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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 2 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361004

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 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4646447016

Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 3 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split from bottom.

Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 4 VG 4.0

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 5 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4667957010

The Black Panther and the Inhumans help the FF battle Psycho-Man (his first appearaince) in "Divide and Conquer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (not Joe Sinnott as credited). Silver Surfer back-up (first solo story), "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer!" by Lee/Kirby/Giacoia. This issue also has eight pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Giacoia and a short story, "This Is a Plot?" Script and pencils by Kirby, inks by Giacoia. Kirby/Giacoia cover. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 9 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4667957021

All Jack Kirby reprints: "Lo, There Shall Be an Ending" (from FF 43, minus page 10), "The Bouncing Ball of Doom" (Strange Tales 131), "Bedlam of the Baxter Building" (FF Annual 3, minus pages 7 and 8). The cover reprints that of FF 43. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 13 VF- 7.5

"Nightlife!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Steve Leialoha. People and statues are mysteriously disappearing from the streets of New York City! Who's behind this rash of nighttime abductions? The Mole Man and his Subterraneans! When the FF's long-time foe targets Alicia Masters' sculptures, the fabulous foursome gets involved! But surprisingly the resilient Mole Man defeats the FF and not only steals Alicia's statues, but also absconds with Alicia too! Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny journey deep into the catacombs beneath the subway system to find the blind sculptress! And what they discover underneath Manhattan's bedrock will shock everyone! Cameo appearance by Daredevil. (Notes: This story takes place after Fantastic Four 200. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Ms. Marvel series featuring her new costume by Dave Cockrum.) 52 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4648736014

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Jack Kirby. The Fantastic Four face the menace of the Miracle Man! In the third issue of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's foundational, Marvel Universe-building FF run, the First Family adopt their iconic blue uniforms - and take to the skies in the Fantasti-car! But just how long is the ever-lovin' Thing going to hide his rocky skin beneath an all-over bodysuit and helmet? Not long, when a towering monster threatens Manhattan - courtesy of the master hypnotist known as the Miracle Man! Can Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny defy his illusions and put an end to his campaign of terror? Or will the tempestuous team be torn apart? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #3. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 5A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809022

Written by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Jack Kirby. The astonishing first chapter of the all-time-classic saga that fans call the Galactus Trilogy! Everything changes for the Fantastic Four – and the entire Marvel Universe – when they meet the enigmatic Silver Surfer, herald to the world-eating Galactus! The FF are still reeling from being caught between the Inhumans and Black Bolt’s treacherous brother, Maximus the Mad, when the sky above New York City is seemingly engulfed in flame – and soon the Watcher arrives with a portent of doom. The Silver Surfer, wielder of the awesome Power Cosmic, is on his way to Earth as the advance scout for one of the most powerful entities in the universe. And when the being known as Galactus arrives, this world will be his next meal! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #48. Marvel is reprinting the original Galactus trilogy as it originally appeared, over the next three months! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 9A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809002

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Jack Kirby. Continuing a facsimile collection of the foundational adventures of Marvel's First Family! Disaster strikes as the FF are declared bankrupt, faced with having to sell their skyscraper home and all Reed Richards' remarkable inventions. But salvation arrives in the form of a one-million- dollar offer to head to Hollywood and make a Fantastic Four movie! Who could be the wealthy studio mogul financing the flick? Why, it's their old sparring partner Namor! But has Subby really set his sights on silver-screen success? Or is this all part of some scheme to get revenge on the FF - and to win the heart of his leading lady, Susan Storm? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #9. Marvel is reprinting the first twelve issues of FANTASTIC FOUR as they originally appeared! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 26UK CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Price Variant.

Label #4620549017

UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 9d cover price. 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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 50UK CGC 1.0

Paper: Off white

U.K. Price Variant.

Label #4570498001

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 (2018 6th Series) 24C CGC 9.6 Ross Sue Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Ross Variant Cover C.

Label #4646306003

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Cover by Alex Ross. Written by Dan Slott and Donny Cates. Art by Paco Medina, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. Hey, remember that time Iceman replaced the Human Torch as a member of the Fantastic Four? No? Well, Johnny Storm sure remembers! And now it's time to let everybody else in on the secret of the Fantastic Four story we were never supposed to talk about! Don't miss the revelations in "Cold Snap" by Dan Slott and Paco Medina. Plus: Thor in the bonus Fortnite/Marvel crossover story "Nexus War" by Donny Cates, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. Issue also includes a 2-page tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze. 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (2023 Marvel) 30C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Cangialosi Variant Cover.

