Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) comic books 1973-1975, graded by CBCS

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 132 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #22-0F7594C-016

"Omega! The Ultimate Enemy!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Quicksilver and the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jim Steranko and Frank Giacoia. In the underground lair of the Alpha Primitives, the awesome Omega has seized Crystal! And now the Human Torch and Quicksilver must join forces to set her free! However, the massive android is powerful indeed! It's going to take all of the Inhumans plus Mr. Fantastic and the Thing to stop the invasion of the Alpha Primitives! Can the FF and the royal family defeat the Alphas and Omega? But even if the heroes win, Johnny Storm is still going to lose. (Notes: The Human Torch changes his costume from blue to red in this issue, and Medusa joins the Fantastic Four (through issue 159). The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 457,990; average paid circulation 245,695.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $215.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-049 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Target: Tomorrow!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. In stunning fashion the Miracle Man has opened a deep fissure in the earth's crust and dumped Wyatt and the Fantastic Four inside! If the heroes manage to break out, they will face a raging tornado next! Wow, the Miracle Man looks invincible! Is there any hope for Ben, Johnny, Medusa, and Wyatt? It may take a miracle! Cameo appearances by Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and Franklin. (Notes: The Miracle Man appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 8. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $104.00 Paper: White Label #22-0F7594C-018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.12) will be charged at checkout.

"Doomsday: 200 Below!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. The evil Ternak stands poised to conquer the Earth with his giant Climate Cannon! But the fighting-mad Human Torch and the long-haired Inhuman are still determined to stop him! And in the dark caverns beneath the highest mountain range in the world, Johnny Storm and Medusa find a surprising ally...and then a familiar one! It's clobberin' time! First 25¢ issue. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #91 Hela, the goddess of death by John Buscema. The letters page also includes a statement of ownership: average print run 463,315; average paid circulation 225,671.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $185.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas (twice) on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-050 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Doomsday: 200 Below!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. The evil Ternak stands poised to conquer the Earth with his giant Climate Cannon! But the fighting-mad Human Torch and the long-haired Inhuman are still determined to stop him! And in the dark caverns beneath the highest mountain range in the world, Johnny Storm and Medusa find a surprising ally...and then a familiar one! It's clobberin' time! First 25¢ issue. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #91 Hela, the goddess of death by John Buscema. The letters page also includes a statement of ownership: average print run 463,315; average paid circulation 225,671.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $1,075.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-051 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($32.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"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). 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $111.00 Paper: White Label #22-0F7594C-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.33) will be charged at checkout.

"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). 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $116.00 Paper: White Label #22-0F7594C-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.48) will be charged at checkout.

"Ultron-7: He'll Rule the World!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Inhumans. Story continues from Avengers 127 (Part 1). It was supposed to be a glorious day in the Great Refuge for Crystal and Quicksilver's wedding, but an uninvited guest, a certain adamantium guest, has crashed the party! The Avengers' long-time foe, Ultron, possesses the body of Omega and captures the bride! Next the evil robot attacks the Fantastic Four, the Inhumans, and Earth's Mightiest Heroes! It's an all-star showdown as 16 super-heroes challenge the might of Ultron-7! Can anyone... man, woman, or child...save the day? Wedding of Crystal and Quicksilver. Cameo appearances by Maximus and the golden age Whizzer (aka Robert Frank). Avengers lineup: Iron Man, Mantis, Thor, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, and the Vision. (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 161. Quicksilver's costume on the cover should be light blue instead of green. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #27 the Black Widow by John Romita.) Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $140.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Roy Thomas on 8/19/2017. Label #18-088C948-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Middle Game!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Roy Thomas and Len Wein. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Instead of destroying the FF to gain Shalla Bal's freedom, the Silver Surfer delivers the entranced foursome to Doctor Doom! With Mr. Fantastic, Medusa, the Thing, and the Human Torch as his prisoners, will the Latverian monarch release the Surfer's beloved? Probably not, but that's the cosmic sky-rider's problem now! The Fantastic Four are too busy just trying to stay alive inside Castle Latveria! 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $200.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #21-2793A34-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout.

"And Now The Endgame Cometh!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The master plan of Victor Von Doom stands revealed! Steal the power of the Silver Surfer and transfer it to a new giant Doomsman android! And then, of course, unleash the Doomsman on the unsuspecting Fantastic Four! However, there is an even more sinister being manipulating the events inside Castle Latveria! Who is the target of Mephisto's wrath? (Note: The saga of the Silver Surfer and Shalla Bal continues in the 2nd (1987) Silver Surfer series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 158 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-27946BA-004

"Invasion from the 5th (Count It, 5th!) Dimension" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. A quiet Friday night at the Baxter Building is disrupted by Quicksilver! And after a brief skirmish with the Human Torch, the mutant speedster tells the FF that Attilan has been overrun by Xemu, the Master of the Fifth Dimension! Xemu plans to destroy the Earth with the Thunder Horn! Will Reed, Ben, Johnny, Medusa, and Pietro get back to the Hidden Land in time? Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Thor to recap the events of Fantastic Four 150. (Notes: Xemu previously appeared in Strange Tales 103. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 428,583; average paid circulation 218,330.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 163 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-04C89CD-006

"Finale!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. It's the dramatic conclusion to the Fantastic Four's cross-dimensional saga! Ben Grimm battles Gaard one-on-one to destroy the universal nexus in hyperspace that could funnel energy to Arkon's world! While at the same time, the Human Torch and Alternate Earth Reed Richards slug it out on Polemachus with Arkon himself! Can the FF pull off two victories in two dimensions? Cameo appearance by Franklin. (Note: The Earth-721 Johnny Storm returns many years later as Vangaard in Fantastic Force 11 and 12.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.