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

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

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

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 144 FN 6.0

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4702112005

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 172 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4701836001

"Cry, The Bedeviled Plant!" Part 2 of 5. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After being tricked into boarding Gorr's spaceship, the Fantastic Four reluctantly agree to protect Counter-Earth from the Ravager of Worlds! But the FF may be too late since Galactus' herald, the Destroyer, has already engaged the High Evolutionary on his command asteroid. Nevertheless, the Thing springs into action against the armored herald! Can Ben beat the Destroyer before Galactus becomes aware of Counter-Earth? Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and the Hulk to recap the events of Incredible Hulk 178. (Notes: Both Galactus and the Destroyer previously appeared in Thor 228. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 174 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4701836003

"Starquest!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The situation is becoming desperate on Counter-Earth as both Reed & Ben and Johnny & Gorr have run into major problems on their potential substitute planets with Torgo and the Skrulls, respectively. The Invisible Girl tries to help her teammates, but accidentally transports herself to yet a third planet, which is totally devoid of life! Meanwhile, the countdown to Galactus' destruction of Counter-Earth continues, and the High Evolutionary has only one option left...fight the Ravager of Worlds one-on-one! 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 180 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4701837008

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 181 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4701837007

"Side by Side with...Annihilus?" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After a one-issue hiatus, Reed Richards' odyssey into the Negative Zone continues! When Annihilus appears, Reed prepares for the worst, but the FF's old foe just wants to ask Mr. Fantastic for help. Meanwhile back at the Baxter Building, the Invisible Girl is certain that the Counter-Earth Reed Richards is posing as her husband. So she goes to Alicia's place...just in time to watch Agatha Harkness take off with young Franklin! How many crises can the FF handle? Cameo appearances by the Mad Thinker and Frankie Raye. Note: This issue concludes Roy Thomas' 2-year stint as the writer for the Fantastic Four series. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 192 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4702113003

"He Who Soweth The Wind...!" Plot by Len Wein. Written by Roger Slifer. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Frank Giacoia. Johnny Storm heads out west to compete in a motor sports drag race! Johnny is running in 2nd place when suddenly the Texas Twister strikes! The Human Torch and his long-time friend, Wyatt Wingfoot, team up to take down the Twister! The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 419,544; average paid circulation 194,661. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4702113004

"Day of the Death-Demon!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters are touring the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas; when out of nowhere Darkoth (last seen in Fantastic Four 144) attacks! After the Thing chases away Darkoth, Ben gets ready for his test flight of NASA's new solar shuttle. The shuttle flight is going smoothly until Diablo sabotages the flight controls! Now the blue-eyed idol of millions is heading for a crash landing in the West Texas desert! Meanwhile, Reed starts his new research job for the government, and Sue arrives in Hollywood to film a movie. Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man and Wyatt Wingfoot. Note: Diablo previously appeared in Fantastic Four 118. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 195 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4702113023

"Beware the Ravaging Retrievers!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Lights, Camera, Action! Susan Richards makes her acting debut in a movie being produced by the Sub-Mariner's film studio. Prince Namor joins the Invisible Girl on the set in an effort to get away from his troubles in Atlantis. However, with the cameras rolling, the Retrievers of Atlantis crash the set and grab the Avenging Son! The Invisible Girl and the Sub-Mariner join forces to escape the Retrievers! Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 199 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681576006

"The Son of Doctor Doom!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The FF are helplessly imprisoned in Dr. Doom's transference globes while their powers are transferred into the body of Victor Von Doom the second! While the transfer takes place, the people's rebellion, lead by Zorba, grows outside Doom's castle! It looks like the invincible Doctor Doom is in supreme control, but when the Fantastic Four break out, Zorba breaks in, and Doom's son breaks down...the good doctor is under attack from all sides! 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 201 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4512477001

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 202 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4702113022

"There's One Iron Man Too Many!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Iron Man. With the help of a pseudo-Iron Man, Quasimodo has incredibly stolen the top five floors of the Baxter Building and moved them to a tropical island! Now the FF and the golden avenger are in hot pursuit! It's an awesome battle between the Fantastic Four and Quasimodo! Notes: Quasimodo previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 22. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Cat Yronwode. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 205 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4702113001

