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

Restored: C5

Paper: Cream to off white

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

Label #4115293001

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4708202003

First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Miracle Man in "The Menace of the Miracle Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Miracle Man performs his super-villain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing. Johnny Storm the Human Torch! Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter II "The Monster Lives!"; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue. Chapter III "The Flame that Died!"; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars-statue and Invisible Girl stowes away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen. Chapter IV "In the Shadow of Defeat!"; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. Chapter V "The Final Challenge!" This issue features the first appearances of the FF costumes and the Fantasticar. First FF letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. (For the original, unused Kirby/Dick Ayers cover to this issue, see Fantastic Four 224.) 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 3 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4335773017

First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Miracle Man in "The Menace of the Miracle Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Miracle Man performs his super-villain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing. Johnny Storm the Human Torch! Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter II "The Monster Lives!"; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue. Chapter III "The Flame that Died!"; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars-statue and Invisible Girl stowes away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen. Chapter IV "In the Shadow of Defeat!"; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. Chapter V "The Final Challenge!" This issue features the first appearances of the FF costumes and the Fantasticar. First FF letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. (For the original, unused Kirby/Dick Ayers cover to this issue, see Fantastic Four 224.) 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 2.5

Paper: White

Label #4697769010

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 7 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769009

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 CGC 2.5

Paper: White

Label #4697769008

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769007

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 10 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769006

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 10 CGC 1.8

Paper: White

Label #4697769005

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 11 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white to white

Page 7 and 8 missing.

Label #4697769004

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Incredible Hulk, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; General Ross asks the Fantastic Four "to find and destroy the Hulk". His base was victim of a saboteur and Hulk is the only suspect. Part 2 Mission: Stop the Hulk!; The Fantastic Four goes to a briefing at the base in New-Mexico; There, they meet Bruce Banner and his assistant, Karl Kort, to discuss how to stop the Hulk. Part 3 Who Is the Wrecker?; Rick Jones identifies Karl Kort as the saboteur. Part 4 "The Hulk ar Last!"; Karl Kort brings Rick in caves where Hulk and the Fantastic Four are searching for him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4335773010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Incredible Hulk, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; General Ross asks the Fantastic Four "to find and destroy the Hulk". His base was victim of a saboteur and Hulk is the only suspect. Part 2 Mission: Stop the Hulk!; The Fantastic Four goes to a briefing at the base in New-Mexico; There, they meet Bruce Banner and his assistant, Karl Kort, to discuss how to stop the Hulk. Part 3 Who Is the Wrecker?; Rick Jones identifies Karl Kort as the saboteur. Part 4 "The Hulk ar Last!"; Karl Kort brings Rick in caves where Hulk and the Fantastic Four are searching for him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 13 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697769002

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 13 VG+ 4.5

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 14 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668387010

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 14 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4697769001

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 15 CGC 3.5

Paper: White

Label #4697760016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of the Mad Thinker in "The Fantastic Four Battle the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Mad Thinker has summoned gang leaders to try to become the king of New-York; To achieve his goal, he must defeat the Fantastic Four; So he makes sure they are all offered interesting opportunities; While they disband, the Thinker uses the Baxter Building to build his Awesome Android. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Half-page ads for Sgt. Fury # 1 and the next issue of Fantastic Four. Fantastic Four Fan Clubs ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 16 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4697760015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Micro-World of Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four answers a cry for help from someone too small to be seen. They arrive in a micro-world whose leader is Doctor Doom. Page explaining Reed Richards powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 17 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4335773007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Defeated by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Back from the Micro-world, Doctor Doom attacks the Fantastic Four once more by kidnapping Alicia. Ant-Man guest appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 17 CGC 2.5

Paper: White

Label #4697760014

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 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4697760013

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) 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) 18 FR 1.0

7" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached. Cover-to-cover edge tears.

