Auctions: comic books in grade VF/NM or lower

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 59 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 3 of 4) in Doomsday, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom wreaks havoc across the globe with the Power Cosmic; Black Bolt destroys the barrier that was imprisoning the Inhumans. Brief Inhumans appearance. 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 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4693083006

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) 65 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...From Beyond This Planet Earth!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ronan the Accuser is dispatched to Earth by the Kree Supreme Intelligence to try the FF for the destruction of the Kree Sentry; The FF resist Ronan and defeat him. Silver Surfer cameo (a sculpture). Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 48. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 65 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687375004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...From Beyond This Planet Earth!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ronan the Accuser is dispatched to Earth by the Kree Supreme Intelligence to try the FF for the destruction of the Kree Sentry; The FF resist Ronan and defeat him. Silver Surfer cameo (a sculpture). Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 48. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 68 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4039780013

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) 70 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4693083014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. When Fall the Mighty, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF defeat the Thinker but they are then attacked by the still brainwashed Ben and the Thinker's android. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 71 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4693083015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...and So It Ends..., script by Stan Lee; Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben, with his mind restored helps the others defeat the Thinker's android. 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 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697760009

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 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3860122008

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) 74 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4697760008

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) 75 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #20-17DC33E-023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Worlds Within Worlds!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle their dopplegangers, created by Galactus, who is determined to learn the location of the Silver Surfer. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 57. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 76 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4687376018

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Stranded in Sub-Atomica!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny journey to Subatomica to bring the Silver Surfer back to earth. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 77 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Shall Earth Endure?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle Psycho-Man in the Microverse. Letter to the editor from comics writer Tony Isabella. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 59. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 78 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4400841015

"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 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2022837016

"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 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4697760007

"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) 86 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4178583005

View items consigned by Time Machine Comics: all items, auctions only

"The Victims" Part 3 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In horrific fashion, Victor Von Doom unleashes his robot army on the helpless citizens of Latveria! And despite not having their fantastic powers; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal try to inspire the populace to fight! When the idol of millions lands the first blow against the robots, a glimmer of hope emerges! Dr. Doom's subjects rally around the FF and repel the robots' first assault! But Mr. Fantastic still needs additional time to discover the robots' weakness! Can the brave men and women of Latveria make one more stand against the murderous machines of their monarch? Power to the people! Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 87 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4697760006

"The Power and the Pride!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After narrowly escaping with their lives last issue, the Fantastic Four (actually five at the moment) storm Castle Doom to settle the score with their greatest foe! But the good doctor gladly welcomes the fantastic quintet inside his castle…and invites them to sit down for a lavish banquet in the royal dining room! What surprises are waiting on the menu? Oddly enough, the FF never really find out as Doom's assistant, Gustav Hauptmann, proves to be their most dangerous threat! It's a strange Latverian-style stalemate to close out the FF's European adventure! Death of Gustav Hauptmann. (Notes: Doctor Doom appears next in Sub-Mariner 20 and returns to the pages of the Fantastic Four title in FF 116. The events in this issue will lead Gert Hauptmann to seek revenge against Doctor Doom years later in the classic Iron Man 149. This four-part story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 66-69.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 96 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4693083022

"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) 103 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4693083005

"At War with Atlantis!" 2/3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. The Avenging Son is in all-out attack mode as Atlantis' invasion fleet prepares to strike New York City! And the Master of Magnetism is at Namor's side pushing him into battle! Meanwhile at the Baxter Building, Mr. Fantastic contacts the White House asking for a chance to negotiate with the Sub-Mariner before the U.S. military responds. The president grants Reed Richards' request, so the Thing, Human Torch, and Mr. Fantastic head out to sea to confront the Prince of Atlantis! It's another awesome slugfest between the Sub-Mariner and the Fantastic Four! But while the fight rages in the ocean, Magneto commandeers Namor's flagship and puts his own plans of conquest into motion! Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon, Lady Dorma, Agatha Harkness, and Franklin. 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 105 FN 6.0

"The Monster in the Streets!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. While enjoying an afternoon walk through Manhattan, Crystal collapses in the street! The Human Torch rushes her to the Baxter Building, so Reed can diagnose her condition. Unfortunately, the news is not good for the Inhumans' elemental and the youngest member of the FF. Earth's pollution is breaking down Crystal's immune system. She must return to the Hidden Land immediately. It's a heartbreaking farewell for Johnny and Crystal. Meanwhile, a bizarre energy creature is roaming the streets of New York City! The Invisible Girl encounters the powerful being first and then summons her fantastic teammates to the scene! Cameo appearance by Lockjaw. (Note: Crystal appears next in Fantastic Four 117.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 108 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4693083020

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) 108 FN+ 6.5

Cover oxidation.