"When Worlds Die!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Sue, and Ben travel to the planet Xandar to help Queen Adora's homeland fight off the Skrull's powerful star fleet! Does the FF have a chance of saving Xandar against overwhelming odds? Meanwhile, Johnny enrolls at Security College unaware that one of the school administrators is...the Monocle! Cameo appearance by the Watcher. Last 35¢ issue. Elements of this story continue in Nova (1st series) 25. Note: First full appearance of the Nova Corps. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 206 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4702113002

"The Death of the Fantastic Four!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The situation is dire indeed as Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and the Thing have fallen in battle to the Skrulls, and now stand trial for treason against the Skrull Empire! Will the FF receive a fair trial on the Skrull Throneworld? Meanwhile, the Skrull armada makes its final assault on Xandar, but Nova and his friends arrive just in time to oppose them! Cameo appearances by Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, Doctor Sun, Nova, Powerhouse, and the Sphinx. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 208D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499309013

Direct Edition. "The Power of the Sphinx!" Guest-starring Nova. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia, Al Milgrom, and Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the intervention of Nova (aka Richard Rider) and his friends the Skrulls' attack on the planet Xandar has been temporarily halted, but now the Fantastic Four have another problem...the Sphinx! The Egyptian villain has tapped into the living computers of Xandar and gained enormous power. Fortunately, the Human Torch has linked up with his teammates, and now the entire Fantastic Four plus Nova, Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse will battle the Sphinx! Meanwhile, Reed, Sue, and Ben are beginning to the feel the effects of the Skrull aging ray. Cameo appearance by Doctor Sun. (Note: The letters page includes a preview of the Fantastic Four pocket novel "Doomsday" by Marv Wolfman.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4663901007

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 212D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4690974021

Direct Edition. "The Battle of the Titans!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Walter Simonson. Galactus has returned to Earth and is ready to help the Fantastic Four defeat the Sphinx! However, Galactus' new herald, Terrax the Tamer, has his own plans...and they involve destroying the FF! Meanwhile, the Invisible Girl becomes the first member of the FF to succumb to the Skrull aging ray. Origin of the Sphinx. Cameo appearance by the Watcher. 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 220D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499309014

Direct Edition. "And the Lights Went Out All Over the World!" Part 1 of 2. Written (his first on this book) and penciled by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Byrne/Sinnott cover. The entire world is experiencing power outages that last several minutes in length. The Fantastic Four journey to the North Pole to track down the source of the electromagnetic disturbances, and what they find...is truly out of this world! Brief retelling of the FF's origin. Cameo appearances by the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision) and Vindicator. Note: This issue includes a full-page pin-up by Joe Sinnott featuring the Human Torch vs. the Super Skrull. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 230D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499309015

Direct Edition. "Firefrost And The Ebon Seeker" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the timely intervention of Firefrost, the Fantastic Four barely survive their offshore clash with the awesome Ebon Seeker! But while the FF regroup, the powerful being spawned from a black hole trudges back to Manhattan to do more damage. However, there is another group of heroes that calls Manhattan home...the Avengers! Will the FF let the Avengers battle the Ebon Seeker? Or could Earth's Mightiest Heroes actually ruin Reed's plan to use the Negative Zone to save the city? Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3861698023

Direct Edition. "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3861698020

Direct Edition. "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 233N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681576007

Newsstand Edition. "Mission for a Dead Man!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A prisoner on death row makes one final request in the moments before his execution...could his former high school classmate, the Human Torch, clear his name (posthumously)? Johnny Storm picks up the pieces of a years old murder investigation and follows the trail to the Maggia and Hammerhead! Can the Torch beat the web-slinger's old foe? And perhaps clear a dead man's name? 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 240D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4143040007

