penny Books. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" returns. For many, the highlight of this issue is the ads for comic books. Just a few of the many comics offered are Fantastic Four 4-15 for $1.60 each, Green Lantern 1 at $3., Hawkman 1 at $1.25, and JLA 1 $2.25. Just 15c would buy your choice of Spider-Man 25-60. But for those with greater resources, some of the Golden Age offered includes All Flash 1 for $50., Capt. Aero 24 for $2, and Action Comics 1 for $200. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 NM- 9.2

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 NM- 9.2

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 NM- 9.2

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 VF/NM 9.0

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

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) 84 CGC 9.4

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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) 108 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #0040839017

The FF battle the Nega-Man (first appearance) and Janus in "The Monstrous Mystery of the Nega-Man!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby, John Buscema, and John Romita. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and John Verpoorten. In brazen fashion Janus overpowers Mr. Fantastic and storms into the Negative Zone! Why?!? Does Janus know what could be waiting for him in the antimatter universe? However Janus (appropriately named after the two-faced roman deity) is also the Nega-Man! And the power of the Negative Zone already courses through his veins! After reviewing their first skirmish with Janus, the FF prepare to charge into the Negative Zone themselves! But hold on, someone else is coming through the portal from the other side! Look out! It's Annihilus! Origin of Janus. Cameo appearance by Annihilus. (Note: This issue contains Jack Kirby's final art on the series.) 36 pages 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) 152 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661981002

"A World of Madness Made!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and John Romita. Thundra attacks Mahkizmo, the Nuclear Man, in order to give Reed, Ben, and Johnny a chance to recover from their fight! But in a brilliant flash of light, the powerful femizon and the monster from Machus vanish from the Baxter Building. Where did they go? Reed thinks somewhere in the future, so the Human Torch, Medusa, Thing, and Mr. Fantastic use Dr. Doom's time machine to go forward in time...to Machus! How will the FF fare in round two vs. Mahkizmo? Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl and Franklin. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 Sgt. Fury by Dick Ayers and John Severin.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 175 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4643310018

"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) 208D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499309013

Direct Edition. "The Power of the Sphinx!" Guest-starring Nova. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia, Al Milgrom, and Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the intervention of Nova (aka Richard Rider) and his friends the Skrulls' attack on the planet Xandar has been temporarily halted, but now the Fantastic Four have another problem...the Sphinx! The Egyptian villain has tapped into the living computers of Xandar and gained enormous power. Fortunately, the Human Torch has linked up with his teammates, and now the entire Fantastic Four plus Nova, Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse will battle the Sphinx! Meanwhile, Reed, Sue, and Ben are beginning to the feel the effects of the Skrull aging ray. Cameo appearance by Doctor Sun. (Note: The letters page includes a preview of the Fantastic Four pocket novel "Doomsday" by Marv Wolfman.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 209D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #4681551021

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) 209N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643310019

Newsstand 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) 220D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499309014

Direct Edition. "And the Lights Went Out All Over the World!" Part 1 of 2. Written (his first on this book) and penciled by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Byrne/Sinnott cover. The entire world is experiencing power outages that last several minutes in length. The Fantastic Four journey to the North Pole to track down the source of the electromagnetic disturbances, and what they find...is truly out of this world! Brief retelling of the FF's origin. Cameo appearances by the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision) and Vindicator. Note: This issue includes a full-page pin-up by Joe Sinnott featuring the Human Torch vs. the Super Skrull. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 230D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499309015

Direct Edition. "Firefrost And The Ebon Seeker" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the timely intervention of Firefrost, the Fantastic Four barely survive their offshore clash with the awesome Ebon Seeker! But while the FF regroup, the powerful being spawned from a black hole trudges back to Manhattan to do more damage. However, there is another group of heroes that calls Manhattan home...the Avengers! Will the FF let the Avengers battle the Ebon Seeker? Or could Earth's Mightiest Heroes actually ruin Reed's plan to use the Negative Zone to save the city? Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