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) 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) 115 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4693083023

"The Secret of the Eternals" Part 3 of 4. Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita (touch-ups). The Watcher tells the FF the incredible origin of the Over-Mind! But Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny don't remember fighting the Eternals' powerful warlord last issue. Did the foursome somehow forget? When Mr. Fantastic starts to put two and two together, the Over-Mind strikes! And now a possessed Reed Richards attacks his teammates and embarks on a mission of conquest for the Over-Mind! Last 15¢ issue. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of Marvel Feature (1st series) starring the Defenders.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 116 VG/FN 5.0

Only one staple (manufacturing).

52-page giant issue. "The Alien, the Ally, and Armageddon!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The Over-Mind is in supreme control! And with Mr. Fantastic by his side, he's set to conquer the Earth! However, Sue, Ben, and Johnny are not giving up! The Thing and Torch bravely attack the Over-Mind one more time, but are defeated again. When the Invisible Girl sees her friends fall, she knows she must find other super-heroes to help! But the Avengers aren't home, and there's no sign of Spider-Man or Daredevil or Prince Namor or even the Hulk! Is anyone else available? Unfortunately, no super-heroes, but what about a super-villain? And one from Latveria no less? Desperate times call for desperate measures...and in stunning fashion Doctor Doom joins the Fantastic Four to battle the near omnipotent Over-Mind! Can Victor Von Doom and his long-time adversaries turn the tide against the Over-Mind? Or will they need help from a stranger? A bronze age classic! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Agatha Harkness, Franklin, the Watcher, and the Stranger. (Notes: Doctor Doom appears next in Sub-Mariner 47. The Over-Mind returns years later in Defenders 112 and 113. This issue was reprinted in Marvel ?s Greatest Comics 96. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor and writer Bob Rozakis.) 52 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 120 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641621001

First appearance of the Air-Walker Automaton in "The Horror That Walks on Air!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Air Walker has come to Earth! Is he friend or foe? The FF would like to know! So they lure the alien to the Baxter Building in order to study the mysterious visitor! But the U.S. military provokes the Air Walker into action, and the man who walks on air wipes out the soldiers with an awesome display of power! And then makes short work of the Fantastic Four too! This script seems eerily familiar...a mighty being wielding the power cosmic comes to Earth trumpeting the impending doom of the world. Could someone else, perhaps galactic in nature, be following in the Air Walker's wake? First appearance of the Air Walker automation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson , Agatha Harkness and General Thunderbolt Ross. (Note: This four-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 21.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 141 FN/VF 7.0

"The End of the Fantastic Four!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The situation looks grim indeed as Reed, Sue, Ben, Johnny, Medusa, Franklin, Wyatt Wingfoot, and Agatha Harkness are all prisoners of Annihilus in the Negative Zone! What is the master of the Negative Zone planning for the helpless Fantastic Four? After connecting Franklin to his gene transmuter, Annihilus siphons the young boy's power to recharge his cosmic control rod! Can anyone stop the power transfer and save Franklin's life? Or will disaster strike the Fantastic Four? (Note: Annihilus appears next in Captain Marvel 35.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 143 FN/VF 7.0

"The Terrible Triumph of Doctor Doom!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. Victor Von Doom crashes his college reunion and captures Mr. Fantastic and Medusa! And now the Latverian monarch is set to unleash Operation Babel (and the vibration bomb) on Earth's population! The rocket-launched bomb will destroy the personality of every person on the globe and transform them into a mindless subject of Doctor Doom! However, the FF's long-time foe may have made a critical mistake by bringing Darkoth and Ben Grimm back from the Balkans in order to witness his stateside triumph! Could there be a traitor in the midst? Meanwhile in upstate New York, Wyatt Wingfoot and Johnny Storm run into trouble with the local police and end up in jail. Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl and Franklin. (Note: The cover of Fantastic Four 143 was used as the cover for the 1977 Fantastic Four pocket book with one modification: the Invisible Girl replaced Medusa in the background.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 144 FN 6.0

"Attack!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott.. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. With help from Darkoth; Reed, Ben, and Medusa defeat the android Seeker and break out of the Latverian monarch's underground fortress! Next the foursome hurries back to the Baxter Building to devise a plan to stop Doctor Doom's evil plot to enslave the Earth! Meanwhile as the captive Human Torch looks on, Victor Von Doom launches and activates the vibration bomb! Have the Fantastic Four run out of time? Cameo appearance by Wyatt Wingfoot. (Notes: Darkoth returns in Fantastic Four 193. Doctor Doom appears next in Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up 1. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #39 Iron Fist by Gil Kane.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4702112005

"Battle Royal!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four's afternoon walk through Central Park is interrupted...first, by a gang of thugs, and then by the Silver Surfer! Why is the former herald of Galactus attacking the FF? The surfer reveals in a surprising development that he's located his beloved Shalla Bal in a castle in the Balkans! Two major problems though: the castle is located in Latveria...and the castle is occupied by Doctor Doom! Will the Silver Surfer betray the FF in order to free Shalla Bal? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Peter Gillis. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #16 Shang-Chi by Jim Starlin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 172 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4701836001

