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Fantastic Comics comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Marvels Comics Fantastic Four (2000) 1

    cover by paul smith karl kesel/paul smith ? THE SCOOP: Straight from the Marvel Universe itself?the world's only 100% authorized comic magazine starring the fabulous FF! ? THE STORY: Step into the amazing world of the Fantastic Four in a tale personally overseen by each member of the cosmic quartet! Witness the debut of the wild Fantastic 4x4, built by that hotty, the Human Torch! Learn the secrets of unstable molecules from Mr. Fantastic! Page through the Invisible Woman's private photos! Try out The Thing's personal fitness regimen! Plus: Contributions by an all-star cast including Carlos Pacheco, Tom Grummett, Mike Wieringo and Joe Jusko! ? THE FORMAT: 32-page (with ads) one-shot. FC Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Masterworks Fantastic Four HC (2015 Marvel Comics 75th Anniversary) 3rd Edition 1-1ST

    3rd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1-10.

    Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, George Klein, Sol Brodsky, and Dick Ayers. Cover by Jack Kirby and George Klein.

    It was 1961, out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning. Includes never-before reprinted pinups, and fully recolored to match the original issues.

    Hardcover, 272 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Vic Boone TPB (2024 Invader Comics) A Fantastic Pulp Tale 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 -1st printing. "Malfunction: Murder!" Written by Shawn Aldridge. Art by Geoffo. Cover by Jim McMunn and Jeff McComsey. Introduction by Chris Offut. Boone is back! Chosen as one of IGN's Best Indie Series of 2011. Vic Boone is a blend of bizarre 50s Hollywood sci-fi and pulp detective noir set in a futuristic Portland, OR. MALFUNCTION: MURDER collects the first arc of the award winning series, including four previously unreleased Vic Boone shorts. Talking gorillas, mad scientists, and human flies-Vic Boone has it all. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Comics the Golden Age: The History of DC Comics - Fifty Years of Fantastic Imagination SC (1987) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Edited by Ron Goulart. This issue examines the early history of DC Comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 106 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Epic Tavern Tales from the Fantastical Crimes Unit (2021 Scout Comics) 1A

    Written by Shawn French. Art and Cover by Steve Mardo. Black Caravan Imprint. Episode 1: 'Angel is a Centaur Foal.' Hard-boiled detective Victor Marshall finds himself partnered with idealistic young necromancer Emilia Mortalis and her crew of undead animal pals to investigate the disappearance of a young centaur in this official adaptation of the video game Epic Tavern. The series follows the adventures of an overworked agency in the fantasy realm of Beor tasked with investigating crimes committed by supernatural and mythological creatures. Hidden within are clues for unlocking bonus content in Epic Tavern, including a new Final Boss battle and the most powerful artifact in the game. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Fantastic Four The First 60 Years HC (2022 Titan Comics) Comics Creators Characters Culture 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Introduction by Marco Rizzo.

    Explore the rich comic book history of Marvel's First Family in this lavish guide to the adventures of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm! A.K.A. Mr. Fantastic, the Invisibile Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing.

    Meet the talented writers and artists who have brought over 60 years of stories to life, creating iconic foes such as Doctor Doom, Mole Man, and Galactus along with fan-favorite allies such as the Silver Surfer and Agatha Harkness!

    Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1
    Ultimate Fantastic Four (2011 Marvels Greatest Comics) 1

    Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MARK MILLAR Penciled by ADAM KUBERT Cover by BRYAN HITCH The Ultimate Universe at long last gets the fourth corner of its foundation as the World's Greatest Comic Magazine finally last makes its long-awaited Ultimate debut! Witness the birth of The Four - Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Susan Storm & Ben Grimm - superhero icons for the new century! High school genius Reed Richards invites his friends to join him on the journey of a lifetime - and the Ultimate Universe will never be the same! It's a series about science, high adventure and above all else FAMILY, set in the most dynamic and unpredictable Universe in the comic book world! 32 PGS./ALL AGES Cover price $1.00.