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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 83 VG+ 4.5

"Shall Man Survive?" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Maximus the Mad has conquered Attilan! And his next target is the entire planet! With the Fantastic Four and the Inhumans as his captives, Black Bolt's crazy brother is on the brink of world domination thanks to his powerful hypno-gun! But the Inhumans still have one card to play! Black Bolt's awesome voice! His booming voice could free the royal family from its prison! Or destroy the whole city! Likewise in a nearby chamber, the FF work feverishly to escape from their confinement! If both super-teams can break out, they'll have a chance to break up Maximus' mad plan of conquest! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl and (baby) Franklin. Inhumans Lineup: Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, Medusa, and Triton. (Notes: This issue is the second appearance of Franklin Richards. Although the Invisible Girl appears on the cover, she is not in Attilan for the battle. Maximus returns in Incredible Hulk 119. The Inhumans appear next in Silver Surfer (1st series) 18. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 60 and Amazing Spider-Man 69. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 64 & 65) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 84 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

"The Name is Doom" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. While flying over the Balkans en route to the United States, the FF's aircraft is intercepted by SHIELD fighter jets! But not to worry, it's just Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan seeking help from the Fantastic Four! Apparently SHIELD has discovered the presence of a large robot army somewhere in Central Europe! What country in the region would be capable of building such an army? Of course there is only one…Latveria! And as shown on the classic cover; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal enter Latveria and search for Doctor Doom! Wow, is that a good idea? The FF may live (or not live) to regret it! (Note: Dr. Doom previously clashed with the FF in Fantastic Four 60.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 84 VG 4.0

Water damage. Interior tearing.

"The Name is Doom" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. While flying over the Balkans en route to the United States, the FF's aircraft is intercepted by SHIELD fighter jets! But not to worry, it's just Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan seeking help from the Fantastic Four! Apparently SHIELD has discovered the presence of a large robot army somewhere in Central Europe! What country in the region would be capable of building such an army? Of course there is only one…Latveria! And as shown on the classic cover; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal enter Latveria and search for Doctor Doom! Wow, is that a good idea? The FF may live (or not live) to regret it! (Note: Dr. Doom previously clashed with the FF in Fantastic Four 60.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 92 VG+ 4.5

"Ben Grimm, Killer!" Part 3 of 4. Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Trapped on the planet Kral in the Skrull galaxy, Ben Grimm waits for his turn in the arena of death! The Thing's scheduled opponent is his cellmate, Torgo! The powerful mechanoid from the planet Mekka! At the Great Games, the Thing will fight for Boss Barker's cartel, while Torgo will battle for Lippy Louie's racket! But is there any chance Ben could convince Torgo to fight with him for life…instead of against him for death? Meanwhile back on Earth, Reed surmises that the Skrulls must be behind Ben's disappearance! Can Mr. Fantastic, Crystal, and the Human Torch reach Kral before the death-duel begins? Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Howard Keltner of Star-Studded comics fanzine fame.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 94 GD/VG 3.0

"The Return of the Frightful Four!" First appearance of Agatha Harkness. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four joyfully reunite at the Baxter Building following Ben's wild adventure against the gangster skrulls last issue. And the first order of business is finding a nanny for Reed and Sue's new baby! Based upon an excellent recommendation, the FF fly to Whisper Hill to meet Agatha Harkness. Will Agatha be able to care for and protect little Franklin in her supernatural home? The fabulous foursome will know soon enough…once the Frightful Four attack! Look out! After the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster subdue the FF and Medusa, just an old lady and her pet cat stand in their way of victory! The three super-villains should finish off Agatha and Ebony easily, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving…very deceiving! Cameo appearance by Crystal. (Notes: In this story Reed and Sue announce their baby's name…Franklin Benjamin Richards. The Frightful Four battle the FF again in Fantastic Four 129. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 71 and Thor 171. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 11.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 94 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4082004001

