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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books 1974-1976

  • Issue #151MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 151MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Thundra and Lightning!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler. Mahkizmo has come to Earth! And the man-monster's first battle is against the Thing and the Human Torch inside the Baxter Building! What does Mahkizmo want? Thundra may know! Origin of Thundra and her home world. First appearance of Mahkizmo. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest co-creator Richard Pini. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #21 Kull by Michael Ploog.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #154MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 154MJ
    • INCOMPLETE. Marvel Value Stamp has been removed. Does not interrupt art or story.

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "The Man in the Mystery Mask!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by 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. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Dick Ayers. Inks by Paul Reinman. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #100 Galactus.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #155MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 155MJ
    • INCOMPLETE. Marvel Value Stamp has been removed. Does not interrupt art or story.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Battle Royal!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four's afternoon walk through Central Park is interrupted...first, by a gang of thugs, and then by the Silver Surfer! Why is the former herald of Galactus attacking the FF? The surfer reveals in a surprising development that he's located his beloved Shalla Bal in a castle in the Balkans! Two major problems though: the castle is located in Latveria...and the castle is occupied by Doctor Doom! Will the Silver Surfer betray the FF in order to free Shalla Bal? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Peter Gillis. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #16 Shang-Chi by Jim Starlin.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #164MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 164MJ
    • Paper: White
    • "Mark Jewelers" insert.
    • Label #2086468019
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of Marvel Boy since 1951, now called the Crusader (then Quasar), in "The Crusader Syndrome!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by George Perez (his first art on the series), inks by Joe Sinnott. Jack Kirby/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #174MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 174MJ

    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.