Comic books 1970-1985, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $1,139.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on back of case 30¢ Price Variant. Label #21-17E3A2C-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($34.20) will be charged at checkout.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring a One-page Hostess ad starring Captain America and the Red Skull. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $250.00 Paper: White 35 Cent Price Variant. Label #21-342363F-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.50) will be charged at checkout.

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "Uni-Mind!" Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Ajax the Eternal battles a demon from the past! Plus, unleashed in this issue, the most fantastic life form of all, the Uni-Mind! 1st appearance of the Uni-Mind. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Sore Sir's Apprentices." Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $600.00 Paper: White 35 Cent Price Variant. Label #21-342363F-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($18.00) will be charged at checkout.

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "The Astronauts!" Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Only in the awesome era of the space god's return could these shocking events happen. Images once carved on stone by the ancient Incas have come to life! And, they've come to Earth! The space gods have returned! A new awareness of the past, present, and future has gripped mankind in the wake of their arrival. While the giant Celestials roam the planet, their monstrous spacecraft orbits the Earth. This is the story of those who were sent to investigate that spacecraft. 1st appearance of Gilgamesh (the Forgotten One). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man and Madam Web!" Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $200.00 Paper: White 35 Cent Price Variant. Label #21-342363F-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout.

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "Ikaris and the Cosmic-Powered Hulk." Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Can even an immortal withstand the awesome power of the Cosmic Hulk?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man and Madam Web!" Cover price $0.35.

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35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "Disaster Area." Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The battle between Ikaris and the cosmic-powered Hulk continues! But as these two immensely powerful warriors threatens to topple the city around them. Can even Ikaris contain the fury of the Cosmic Hulk?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $200.00 Paper: White 35 Cent Price Variant. Label #21-342363F-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout.

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "Big City Crypt." Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Zuras, immortal ruler of the Eternals, attempts to quell the rage of the Cosmic Hulk. However, the Eternals will soon learn that another far greater threat is about to arise... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $580.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Joe Sinnott on 5/19/2019. Label #19-205C52E-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($17.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by John Romita. Evel Knievel Bicycle Safety public service announcement. The Perilous Traps of Mr. Danger!; Evel Knievel prepares for a stunt in southern Florida, but someone stands in his way. Evel Knievel pinup photo. Ad for Ideal Evel Knievel toys. Comic-sized freebee. 20 pgs., full color.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $115.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #16-3717D5B-242 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout.

"Rites of Power!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer. When the Ewok village comes under attack by a band of warriors only Princess Kneesaa may hold the key to victory. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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"Flight to Danger!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino. It is once again the time of the Great Harvest and Wicket, Teebo, and Princess Kneesaa have been chosen to undertake the quest. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $189.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition Label #20-44BECA0-028 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.67) will be charged at checkout.

"Winners and Losers!" Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Paul Smith and Vince Colletta. Captain Americas partner steps into the spotlight! A gang war is stirring and threatens to destroy the city. Meanwhile, Falcon pushes his high-flying skills to the limit to stop an armored saboteur. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $145.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sig: Joe Sinnott on 11/12/2017. Label #18-089E087-037 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Tomorrow, World War Three!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. A special United Nations delegation visits New York City to promote world peace! And during the foreign group's visit, the Fantastic Four will serve as their designated bodyguards! This should be a simple assignment for Reed, Sue, and Ben given their recent encounters against the Mole Man, Frightful Four, and Skrulls; but a lesson in international espionage is coming their way! A mysterious man called the Monocle stirs up trouble for the FF and puts the world on the verge of global anarchy! Meanwhile inside the Baxter Building trouble is also brewing! However it doesn't involve international affairs…but affairs of the heart. Medusa has come to collect her little sister and return to the Hidden Land. Will Johnny let Crystal go without a fight? First appearance of the Monocle. (Notes: The Monocle returns years later in Fantastic Four 204. This issue includes a full-page ad for Iron Man 22 and Thor 172.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

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The FF battle the Mad Thinker and the Puppet Master in "The Long Journey Home!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest stars. Cameo appearances by androids who look like Kang the Conqueror, Doctor Doom, the Hulk, the Dragon Man, the Sub-Mariner, the Hate-Monger, Diablo, the Super-Skrull, the Red Ghost and his Super-Apes, the Wizard, the Trapster, and the Sandman. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $90.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #23-0AF5128-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"The Monster in the Streets!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. While enjoying an afternoon walk through Manhattan, Crystal collapses in the street! The Human Torch rushes her to the Baxter Building, so Reed can diagnose her condition. Unfortunately, the news is not good for the Inhumans' elemental and the youngest member of the FF. Earth's pollution is breaking down Crystal's immune system. She must return to the Hidden Land immediately. It's a heartbreaking farewell for Johnny and Crystal. Meanwhile, a bizarre energy creature is roaming the streets of New York City! The Invisible Girl encounters the powerful being first and then summons her fantastic teammates to the scene! Cameo appearance by Lockjaw. (Note: Crystal appears next in Fantastic Four 117.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

