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Fairy Tale Parade (1942-1944 Dell) 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

File Copy.

Label #1226382001

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Arthur Jameson, Jon Small and L. Bing. Dell puts fairy tales and fables into the hands of former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Kelly adapts two classic fables: Washington Irving's classic tale of a man who sleeps for decades and awakens in a new world. And the strange tale of Mother Goat, her seven kids, and the Wolf. Mysterious midnight visitors help a struggling cobbler make his shoes. Plus a biography of Washington Irving. Rip Van Winkle; The Table, the Donkey, and the Stick; The Princess on the Glass Hill; The Wolf and the Seven Kids; The Elves and the Cobbler; The Enchanted Prince; Rumpelstiltskin; Washington Irving. 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fairy Tale Parade (1942-1944 Dell) 4 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Arthur Jameson and L. Bing. Dell puts fairy tales and fables into the hands of former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Kelly adapts two classic fables: A knight searches for a kidnapped prince. And The Travelling Musicians of Bremen, by the Brothers Grimm. A beggar boy gets a chance to live like a prince after he finds a lamp with a genie in it. The Lost Prince; The White Cat; Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp; Grimms the Travelling Musicians; The Wee Men Othe Glen; The Giants Hand. 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fairy Tale Parade (1942-1944 Dell) 6 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream

File Copy.

Label #1226382003

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Arthur Jameson, Casper Emerson and Bill Brady. Dell puts fairy tales and fables into the hands of former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Kelly adapts two classic fables: When Glum, the sprite in charge of night, gets the blues, day sprite Bright tries to cheer him up. The gingerbread man depends on speed, but the fox relies on his wit. Plus the classic romantic tale of Beauty and the Beast. And a fantastically detailed Map of the Fairy Tale Lands by Kelly! Beauty and the Beast; The Legend of the Stars; The Gingerbread Man; The Elves Dance; The Frog Queen; The Wild Swans; Dick Whittington and his Cat; Saku; Spring Morn; Map of the Fairy Tale Lands. 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fake Love (Japanese 2024 Saumoniere) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4623792004

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Japanese Doujinshi Fan Art Book. Art and Cover by Rigue. An unofficial fan art book featuring illustrations of Tokoyomi Towa from the "Hololive" franchise. Originally released at Comic Market (Comiket) 104. Japanese Language.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 10 #2 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Arthur Machen is profiled in the 'Masters of Fantasy' column.

Volume 10, Issue 2 - December, 1948. Cover by Lawrence. "Nordenholt's Million" by J. J. Connington and "Let Clarence Do It" by Edward S. Sullivan. Interior illustrations by Virgil Finlay and Lawrence. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 134 newsprint pages. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 10 #3 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4416090004

"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 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 First Edition All Star Comics (1975 DC Treasury) F-7 FN 6.0

Famous First Edition Limited Collectors' Blue Ribbon Series #F7: All-Star Comics #3. Reprints All-Star Comics #3 (1st Justice Society) including the original ads. NOTE: This almost exact replica edition is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). The original, 1940 first edition is standard comic book size. Cover price $1.00.

Famous Funnies (1934) 141 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0914790009

Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Chief Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Gasoline Cowboy" text story. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 52 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.

Famous Gangsters (1951) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4028274009

Cover by George Roussos. Art by Louis Ravielli, Marion Sitton, Marvin Stein, Lou Morales and Mo Marcus. Tales of crime and punishment featuring pre-Code levels of violence. The stories of notorious gangsters Al Capone, Dutch Schultz and Lucky Luciano; John Dillinger escapes from prison and an FBI manhunt, but his luck runs out thanks to a woman in red; Chicago gang boss Bugs Moran narrowly escapes The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, as well as a speeding ticket. The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre; Al Capone!; Dutch Schultz; Lucky Luciano; The Mole; John Dillinger. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Monsters of Filmland Yearbook/Fearbook (1962) 1962 FN 6.0

Signed by editor Forrest J. Ackerman (splash). Does not include certificate of authenticity.

Summer/Fall issue 1962 issue. Text articles heavily illustrated with photos, plus a 7-page comic story, "Mummy's Hand" (no credits, though the artwork is nice--Carlos Garzon, perhaps?). Cover price $0.50.

Fan as Superman Sketch by Gene Ha

Signed by the artist. Ink on sketchbook paper. 8 1/4" x 5 3/4".

