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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 260 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3718479006

The cliffhanger of this issue continues in the pages of Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #3.

"When Titans Clash!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer and Sub-Mariner. Aunt May (yes, that Aunt May) cameo. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. While the Human Torch and Thing fight for their lives against the earthmoving power of Tyros the Terrible, the Invisible Girl confronts the orchestrator of this attack - Doctor Doom! Can even the wielder of the Power Cosmic the Silver Surfer help his friends in this, their time of need? Plus, what mystery has the mighty Sub-Mariner uncovered in the Arctic Ocean? NOTE: The Invisible Girl joins Namor to solve his mystery in the pages of Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #4. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 272 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3931559013

"Cowboys and Idioms!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. To search for answers, the Fantastic Four and Wyatt Wingfoot travel to a world undreamed of. It's a place wrought with danger as the Wild West meets sci-fi in this starling tale of revelations. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 281 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4038115005

"With Malice towards All!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. With the citizens of New York City caught in the thrall of the Hate-Monger, Malice, and the Psycho Man, can the Fantastic Four somehow stop this wave of hate that threatens to destroy countless lives? Maybe with a little help from the Man without Fear - Daredevil! Story continues in Secret Wars II (1985) #2. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0000473-AA-016

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0291108026

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 349 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4204276024

"Eggs got Legs (or...Love Conquers All)!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Punisher cameo. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams, Gracine Tanaka, Al Milgrom, and Art Thibert. Cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk have arrived on Monster Island only to find that there is more to this mystery than meets the eye. This one has it all - heroes, monsters, mutants, Skrulls, the Mole Man, even the Punisher. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the New Fantastic Four Saga! Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 358 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4372540002

"What ever Happened to Alicia?!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art and cover by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. At long last it is finally revealed that the Alicia Masters whom the Human Torch married and has been around since Fantastic Four (1965-1996 1st Series) #265 has in fact been a Skrull spy named Lyja! So what ever happened to the real Alicia? The FF intend to find out. Don't miss this one folks. You'll be kicking yourself if you do. Includes the original synopsis for the creation of the Fantastic Four by Stan Lee. Also includes pin-ups: Blastaar by Mike Mignola, Annihilus by Mike MIgnola, FF vs. Molecule Man by Ron Garney and Dan Green, Rama-Tut by Paul Ryan and B. LaRosa, and Doctor Doom by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. Plus, revealing dossiers on Mister Fantastic, the Thing, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and Baxter Building. Pin-ups of memorable moments from FF history: The FF's origin by Al Milgrom, Meeting the Watcher by John Byrne, Meeting the Silver Surfer and Galactus by John Byrne, Meeting the Inhumans by Ron Lim, and Reed and Sue's wedding by John Romita, Sr. Includes the back-up tale "A Tale of Doom!" By Tom DeFalco and Arthur Adams. And finally, a 2-page spread of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe vs. an army of the Fantastic Four's greatest villains by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. 80 pages Cover price $2.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 186 VG/FN 5.0

This is the 35 cent variant cover that had limited distribution. The FF continue to battle the New Salem witches in "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by George Perez, inks by Joe Sinnott. Impossible Man guest appearance; Humphrey Bogart cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer Kurt Busiek. Perez/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 187 FN+ 6.5

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "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. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4063310022

72-page giant. New Sub-Mariner/FF story: "Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Dick Ayers. New Spider-Man/FF story: "The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Kirby; inks by Steve Ditko. Fourteen pages new pin-ups and special features by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. Thirteen-page Fantastic Four origin reprinted from FF #1 Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 3 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detaching. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 5 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4059142021

The Black Panther and the Inhumans help the FF battle Psycho-Man (his first appearaince) in "Divide and Conquer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (not Joe Sinnott as credited). Silver Surfer back-up (first solo story), "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer!" by Lee/Kirby/Giacoia. This issue also has eight pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Giacoia and a short story, "This Is a Plot?" Script and pencils by Kirby, inks by Giacoia. Kirby/Giacoia cover. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2067567010

1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 7 VG 4.0

All Jack Kirby reprints: "The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man" (from FF 1), "Origin of Doctor Doom" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom" (FF Annual 2). This issue also contains four pages of black-and-white photos of 41 Marvel writers, artists, and staff members. New cover by Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Golden Record Reprint 1COMIC CBCS 7.5 Comic Only Variant

Paper: White

Golden Records Reprint.