Direct Edition. "Exodus" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The fastest man in the world blazes a trail to the Baxter Building in desperate need of help from the Fantastic Four! The Inhumans are under attack in their homeland by the Enclave, and Crystal lies near death due to complications from her pregnancy. Has Quicksilver arrived in Manhattan too late? When the FF reach Attilan, they have many crises to solve including finding a new home for the Great Refuge! How about the moon? Birth and first appearance of Luna. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and the Watcher. (Notes: This issue ties up the loose plotline from Fantastic Four 207 concerning the capture of Medusa. The back cover features a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 243D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4690974010

Direct Edition. "Shall Earth Endure?" Part 2 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Strange. The situation has come down to this...the Fantastic Four, the thunder god, the golden avenger, the star-spangled avenger, the winsome Wasp, and the Master of the Mystic Arts vs. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds...for the life of the Earth! Everything is on the line as the blockbuster battle rages on top of the World Trade Center! Will the 'Ravager of Worlds' finally add the Earth to his list of conquests, or can the greatest heroes on the planet do the impossible: defeat Galactus? Cameo appearances by Daredevil and Spider-Man. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 243N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4372024010

Newsstand Edition. "Shall Earth Endure?" Part 2 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Strange. The situation has come down to this...the Fantastic Four, the thunder god, the golden avenger, the star-spangled avenger, the winsome Wasp, and the Master of the Mystic Arts vs. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds...for the life of the Earth! Everything is on the line as the blockbuster battle rages on top of the World Trade Center! Will the 'Ravager of Worlds' finally add the Earth to his list of conquests, or can the greatest heroes on the planet do the impossible: defeat Galactus? Cameo appearances by Daredevil and Spider-Man. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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

Paper: White

Label #3970508002

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 247D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4690974016

Direct Edition. "This Land is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Since losing the throne of Latveria in Fantastic Four 200, Doctor Doom has been driven by one thing...getting it back! Now the deposed monarch has enlisted the FF (via his inhibitor ray) to help him regain his country! When Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny arrive in Latveria, they are shocked by the deplorable condition of the capital. Could Doctor Doom actually be the solution to Latveria's problems? Victor Von Doom and Zorba will battle to death for control of Latveria! First appearance of Kristoff. (Note: The letters page includes a joint letter from comics creators Richard Pini and Wendy Pini.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 247D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4690974015

Direct Edition. "This Land is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Since losing the throne of Latveria in Fantastic Four 200, Doctor Doom has been driven by one thing...getting it back! Now the deposed monarch has enlisted the FF (via his inhibitor ray) to help him regain his country! When Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny arrive in Latveria, they are shocked by the deplorable condition of the capital. Could Doctor Doom actually be the solution to Latveria's problems? Victor Von Doom and Zorba will battle to death for control of Latveria! First appearance of Kristoff. (Note: The letters page includes a joint letter from comics creators Richard Pini and Wendy Pini.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 247D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4658950004

Direct Edition. "This Land is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Since losing the throne of Latveria in Fantastic Four 200, Doctor Doom has been driven by one thing...getting it back! Now the deposed monarch has enlisted the FF (via his inhibitor ray) to help him regain his country! When Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny arrive in Latveria, they are shocked by the deplorable condition of the capital. Could Doctor Doom actually be the solution to Latveria's problems? Victor Von Doom and Zorba will battle to death for control of Latveria! First appearance of Kristoff. (Note: The letters page includes a joint letter from comics creators Richard Pini and Wendy Pini.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 253 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678970022

"Quest!" Part 3 of 9. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben Grimm continue their exploration of the mysterious and dangerous Negative Zone. They befriend a colony of aliens that have searched five centuries for a place to call home. But what startling secret does Mister Fantastic discover that could change these aliens lives forever? Meanwhile back on Earth, the sinister Annihilus continues to plot his enemies' destruction. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 257N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3888207002

Newsstand Edition. "Fragments!" Guest-starring Scarlet Witch and the Vision. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Don't miss one of the most significant stories in the history of the Fantastic Four, as mighty Galactus comes to the Skrull's homeworld! Plus, secrets are revealed about Galactus' relationship with Eternity and Lady Death, and his role in the universe. Plus, while examining the comatose android body of the Vision, Reed Richards suddenly goes missing and no one has a clue as to where, or why. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 258D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4658950005