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"The Return of the Frightful Four!" First appearance of Agatha Harkness. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four joyfully reunite at the Baxter Building following Ben's wild adventure against the gangster skrulls last issue. And the first order of business is finding a nanny for Reed and Sue's new baby! Based upon an excellent recommendation, the FF fly to Whisper Hill to meet Agatha Harkness. Will Agatha be able to care for and protect little Franklin in her supernatural home? The fabulous foursome will know soon enough…once the Frightful Four attack! Look out! After the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster subdue the FF and Medusa, just an old lady and her pet cat stand in their way of victory! The three super-villains should finish off Agatha and Ebony easily, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving…very deceiving! Cameo appearance by Crystal. (Notes: In this story Reed and Sue announce their baby's name…Franklin Benjamin Richards. The Frightful Four battle the FF again in Fantastic Four 129. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 71 and Thor 171. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 11.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 99 FN- 5.5

"The Torch Goes Wild!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The fighting mad Human Torch invades the Hidden Land! And Johnny Storm has just one goal in mind! Reunite with his beloved Crystal and bring her back home to New York City! However Black Bolt and the royal family disagree. So the Human Torch must fight to get what he wants! After Johnny battles past Triton, Karnak, and Medusa; only one inhuman stands in his way! Crystal herself! But wait a minute, the plan was to save Crystal, not fight her! The torch's road to Attilan was paved with good intentions, but now it's turning into a disaster! Can Reed, Sue, and Ben get their youngest teammate under control before he destroys the Inhumans' homeland? Cameo appearance by Gorgon. (Notes: Johnny Storm returns to the Great Refuge (again looking for Crystal) in Fantastic Four 130. This issue includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 80.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 111 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4767448015

"The Thing Amok!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and John Verpoorten. The Thing has gone crazy! And now he's running amok in Manhattan! Can the remaining members of the FF halt their rampaging teammate? The Human Torch tackles the Thing first, but to no avail! Ben Grimm looks unstoppable! Is anyone else available? Perhaps someone gargantuan, gamma-radiated, and green...and likes to smash! Oh my, the stage is set for an epic clash of the titans next issue! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and the Hulk. 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4086211005

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4701739017

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 113 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4492944005

"The Power of the Over-Mind!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and John Verpoorten. The Thing has gone down to defeat at the hands of the Incredible Hulk. And now Reed, Sue, and Johnny are left to pick up the pieces and administer first aid to Ben Grimm. But while the trio transports the Thing to safety, more problems arise! The police want to arrest the FF, angry citizens want to storm the Baxter Building, and the Watcher wants to talk! Whew, there's no rest for the weary! Fortunately though, the Watcher keeps it brief: "Beware the Over-Mind!" Wow, cryptic words indeed! First appearance of the Over-Mind. Cameo appearances by Bruce Banner, Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and New York Mayor John Lindsay. 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 116 VG+ 4.5

52-page giant issue. "The Alien, the Ally, and Armageddon!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The Over-Mind is in supreme control! And with Mr. Fantastic by his side, he's set to conquer the Earth! However, Sue, Ben, and Johnny are not giving up! The Thing and Torch bravely attack the Over-Mind one more time, but are defeated again. When the Invisible Girl sees her friends fall, she knows she must find other super-heroes to help! But the Avengers aren't home, and there's no sign of Spider-Man or Daredevil or Prince Namor or even the Hulk! Is anyone else available? Unfortunately, no super-heroes, but what about a super-villain? And one from Latveria no less? Desperate times call for desperate measures...and in stunning fashion Doctor Doom joins the Fantastic Four to battle the near omnipotent Over-Mind! Can Victor Von Doom and his long-time adversaries turn the tide against the Over-Mind? Or will they need help from a stranger? A bronze age classic! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Agatha Harkness, Franklin, the Watcher, and the Stranger. (Notes: Doctor Doom appears next in Sub-Mariner 47. The Over-Mind returns years later in Defenders 112 and 113. This issue was reprinted in Marvel ?s Greatest Comics 96. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor and writer Bob Rozakis.) 52 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 125 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4768355011

The Monster's Secret!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. While Ben and Johnny are hunting the Monster from the Lost Lagoon, the Invisible Girl fights to stay alive in an underground cave rapidly filling with water! But thankfully, Sue has an unlikely savior...the monster himself! Why is the alien monster rescuing the Invisible Girl? Reed deduces the creature's motives and devises a happy ending for everyone involved! (Note: This issue concludes Stan Lee's 10-year run (that began with issue number one) as the primary writer for the Fantastic Four title.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 133 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #22-2138F0A-006

