Comic books 1980-1989, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $29.00 Paper: White Label #20-3523277-022

Cover by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. "Out of the dreaming city". Part 1 of 6. Story by Roy Thomas, adapting the novel Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock. Art by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. Prince Yyrkoon, cousin of Elric believes he should be on the throne of Melnibone, not Elric. While he plots, Elric and his lover Cymoril take a trip to the beach, where Elric dreams of the past, and fears for the future. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1988 Magazine) 1D CBCS 9.0 SS Joe Jusko

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Joe Jusko. Direct Edition.

Label #23-3A44982-003

Direct Edition. Cover by Ernie Colon and Joe Jusko. Art by Ernie Colon and Romeo Tanghal. Adaptation of the 1988 "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" movie. 1-shot, magazine-sized. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $290.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Cassandra Peterson (as Elvira) on 11/3/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3D738AC-047 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

64-page Halloween Special. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Elvira inside front cover illustration by David Goldner. "Elvira's Quest," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Ron Wagner, inks by Bob Oksner; The House of Mystery sends Elvira on a quest to find Cain. "The Realm," script by Philip Clarke, Jr., pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Irwin Hasen. "Death Likes a Lullaby," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Arthur Geroche. "Once Upon a Time," script by Dennis Yee, pencils by Dennis Yee, inks by Jim Fern, Dan Adkins, and Tex Blaisdell. "Vengeance in the Creature Feature!", script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. "The Witch's Cauldron," script and art by Ma's Fay; A witch conjures up demons and a little boy conjures up Superman and Batman. Back cover and inside back cover photographs of Elvira. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $85.00 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B31804-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

64-page Halloween Special. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Elvira inside front cover illustration by David Goldner. "Elvira's Quest," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Ron Wagner, inks by Bob Oksner; The House of Mystery sends Elvira on a quest to find Cain. "The Realm," script by Philip Clarke, Jr., pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Irwin Hasen. "Death Likes a Lullaby," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Arthur Geroche. "Once Upon a Time," script by Dennis Yee, pencils by Dennis Yee, inks by Jim Fern, Dan Adkins, and Tex Blaisdell. "Vengeance in the Creature Feature!", script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. "The Witch's Cauldron," script and art by Ma's Fay; A witch conjures up demons and a little boy conjures up Superman and Batman. Back cover and inside back cover photographs of Elvira. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #19-333729F-082

All-new stories! "Someone Is Watching Her" is brought to you by writer and penciler Dennis Yee and inker Jim Fern. A doofy wimp hounds an innocent young woman but a dead thing is watching both of them! Cover by Mark Beachum and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #20-24EC60A-007

New! Improved! More shock and schlock with the Mistress of the Dark! Tales written by Joey Cavalieri, Rory Metcalf and Robert Kanigher, and drawn by Mark Beachum, Tom Grindberg and Dick Ayers! Cover by Beachum. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $250.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Cassandra Peterson (as Elvira) on 11/3/2018. Direct Edition. Label #18-3D738AC-049 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Special sideways issue! Twice as many pages of story! More info on the big contest! And: For the first time ever - fans' letters! Tales written by Tom and Mary Bierbaum, Robert Kanigher, Joey Cavalieri and Elizabeth M. Smith, and drawn by Tom Grindberg, George Freeman, Jess Jodloman, Ric Estrada and Charles Nicholas. Cover by Mark Beachum. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $72.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Joe Giella on 08/09/2019. Direct Edition. Label #19-3F8A529-030 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.16) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Special sideways issue! Twice as many pages of story! More info on the big contest! And: For the first time ever - fans' letters! Tales written by Tom and Mary Bierbaum, Robert Kanigher, Joey Cavalieri and Elizabeth M. Smith, and drawn by Tom Grindberg, George Freeman, Jess Jodloman, Ric Estrada and Charles Nicholas. Cover by Mark Beachum. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $550.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Cassandra Peterson (as Elvira) on 11/3/2018. Direct Edition. Label #18-3D738AC-050 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($16.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Elvira's latest exploits are recounted by a host of talent! Mike Baron and Bjorn Ousland present "Gruesome Gretchen," while Kerry Gammill is responsible for unleashing "Mummy Dearest." Plus: letters and contest info! Cover price $0.75.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1 CBCS 8.0 SS Rudy Nebres

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rudy Nebres (on 4th page). Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-004

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Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 30 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-225B7AF-002