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- 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 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 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 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 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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4571916001

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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 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 12 VG/FN 5.0

This issue includes the following: a letter from Dick Smith; Alex Gordon remembers Boris Karloff; interviews with Oliver Stone and Tobe Hooper; a feature on Friday the 13th Part II; "The Cartoon Art of Robert McKimson"; a look at the career of Roger Corman; William Castle remembered; "Horror in the Comics" by Ron Goulart; Ray Harryhausen on Clash of the Titans; and more. Disembodied head from Friday the 13th Part II is featured on the cover. Cover price $2.25.

Fangoria (1979-2015 O'Quinn Studios) 1st Series 19 VG/FN 5.0

This issue includes the following: letters by George Lucas, Herschell Gordon Lewis, and Fred Olen Ray; on the set of The Thing part two; part two of Creepshow feature; an interview with Dick Miller; Robert Wise and DeWitt Bodeen look back at Lewton's Cat People and The Curse of the Cat People; features on Poltergeist and The Road Warrior; and more. Cover depicts scene from Poltergeist. Cover price $2.50.

Fangoria (1979-2015 O'Quinn Studios) 1st Series 23 VG/FN 5.0

This issue includes the following: Tom Burman on the effects of Halloween III; a feature on the Evil Dead; Tobe Hooper on Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist; Edwin Neal recalls Texas Chainsaw Massacre; columnist Alex Gordon on Fiend without a Face; a piece on horror host Seymour; "Little Shop of Horrors: the Musical!"; and more. Cover photo depicts scene from Evil Dead. Cover price $2.50.

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 #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 4.0 Restored

Restored: B5

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced, cleaned, interior lightened. Top and bottom edge trimmed. Includes restoration documentation.

Label #4586329002

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) 4 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill to remaindered copy.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch. Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!; Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner. Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!; The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory. Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!; The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CBCS 2.5

Paper: White

Label #24-43cf83c-003

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) 8 CGC 3.5

Paper: White

Label #4335773013

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 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4548292002

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) 9 VG- 3.5

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 VG 4.0

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) 15 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4641576003

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) 17 FR/GD 1.5

Cover tearing and detached at one staple. Water damage.

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 18 VG- 3.5

1" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. Origin and first appearance of the Super Skrull in "A Skrull Walks Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Skrull Emperor sends the Super-Skrull, a Skrull possessing all the powers of the Fantastic Four, to conquer Earth. In answer to a question from Paul B. Weinstein about who originated the corner cover symbol box, Stan Lee replied: "Steve Ditko dreamed up the idea, and we're sure glad he did!" 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 20 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4574977001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Origin and first appearance of the Molecule Man in "The Mysterious Molecule Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Watcher asks the Fantastic Four to stop a new menace who could destroy the whole universe: the Molecule Man. House ad for Tales To Astonish #49, art by Don Heck. The letters page contains a letter to the editor from George R. R. Martin, best known for the series 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which HBO's 'A Game of Thrones' is based on (his first time published in print!), as well as a letter from then 10-year-old Mark Gruenwald, who identifies himself as the secretary of the Fantastic Four Fan Club (the Oshkosh contingent, anyway). Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 21 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of the Hate-Monger in "The Hate-Monger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; Nick Fury, now a colonel in the CIA, enlist the aid or the Fantastic Four against the Hate-Monger even though they are under the control of his Hate-Ray. First Sgt. Fury cross-over. Spider-Man cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 25 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold coming detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The Hulk Vs. The Thing, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as G. Bell]; Hulk understands that Rick Jones has deserted him for the Avengers; He comes back to New York to get his revenge on the Avengers but the Fantastic Four are there to stop him; And the Thing is the only one with a chance to defeat him. Third Avengers cross-over; second Silver Age Captain America appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 26 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641576005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Take Over!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; The Avengers join the fight against Hulk. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 27 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Search for Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; Sub-Mariner kidnaps Sue; He wants 24 hours to convince her to marry him; Reed wants to take her back. First Doctor Strange cross-over. Doctor Doom cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 28 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641576006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. We Have to Fight the X-Men!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Puppet Master makes a model of Professor X and commands him to send the X-Men after the FF; When Xavier regains control of his senses, the Mad Thinker sends in his Android to finish off both teams. The Mad Thinker and the Puppet Master appearances. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 28 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. We Have to Fight the X-Men!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Puppet Master makes a model of Professor X and commands him to send the X-Men after the FF; When Xavier regains control of his senses, the Mad Thinker sends in his Android to finish off both teams. The Mad Thinker and the Puppet Master appearances. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.