"Thundra at Dawn!" Guest-starring Thundra. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ramona Fradon. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. It's New Year's Eve in Times Square! Everyone is in a celebratory mood, except the Fantastic Four. Affairs of the heart are plaguing both Reed and Johnny, while Ben and his girlfriend Alicia are doing great! However, the Thing's fortunes change in a New York minute, when Thundra dramatically reappears at the stroke of midnight, challenges Ben to a fight, and kidnaps Alicia! What a set of revoltin' developments! The colossal confrontation between the two mighty warriors begins at Shea Stadium and ends at the Unisphere (from the 1964 World's Fair)! Can the blue-eyed idol of millions find the inner strength to bring down (the) Thundra? Cameo appearances by Captain America, the Hulk, Iron Man, Power Man, Spider-Man, Thor, Sandman, Trapster, and Wizard. (Notes: This is one of the very few issues that Ramona Fradon drew for Marvel. Gerry Conway begins his 20-issue scripting run on the Fantastic Four series. Thundra appears next in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 148 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4768350001

"War on the Thirty-Sixth Floor!" Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Medusa are in a state of disbelief after the Invisible Girl decided to stay with Prince Namor last issue. Now the downtrodden foursome returns to the Baxter Building in search of peace and quiet. However, there are three very unwelcome visitors (of the super-villain variety) waiting inside! The Fantastic Four better snap out of the doldrums quick, because the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster are ready to rumble! Cameo appearances by the Sub-Mariner and Triton (in disguise). 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 154 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Dick Ayers. No autograph certification is included. Water spotting.

"The Man in the Mystery Mask!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Written by Stan Lee and Len Wein. Pencils by Dick Ayers and Bob Brown. Inks by Paul Reinman, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Reed, Ben, and Johnny are returning to the Baxter Building after their triumph on Machus, when suddenly a most unexpected foe attacks! But before the FF retaliate, the Human Torch recalls his prior battle against a similarly dressed villain in Strange Tales 127. Who is this man challenging the Fantastic Four? Flashback cameos by the Sub-Mariner, Sandman, and Trapster. Notes: The majority of this issue is a reprint of Strange Tales 127 published in December 1964. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #100 Galactus. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 166 VF 8.0

"If It's Tuesday, This Must Be The Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The federal government asks Reed Richards to take the Fantastic Four to the Midwest to apprehend the Hulk! Will the FF be able to find the Green Goliath? Yes! And that's were the trouble begins! However, the fabulous foursome successfully captures the Hulk and hands the behemoth over to the military. It looks like mission accomplished for the FF...until the Thing becomes dismayed over the rough treatment of Dr. Banner. Would Ben actually consider freeing the rampaging Hulk? Yes again! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #13 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 171 VF 8.0

First appearance of Gorr in "Death is a Golden Gorilla!" Part 1 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez, Rich Buckler, and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Gorr has come to New York! And like a scene from a King Kong movie, the giant gorilla climbs to the top of the Baxter Building with the Invisible Girl as his captive! However, the FF eventually subdue the golden gorilla, and to the foursome's surprise...Gorr speaks! And what he says begins a five-issue odyssey across the universe for the Fantastic Four! Cameo appearance by Frankie Raye. (Note: A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 179 VG 4.0

Signed by Roy Thomas, and Joe Sinnott. Autograph certification is included.

"A Robinson Crusoe in the Negative Zone!" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas. Art by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Near the end of last issue's fabulous fight, the Reed Richards of Counter-Earth threw Mr. Fantastic into the Negative Zone and (unbeknownst to Sue, Ben, and Johnny) assumed the leadership role of the FF! Will Sue realize that something is wrong with her husband? Meanwhile, Reed floats helplessly in the Negative Zone fearing an attack from a long-time Negative Zone nemesis. Also in this issue, the Metalloid interrupts the Thing and Tigra's dinner, and the battle is on! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Annihilus, Lindsay Wagner (the bionic woman), and Humphrey Bogart. 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 186 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3747763004

"Enter: Salem's Seven!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost!. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of the Salem Seven. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 186 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2795CFD-009

"Enter: Salem's Seven!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost!. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of the Salem Seven. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 202 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1202699019