Label #22-080A578-005

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - The Fantastic Four Golden Record Reprint (28-pages, full-color, standard comic format) was produced in 1966 and reprints Fantastic Four #1. Although the reprint, at first glance, looks like the original, there are differences. There is no cover price on the reprint, and the back cover, as well as the inside covers, promote the Golden Record LP series of which the Fantastic Four #1 is a part. The four Marvel Golden Record LPs came with a reprint comic, and each originally sold for $2.49 (record and comic together). In addition to the Fantastic Four LP, there were records produced for Thor (Journey into Mystery #83), Avengers #4; and Amazing Spider-Man #1, all with their own reprint comic. We bought these sets when they first appeared and can still remember following the story in the comic reprint while the record played and the narrator read the story to us. Just to make sure we didn't lose our place, he would say "Turn page," each time he finished the last panel on a page.

Fantastic Four (1998 3rd Series) 500DC CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Director's Cut Foil Edition.

Label #22-2DFC43B-003

"Unthinkable Part 4" Written by Mark Waid. Pencils by Mike Wieringo. Inks by Karl Kesel and Lary Stucker. Cover by Mike Wieringo, Karl Kesel, and Richard Isanove. A special extra-sized edition of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine's 500th issue! Features the full standard edition, plus a special foil-enhanced cover and 16-pages of DVD-style extras, including: deleted scenes, creator commentaries, outtakes, and bonus material celebrating 500 issues of Marvel's flagship series! Note: Marvel celebrated its first series to reach 500 issues by returning FANTASTIC FOUR to its original numbering! Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1998 3rd Series) 587B CGC 9.8 SS Hickman/Epting

Paper: White

Variant Edition. Signed by Jonathan Hickman & Steve Epting on 3/5/11.

Label #1045960001

Limited 1 for 50 Spoiler Variant by John Cassaday. Three: Part 5 of 5 - Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by STEVE EPTING. Marvel's First Family faces three separate end-of-the-world scenarios, and in order to save mankind, one member of the Fantastic Four will have to make the ultimate sacrifice. FC. Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 32F CGC 9.8 Adams 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Schiti Variant Cover

Label #4171908013

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dan Slott. Art by R. B. Silva and Javier Rodriguez. Cover by Valerio Schiti. THE BRIDE OF DOOM! Part 1: 'Betrothal' The HUMAN TORCH's love life is changed forever when he must choose between his soulmate and his ex-wife... And is Johnny Storm's first heartbreak, CRYSTAL, back in the book?! This is all too much! Fortunately, there is also a lot of punching, hitting and clobbering going on! All this and an ominous decree by DOCTOR DOOM! PLUS: A second tale in which Reed Richards duels Doctor Doom for the strangest prize imaginable! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four Omnibus HC (2013 Marvel) By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby 2nd Edition 3A-1ST VF 8.0

Alex Ross Cover

2nd Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #61-93 and ANNUAL #5-7, and material from Not Brand Echh (1967-1969) #5-7.

Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Alex Ross.

Under Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, FANTASTIC FOUR earned the tagline "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine." And there's no doubting it when you read the adventures they have in store for you in their third Omnibus collection!

It's one history-making hit after another - including the first appearances of the Kree, Annihilus and "Him" (A.K.A. Adam Warlock); team-ups with the Inhumans and Silver Surfer; and the birth of Franklin Richards! Add in classic enemies Doctor Doom, the Mole Man and Galactus - and Crystal's first outing as a member of the FF - and you know what?

"The World's Greatest Comic Magazine" is an understatement. These are some of the greatest adventures of all time!

Hardcover, 952 pages, full color. All Ages.

Cover price $125.00.

Marvel Masterworks Fantastic Four HC (2003-2004 Marvel) 2nd Edition 2-1ST VF 8.0

2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #11-20 and ANNUAL 1.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Jack Kirby.

The early adventures of Marvel's First Family continues, featuring showdowns with the Incredible Hulk, Namor, Dr. Doom and the shape-shifting Super-Skrull, who has all the combined powers of the FF!

Plus Ant-Man, Spider-Man and the mysterious Watcher!

Hardcover, 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.