Auctions: comic books 2165 or before

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 482 VG 4.0

Cover loose at one staple.

December 25, 1914. Capturing the Money; or, How Ben Bailey Made His Mark. 11" x 8", 36 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 490 VG- 3.5

February 19, 1915. A Born Spectacular; or, The Young Sphinx of Wall Street. 11" x 8", 36 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Fame Chris Evans (2026 TidalWave Comics) 1ULTRARAW.A.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ultraraw26 Foil Edition A.

Label #4680144012

Jams Fortress Comics and Wambulance Comics Exclusive "VS" Edition Foil Virgin Cover by Ultraraw26. Story by Michael Frizell and Darren Davis. Art by Diego Magno.

Fame Robert Downey Jr. (2026 TidalWave Comics) 1ULTRARAW.C.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ultraraw26 Foil Edition C.

Label #4680144009

Jams Fortress Comics and Wambulance Comics Exclusive Foil Edition Connecting Virgin Cover by Ultraraw26. Story by Michael Frizell. Art by Elmo Rocko. From Hollywood royalty to rock bottom and back again-Robert Downey Jr.'s life is the ultimate comeback story. This gripping TidalWave Comics biography takes you inside the highs and lows of the man who became Iron Man. This dramatic journey explores his chaotic childhood, early struggles, battles with addiction, and the redemption that made him one of the most beloved actors of our time. Featuring stunning artwork and a raw, honest look at fame, failure, and reinvention, FAME: Robert Downey Jr. is a must-read for fans of film, resilience, and second chances. Witness the legend's rise, fall, and triumphant return-panel by panel.

Fame Satoshi Tajiri (2025 TidalWave Comics) 1ESCORZA CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Escorza Variant Cover.

Label #4680145016

Virgin Cover by Isaac and Esau Escorza. Story by Eric M. Esquivel. Art by Lucy Fidelis. Satoshi Tajiri is not only a groundbreaking video game designer but also one of the most culturally significant creators of the century. His iconic creation, Pokémon, has grown into a universe that transcends media, captivates fans worldwide, and continues to thrive nearly three decades after its debut. This global phenomenon began with the imagination of a young boy who dreamed of merging his love for bug-collecting with his passion for video games.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 10 #3 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4416200007

"The Scarlet Plague" a novelette by Jack London.

Volume 10, Issue 3 - February, 1949. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Stories by Inez Haynes Gillmore and Jack London. Illustrations by Lawrence Stevens and Leydenfrost. Book-length novel: "Angel Island" by Inez Haynes Gillmore - Five desperate, earthbound men...an isle where Love and Death were neighbors...a day when wings fought free of fetters to make a strange new world. Novelette: "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London - Across a sick world it had crept, leaving man and his works destroyed. Now, in the twilight of history, only one remembered -- a blurred and faded picture of the death of our times. Also: The Readers' Viewpoint; In the Next Issue; Masters of Fantasy by Neil Austin - M.P. Shiel, High Priest of Phantasy; and The Lawrence Portfolio. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 130 newsprint pages, B&W. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous Funnies (1934) 57 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.

Victor E. Pazmiño cover. Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Goofie Gags" by Victor E. Pazmiño; "The Gay Thirties" by Hank Barrow; "Roy Powers, Eagle Scout" by Paul Powell; "Nipper" and "Footprints on the Sands of Time" by Clare Victor Dwiggins; "Skyroads" by Dick Calkins and Russell Keaton; "Hairbreadth Harry" and "High-Gear Homer" by F. O. Alexander; "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Life's Like That" by Fred Neher; "War on Crime" by Rex Collier and Hammon; "Jitter" by Arthur B. Poinier; "Big Chief Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "Adventures of Patsy" by Mel Graff; "High Lights of History" by J. Carroll Mansfield; "The Frog Pond Ferry" by M. E. Brady; "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller; "Seaweed Sam" by Victor E. Pazmiño; "Olly of the Movies" by Julian Ollendorff; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; "Somebody's Stenog" and "The Back-Seat Driver" by A. E. Hayward; "Above the Crowd" by Benjamin D. Allen (as Stookie Allen); "Mescal Ike" by S. L. Huntley and Art Huhta; "There's A Town" by M. E. Brady; "Babe Bunting" by Roy L. Williams; "Punky" by Fred Balk; "Connie" and "The Wet Blanket" by Frank Godwin; "Queenie" by S. M. Iger (as Bob Bliss); "Homer Hoopee" by Fred Locher; and "Butty and Fatty" by M. E. Brady. "The Magic River" text story by Robert M. Hyatt. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Funnies (1934) 92 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.

Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, a text story, and an original Fearless Flint feature. In order of appearance: "Life's Like That" by Fred Neher; "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Fearless Flint" by H. G. Peter; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Connie" by Frank Godwin; "Jitter" by Arthur B. Poinier; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "High Lights of History" by J. Carroll Mansfield; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller; "Skyroads" by Dick Calkins and Russell Keaton; "Roy Powers, Eagle Scout" by Paul Powell; "Olly of the Movies" by Julian Ollendorff; "Mescal Ike" by S. L. Huntley and Art Huhta; and "Chief Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon. "When Wings Fail" text story by E. Albert Willard. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Funnies (1934) 212 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4270240002

Cover by Frank Frazetta. Stories and art by Rick Yager and Coulton Waugh. The long-running series that introduced "comic books" to the world, featuring reprints of comic strips. Dickie Dare and Dan find adventure in Thailand. An outer-space variation of issue #210's Buck Rogers underwater cover (with bondage elements) by legendary artist Frank Frazetta. A series of short "True Heroic Stories," featuring real-life tales of heroism. Buck Rogers; Dickie Dare; The Chance; He Refused to Retreat; Mission of Mercy! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 1 VF- 7.5

Cover by Dick Mosso. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes some British comic book history, plus "Fandom's Library" reviews by Larry Herndon. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Fantasy 15 for $7, Avengers 1 at $3.50, and Tales of Suspense 39 for $4.35. Listed Golden Age ranges from Batman 14 at $8, to Top Notch 4 at $5, and Wonder Woman 10 at $3. Highlights also include a full page ad by My Comics Shop's very own Buddy Saunders, as well as detailed ads for the 1968 comic conventions in St. Louis and Dallas. The issue concludes with a full page Capt. America pin-up (never published previously) by Syd Shores, one of Cap's Golden Age artists. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 16 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 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 3 VF 8.0

Staple rust.

Cover by Buddy Saunders, owner of Mycomicshop and Lone Star Comics. Buddy's cover stars the Timely Golden Age superhero The Vision. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues, as does "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis. Dale's installment is a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs, from Dick Tracy 1454 to Little Orphan Annie 1403. There are a lot of other features, including a list of current fanzines, a Panelology Quiz, a Krazy Kat article, and Justice Society portraits by Bill Wilson. For many, the highlight is three pages of photos from the 1968 Dallas SW convention. Pictured are Ken Finnerty, Larry and Irving Bigman, Chuck Wooley, Fritz Leiber, Larry Herndon, Tom Reamy, Gary Acord, Caz, Boyd and Dee, Paul McSpadden, Bill Wallace, and G. B. Love. "For Sale" ad highlights find Buddy Saunders offering Avengers 1 for $3.25, Spider-Man 13 for $1.25, Marvel Super Heroes 13 for 50c, and X-Men 4 at $1. The back cover is a humorous full page pin-up of Superman meeting the Big Bad Wolf, by Hollebeke. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 28 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 3 VF 8.0

Staple rust.

Cover by Buddy Saunders, owner of Mycomicshop and Lone Star Comics. Buddy's cover stars the Timely Golden Age superhero The Vision. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues, as does "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis. Dale's installment is a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs, from Dick Tracy 1454 to Little Orphan Annie 1403. There are a lot of other features, including a list of current fanzines, a Panelology Quiz, a Krazy Kat article, and Justice Society portraits by Bill Wilson. For many, the highlight is three pages of photos from the 1968 Dallas SW convention. Pictured are Ken Finnerty, Larry and Irving Bigman, Chuck Wooley, Fritz Leiber, Larry Herndon, Tom Reamy, Gary Acord, Caz, Boyd and Dee, Paul McSpadden, Bill Wallace, and G. B. Love. "For Sale" ad highlights find Buddy Saunders offering Avengers 1 for $3.25, Spider-Man 13 for $1.25, Marvel Super Heroes 13 for 50c, and X-Men 4 at $1. The back cover is a humorous full page pin-up of Superman meeting the Big Bad Wolf, by Hollebeke. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 28 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 3 VF- 7.5

Staple rust.