Label #4657809021

Written by Ryan North. Art by Cory Smith. Cover by Ciro Cangialosi. FANTASTIC THREE! After Ben Grimm has suffered a terrible (and very public) defeat at the hands of Doom, he's left lost, adrift - and more vulnerable than he has been in years. And when a trip to New York goes wrong and his fate suddenly turns from bad to worse, Ben has never been more vulnerable - and soon takes a shocking shortcut he won't be able to undo! This is one Thing and Alicia story you won't soon forget! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2023 Marvel) 30C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Cangialosi Variant Cover.

Label #4648736015

Written by Ryan North. Art by Cory Smith. Cover by Ciro Cangialosi. FANTASTIC THREE! After Ben Grimm has suffered a terrible (and very public) defeat at the hands of Doom, he's left lost, adrift - and more vulnerable than he has been in years. And when a trip to New York goes wrong and his fate suddenly turns from bad to worse, Ben has never been more vulnerable - and soon takes a shocking shortcut he won't be able to undo! This is one Thing and Alicia story you won't soon forget! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 2E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

NetEase Variant Cover.

Label #4648760022

Written by Ryan North. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by NetEase Games. Sue Storm, stranded deep in the future at the end of Earth's history, is the last thing alive on the once-vibrant world. How can she make it back to her proper time before being killed? Meanwhile, Reed Richards, stranded in Earth's past, waits for a rescue from her that will never come...unless there's some way their relationship - the deep and loving understanding this man and woman have for each other - can transcend time itself... Meanwhile, in the present, Doom reveals precisely how he's managed to stymie the Fantastic Four for so long: a secret to his invincibility that has transformed every loss into a win! And it's one that makes Emperor Doom invincible... 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 2G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4648760019

Written by Ryan North. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by Skottie Young. Sue Storm, stranded deep in the future at the end of Earth's history, is the last thing alive on the once-vibrant world. How can she make it back to her proper time before being killed? Meanwhile, Reed Richards, stranded in Earth's past, waits for a rescue from her that will never come...unless there's some way their relationship - the deep and loving understanding this man and woman have for each other - can transcend time itself... Meanwhile, in the present, Doom reveals precisely how he's managed to stymie the Fantastic Four for so long: a secret to his invincibility that has transformed every loss into a win! And it's one that makes Emperor Doom invincible... 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 3J CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mangiatordi Sketch Cover.

Label #4650817011

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ryan North. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by Vitale Mangiatordi. ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM! Doom's secret - and how he's been able to win so much, so often - has been revealed. But how do you best the no-win scenario? The Fantastic Four have an idea - but it'll take them to the frozen depths of Antarctica, deep into Doom's secret lair, where they'll face their greatest challenge yet. It's Doom vs. the Fantastic Four in a way you've never seen before...and to the winner goes the freedom of an entire planet! 32pgs., FC, T Cover price $3.99.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Cover price $0.75.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Cover price $0.75.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Cover price $0.75.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 1 GD/VG 3.0

2" Spine split from bottom.

Giant-size issue. All reprints: Cover art by Jack Kirby and Marie Severin (alterations). All reprints: "I Found Monstrom! The Dweller in the Black Swamp!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A vacationing family finds a monster in a swamp; The locals drive it back into the swamp with torches, but it was only a shipwrecked alien trying to get help. "I Am the Man Who Will...Destroy Your World!", art by Don Heck; An alien emperor of an immortal race comes to Earth disguised as a human to decide whether or not to order an invasion; He is impressed with the humans' decency and falls in love with a human girl. "I – Am – The – Genie!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Criminal Freddy Sykes finds a genie and plans to use its powers for his own benefit. "I Was Face-to-Face With the Forbidden Robot!", art by Don Heck; In the near future, a man reactivates an illegal robot in order to gain recognition for stopping it; He destroys the robot, but realizes that robots are harmless, and instead of cashing in he confesses his plan, and advocates the legalization of robots. "What Was the Strange Power of Simon Drudd!!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A scientist selfishly uses a youth serum to gain an advantage over other people, but the serum ages him backwards into non-existence. "Something Lurks Inside!", art by Steve Ditko; A space explorer cannot rid his ship of vicious alien spiders, and is forced to sacrifice himself to save Earth. "Only I Know When the World Will End!!!", art by Don Heck; A derelict claims to be from another world and says that another planet will collide with Earth within days, but he is believed mad. "I Fought the Man Who Couldn't Be Killed," art by Sol Brodsky; A criminal escapes from prison in 1969 after 10 years and robs a warehouse; He is found by a police officer with superhuman powers. "Mummex---King of the Mummies!", art by Don Heck; An archaeologist finds a giant mummy in the Egyptian desert; It rises and searches the tombs and museums of the area, examining several mummies before returning into the desert. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4664127005