Direct Edition. "Interlude!" Part 1 of 3. Captain America, Iron Man, Silver Surfer, and Galactus cameos. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Come along with John Byrne as he explores a day in the life of the most dangerous man alive - Doctor Doom! See how he runs his country of Latveria. See how he deals with his enemies, and how he deals with his young charge, Kristoff. How does Doom feel about rivals like Magneto, the Master of Magnetism? Finally, what does Doom have in store for his hated enemies the Fantastic Four, and what does the fallen Herald of Galactus, Terrax, have to do with it? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 292N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697194002

Newsstand Edition. "The Man Who Dreamed the World!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and P. Craig Russell. Cover by John Byrne. Nick Fury has arrived in the year 1936 and plans to assassinate Adolph Hitler before he can cause World War II and the Holocaust. Can Sue, Johnny, and Jen stop the over zealous super-spy before he alters the very course of human history? More importantly, should they? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 361 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681577005

Christmas Issue. "Miracle on Yancy Street!" Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art and cover by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. In this special Holiday issue, when Ben Grimm returns to his old stomping grounds he is startled when he comes face-to-face with none other than Doctor Doom! Why has this arch villain come to Yancy Street, and does the Thing possess the strength to stop him? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 371D CGC 9.8 Ryan Variant

Paper: White

Label #4698015007

Direct Edition. Special Embossed Cover - "This Flame, this Fury!" Part 1 of 5. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Lyja is back, but this time she has come for the Human Torch's blood. Also featuring the villainy of Devos the Devastator and Paibok the Power Skrull and the return of Sharon! All this plus the Invisible Woman gets a new costume. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 375 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698015008

375th Anniversary Issue with Special Holographic Cover - "Doom!" Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Hulk, and Doctor Strange cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art and cover by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. The Thing's face has been horribly scarred by Wolverine's claws, but the FF don't have long to dwell as they must somehow find a way to defeat their greatest adversary, Doctor Doom, who has obtained even greater power. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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

Paper: Off white to white

11 Staples added.

Label #22-3C3F680-011

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

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

Paper: Cream to off white

Front Cover reattached with 2 added staples.

Label #22-3C3F680-005

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

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

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4693083019

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4639938011

1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2056714001

1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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

Paper: White

Label #3816406001

1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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

1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4139273014

1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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

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

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

Paper: White

Label #4691721020

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Jack Kirby. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed super-hero storytelling forever when they introduced Reed Richards, Ben Grimm and Susan and Johnny Storm. Together, the adventurous quartet blast off on an experimental rocket flight - only to be bombarded by life-altering cosmic rays! Reed becomes the elastic Mister Fantastic! Ben transforms into the rocky Thing! Sue turns into an Invisible Girl! And Johnny flames on as the Human Torch! They'll use their incredible powers to help humankind - starting by fending off the menace of the Mole Man! The book that started it all is re-presented in full - including its original ads! It's the next best thing to buying FANTASTIC FOUR #1 off the stands back in 1961! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 1C CGC 9.8 SS Asencio

Paper: White

Signed & sketch by Nelson Asencio on 6/26/25. Sketch Edition.

Label #4626744006

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Blank Sketch Cover. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed super-hero storytelling forever when they introduced Reed Richards, Ben Grimm and Susan and Johnny Storm. Together, the adventurous quartet blast off on an experimental rocket flight - only to be bombarded by life-altering cosmic rays! Reed becomes the elastic Mister Fantastic! Ben transforms into the rocky Thing! Sue turns into an Invisible Girl! And Johnny flames on as the Human Torch! They'll use their incredible powers to help humankind - starting by fending off the menace of the Mole Man! The book that started it all is re-presented in full - including its original ads! It's the next best thing to buying FANTASTIC FOUR #1 off the stands back in 1961! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 48FANEXPO CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4682016025

Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive Foil Variant Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Written by Stan Lee. Art 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.