Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books 1977

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Frightful Four guest star in "Call My Killer the Brute!' Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by George Perez, inks by Dave Hunt. Cameo appearances by Galactus, the High Evolutionary, Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan (first appearance in a Marvel Comic). John Romita Sr./Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Side by Side with...Annihilus?" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After a one-issue hiatus, Reed Richards' odyssey into the Negative Zone continues! When Annihilus appears, Reed prepares for the worst; but the FF's old foe just wants to ask Mr. Fantastic for help. Meanwhile back at the Baxter Building, the Invisible Girl is certain that the Counter-Earth Reed Richards is posing as her husband. So she goes to Alicia's place...just in time to watch Agatha Harkness take off with young Franklin! How many crises can the FF handle? Cameo appearances by the Mad Thinker and Frankie Raye. (Note: This issue concludes Roy Thomas' 2-year stint as the writer for the Fantastic Four series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. Cover price $0.30.

ark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the FF's battle against Annihilus and the Mad Thinker continues in "Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Script by Bill Mantlo, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. George Perez/Sinnott cover. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator in "Aftermath: The Eliminator!" "Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. 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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Here There Be Witches!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four hop in the pogo-plane and fly to New Salem, Colorado in search of young Franklin. The quaint little town of New Salem seems very quiet and peaceful upon the FF's arrival, but appearances can be deceiving! One thing leads to another, and the fabulous foursome find themselves knee deep in gargoyles and witches! First appearance of Nicholas Scratch. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost! First appearance of the Salem Seven. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. (Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Last 30-cent issue. The Impossible Man, the Watcher, the Molecule Man, and Klaw guest star in "The Rampage of Reed Richards!" Script by Len Wein, George Perez, inks by Joe Sinnott. Perez/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Torch That Was!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. The Fantastic Four series takes a one-issue hiatus from the current saga to reprint the first story from Fantastic Four Annual 4. The Mad Thinker orchestrates the first meeting between Johnny Storm and the Original Human Torch. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.