Cover by Buddy Saunders, owner of Mycomicshop and Lone Star Comics. Buddy's cover stars the Timely Golden Age superhero The Vision. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues, as does "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis. Dale's installment is a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs, from Dick Tracy 1454 to Little Orphan Annie 1403. There are a lot of other features, including a list of current fanzines, a Panelology Quiz, a Krazy Kat article, and Justice Society portraits by Bill Wilson. For many, the highlight is three pages of photos from the 1968 Dallas SW convention. Pictured are Ken Finnerty, Larry and Irving Bigman, Chuck Wooley, Fritz Leiber, Larry Herndon, Tom Reamy, Gary Acord, Caz, Boyd and Dee, Paul McSpadden, Bill Wallace, and G. B. Love. "For Sale" ad highlights find Buddy Saunders offering Avengers 1 for $3.25, Spider-Man 13 for $1.25, Marvel Super Heroes 13 for 50c, and X-Men 4 at $1. The back cover is a humorous full page pin-up of Superman meeting the Big Bad Wolf, by Hollebeke. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 28 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 5 NM- 9.2

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 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.

Fangoria (1979-2015 O'Quinn Studios) 1st Series 1A CGC 9.2 Poster Included

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4580663001

Includes Foldout Godzilla Poster - The horror equivalent of sci-fi sister publication Starlog, Fangoria is devoted to "monsters, aliens and bizarre creatures" and is touted by its publisher to be the "first classy, professional, pictorial news magazine covering the world of fantasy." Issue #1 includes: a welcome letter from publisher Kerry O'Quinn; articles about Dr. Who and The Amityville Horror; a feature on Battlestar Galactica's lost aliens; a foldout Godzilla poster; "Twenty-five Years with Godzilla"; Tom Savini revealing his makeup techniques; a photo preview of Alien; a behind-the-scenes look at The Creature from the Black Lagoon; an interview with Christopher Lee; and more. Godzilla featured on the cover. Cover price $1.95.

Fantastic (1967 Marvel UK) 53 VG 4.0

Interior corner cut.

Fantastic Adventures (1939-1953 Ziff-Davis Publishing^) Pulp / Magazine Vol. 1 #1 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - May, 1939. Cover by Robert Fuqua. Science Fiction and Fantasy adventure stories. This issue features "The Invisible Robin Hood" by Eando Binder, "Revolt of the Robots" by Arthur Tofte, and stories by A. Hyatt Verrill, F.A. Kummer Jr. Ross Rocklynne, Murice Duclos, and Harl Vincent. 8.5" x 11.5", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Adventures (1939-1953 Ziff-Davis Publishing^) Pulp / Magazine Vol. 8 #1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4411758002

Volume 8, Issue 1 - February 1946. Cover by Walter Parke. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features Vacation in Shasta" by Rog Phillips, and "Toka and the Man Bats" by J.W. Pelkie. 7-in x 10-in, 180 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Adventures (1939-1953 Ziff-Davis Publishing^) Pulp / Magazine Vol. 12 #2 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4685273002

"The Dreaming Jewels" a novel by Theodore Sturgeon, plus "Doom Ship "a novelette by Robert Moore William.

Feb 1950. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Stories include "The Dreaming Jewels" by Theodore Sturgeon, "Doom Ship" by Robert Moore Williams, "Null F" by Peter Worth, "Mystery on Pluto" by Ward Fleming, and "The Friendly Wolf" by Craig Browning. Illustrations by Bill Terry, H. W. McCauley, and Leo Ramon Summers. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 162 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Fears (1953) 5 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4712909001