"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) 212N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4095841013

Newsstand 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) 215N CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4532954001

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Newsstand Edition. "Blastaar!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Rubinstein. The FF's long-time foe from the Negative Zone is back! And the Living Bomb-Burst is more powerful than ever! How did Blastaar escape the Negative Zone and what is he planning for his visit to Earth? Meanwhile, Dr. Randolph James, one of Reed Richards' scientific contemporaries, experiments with an evolutionary acceleration device. Cameo appearances by Captain America and the Vision. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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

Paper: White

Label #2105897007

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) 244D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3952950012

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 259 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4512445002

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Direct Edition. "Choices!" Part 2 of 3. Silver Surfer cameo. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed Richards is mysteriously missing, but Sue, Johnny, and Ben don't have long to worry as they are suddenly and savagely attacked by the alien tyrant Tyros the Terrible (Terrax, former Herald of Galactus)! Meanwhile, the Invisible Girl comes face-to-face with their greatest enemy - Doctor Doom! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 261D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0075539011

Be sure to check Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #3-4 for the details of the Invisible Woman and Sub-Mariner's team-up.

Direct Edition. "The Search for Reed Richards!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Sub-Mariner and Marrina cameos. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. This story picks up after the end of Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #4. Mister Fantastic mysteriously disappeared (see Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #257). Now, Sue, Ben, and Johnny begin the search for their missing teammate, and the enigmatic Watcher is coming along for the ride. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4303740004

Direct Edition. "The Masque of Doom!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner (the Hulk), Walter Langkowski (Sasquatch, and Michael Morbius (Morbius the Living Vampire). Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's events, the Fantastic Four attempt to move forward. But, they'll find that easier said than done when Doctor Doom's iron mask suddenly comes to life! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 269N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4532975019

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Newsstand Edition. "Skyfall!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. While Sue attempts to deal with her tragic loss, Mister Fantastic and She-Hulk head to the desert. Joined by erstwhile adventurer Wyatt Wingfoot they soon discover a terrible secret that could mean the end of mankind. Meet the titan world destroyer known as Terminus (1st appearance)! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 275N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512445003

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Newsstand Edition. "Cowboys and Idioms!" Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. In this solo adventure featuring She-Hulk, the Jade Amazon must track down some very revealing photos of herself before an unscrupulous publisher releases the racy pics to the public. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 285 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4724848002

Direct Edition. Secret Wars II tie-in. "Hero!" Avengers cameo. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. Don't miss one of the most important and poignant Fantastic Four tales. When a little boy tries to emulate his hero the Human Torch, Johnny learns a hard lesson about what it means to be a role model. In the tragic aftermath of the boy's death Johnny loses his will to be the Human Torch. Plus, what role does the Beyonder play in this drama? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2088229010

Direct Edition. Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 294N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534826010

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Newsstand Edition. "Hero Worship!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. West Coast Avengers cameo. Story by John Byrne and Roger Stern. Art by Jerry Ordway and Al Gordon. Cover by Jerry Ordway. The Fantastic Four and Wyatt Wingfoot have ventured into the black dome itself only to discover a lost civilization. Here they soon learn that the FF are revered and worshiped. But the Fantastic Four has never been here, or have they? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 306N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4553023006

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Newsstand Edition. "The Marvel Rage!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Ms. Marvel (aka Sharon Ventura) arrives in New York City just in time to save the FF from Diablo! Could she become the next member of the Fantastic Four? Cameo appearance by Captain America. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 324 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1204351027

"I Die Like the Stars!" Inferno Crossover. Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. During the fight in California vs. Kang, the Human Torch discovers that he cannot flame off anymore. Also, during the battle, Mantis escapes from Kang and then disappears. Both the heroes and villain travel back to New York and find that Necrodamus has captured Mantis. What will the FF and Kang do next? Cameo appearance by the Silver Surfer. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 325 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2087632018

Silver Surfer guests. "A Christmas Tale" Guest-starring Mantis and the Silver Surfer. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Rich Buckler and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The Human Torch is stranded in outer space 120 million miles from Earth, can the Silver Surfer reach Johnny in time? The story then continues at a celestial level as Kang, the Cotati, the Priests of Pama, and Mantis' son all appear at Four Freedoms Plaza. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 319,880; average paid circulation 185,305.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 331 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4558280010