"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.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 180 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4701837008

"Bedlam in the Baxter Building" from issue 101 Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby, Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Kirby/Sinnott was done for the story intended for this issue but bumped to next issue, so it does not match the story inside. This issue contains a statement of ownership--average print run, 431,962; average paid circulation, 199,734. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 201 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4512477001

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

"Home Deadly Home!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are back together again! And basking in the glow of their victory over Doctor Doom in the previous issue. After returning to Manhattan, the FF move back into the Baxter Building and unpack all of their equipment and personal belongings. But something isn't quite right with the computers in the Baxter Building, and suddenly the FF find themselves under attack! 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 211N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4663901007

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Terrax the Tamer - "If This Be Terrax" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Galactus sends the Fantastic Four to an alien plant to capture its tyrannical ruler named Tyros! Can the three aging members of the FF plus the Human Torch muster the strength to defeat Tyros? Cameo appearance by the Watcher and flashback appearances by the Silver Surfer, Air Walker, and Firelord. Note: First appearance of Terrax the Tamer. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 244N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3970508002

Newsstand Edition. "Beginnings and Endings" Part 3 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After an unprecedented victory over Galactus, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four face a major ethical decision: should they try to save the Ravager of Worlds or let him perish as his energies dwindle? Reed decides on the former and constructs a giant machine to revitalize Galactus! However, the Devourer of Worlds needs one more thing to complete his recovery...a new herald! In a stunning move, Frankie Raye volunteers! So where does that leave the Human Torch? First appearance of Nova (aka Frankie Raye). Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, and Doctor Strange. (Notes: This trilogy was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback titled "Fantastic Four: Trial of Galactus." Reed's decision to save Galactus will come back to haunt the FF beginning in Fantastic Four 257.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 1 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

11 Staples added.

Label #22-3C3F680-011

New Sub-Mariner/FF story: "Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Dick Ayers. New Spider-Man/FF story: "The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Kirby; inks by Steve Ditko. Fourteen pages new pin-ups and special features by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. Thirteen-page Fantastic Four origin reprinted from FF #1 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Front Cover reattached with 2 added staples.

Label #22-3C3F680-005

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 4 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4693083019

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3816406001

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 6 VG/FN 5.0

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4139273014

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 11 FN- 5.5

"And Then the Invaders!" Guest-starring the Invaders. New story by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. While the FF are participating in a routine training session, a platoon of nazi soldiers suddenly appears in the Baxter Building! Reed's time machine says the soldiers came forward from the year 1946! But hold on, didn't World War II end in 1945? Something has gone terribly wrong 30 years in the past, so the Fantastic Four travel back in time to change the course of history! After linking up with the Invaders, the fabulous foursome along with Captain America, Bucky, the Original Human Torch, Toro, and the Sub-Mariner invade Castle Cherbelle in occupied France to destroy the Third Reich's V-2 program! But Baron Zemo isn't going down without a fight! An awesome story! Cameo appearance by the Watcher. (Note: Elements of the story continue in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 1.) 52 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 50UK CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

U.K. Price Variant.

Label #4620549020

UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus battles the Silver Surfer in the conclusion of the Galactus Trilogy, The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the aid of the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four force Galactus to leave Earth; Johnny Storm begins to attend Metro College and meets Wyatt Wingfoot. Watcher and Inhumans appearances. First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot. Letter to the editor from comics writer Gerry Conway. 10d. 32 pgs.

Fantastic Four (Australian 1975 Newton Comics) 4N CGC 6.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Centerfold poster missing (Fantastic Four #4). Australian Edition.

Label #4534673014

Australian Reprint Series. Centerfold Poster Not Included. Reprints Fantastic Four stories. Stories include: "Prisoners of Doctor Doom" from Fantastic Four #5; "The Human Torch Meets Paste-Pot Pete" from Strange Tales #104; 7 1/2" X 10 3/4". 44 pages. B&W.

Fantastic Four (What If?) Commission by Vicente Cifuentes

A stunning, cover-worthy piece from Cifuentes that looks to the classic What If? #6 from 1977 for inspiration. In that issue, The Watcher looked in on a world where the Cosmic Rays that gave the FF their powers were influenced by the team's personalities- Pilot Ben Grimm sprouts wings, gearhead Johnny Storm becomes a robot, the ever-patient and understand Sue Storm gains stretching and shape shifting powers, and genius Reed becomes a powerful telepathic brain! Cifuentes renders this altered team beautifully with loads of detail and flourish- the Kirby Krackle surrounding BrainReed especially. Signed by the artist. Ink over printed blue line pencils on art board. 11 3/4" x 16 1/2".

Fantastic Four Annual Lot of 10

Issues 4, 5, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18N, 21, 22, and 27 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual. Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #4, #5, and #10 grading GD.