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Cover art by Berni Wrightson. The End of the Earth (Chapter Five) (Table of Contents)--The Last Galactus Story, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. Selling Insurance starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, pencils by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds), inks by Dave Sim and Gerhard. The Girl Next Door starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, pencils by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds), inks by Dave Sim and Gerhard. Infinity: Where Rock and Fantasy Art Meet article, art by Glenn Pepple, Anita Barbour, Daina Graziunas, Jim Starlin, Berni Wrightson, Jeffrey Jones, Alin Wilson, Jon Jay Muth, Dan Green, and Alex Bialy. Cobalt- 60 story, script by Larry Todd, art by Mark Bode. Unicorn Autumn text story by Archie Goodwin, art by Alix Berenzy. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. The Sign, script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Kent Williams. An Epic History featuring Dreadstar article by James P. Starlin. Raven Banner Marvel Graphic Novel Preview, script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess. Journey to Outer Earth, script and art by Rick Geary. Toadswart story, script and art by Tim Conrad. The Fix, script and art by Pepe Moreno. 100 pgs. June, 1985. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 33 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition Contains Subscription Insert.

Label #23-2463D2B-002

Cover pencils by Phil Hale. The Dweller in Darkness (Chapter Eight)--The Last Galactus Story, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek. Reaching Out starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Beating the Heat starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Illustrated text piece on Tim Conrad's portfolio. Briar Rose, script by Lynn Parrish, art by Kent Williams. Final Passage (Chapter VIII) starring Toadswart, script and art by Tim Conrad. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. Fish Story, script by Mike Baron, art by John Totleben. Ein Heldentraum, script by Patrick Mason, art by P. Craig Russell; Goethe adaptation. Snowmen, script and pencils by Kent Williams. Snickers That's Entertainment, script by Kevin Duane, art by Mark Bode. The Champion, script by Doug Moench and Gene Day, art by Dan Day. Johnny Badhair, script and pencils by Phil Hale. 100 pgs. Dec, 1985. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $100.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-40D9BCD-044 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

"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 $122.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-40D9BCD-045 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.66) will be charged at checkout.

"The Perilous Laughing Spell!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When Wicket is ensnared by a laughing spell, it's up to Teebo and Princess Kneesaa to confront the menacing Mountain Spirit! FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2BC5393-027

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-020

"Send in the Clowns!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Arcade has lured Excalibur into his trap. Now, if this burgeoning super team is going save Courtney Ross from this madman, they will have to survive the most diabolical traps ever conceived. Featuring a full page pin-up of Captain Britain on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-022

Inferno Tie-In - "Goblin Morn!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Can the heroes of Excalibur resist the enchantment which has settle over the city of New York? Featuring a frightening homage to A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Also featuring a full page pin-up of Excalibur during Inferno on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-023

"Excaliburs New York Adventure!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Jean Grey cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of Inferno, the team decides to take some R&R in the Big Apple. But in light of their recent actions during the demon invasion, some members of the team have some soul-searching to do. Featuring a full page pin-up of Excalibur and King Arthur on back cover by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring a humorous cameo by none other than Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $77.77 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #20-4499456-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.33) will be charged at checkout.

48-page squarebound edition (no ads). First appearance of Excalibur in "The Sword is Drawn." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary (with Mark Farmer). Davis/Neary cover. Cover price $3.25.

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.

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 9.8 $66.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2764AF6-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout.

"Planet-Fall!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Who is Reed Richards? Take an eye-opening look at the startling events that shaped the life of the man who would become Mister Fantastic, leader to the Fantastic Four! Featuring an appearances by the monstrous Gormuu! Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $180.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2CB91F2-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.41) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $68.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2764AF6-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.04) will be charged at checkout.

"Cowboys and Idioms!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Thing (Vol. 1) #19. What has the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing been up to since he left the team at the end of the Secret Wars (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #12)? Marvel's most lovable monster runs into two classic movie monsters - the wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster. Plus, remember that symbiote costume Spider-Man acquired during the Secret War (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8)? Don't miss its daring escape from the confines of Reed's lab. What does this mean for the future of the amazing wall-crawler? Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $65.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #17-2495DCF-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout.

"Suffer a Witch to Live...!" Part 1 of 2. Doctor Strange cameo. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. When Sue and Reed attempt to find a new home in the suburbs where they can raise their son, Franklin, they are soon confronted with a macabre menace they never saw coming. Don't miss the shocking final panel to this shocker! Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $78.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-2491A44-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.34) will be charged at checkout.

"True Lives!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. See the startling secret origin of Victor Von Doom through the eyes of Doctor Doom himself. Plus, don't miss Doom's ultimate attack on his hated enemies the Fantastic Four, as he launches the Baxter Building itself into outer space! Will Marvel's First Family survive long enough to find a way out of this predicament before they are cast into oblivion? Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $82.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2764AF6-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.46) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $69.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2764AF6-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.07) will be charged at checkout.

"Torment!" Part 2 of 3. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. Sue is forced to watch as one-by-one her friend, brother, and husband meet with horrible endings, each more gruesome than the previous. Can the Invisible Girl's psyche survive this mental onslaught by the nefarious Psycho Man? Can the other members of the team escape in time to help before Sue's mind is irreversible damaged forever? Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.9 $810.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-2491A44-017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.30) will be charged at checkout.

