Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) comic books with issue numbers 242-244,257,261-262

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4491868007

Direct 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) 244D FN 6.0

Direct 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) 262 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609400016

Assistant Editor's Month - "The Trial of Reed Richards!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Princess Lilandra, Gladiator, the Watcher, Odin, Eternity, Galactus, and John Byrne himself. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed Richards, Earth hero and leader of the Fantastic Four, committed the worst crime in the galaxy...he saved the life of the World Devourer - Galactus (see Fantastic Four (Vol.1) #244). It's a trial that will draw the attention of major players in the Marvel Universe. Plus, witness the startling origin of Galactus! NOTE: This issue was published during "Assistant Editor's Month." A month where Marvel decided to allow the assistant editors to take control of all their titles for one month, and in some cases absurdity ensued. For instance, in this issue writer/artist John Byrne co-stars alongside the Fantastic Four in this pivotal story. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.