Comic books 1981, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $37.35 Paper: White Label #3989476004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.12) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Where Demons Fear to Dwell." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romita Jr. (pages 1-10, 17-22) and Walt Simonson (pages 11-16). Guest starring the Thing and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four), the X-Men (Angel, Colossus, Wolverine, Sprite, Storm, Professor X, and Nightcrawler), the Avengers (the Wasp, the Beast, Hawkeye, and Captain America), Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Enchantress. Romita/Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "Where Demons Fear to Dwell." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romita Jr. (pages 1-10, 17-22) and Walt Simonson (pages 11-16). Guest starring the Thing and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four), the X-Men (Angel, Colossus, Wolverine, Sprite, Storm, Professor X, and Nightcrawler), the Avengers (the Wasp, the Beast, Hawkeye, and Captain America), Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Enchantress. Romita/Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "Where Demons Fear to Dwell." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romita Jr. (pages 1-10, 17-22) and Walt Simonson (pages 11-16). Guest starring the Thing and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four), the X-Men (Angel, Colossus, Wolverine, Sprite, Storm, Professor X, and Nightcrawler), the Avengers (the Wasp, the Beast, Hawkeye, and Captain America), Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Enchantress. Romita/Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "Where Demons Fear to Dwell." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romita Jr. (pages 1-10, 17-22) and Walt Simonson (pages 11-16). Guest starring the Thing and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four), the X-Men (Angel, Colossus, Wolverine, Sprite, Storm, Professor X, and Nightcrawler), the Avengers (the Wasp, the Beast, Hawkeye, and Captain America), Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Enchantress. Romita/Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $99.99 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #4365584009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. "Where Demons Fear to Dwell." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romita Jr. (pages 1-10, 17-22) and Walt Simonson (pages 11-16). Guest starring the Thing and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four), the X-Men (Angel, Colossus, Wolverine, Sprite, Storm, Professor X, and Nightcrawler), the Avengers (the Wasp, the Beast, Hawkeye, and Captain America), Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Enchantress. Romita/Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "Where Demons Fear to Dwell." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romita Jr. (pages 1-10, 17-22) and Walt Simonson (pages 11-16). Guest starring the Thing and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four), the X-Men (Angel, Colossus, Wolverine, Sprite, Storm, Professor X, and Nightcrawler), the Avengers (the Wasp, the Beast, Hawkeye, and Captain America), Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Enchantress. Romita/Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Jewels of Doom!, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romita, Jr. (pages 1-17) and Alan Kupperberg (pages 18-30), inks by Danny Bulanadi (pages 1-17) and Armando Gil (pages 18-30); The Fantastic Four examines Dazzler's powers; Dazzler is to perform at the UN building, where an exhibition also is held with the Latverian crown jewels; Dr Doom drops by to get the stones and the Merlin stone in particular. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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The Dazzler and the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom in "Here Nightmares Abide." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Danny Bulanadi and Armando Gil. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

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The Dazzler and the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom in "Here Nightmares Abide." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Danny Bulanadi and Armando Gil. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

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The Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) and the Beast (of the Avengers) appear in "Tell Joey I Love Him." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cameos by Doctor Doom, Nightmare, and the Enchantress. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Bob Layton. The Hulk May Be Hazardous to Your Health!, script by Tom DeFalco (plot) and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Quickdraw Studios [Frank McLaughlin, et al.] and Armando Gil; The Hulk crashes a country-and-western gig Dazzler is performing at; Dazzler starts dating Dr. Paul Janson. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Frank Springer. Fort Apache, The Hulk!, script by Tom DeFalco (plot) and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Armando Gil (pages 1-7) and Frank McLaughlin (pages 8-30); The Enforcers are hired to kill Harry S. Osgood and the Techmaster is watching Dazzler's continued fight with the Hulk. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Frank Springer. Fort Apache, The Hulk!, script by Tom DeFalco (plot) and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Armando Gil (pages 1-7) and Frank McLaughlin (pages 8-30); The Enforcers are hired to kill Harry S. Osgood and the Techmaster is watching Dazzler's continued fight with the Hulk. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $64.99 Paper: White Slab: See item notes Newsstand Edition Label #4365584012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. Hell...Hell Is for Harry! - Written by Danny Fingeroth (script) and Tom DeFalco (idea). Art by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Klaus Janson. You! You threatened Dazzler's friends and almost killed her! Now...it's her turn! Characters in this issue: Dazzler [Alison Blaire]; Enforcers [Ox; Fancy Dan; Montana]; Techmaster; Harry S. Osgood; Lance Steele; Dr. Paul; Cassandra; Mr. Meeker. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Bill Sienkiewicz, inks by John Romita. The Sound and the Fury!, script by Danny Fingeroth and Tom DeFalco ("idea"), pencils by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Vince Colletta (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; Trying to understand her powers, Dazzler goes to Project Pegasus to have them studied; There, she is tricked into helping Klaw escape. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Bill Sienkiewicz, inks by John Romita. The Sound and the Fury!, script by Danny Fingeroth and Tom DeFalco ("idea"), pencils by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Vince Colletta (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; Trying to understand her powers, Dazzler goes to Project Pegasus to have them studied; There, she is tricked into helping Klaw escape. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Galactus origin retold in "In the Darkness, a Light." Script by Tom DeFalco and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Vince Colletta. Quasar appearance. Cameos by the X-Men (Wolverine, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus), the Enchantress, Doctor Doom, Klaw, the Hulk, Silver Surfer, Gabriel, and Firelord. Springer/Colletta cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Galactus origin retold in "In the Darkness, a Light." Script by Tom DeFalco and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Vince Colletta. Quasar appearance. Cameos by the X-Men (Wolverine, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus), the Enchantress, Doctor Doom, Klaw, the Hulk, Silver Surfer, Gabriel, and Firelord. Springer/Colletta cover. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 32 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4389890013