All reprints: Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "I Entered the Dimension of Doom!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A teenager uncovers a plot of two-dimensional beings to invade Earth by posing as a construction crew to dig a hole in the street that acts as a passageway between dimensions and thwarts their designs. "The Greatest Magician of All," script by Mimi Gold, art by Bill Everett; An old theater watchman tells the story of The Great Marko, a magician who searched for the greatest magic trick of all only to have it stolen by his rival. "Dead Man's Escape!", art by Joe Maneely; A convict from an island prison tries to escape by being dumped in the bay inside of a corpse bag; Instead of dumping him in the bay, a large well has been dug which they are now using to dispose of bodies, inhabited by a large octopus. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 23 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4643401001

Morbius stars in "Alone Against Arcturus!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up story: "The Last Stop" with art by Gene Colan (from World of Fantasy 10). The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 86 (Zemo). Gil Kane/Tom Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Fearless Defenders (2013) 1D CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4601703003

Cover by Skottie Young (W) Cullen Bunn (A) Will Sliney NEW TEAM! NEW VILLAINS! NEW CREATORS! Valkyrie and Misty Knight are the Fearless Defenders and not since Power Man and Iron Fist has an unlikely duo kicked this much-well, you know. Writer Cullen Bunn (Venom, Sixth Gun, The Fearless) and new-to-Marvel artist Will Sliney (MacGyver, Star Wars) bring you the book everyone is going to be talking about on Thursday morning. Cover price $2.99.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4228299002

Fantastic Four issue, including an article and checklist (issues 1-132). Editor Jim Steranko produced several new illustrations for this issue. Bios (with photos) of Stan Lee, John Buscema, Roy Thomas, Joe Sinnott, and Gerry Conway.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 10 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4228299018

This issue has an article which features the All-New, All-Different X-Men that predates their first official appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Illustrations by Jack Kirby (original design for the Sentinels), Dave Cockrum (Storm sketch), Don Maitz (centerspread pin-up of the original and new X-Men), Val Mayerik, and Bob Budainsky. Good quality photos of Stan Lee, Neal Adams, Herb Trimpe, Doug Moench, Marie Severin, Howard Chaykin, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, Joe Sinnott, Len Wein, and Scott Edelman. Cockrum cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4228299024

Howard the Duck issue with a wraparound cover by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Illustrations by David Wenzel, John Romita Sr., and Jack Kirby. Steve Gerber interview. Articles about Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. The news section contains photos of Gerry Conway, George Tuska, Sal Buscema, Archie Goodwin, Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, Jim Mooney, Paul Gulacy, Bill Mantlo, Keith Pollard, Jack Kirby, Mike Royer, Roy Thomas, George Perez, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Warner, Len Wein, Ross Andru, and Marv Wolfman. Colan/Leialoha wraparound cover. This issue is notable for two reasons: The first appearance of Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel in a full-page illustration of Ms. Marvel by Johnny Romita, plus a preview of the front cover of Ms. Marvel #1. This appearance predates the publication of Ms. Marvel #1 by four months. And this is the first appearance of Captain Britain, predating Captain Britain Weekly #1 (October 1976) by a month. Captain Britain appeared in Captain Britain Weekly, which featured runs by writers Chris Claremont and Alan Moore, and artist Alan Davis.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 17 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4228300005

Stan Lee issue. Illustrations by Gene Colan, John Romita Sr., John Buscema, and Jack Kirby. Lee interview with lots of rare photos. The news section contains photos of Jim Craig, Jim Shooter, Scott Edelman, Roger Stern, and Mike Esposito. Arnold Sawyer painted cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4232557004