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 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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $69.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-27655BE-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.07) will be charged at checkout.

"The Times They are A' Changing!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and P. Craig Russell. Cover by John Byrne. The Invisible Woman, She-Hulk, Human Torch, and Nick Fury find themselves trapped in the past, in the year 1936. Can they find a way back home before their very presence alters the course of human history? Cover price $0.75.

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"Central City does Not Answer!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the West Coast Avengers and Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Thing (Vol. 1) #36. When a gigantic ebony dome appears out of no where the Avengers are called to investigate. When Earth's Mightiest Heroes fail to solve the mystery, the Fantastic Four are called in. When they are suddenly sucked into the black void beyond, that is when the true adventure begins! Last Byrne issue as artist. Cover price $0.75.

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"Hero Worship!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. West Coast Avengers cameo. Story by John Byrne and Roger Stern. Art by Jerry Ordway and Al Gordon. Cover by Jerry Ordway. The Fantastic Four and Wyatt Wingfoot have ventured into the black dome itself only to discover a lost civilization. Here they soon learn that the FF are revered and worshiped. But the Fantastic Four has never been here, or have they? Cover price $0.75.

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"Welcome to the Future!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Tigra cameo. Story by John Byrne and Roger Stern. Art by Jerry Ordway and Al Gordon. Cover by Jerry Ordway. In the shocking aftermath of last issues cliffhanger, can Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Wyatt survive Jessup's betrayal? Plus, what ever became of She-Hulk? Is she still alive? Find out all this and more in the exciting conclusion to the FF's latest amazing adventure. Last Byrne issue. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Best Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Story by Roger Stern. Art and cover by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. The Thing has returned, but the She-Hulk may not be quite ready to relinquish her membership in the Fantastic Four. It's the Thing vs. She-Hulk. Plus, what secret is the Human Torch hiding? Oh yeah, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is stuck in the middle of it all! Cover price $0.75.

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"Pressure Drop" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. A deranged Quicksilver kidnaps Alicia, and the FF must battle the speedster to free her! Meanwhile, Mr. Fantastic offers the leadership of the FF to the Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"All in the Family!" Guest-starring Crystal. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The Thing is now in charge of the FF! And his first duty is to find replacements for Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, who want to spend more time helping young Franklin understand his powers. Also, Crystal stops by Four Freedoms Plaza to visit her estranged husband, Quicksilver. Would Ben ask Johnny's former girlfriend to join the FF? Story continues in Fantastic Four Annual 20. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Last Kiss" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The FF accompany Comet Man to his comet ship and then travel to Nuwali to investigate an alien race known as the Beyonders. However, the Nuwalis and their AIM liaison start a fight! The FF win the battle, but now must continue their odyssey in the Negative Zone. During the trip to Nuwali, Ben and Sharon realize that they care for one another. Story continues in Fantastic Four Annual 21. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Doctor Doom. "Beyond the Pale!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. At the end of FF Annual 21, Crystal decides to leave the Fantastic Four and return to the moon; so the FF will travel into the Negative Zone with only three members...and Doctor Doom! Before Doctor Doom leads the FF into the Negative Zone, he ambushes the Molecule Man on the streets of New York City. What is Doctor Doom planning? And will he help the FF defeat Blastaar? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "After the Fall!" Guest-starring the She-Hulk. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. Ms. Marvel goes looking for the Hulk, and ends up in a throw down with the She-Hulk! After resolving their differences, the two heroines battle Dragon Man. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Inferno cross-over. "Orphan of the Storm!" Inferno Crossover. Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are patrolling the streets to protect the city from the Inferno madness, when they come across Mantis. Her baby is missing, and the FF agree to help Mantis find her child. However, Kang the Conqueror ambushes the four heroes, abducts Mantis, and heads for Mount Diablo, California. The FF follow in hot pursuit! Meanwhile, Aron the Watcher and Dragon Man continue to plot against the FF. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"I Die Like the Stars!" Inferno Crossover. Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. During the fight in California vs. Kang, the Human Torch discovers that he cannot flame off anymore. Also during the battle, Mantis escapes from Kang and then disappears. Both the heroes and villain travel back to New York and find that Necrodamus has captured Mantis. What will the FF and Kang do next? Cameo appearance by the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Frightful Four continued. "Why?!!" Story by John Harkness. Art by Keith Pollard and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The Thing has suddenly been turned back into Ben Grimm during the battle with the Frightful Four! Even without the Thing, the remainder of the Fantastic Four defeats the Frightful Four and forces them to flee. Mr. Fantastic becomes the leader of the FF again and the new team goes after the Frightful Four. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.