"My Coffin Must Wait"; Seth is informed that his wife Martha is dying; He vows to fulfill her last wish, driving her through a blizzard, defeating some bank robbers who want to hijack his car, and crashing through a police roadblock to reach town; Seth says he promised Martha she'd have her photograph taken one last time, and he gets Mr. Townsend to do it just before she dies. "Caught in the Graft"; Corrupt city official Sam is caught and sentenced to prison; Since he suffers from claustrophobia, Sam can't tolerate confinement; Working in the prison morgue, Sam learns the bodies are subsequently sent to the city morgue, a building constructed under his crooked supervision; Sam climbs into a coffin and escapes from prison. "Ghost Gift" text story; Dan finds his war comrade Don in Africa, now in possession of a valuable jewel mine. "Stretching Things," script by Bruce Hamilton, art by Steve Ditko; Dawson suffers from brittle bone syndrome, but Dr. Doyle invents "muiclac" to cure him; He discovers this makes him "elastic" and murders Doyle to keep his secret. "Escape from Hell!"; Criminal Richard Benton dies and goes to Hell; He's sentenced by Satan to drag a boulder around for eternity; Benton struggles to climb a mountain to freedom, plagued by demons and hindered by the boulder, only to learn "there is no escape from Hell!" "Temple of the Beast"; In Siam, American tourists Sam and Anne buy "the hand of Sivak," a local god; The vendor later buys it back from Sam but the hand comes alive and strangles him; Anne recovers the hand and mails it to the USA. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Fantastic Four #100 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy duty stock. 13" X 19"

Fantastic Four #26 Cover Recreation Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Fantastic Four #348 Cover Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Fantastic Four #348 Cover Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 1 CGC 1.0 Restored

Restored: C2

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: glue on spine of cover, cover glued to 1st wrap, staples replaced.

Label #4280281003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. The issue that started the Marvel Age of comics. First appearance of Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Invisible Girl as they battle the Mole Man in "The Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Dr. Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket trip that changes their lives forever. The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Atomic plants disappear all around the world; Reed Richards pinpoints a place which is at the same distance from them all: Monster Isle. The Moleman's Secret!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Having captured the Fantastic Four, Moleman recounts how he discovered his underground kingdom. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 2 CGC 2.5 Restored

Restored: C5

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration includes: Color Touch, pieces added, reinforced, staples replaced.

Label #4115293001

Last 10-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. The Skrulls make their first appearance in "The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls From Outer Space!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Four shape-changing Skrulls pose as the Fantastic Four and act as criminals while the true ones are in the country and recall their origin. Part 2 Prisoner of the Skrulls; The real FF is imprisoned by the government for their criminal acts; They escape and decide to flush out the imitating Skrulls. The Fantastic Four Fight Back!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. Thing pin-up by Kirby, inks by Klein. The Fantastic Four... Captured!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; The four Skrull spies are captured, forced to take on the form of cows and then hypnotized to forget all of their former lives. NOTE: This volume holds key clues to the Secret Invasion. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4708202003

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) 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) 6 CGC 2.5

Paper: White

Label #4697769010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 7 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769009

Cover art by Jack Kirby. First appearance of Kurrgo in "Prisoners of Kurrgo, Master of Planet X! Part 1 It Came From the Skies!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Kurrgo sends a robot to take the Fantastic Four to Planet X. Part 2 Outlawed; The robot from Planet X puts on a "hostility ray" to make people riot against the Fantastic Four. Part 3 "Bound for Planet X!"; The robot grants the Fantastic Four asylum on Planet X. Part 4 "Twenty Four Hours till Zero!"; Kurrgo orders the Fantastic Four to save his people from Planet X' destruction. Part 5 "The End of Planet X!"; Kurrgo perishes on Planet X, but his people gets away from its destruction. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 CGC 2.5

Paper: White

Label #4697769008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in "The End of the Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four are bankrupt and the Sub-Mariner is scheming to use this. How the Human Torch Flies! character profile. Part 2 Sub-Mariner Gives the Orders!; The Sub-Mariner offers the Fantastic Four one million dollars if they star in a film that he's producing. Part 3 "The Fury of Mr. Fantastic"; Mr. Fantastic discovers that the film project is a setup. Part 4 "The Flame of Battle"; Human Torch and Thing discover that the film project is a setup. Vengeance Is Ours! Part 5; The film is produced and an unwilling Sub-Mariner pays the Fantastic Four their money. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 10 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Doom returns in the appropriately-named "The Return of Doctor Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom returns from his unwanted journey in space and visits Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in order to make them set a trap for the Fantastic Four. The Invisible Girl pinup by Kirby and Ayers. Part 2 "Back from the Dead!"; Doctor Doom tells how he managed to return to Earth with the help of the Ovoids and then he changes bodies with Mr. Fantastic using Ovoid technology. Part 3 "The End of Mr. Fantastic?"; Doctor Doom convinces the rest of the Fantastic Four that he is Mr Fantastic. Part 4 "No Place to Turn!"; Doctor Doom (as Mr. Fantastic) displays his new shrinking-ray and Mr. Fantastic (in Doom's body) escapes his captivity in Doom's castle. Part 5 "The Real Doctor Doom!" Cameos by the Mole Man, the Miracle Man, the Skrulls, the Sub-Mariner, the Ant-Man, the Hulk, and Thor. Letter to the editor from Rocket's Blast editor G.B. Love. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 10 CGC 1.8