John Romita Sr. issue. Illustrations by Romita, Jim Starlin, Gil Kane, George Perez, Gene Colan/Tom Palmer, and Walt Simonson. Romita interview (with some rare photos). The news section contains photos of Klaus Janson, Jim Starlin, Herb Trimpe, Don Perlin, John Romita Jr., Gil Kane, and Walt Simonson. There's also a photo of Wendy Pini (Elfquest) dressed in a Red Sonja costume! Romita Sr. cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 22 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4228300013

Fall 1978 issue. Spider-Man cover; Fantastic Four back cover. George Perez, Tom Palmer, and Klaus Janson profiles. Bill Mantlo writes about the Micronauts. "The Remaking of Ms. Marvel" by Chris Claremont. Article about Japanese Marvel comics. Report on the Fantastic Four cartoon (with Kirby art and photo). Unused Ms. Marvel cover by Dave Cockrum/Bob Layton. John Carter pin-up by Ernie Chan.

Foxfire (1996 Malibu) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4405801011

Steve Lightle cover. An Ultraverse title. How are her powers linked to the Phoenix that threatened the universe last December? Introducing the Ultraverse's major release of 1996, Foxfire! Foxfire, her powers triggered by the Phoenix Resurrection, is now on her own! What kind of connection does Foxfire have with a major Ultraverse character? What secret from her past will come to haunt her tomorrow? And what is the horrific threat known only as 'The Progeny'? These answers and more can be found in this series! Written by Ian Edginton and Dan Abnett. Art by Kevin West, Phil Moy and Bob Almond. Cover price $1.50.

Fraggle Rock (1988 Reprints) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609400018

Cover art by Marie Severin (?). The Magic Time Machine, script by Stan Kay, art by Marie Severin; Fun-loving creatures live underground, along with the workaholic Doozers and the giant Gorgs; In the house above them lives human inventor Doc and his dog, Sprocket. Reprinted from Fraggle Rock #1 (April 1985). Based on the series that began as a puppet show on HBO and later became an animated cartoon on NBC. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Francis Brother of the Universe (1980) 1A.D CGC 9.6 Buscema 75c Cover Price Variant

Paper: White

Label #4645780005

Direct Edition. 48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin. Francis, Brother of the Universe, script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin; Biography of St. Francis; Francis is born in Assisi, Italy in the year 1181 or 1182, at the end of the Dark Ages; As he grows up he becomes friend to many nobles, even though he is a member of the middle class; A war with the nearby town Perugia sends Francis into battle; He is captured along with many of his noble friends and imprisoned; Another war is about to start between the Pope and the Roman Emperor, and Francis sees this as a chance to redeem himself. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 12 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). A Cold and Lasting Tomb!, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Vince Colletta; The Frankenstein Monster is frozen in ice and re-awakens in the present. Witch Hunt, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A woman accused of witchcraft is exonerated, but discovers that her fiancé really is a witch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4521768015

"Dreamstalker." Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Rich Buckler (pages 1-23) and Tony DeZuniga (pages 24-44), finished art by Alfredo Alcala. Story continues next issue. Joe Jusko cover. Cover price $2.25.

Fugitoid (1985 Mirage) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4481465004

Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. On a far off world, Dr. Honeycutt is attempting to perfect a mind over matter headband. A freak thunderstorm short circuits his plans and transfers his consciousness to his gardening droid. The authorities believe the droid killed the doctor, putting him/it on the run. After a long chase, they almost have him until the sudden arrival of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Story continues in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985) #5. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Gambit (1993 1st Series Marvel) 1A.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4621321006

Newsstand Edition. Tithing, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Klaus Janson; Henri LeBeau sneaks into X-Mansion and tells his young step-brother, Gambit, that the time of the tithing has come and he is needed in New Orleans as the Assassins Guild is trying to break the old pacts; As they are speaking, Henri is cut down by an assassins arrow; Gambit gives chase and discovers that the killer is Julien, the "dead" brother of his wife; Learning that Bella Donna is also alive (she was "killed" in X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #8) Gambit and Rogue prepare to leave for New Orleans. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gamora (2017 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8 Torque Hip Hop Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4618713002

Hip Hop Variant by Elizabeth Torque - Written by Nicole Perlman. Art by Marco Checchetto. Cover by Elizabeth Torque. Before the Guardians…there was Gamora! From screenwriter Nicole Perlman-co-writer of the Guardians of the Galaxy screenplay-and Marvel superstar artist Marco Checchetto comes a killer new ongoing series! Once upon a time she was Thanos' heartless pet assassin and favorite daughter. Today, she is the backbone of the Guardians of the Galaxy, putting her life on the line to defend the innocent. What was it that transformed her from being used as a tool of her oppressor, to a champion of the powerless? Embark on a journey of revenge and redemption, and witness how Gamora earned her reputation as the Deadliest Woman in the Galaxy. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4641443001