Superman and Wonder Woman star in "The Super-Prisoners of Love." Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Vince Colletta. Characters: Superman; Wonder Woman; Eros (villain); Aphrodite; Steve Trevor; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; a minotaur. Plus: "Whatever Happened to Mark Merlin and Prince Ra-Man?" Written by Mike Tiefenbacher, with art by Alex Saviuk and Vince Colletta. Characters: Prince Ra-Man; Mark Merlin (flashback); Roy Raymond; Elsa Magusson; Jimmy Olsen (cameo); Steve Lombard (cameo); Memakata; The Gargoyle (flashback); Kranak (flashback); Riman (flashback). Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

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Superman and Starman team up to battle Mongul and rescue Starman's beloved Merria in "Whatever Happened to Starman?" Script by Paul Levitz and art by Jim Starlin. Cover price $0.50.

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When strange and unusual incidents involving elements occur, Superman suspects that Metamorpho the Element Man may be involved in "The Day the Elements Went Wild." Script by Gerry Conway and art by Irv Novick & Frank McLaughlin. Issue also has "Whatever Happened to the Original Air Wave?" Script by Bob Rozakis and art by Alex Saviuk & Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.60.

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Reprints the 1st appearance of The Haunted Tank; Neal Adams reprint Cover price $0.95.

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Cover art by Michael Golden. Beware--The Six-Fingered Hand!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (layouts), Joe Sinnott (finished art), and Al Milgrom (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-5, 7, 14-30) and Al Milgrom (pages 6, 8-12, uncredited); start of The 6-fingered hand storyline; Patsy Walker says that her mother promised her life to the 6-fingered hand (learned when she was joined with Avarrish). The Rescue! Hostess Twinkies ad with Spider-Man, inks by Joe Sinnott.U. S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Average no. of copies each issues during preceding 12 months: 306,034. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Michael Golden. Beware--The Six-Fingered Hand!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (layouts), Joe Sinnott (finished art), and Al Milgrom (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-5, 7, 14-30) and Al Milgrom (pages 6, 8-12, uncredited); start of The 6-fingered hand storyline; Patsy Walker says that her mother promised her life to the 6-fingered hand (learned when she was joined with Avarrish). The Rescue! Hostess Twinkies ad with Spider-Man, inks by Joe Sinnott.U. S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Average no. of copies each issues during preceding 12 months: 306,034. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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"Night of the Savage!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. The powerhouse known as Blockbuster (last seen in Batman (1940) #309) has returned and he has Batman on the brain. Plus, "The Tightening Web!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo. Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), accused of murder continues to try and clear her name. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Man Who Killed Mlle. Marie!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. Cover by Jim Aparo. A man has been murdered and all the clues point to Bruce Wayne's loyal man-servent, Alfred Pennyworth. Plus, "The Five-Fold Revenge of Dr. Voodoo!" Part 1 of 2. Starring Batgirl (Barbara Gordon). Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo and Joe Giella. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The 6 Days of the Scarecrow," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; As the electoral campaign starts in Gotham City, Batman goes out on patrol and is shot with a dart; He takes the sample of the dart to the Batcave to analyze it, but is unable to find anything wrong with the dart; The next day, Bruce realizes that his mere presence causes fright on the people nearby and he deduces there must be a connection between the dart and the strange events; Alfred, knowing Bruce's problem, contacts Dick Grayson and tells him about the situation; Robin enlists Batgirl's help and they get in touch with Batman, who provides them the instructions necessary to crack the case; In the meantime, the person behind it all, Scarecrow, is planning to strike at Gotham. Gold Mine Rescue Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The Joker's Rumpus Room Revenge!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; After escaping from Arkham Asylum, Joker murders an elder toymaker, who designed several deadly toys under Joker's instructions; When the Gotham City Police Department find the dead man, Commissioner Gordon summons Batman to assist on the investigation, but the Dark Knight's presence is not welcome by Mayoral Candidate, Arthur Reeves, who is supported by the new upstart reporter in town Olivia Ortega; Batman disregards any comments from Reeves and Ortega and takes evidence that will help his investigation later; The next day, Bruce Wayne attends a famous exhibition of a very expensive train model and he is forced to switch to his Batman gear when Joker shows up and steals the model. Gold for Dessert Hostess snack cakes ad with Plastic Man. "A Day in the Life of a Cop," script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella; During a planned raid on a drug laboratory, Commissioner Gordon, in this solo tale, is unable to find the required evidence; He suspects that Lt. Larsen has allied himself with the criminals and warned them about the raid. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $56.00 Paper: White Label #4211622001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.68) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. The Power of Dr. Strange!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers (breakdowns) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; origin recap of Brother Voodoo; Strange battles Damballah; intro Morganna Blessing, a passer-by with a slight ability in the occult who becomes a supporting character. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $130.00 Paper: White Slab: Minor side edge crack Label #0170951018

