Comic books 1970-1983, graded by CBCS

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 $116.00 Paper: White Label #22-0F7594C-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.48) 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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $200.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #21-2793A34-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout.

"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) 158 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-27946BA-004

"Invasion from the 5th (Count It, 5th!) Dimension" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. A quiet Friday night at the Baxter Building is disrupted by Quicksilver! And after a brief skirmish with the Human Torch, the mutant speedster tells the FF that Attilan has been overrun by Xemu, the Master of the Fifth Dimension! Xemu plans to destroy the Earth with the Thunder Horn! Will Reed, Ben, Johnny, Medusa, and Pietro get back to the Hidden Land in time? Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Thor to recap the events of Fantastic Four 150. (Notes: Xemu previously appeared in Strange Tales 103. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 428,583; average paid circulation 218,330.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 163 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-04C89CD-006

"Finale!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. It's the dramatic conclusion to the Fantastic Four's cross-dimensional saga! Ben Grimm battles Gaard one-on-one to destroy the universal nexus in hyperspace that could funnel energy to Arkon's world! While at the same time, the Human Torch and Alternate Earth Reed Richards slug it out on Polemachus with Arkon himself! Can the FF pull off two victories in two dimensions? Cameo appearance by Franklin. (Note: The Earth-721 Johnny Storm returns many years later as Vangaard in Fantastic Force 11 and 12.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $89.00 Paper: White Label #21-2794F13-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.67) 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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $66.00 Paper: White Label #21-2794F13-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $66.00 Paper: White Label #21-2794F13-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 172 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2794F13-012

"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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 174 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2794F13-017

"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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 180 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2795CFD-003

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $66.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-2795CFD-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 183 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2795CFD-006

"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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 184 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2795CFD-007

"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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 187 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2795CFD-010

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $69.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3511656-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.07) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $61.74 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Label #0013986-AA-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.85) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $35.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #22-1B615CA-039 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.05) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $112.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2764AF6-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.36) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 236 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-055

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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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $120.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Minor side edge cracks Direct Edition. Label #21-05E9A35-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $101.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2764AF6-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.03) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $40.00 Paper: White Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back Direct Edition Label #22-1B615CA-041 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.20) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $86.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-2491A44-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.58) will be charged at checkout.

Be sure to check Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #3-4 for the details of the Invisible Woman and Sub-Mariner's team-up.

"The Search for Reed Richards!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Sub-Mariner and Marrina cameos. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. This story picks up after the end of Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #4. Mister Fantastic mysteriously disappeared (see Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #257). Now, Sue, Ben, and Johnny begin the search for their missing teammate, and the enigmatic Watcher is coming along for the ride. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $60.00 Paper: Cream to off white Newsstand Edition. Label #22-1657F1A-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #6. "Worlds without End!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sal Buscema. Through an inexplicable occurrence, the Silver Surfer arrives in the far off future. A future where the galaxy has been made a barren wasteland and what few patches of humanity remain live life as slaves to the despot responsible. In order to save the universe the Surfer must give up that which he has sought for so long - freedom! Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $35.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-0FE1FB6-001

Direct Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #14. "The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Includes the back-up tale "How Strange my Destiny - Escape into the Inner Prison: Part 2!" Starring Adam Warlock. Originally presented in Warlock (1st Series) #11. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Steve Leialoha. Adam Warlock fights side-by-side with the despot, Thanos, against the unparalleled might of the Magus and his hordes. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $190.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #0005747-AB-001

1st appearance of Howard the Duck - Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ernie Chan. "The Enchanter's Apprentice!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Sal Trapani; As an improbable battle rages on below the castle, Man-Thing is picked up by Jennifer Kale, with the savage Korrek following from behind; Korrek catches up with Kale and the Man-Thing and attacks the two of them; Jennifer suddenly awakens screaming, and as her brother and grandfather burst into the room to reassure her it's all a dream; However, Joshua Kale has his doubts that his granddaughters nightmares being just dreams; His suspicions are validated when Korrek is transported to Earth's dimension through a jar of peanut butter and resumes his attack on Jennifer; However, when Joshua and Andy burst into the room, Korrek believes himself surrounded and flees into the swamp; The Kales are soon visited by Dahkim the Mystic who has come to tell the Kales about the disruption in the Nexus of Realities caused by the construction being done in the swamp; Korrek is visited by Howard the Duck, who has also found himself transported to Earth's dimension as well. Man-Thing stories continue in Man-Thing #1. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $100.00 Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Newsstand Edition. Label #20-3A181C2-024

"Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $180.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #20-3A181C2-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.41) will be charged at checkout.

"Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $200.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom & Klaus Janson on 7/31/2021. Newsstand Edition. Label #21-40ADE66-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $123.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-44C756D-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.70) will be charged at checkout.

"Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Pat Broderick (with sketch) on 8/26/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2FCDE8E-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $52.70 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-150 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.58) will be charged at checkout.

Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $110.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Pat Broderick (with sketch) on 8/26/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2FCDE8E-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $98.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Signature: Pat Broderick (with sketch) on 8/26/2021. Newsstand Edition. Label #21-2FCDE8E-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.94) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $85.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Pat Broderick (with sketch) on 8/26/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2FCDE8E-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 7.0 Signed Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-010

Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $80.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Pat Broderick (with sketch) on 8/26/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2FCDE8E-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $180.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway & Pat Broderick on 7/29/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B02941-027 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $72.00 Paper: White Label #22-1657F1A-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.16) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Manhunter" The cultish "Shan" enlist public defender Mark Shaw to become the new Manhunter. Includes one-page text piece by Jack Kirby. Script, pencils, and cover by Kirby. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $185.00 Paper: White Label #16-13AF551-003

"Starman" Pursued by Turran Kha, amiable alien Mikaal Tomas flees to Earth and warns of an impending invasion. Origin and first appearance of new Starman. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children" (art by Neal Adams). Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Mike Royer, cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $1,075.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Signature: Bob Burden (on Back Cover) (#3099/6500) Label #23-11655FA-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($32.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Flaming Carrot and the Invisible Jackets." Kilian Barracks press issue of Flaming Carrot Comics (Vol.1, # 1, Summer-Fall, 1981). These were limited to 6,500 numbered copies printed. Most (perhaps all) copies are autographed by artist/writer/creator Bob Burden. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $800.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Signature: Bob Burden (on Back Cover) (#3099/6500) Label #23-11655FA-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Flaming Carrot and the Invisible Jackets." Kilian Barracks press issue of Flaming Carrot Comics (Vol.1, # 1, Summer-Fall, 1981). These were limited to 6,500 numbered copies printed. Most (perhaps all) copies are autographed by artist/writer/creator Bob Burden. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $190.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Neal Adams on 3/1/2021 Label #22-0692A42-217 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. The Great Secret Identity Expose, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Murphy Anderson; Iris tells the world the Justice Leaguers' real names. The Mind-Trap, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Murphy Anderson; Kid Flash confronts the ghost of a dead Egyptian pharaoh who can possess people by touching them. DC survey award winners. Woodstock jewelry ad. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $350.00 Paper: White Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back Label #16-445DD57-037 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Million Dollar Deathtrap, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; Flash and villain The Top team up against Mirror Master. The Fate of an Archer, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; When Black Canary is hit by a car and desperately needs a transfusion, Green Lantern's search for Green Arrow becomes even more urgent; a report on the wreckage of the Arrow-Plane leads Green Lantern to Green Arrow. Phantom Stranger ad. Kamandi ad. Ad for Kids Magazine. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $190.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Neal Adams on 3/1/2021 Newsstand Edition Label #22-0692A42-218 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Neal Adams. Kill Me, Flash, Faster, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; A supposedly reformed Abra Kadabra uses pyramid power to force Flash to attack him. Fury of the Floronic Man!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Terry Austin; The Floronic Man gets the better of Green Lantern, until Hal listens to his tiny friend, Itty. Rudolph Holiday Edition ad. Amazing World of DC Comics ad. 1977 Super DC Calendar ad. Star Trek Giant Poster Book ad. DC hero clothing ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $140.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-40ADE66-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories and art by Demetrio Sanchez Gomez and others. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Melissa's interfering parents take her to the Caribbean to get her away from boyfriend Chad, so she gets a job in the islands and makes it her new home. Susan struggles with her weight problem, and that puts pressure on her relationship with Dennis. Love Above All; Runaway!; My Only Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.