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"The Monster in the Streets!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. While enjoying an afternoon walk through Manhattan, Crystal collapses in the street! The Human Torch rushes her to the Baxter Building, so Reed can diagnose her condition. Unfortunately, the news is not good for the Inhumans' elemental and the youngest member of the FF. Earth's pollution is breaking down Crystal's immune system. She must return to the Hidden Land immediately. It's a heartbreaking farewell for Johnny and Crystal. Meanwhile, a bizarre energy creature is roaming the streets of New York City! The Invisible Girl encounters the powerful being first and then summons her fantastic teammates to the scene! Cameo appearance by Lockjaw. (Note: Crystal appears next in Fantastic Four 117.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

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"But Who Shall Stop the Over-Mind?" Part 2 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Buscema, John Romita, and Frank Giacoia. Unbelievable! The Fantastic Four are forced to post bail after being arrested for the destruction caused to New York City during the Thing vs. Hulk clash two issues ago! Has the whole city turned against the FF? Or could the Over-Mind be subtlety manipulating everything? Either way, the fabulous foursome will get their first shot at the Over-Mind very soon! And it's going to be a learning experience! Cameo appearance by the Watcher. Flashback cameo by the Hulk. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $225.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sig: Joe Sinnott on 11/12/2017. Label #18-089E087-033 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

First appearance of the Air-Walker Automaton in "The Horror That Walks on Air!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Air Walker has come to Earth! Is he friend or foe? The FF would like to know! So they lure the alien to the Baxter Building in order to study the mysterious visitor! But the U.S. military provokes the Air Walker into action, and the man who walks on air wipes out the soldiers with an awesome display of power! And then makes short work of the Fantastic Four too! This script seems eerily familiar...a mighty being wielding the power cosmic comes to Earth trumpeting the impending doom of the world. Could someone else, perhaps galactic in nature, be following in the Air Walker's wake? First appearance of the Air Walker automation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson , Agatha Harkness and General Thunderbolt Ross. (Note: This four-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 21.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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The Silver Surfer and Galactus guest star in "This World Enslaved! " Part 4 of 4 . Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Sal Buscema. With a bold maneuver, Reed Richards turns the tables on the Devourer of Worlds! After sneaking onboard Galactus' starship, Mr. Fantastic threatens to destroy it unless the cosmic Ravager departs from Earth immediately! Will Reed's gallant gamble succeed? Possibly so, but first Mr. Fantastic has to convince the Silver Surfer, Agatha Harkness, General Thunderbolt Ross, and President Richard Nixon to trust him! The FF are going "all in" vs. Galactus! Will it be blackjack or bust? Cameo appearance by Franklin. (Notes: Galactus appears next in Thor 225. The Fantastic Four tangle with Galactus again in FF 172 thru 175. This four-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 21. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor David McDonnell. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the Hero For Hire series, later renamed Power Man and Iron Fist.) Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $159.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #21-3AE4B9A-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout.

"The Frightful Four...Plus One!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Medusa and Thundra (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four have returned to the Baxter Building after finishing their adventure with the Mole Man last issue. But things don't remain quiet for long as Johnny surprisingly announces his intention to go to the Great Refuge! And in a flash the Human Torch departs for the Hidden Land to see Crystal! Moments later another bombshell drops when Agatha Harkness informs Reed and Sue that she can no longer take care of young Franklin. After all the outbursts, Ben decides to go for a walk across town to clear his head. However, he walks right into a battle between the past and present members of the Frightful Four! At an abandoned construction site, Ben Grimm and Medusa fight for their lives against the Sandman, Trapster, Wizard, and Thundra! First appearance of Thundra. Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 131 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0F7594C-015

"Revolt in Paradise!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Quicksilver and the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jim Steranko and Joe Sinnott. A fighting mad Human Torch busts into the Great Refuge's barricaded tower looking for Crystal! Johnny Storm finds her all right...and then finds the biggest shock of his life: Quicksilver! What is the mutant speedster doing in Attilan? And in the company of Crystal? Cooler heads don't prevail, and suddenly it's the Human Torch vs. Quicksilver! But a powerful earthquake rocks Attilan and halts the heroes fight! The Inhumans proceed to round up the usual suspect, Maximus, and press him for answers. But Black Bolt's brother doesn't seem to be the enemy this time...it's the Alpha Primitives and Omega! Flashback cameos by Larry Trask and the Sentinels. (Notes: Roy Thomas' bringing together of Crystal and Pietro was a very significant event in the Marvel Universe. Their relationship would spawn many future storylines among the Avengers, Inhumans, and Fantastic Four. Quicksilver previously appeared in Avengers 104. The letters page contains letters from both comics writer Mike Barr and Charles Dixon.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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 $115.00 Paper: White Label #22-0F7594C-018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) 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 $122.00 Paper: White Label #22-0F7594C-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.66) 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.