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) 19 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3737154014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of Pharaoh Rama-Tut in "Prisoners of the Pharoah!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four return to Ancient Egypt to try to find a cure for Alicia's blindness and are met by Rama-Tut, a time traveler from the year 3000. Cameos by the Mole Man, the Puppet Master, the Super-Skrull, and Doctor Doom. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. The events of this very issue can be seen from different points of view in the pages of Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #53 and Avengers West Coast (1985) #22. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 19 CGC 1.8

Paper: White

Label #4697760012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of Pharaoh Rama-Tut in "Prisoners of the Pharoah!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four return to Ancient Egypt to try to find a cure for Alicia's blindness and are met by Rama-Tut, a time traveler from the year 3000. Cameos by the Mole Man, the Puppet Master, the Super-Skrull, and Doctor Doom. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. The events of this very issue can be seen from different points of view in the pages of Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #53 and Avengers West Coast (1985) #22. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 20 CGC 1.8

Paper: White

Label #4697760011

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) 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) 28 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4632310001

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) 30 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3953666012

"The Dreaded Diablo!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Chic Stone. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby with inks by Chic Stone. On a vacation in Transylvania, the FF encounter a castle inhabited by Diablo. Note: First Appearance of Diablo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 30 FN- 5.5

"The Dreaded Diablo!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Chic Stone. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby with inks by Chic Stone. On a vacation in Transylvania, the FF encounter a castle inhabited by Diablo. Note: First Appearance of Diablo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 30 GD 2.0

Cover coming loose at one staple. Tape.

"The Dreaded Diablo!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Chic Stone. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby with inks by Chic Stone. On a vacation in Transylvania, the FF encounter a castle inhabited by Diablo. Note: First Appearance of Diablo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.2 Restored

Trimmed

Paper: Off white to white

Top edge of front cover trimmed.

Label #4646447003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Death of a Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed tries and fails to transform the Thing back into Ben Grim; the Super-Skrull escapes from his prison and takes the place of Franklin Richards; Franklin dies. Letter to the editor from writer and Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 32 VG+ 4.5

Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Death of a Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed tries and fails to transform the Thing back into Ben Grim; the Super-Skrull escapes from his prison and takes the place of Franklin Richards; Franklin dies. Letter to the editor from writer and Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Calamity on the Campus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Diablo takes control of the Dragon Man android and wreaks havoc on the Empire State campus. 1st appearance Dragon Man 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 40 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641517001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of the Baxter Building, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Dr. Doom battles the FF and Daredevil; Reed restores the FF's powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 42 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. To Save You, Why Must I Kill You, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Frightful Four brainwash the Torch and, together with the brainwashed Thing, pursue Reed and Sue. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 44 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3804604015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Gentleman's Name Is Gorgon! or What a Way to Spend a Honeymoon!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Medusa seeks the FF's help in eluding Gorgon. Dragon Man appearance. Letter to the editor from Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3737154017

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 46 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4433610009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Inhumans (first Black Bolt cover and full appearance) in Those Who Would Destroy Us!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF battle the Inhumans; Triton is captured by the Seeker and the Inhumans teleport away; The FF are captured by the Seeker as they attempt to free Triton. Dragon Man appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 46 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Inhumans (first Black Bolt cover and full appearance) in Those Who Would Destroy Us!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF battle the Inhumans; Triton is captured by the Seeker and the Inhumans teleport away; The FF are captured by the Seeker as they attempt to free Triton. Dragon Man appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 47 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4224220019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Beware the Hidden Land!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; After subduing Dragon Man, the FF follow the Inhumans to their Great Refuge. House ad, with covers shown, for Amazing Spider-Man #33, X-Men #16, and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 47 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Beware the Hidden Land!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; After subduing Dragon Man, the FF follow the Inhumans to their Great Refuge. House ad, with covers shown, for Amazing Spider-Man #33, X-Men #16, and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2032416003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4104099001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 CGC 4.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white

Page 3 missing.

Label #4609118014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652009021

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, does not interrupt art or story.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2083366002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.