Direct Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Ghost Rider (1950 Magazine Enterprises) 7 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4376669001

(A-1 Comics #51) Cover by Dick Ayers. Art by Dick Ayers. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #51. Adventures of the original Ghost Rider, a Western marshal who uses special effects to make outlaws think he's an otherworldly avenger. With this issue, the series takes on horror elements to fit with the horror trend in 1950s comics. A cursed Native tomb seems to be guarded by a winged serpent whose bite means death; The Ghost Rider seeks the truth about zombie gunfighters that are murdering ranchers in a small town, so he creates some zombies of his own; In Tales of the Ghost Rider, a rancher battles a white wolf that he soon learns is actually a werewolf. The Haunted Tomb!; The League of the Living Dead!; Tales of the Ghost Rider: The Bloody Fangs of Fear!; The Murder in Wax! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ghost Rider (1967 Marvel Western) 1 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Origin and first appearance of Ghost Rider (Carter Slade) and his horse Banshee in "The Origin of the Ghost Rider," script by Gary Friedrich, Roy Thomas, and Dick Ayers (plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta; School teacher Carter Slade was making his way to Bison Bend, Montana, to become the teacher for the new school built by newly settled homesteaders looking to build a home. Upon his arrival, however, he witnessed an attack by Indians; Slade put up a good fight but was outnumbered; Flaming Star treated Slade's wounds and pleaded to the gods for days to spare the life of the white man; Finally, on the Eighth day, Slade awoke which prompted Flaming Star to proclaim him the chosen one that had been revealed in prophecy that would become a powerful warrior, a living legend called "He Who Rides the Night Winds." Also a 6 page Kid Colt reprint, "The Menace of the Mask Maker!", script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; A mask maker frames Kid Colt for a crime; originally presented in Kid Colt Outlaw # 105 (07/1962). Cover art by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Ghost Rider (1967 Marvel Western) 7 VG- 3.5

Final issue of the series. Gary Friedrick script. Dick Ayers pencils. Herb Trimpe inks. Al Kurzrok letters. "The Macabre Mystery of Massacre Mountain!" Back-up story: "The Tough Ones." Denny O'Neil script, Trimpe plot and art. Cover price $0.12.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4423588003

"A Woman Possessed!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Tom Sutton and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. This issue picks up after the events in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #11. Johnny Blaze races against the clock to save a woman from a fate worse than death. Featuring the evil of Mephisto (as Satan). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 4 FN- 5.5

"Death Stalks Demolition Derby!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Ghost Rider is an unstoppable supernatural force, but at sunrise he reverts back to Johnny Blaze and discovers that the injuries he sustained have returned. But he won't have long to dwell as the Spirit of Vengeance is needed to stop an assassin from taking the life of a Las Vegas demolition derby driver. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 8 VG 4.0

"Satan Himself!" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane. Mephisto (as Satan) takes center stage here as the devil torments Ghost Rider and attempts to seduce and turn one of his allies agianst him. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 48 (Kraven the Hunter by Steve Ditko). Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 9 FN- 5.5

"The Hell-Bound Hero!" Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane. Mephisto (as Satan) arrives on Earth to claim Johnny Blaze's immortal soul, but who is this mysterious stranger that has other plans? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Marvel Value Stamp #81: Rhino. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4549081009

"Blood in the Waters!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Bob Brown and Dave Cockrum. A boating accident sets the Spirit of Vengeance against the deadliest creature to ever swim in the ocean - the Great White Shark! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #3: the Human Torch. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Kidnap Caper." And a letter to the editor from David Lynch (no, no, not the film director). Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 VF 8.0

First 30-cent cover price - Part 5 of 5 - "Two Against Death!" Guest-Starring Daredevil, Stunt Master and Karen Page. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne and Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Story continued from Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. the Spirit of Vengeance must team-up with the Man without Fear to save the beautiful Karen Page from the menacing Death-Stalker! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 25 FN/VF 7.0

"Menace is a Man Called Malice!" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Heck and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Gil Kane and Steve Leialoha. Ghost Rider takes on the pyromaniac known as Malice! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man and Madam Web." Cover price $0.30.