Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books 1976-1978

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Titans Two!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Thing frees the Hulk! And the powerful pair escapes in a hovercraft towards St. Louis! Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and the Human Torch follow in hot pursuit; and on top of the famous Gateway Arch, Ben Grimm will face a critical decision, when the Hulk threatens Reed's life! (Notes: The Hulk's adventure in the Midwest continues in Incredible Hulk 195. In response to a fan letter, Roy Thomas clarifies the terms: artist, penciler, embellisher, and inker. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #38 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Luke Cage, Power Man helps the FF battle the Wrecker and the Puppet Master in "Where Have All the Powers Gone?" Script by Roy Thomas, breakdowns by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. Hulk cameo. This issue contains two series B Marvel Value Stamps: # 65 (Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith) and # 66 (Dr. Strange by Frank Brunner). There is also a statement of ownership--average print run, 429,115; average paid circulation, 216,260. Buckler/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Five Characters in Search of a Madman!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm is struggling to cope with his return to normal life. Does he secretly wish to still be the Thing? In the meantime, his replacement was terrific against the Wrecker last issue. It looks like Reed made a great choice in adding Power Man to the FF... that is until Luke Cage attacks the Invisible Girl! What has possessed Luke to attack Sue and then the rest of the Fantastic Four?! (Notes: One plotline from this issue sets up the story in Fantastic Four Annual 11. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Sky-Full of Fear!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. Reed designs an exo-skeleton for Ben, so the Thing can return to the Fantastic Four. Now Mr. Fantastic and the new Thing take off in hot pursuit of the rampaging Power Man! Who is secretly manipulating Luke Cage? Alicia Masters seems to know! When she confronts her step-father in the slammer, Power Man busts in and grabs both her and the Puppet Master! And in the skies high above the prison, Ben Grimm and Luke Cage lock up in a titanic battle with Alicia's life hanging in the balance! (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bill Mantlo. This issue contains Marvel Value Stamps Series B #90 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Counter-Earth Must Die -- At the Hands of Galactus!" Part 3 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Galactus has arrived at Counter-Earth! And that means the planet's days are numbered. Is there anything the FF can do to save the High Evolutionary's creation? Perhaps another world could be substituted for Counter-Earth to satisfy the Devourer of Worlds' appetite. So to that end, Reed and Ben journey to the planet Mekka and renew acquaintances with the Thing's old ally Torgo; while Johnny and Gorr travel to a medieval planet. Flashback cameos by the Air Walker, Firelord, and the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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! 32 pages Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "When Giants Walk The Sky!" Part 5 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils and Inks by John Buscema. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. One of the classic Fantastic Four issues of the bronze age with an awesome cover! Galactus and the High Evolutionary clash in the skies over Counter-Earth, while four billion souls below wonder if they will live or die! Can the High Evolutionary defeat the Devourer of Worlds? And if not, do the Fantastic Four have a back-up plan to stave off the hunger of Galactus? It looks like mission impossible for the FF! (Notes: Galactus returns in Fantastic Four 210. The High Evolutionary and Counter-Earth appear next in Marvel Two-In-One 62. The Impossible Man previously appeared way back in Fantastic Four 11.) Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Look Out for the Frightful Four!" Script by Roy Thomas. Plot assists from Mike Friedrich and Bob Wayne. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster have taken over the Baxter Building! And after defeating the surprised Fantastic Four, the treacherous trio begins the tryouts for the fourth member of their team! An unusual collection of super beings show up to strut their stuff including the Texas Twister, Tigra, Thundra, and Captain Ultra. The Wizard's search appears to be going nowhere until the Brute arrives! Who is the Brute and where did he come from? First appearance of the Texas Twister. (Note: The Brute first appeared in Warlock 6 and 7.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Frightful Four guest star in "Call My Killer the Brute!' Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by George Perez, inks by Dave Hunt. Cameo appearances by Galactus, the High Evolutionary, Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan (first appearance in a Marvel Comic). John Romita Sr./Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Side by Side with...Annihilus?" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). 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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Enter: The Mad Thinker!" Plot by Len Wein, Archie Goodwin, and Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. The Reed Richards of Counter-Earth tricks Ben and Johnny into entering the Negative Zone to look for the 'other' Reed! The Thing and the Human Torch find Reed...and Annihilus...and the Mad Thinker's giant android monster! How many bad guys are in this story? Meanwhile at Whisper Hill, Sue and Alicia witness a mysterious group of men abducting Agatha Harkness and Franklin! A hysterical Invisible Girl rushes back to the Baxter Building...to battle the Brute! Does Sue have a chance of defeating the powerful Brute? The odds do not look good. Cameo appearances by Tigra, Thundra, and the Impossible Man. 32 pages Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