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"The Menace of the Metal Man!" Story by John Harkness. Art by Rich Buckler and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. In this issue it's Reed Richards' turn to dream, while the Fantastic Four are being held in suspended animation by Aron the Watcher. Mr. Fantastic dreams that Ultron has attacked the FF at Four Freedoms Plaza. The entire story is a dream sequence. 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 338D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4553094005

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Direct Edition. Iron Man and Thor guest in "Kangs for the Memories!" Part 2 of 5. Story and Art by Walter Simonson. Cover by Walter Simonson. The FF and the two Avengers have penetrated the time bubble and arrive in a futuristic New York City. Once there they encounter Death's Head and battle Kang! Next, Thor transports the heroes to the awesome source of the time bubble, where the time travelers find...Galactus! 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 340 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4553023001

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Iron Man and Thor guest star in "Double Trouble" Part 4 of 5. Story and Art by Walter Simonson. Cover by Walter Simonson. The Black Celestial enters the time bubble and joins the confrontation between the Fantastic Four and Galactus! But who is the celestial going to help? It's a cataclysmic showdown! Meanwhile, what villain is secretly manipulating the Human Torch behind the scenes? 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 342 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4555452010

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"Burnout!" Guest-starring Rusty Collins. Story by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Rex Valve and Chris Ivy. Cover by Walter Simonson and Tom Morgan. The Human Torch is greatly troubled when a teenager dies from self-immolation. Now a relative of the deceased tries to get revenge on Johnny. Cameo appearance by Spider-Man. 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 345D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4521648013

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Direct Edition. "The Mesozoic Mambo!" Story, art, and cover by Walt Simonson. The Fantastic Four's travel through the time vortex has brought them to a land that time forgot. With their powers not working can they stay alive among the carnivorous dinosaurs long enough to find a way home? Plus, even amid all this chaos, Ben and Shary finally find a moment to themselves. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 355 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4553023005

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1st Printing. "Rage!" Story by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Al Milgrom and Nella Morglim. Can even Ben Grimm stand alone against a man who has fought the mighty Thor to a stand still? It's the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing vs. the Asgardian power of the Wrecker! 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 358 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4051248003

Direct Edition. "What ever Happened to Alicia?!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art and cover by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. At long last it is finally revealed that the Alicia Masters whom the Human Torch married and has been around since Fantastic Four (1965-1996 1st Series) #265 has in fact been a Skrull spy named Lyja! So what ever happened to the real Alicia? The FF intend to find out. Don't miss this one folks. You'll be kicking yourself if you do. Includes the original synopsis for the creation of the Fantastic Four by Stan Lee. Also includes pin-ups: Blastaar by Mike Mignola, Annihilus by Mike MIgnola, FF vs. Molecule Man by Ron Garney and Dan Green, Rama-Tut by Paul Ryan and B. LaRosa, and Doctor Doom by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. Plus, revealing dossiers on Mister Fantastic, the Thing, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and Baxter Building. Pin-ups of memorable moments from FF history: The FF's origin by Al Milgrom, Meeting the Watcher by John Byrne, Meeting the Silver Surfer and Galactus by John Byrne, Meeting the Inhumans by Ron Lim, and Reed and Sue's wedding by John Romita, Sr. Includes the back-up tale "A Tale of Doom!" By Tom DeFalco and Arthur Adams. And finally, a 2-page spread of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe vs. an army of the Fantastic Four's greatest villains by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. 88 pages Cover price $2.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 375N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4756092015

Newsstand Edition. 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 FR 1.0

6.5" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.

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 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split.

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 6 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2136554007

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 7 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4778758025

All Jack Kirby reprints: "The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man" (from FF 1), "Origin of Doctor Doom" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom" (FF Annual 2). This issue also contains four pages of black-and-white photos of 41 Marvel writers, artists, and staff members. New cover by Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 10 FN/VF 7.0

A horde of heroes and villains crash the party at the marriage of Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Girl is this reprint of FF Annual 3 (again!)--"Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Also in this issue, another great reprint, "The Torch That Was!" (from FF Annual 4). New cover by John Buscema/Frank Giacoia. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.35.