Paper: White

Label #4697769005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Doom returns in the appropriately-named "The Return of Doctor Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom returns from his unwanted journey in space and visits Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in order to make them set a trap for the Fantastic Four. The Invisible Girl pinup by Kirby and Ayers. Part 2 "Back from the Dead!"; Doctor Doom tells how he managed to return to Earth with the help of the Ovoids and then he changes bodies with Mr. Fantastic using Ovoid technology. Part 3 "The End of Mr. Fantastic?"; Doctor Doom convinces the rest of the Fantastic Four that he is Mr Fantastic. Part 4 "No Place to Turn!"; Doctor Doom (as Mr. Fantastic) displays his new shrinking-ray and Mr. Fantastic (in Doom's body) escapes his captivity in Doom's castle. Part 5 "The Real Doctor Doom!" Cameos by the Mole Man, the Miracle Man, the Skrulls, the Sub-Mariner, the Ant-Man, the Hulk, and Thor. Letter to the editor from Rocket's Blast editor G.B. Love. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 11 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white to white

Page 7 and 8 missing.

Label #4697769004

Cover art by Jack Kirby. Origin and first appearance of the Impossible Man in "The Impossible Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The police call the Fantastic four to help against a childish extra-terrestrial. A Visit with the Fantastic Four, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Willie Lumpkin (first appearance) brings to the Fantastic Four their huge mailbag; It makes them think about their youths and their origin. Cameos by Skrulls and Doctor Doom. Pin-up of Namor and his undersea headquarters, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769003

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) 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) 13 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of The Watcher and the Red Ghost in The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; While Reed prapares a journey to the Blue Area of the Moon, Ivan Kragoff trains three apes to pilot a spaceship and take possession of the Moon "for the communist empire." Part 2 Menace on the Moon!; In space, the Fantastic Four's ship crosses that of Ivan Kragoff and they learn of the powers the apes have acquired before landing on the moon. Part 3 "The Watcher Appears!"; The Watcher appears and explains where he comes from and why he cannot take sides in the battle between the Fantastic Four and the Red Ghost. Part 4 "Duel in the Dead City!"; The Fantastic Four battles the Red Ghost and his super-apes on the Moon. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 13 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of The Watcher and the Red Ghost in The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; While Reed prapares a journey to the Blue Area of the Moon, Ivan Kragoff trains three apes to pilot a spaceship and take possession of the Moon "for the communist empire." Part 2 Menace on the Moon!; In space, the Fantastic Four's ship crosses that of Ivan Kragoff and they learn of the powers the apes have acquired before landing on the moon. Part 3 "The Watcher Appears!"; The Watcher appears and explains where he comes from and why he cannot take sides in the battle between the Fantastic Four and the Red Ghost. Part 4 "Duel in the Dead City!"; The Fantastic Four battles the Red Ghost and his super-apes on the Moon. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 14 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668387010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. The Merciless Puppet Master, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master is declared healed and plans his revenge againt the Fantastic Four; This time, he'll use the Sub-Mariner. Cameos by Doctor Doom, the Mole Man, and a Skrull. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 14 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4697769001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. The Merciless Puppet Master, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master is declared healed and plans his revenge againt the Fantastic Four; This time, he'll use the Sub-Mariner. Cameos by Doctor Doom, the Mole Man, and a Skrull. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 15 CGC 3.5

Paper: White

Label #4697760016

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) 16 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4697760015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Micro-World of Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four answers a cry for help from someone too small to be seen. They arrive in a micro-world whose leader is Doctor Doom. Page explaining Reed Richards powers. 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.