ark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the FF's battle against Annihilus and the Mad Thinker continues in "Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Script by Bill Mantlo, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. George Perez/Sinnott cover. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator in "Aftermath: The Eliminator!" "Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The battle against the Brute is finally over, but since Agatha Harkness and Franklin are still missing, the FF have little time for rest. So Reed (without his stretching powers), Sue, and Ben head to Whisper Hill. First, they find a semi-conscious Human Torch and then...the Eliminator! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Thundra, and Tigra. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Here There Be Witches!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four hop in the pogo-plane and fly to New Salem, Colorado in search of young Franklin. The quaint little town of New Salem seems very quiet and peaceful upon the FF's arrival, but appearances can be deceiving! One thing leads to another, and the fabulous foursome find themselves knee deep in gargoyles and witches! First appearance of Nicholas Scratch. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). 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! First appearance of the Salem Seven. 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. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Trouble Times Two!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Dave Cockrum. The Fantastic Four return from Colorado and discover the Impossible Man knocked out cold. The Thing begins a room-by-room search of the Baxter Building and discovers the FF's long-time foe...Klaw! But the murderous master of sound is not alone! He has a new partner...the all-powerful Molecule Man! In Reed's electro-lab, the FF and the deadly duo battle for control of the psi-amplifier! Will the FF grasp victory? Or will it be just out of reach? Flashback cameo by the Man-Thing to recap the Molecule Man's previous appearance in Iron Man Annual 3. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Last 30-cent issue. The Impossible Man, the Watcher, the Molecule Man, and Klaw guest star in "The Rampage of Reed Richards!" Script by Len Wein, George Perez, inks by Joe Sinnott. Perez/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Torch That Was!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. The Fantastic Four series takes a one-issue hiatus from the current saga to reprint the first story from Fantastic Four Annual 4. The Mad Thinker orchestrates the first meeting between Johnny Storm and the Original Human Torch. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Thing has a solo story, "The Way It Was!" Script by Marv Wolfman, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, finished art by Tony DeZuniga. Cameos by the Sub-Mariner, Doctor Doom, the Wizard, the Sandman, the Trapster, Medusa (of the Inhumans), the Mad Thinker, Crystal, the Watcher, Thundra, Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girls, and the Human Torch. Jack Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Four No More!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny say their goodbyes to one another and depart the Baxter Building. But the former leader of the FF decides to stay behind and watch the (phony) SHIELD agents box up his scientific equipment. When Reed gets suspicious of their activity, the Plunderer makes his move! Upon seeing the emergency flare, the Thing, Human Torch, and Invisible Girl rush back to the Baxter Building! Are the Fantastic Four staying together after all? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Willie Lumpkin, Frankie Raye, and Thundra. Letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The FF battle the Texas Twister and Doctor Doom in "He Who Soweth the Wind!" Plot by Roger Slifer, script by Len Wein, pencils by George Perez, inks by Joe Sinnott. The letters page contains a Statement of Ownership--average print run, 419,544; average paid circulation, 194,661. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Day of the Death-Demon!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). 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.). No letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Vengeance Is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by George Perez. The experimental solar shuttle explodes upon impact with the ground, but fortunately the Thing is thrown clear of the wreckage! Now an enraged Ben Grimm treks towards Diablo's desert hideaway for a showdown with the Master of Alchemy! But first the Thing must deal with his former friend, Darkoth (aka Desmond Pitt). Can Ben write a happy ending for Desmond, and also foil the evil plans of Diablo? Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man and the Sub-Mariner. (Note: Darkoth appears next in Thor 325.) Letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Sub-Mariner guest stars in "Beware the Ravaging Retrievers!" Script by Marv Wolfman, breakdowns by Keith Pollard, finished art by Pablo Marcos. Impossible Man guest appearance. George Perez/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Who in the World is the Invincible Man?" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. Ben, Sue, and Johnny get together for a mini-reunion in Los Angeles and discuss the possibility of reuniting the Fantastic Four. However, the trio's plan is derailed when the Invincible Man attacks! The victorious villain transports the fallen heroes to upstate New York and reveals his identity! The Invincible Man is Reed Richards! What in the world is going on? And which long-time super villain has masterfully orchestrated the reunion of the FF? Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. No letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Riotus Return of the Red Ghost!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom sends Reed Richards into outer space so the leader of the FF can regain his stretching powers! Does the Latverian monarch have an ulterior motive? Mr. Fantastic doesn't have anytime to worry about that, once the Red Ghost materializes inside his spaceship! Meanwhile, Doctor Doom brings the Invisible Girl, Human Torch, and Thing to his castle in Latveria, and also the blind sculptress...Alicia Masters! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Iron Man 83.) Letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Invasion!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards has his stretching powers back! And now the new and improved Mr. Fantastic invades Latveria to find his teammates! But after struggling to defeat Doctor Doom's robots, the leader of the FF falls into the hands of the Latverian Freedom Fighters. Is Reed going to join the revolution? Meanwhile, Victor Von Doom's master plan to hand over the monarchy to his son continues. Letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.