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"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.

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"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) 160 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-27946BA-010

"In One World and Out the Other!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of Manhattan's garment district, Arkon and the Thing wage a fierce battle as Alicia Masters stands close by. When the two combatants disappear in a flash of lightning, Alicia rushes to the Baxter Building to get help! But when she reaches the FF's headquarters, Alicia finds Ben Grimm safe and sound. What is going on? With the assistance of Lockjaw, the Thing begins his journey to solve the mystery! Cameo appearances by Crystal and Quicksilver. (Notes: Arkon previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 84. This alternate Earth first appeared in the second story of Fantastic Four 118 and was later designated Earth-721. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #32 the Red Skull.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $99.00 Paper: White Label #21-2794F13-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

"Where Have All the Powers Gone?" Part 1 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. After being exposed to excessive gamma radiation from the Hulk last issue, the Thing has reverted back to normal Ben Grimm! And now Ben and his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, have a chance to build a new life together. But there may be someone (operating behind the scenes) that doesn't want Ben and Alicia to have a new anything! Meanwhile, Reed decides to replace the Thing right away. Someone powerful...so how about Power Man? Luke Cage accepts Mr. Fantastic's offer; and when the Wrecker starts creating havoc at a local bank, Power Man gets his first test with the Fantastic Four! (Notes: This issue contains Marvel Value Stamps Series B #65 Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith and #66 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner. Fantastic Four 168 was the only issue that contained two Series B Marvel Value Stamps. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run, 429,115; average paid circulation, 216,260.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 169 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2794F13-003

"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.

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"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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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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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. Cover price $0.30.

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"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.

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"Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Brute (aka Reed Richards of Counter-Earth) storyline! After rescuing the free-falling Invisible Girl; the Impossible Man, Tigra, and Thundra (along with a revived Sue) charge into the Baxter Building to stop the Brute! While at the same time; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Annihilus fly towards the Negative Zone portal to catch the Mad Thinker's monster android! No less than four villains and seven heroes will fight to the finish inside the Baxter Building! Who will win, and perhaps more importantly, who will lose? Notes: Annihilus appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 75. The letters page contains a short essay describing the development of this six-issue storyline. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. Cover price $0.30.

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"Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator. 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. Cover price $0.30.

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"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. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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"Vengeance Is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Dave Hunt. 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. Cover price $0.35.

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"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. Cover price $0.35.

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"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. Cover price $0.35.

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Spider-Man helps the FF battle the Frightful Four in "When a Spider-Man Comes Calling!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Story continues from Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man 42. The Frightful Four have successfully captured Spider-Man, and now they have set their sights on the Fantastic Four! It's a terrific action issue as the Wizard, Trapster, Sandman, and Electro invade the Baxter Building and battle the FF! (Notes: The letters page includes a half-page pin-up of the Fantastic Four by Joe Sinnott. The FF cover logo returns to the silver age style. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback "Fantastic Four Spider-Man Classic.") 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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"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. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"In The Gathered Gloom!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz, Joe Sinnott, and Jerome Moore. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. The good news is that Mr. Fantastic has removed the threat of the Ebon Seeker from the Earth, but the bad news is that Reed had to send the entire city block surrounding the Baxter Building into the Negative Zone to do it. And needless to say the transplanted New Yorkers are not happy! Fortunately, Reed has a plan to get everyone back to Manhattan, but the natives are growing restless! By the way that plan better include defeating a new Negative Zone villain...Stygorr! 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"Terror in a Tiny Town" Giant-sized 20th Anniversary issue. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's a quiet autumn day in Liddleville, where Reed Richards, Susan Richards, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm are going about their daily routines as a university professor, housewife, auto mechanic, and tavern owner, respectively. They seem to be leading idyllic lives, but what has happened to their super powers? There happens to be another person in Liddleville that the foursome knows very well...Phillip Masters (aka the Puppet Master)! Does the Puppet Master have the scientific genius to strip the FF of their powers and memories? Or could the deposed monarch of Latveria be lurking in the background? It's another classic Fantastic Four vs. Doctor Doom battle! Back up story: "The Challenge of Dr. Doom!" Script by Stan Lee. Breakdowns by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers, George Bell (aka George Roussos), Sal Brodsky, John Byrne, Vince Colletta, Frank Giacoia, Pablo Marcos, Al Milgrom, Chic Stone, and Joe Sinnott. The story is a simplified version of the FF's first encounter with Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four (1st series) 5. The Fantastic Four are featured as they were in their Saturday morning cartoon show with Herbie the robot replacing the Human Torch. (Notes: This issue includes a one-page essay that details the history of the FF, the development of this issue's back up story, and a listing of all the characters on the cover. The cover portrays the Avengers, Defenders, X-Men, Daredevil, Impossible Man, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, Sub-Mariner, Franklin, Agatha Harkenss, Willie Lumpkin, Stan Lee, and others.) 64 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"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? Cover price $0.60.