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

Paper: White

Label #3861698023

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) 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) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4487453002

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) 234 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609400015

"The Man with the Power!" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's an unusual tale as an elderly man from the Midwest travels to New York City and brings along his latent powers. The senior visitor desires to see the Fantastic Four in action and accidentally creates large-scale destruction to make his wish come true. While Ben, Johnny, and Sue help the local citizens survive the catastrophe, Reed theorizes that the Earth is under attack from outer space! Shortly thereafter, the FF blasts off into space to confront a planet-sized menace! Cameo appearances by Ego, the Living Planet and Frankie Raye. 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

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

Paper: White

Label #4143040007

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) 245D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4678970015

Direct Edition. "Childhood's End" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. While Sue tapes an interview for a local TV show, a tragedy unfolds at the Baxter Building. And by the time the Invisible Girl arrives back home; Reed, Ben, and Johnny have been knocked out by a tall, blonde-haired stranger with amazing powers! Who is this man? Can the Invisible Girl provide the answers to his questions? 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 250 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4678970020

Special 250th Giant-Size Issue. "X-Factor!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Captain America, and Gladiator. Story, art, and Cover by John Byrne. The Shi'ar superman known as Gladiator has just dismantled Marvel's First Family. Now he battles his erstwhile allies the Uncanny X-Men in the devastated streets of New York City, but there is something different about Xavier's mutants. Can the Fantastic Four figure out the mystery surrounding Marvel's Merry Mutants and stop the uber powerful Gladiator before the city is totally destroyed? Maybe with a little help from the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the Amazing Spider-Man! Includes a pin-up of the Fantastic Four by John Byrne. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 257N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4375129004

Newsstand Edition. "Fragments!" Guest-starring Scarlet Witch and the Vision. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Don't miss one of the most significant stories in the history of the Fantastic Four, as mighty Galactus comes to the Skrull's homeworld! Plus, secrets are revealed about Galactus' relationship with Eternity and Lady Death, and his role in the universe. Plus, while examining the comatose android body of the Vision, Reed Richards suddenly goes missing and no one has a clue as to where, or why. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 263 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681577022

"R and R!" Vision cameo. Part 1 of 2. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. In light of their recent adventures (into the Negative Zone in issues #251-256, their battle with Tyros and Doctor Doom in issues #258-260, and the universal trial of Reed Richards in issues #261-262) Marvel's First Family attempts to get some much needed R&R. But, they are a super-heroes in the Marvel Universe and they'll find this easier said than done. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 288 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681577025

Secret Wars II tie-in. "Full Circle!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Byrne. In their first meeting, Doom's indomitable will surprised and defeated the One from Beyond (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #10). Don't miss the rematch that had to happen: Doctor Doom vs. the Beyonder! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 291 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681576017

"The Times They are A' Changing!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and P. Craig Russell. Cover by John Byrne. The Invisible Woman, She-Hulk, Human Torch, and Nick Fury find themselves trapped in the past, in the year 1936. Can they find a way back home before their very presence alters the course of human history? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 318D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681576013

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Pale!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. At the end of FF Annual 21, Crystal decides to leave the Fantastic Four and return to the moon; so the FF will travel into the Negative Zone with only three members...and Doctor Doom! Before Doctor Doom leads the FF into the Negative Zone, he ambushes the Molecule Man on the streets of New York City. What is Doctor Doom planning? And will he help the FF defeat Blastaar? 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 347D CGC 9.8 Adams Variant

Paper: White

Label #4681576010

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Big Trouble on Little Earth (or is it...Where Creatures Roam?)!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. Can it be true? Reed Richards, the Human Torch, and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing of the Fantastic Four are dead?! Now, it's up to a monster, an outlaw hero, a mutant, and the Spirit of Vengeance to solve this mystery and stop an unseen threat to mankind before it's too late. Can the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, and the Amazing Spider-Man play nice together long enough to stop Armageddon? 40 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4639938011

1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.