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. This Menace Reborn!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Dr. Strange and Clea participate in a mystical activity for recreation, unaware that they are being watched in secret by Baron Mordo, who has survived his previous encounter with Dr. Strange and is plotting revenge against the Sorcerer Supreme; Later, as Strange is using the Orb of Agamotto to make sure all is well in other mystical realms, Strange is interrupted when Sara Wolfe advises him of a phone call; This momentary distraction allows Mordo (who has been gaining new power in another realm) to cast a spell that gives him direct access to the telephone conversation between Strange and his caller: Morgana Blessing; Morgana explains to Stephen that she is a writer and after learning that he is an expert in the Black Arts is inviting him over to her place to hear her proposal to be consultant for her next book of fiction which would center on the occult. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. The Cat & the Cataclysm, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Dormammu manipulates Baron Mordo; cameos by Sgt Fury the Howling Commandos. Appearance by Nightmare. Last 50-cent cover price. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. The Cat & the Cataclysm, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Dormammu manipulates Baron Mordo; cameos by Sgt Fury the Howling Commandos. Appearance by Nightmare. Last 50-cent cover price. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $134.95 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scratch on back of case Label #1497673025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout.

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Dragonslayer." In this issue, villagers from the kingdom threatened by a dragon appeal to the wizard Ulrich to help them against the creature. But when Ulrich is killed, it's up to his apprentice Galen to do something in part one of this adaptation. Script by Dennis O'Neil and art by Marie Severin & John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.50.

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Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Dragonslayer." In this issue, villagers from the kingdom threatened by a dragon appeal to the wizard Ulrich to help them against the creature. But when Ulrich is killed, it's up to his apprentice Galen to do something in part one of this adaptation. Script by Dennis O'Neil and art by Marie Severin & John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.50.

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Stories in this issue include: Zud Kamish: Accept no Substitute by Jim Stenstrum and E.R. Cruz; Sindy Starfire by Rich Margopolous and Rueben Yandoc; and Haggarth: Eyes of the Dead by Victor De La Fuente. Includes missive by famous letter hack T.M. Maple (a.k.a. Jim Burke). Cover art by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.95.

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This 1981 Eerie Annual includes the following reprint stories: Curse of the Vampire by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; The Terror beyond Time by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; Goddess from the Sea by Don Glut and Neal Adams; Thrillkill by Jim Stenstrum and Neal Adams; A Curse of Claws by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; Voodoo Drum by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; and Fair Exchange by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams. Cover art by Richard Corben. Cover price $2.00.

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Stories in this issue include: The Nu Zud Kamish: Crabs by John Ellis Sech and E.R. Cruz; Pyramid of the Black Sun: Blekos by Antonio Segura, Jim Stenstrum, and Luis Bermejo (story credited to "Alabaster Redzone"); Korsar by Jim Stenstrum and Esteban Maroto (story credited to "Alabaster Redzone"); and Haggarth, Book II, part 4 by Victor de la Fuente. Cover art by Richard Corben. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover art by Wendy Pini. The Forbidden Grove, script by Wendy Pini (plot, script) and Richard Pini (plot), art by Wendy Pini; Cutter and Skywise search for the human chief's lost daughter. Two plates from the Elfquest portfolio, art by Wendy Pini. 44 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.50.

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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. Issue #9 includes: Metamorphosis Odyssey: Doomsday & Aftermath by Jim Starlin, The Last Centaur by Tim Conrad, Children of the Stars by Charles Vess, Weirdworld: The Dragonmaster of Klarn by Doug Moench, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and Steven Oliff, Tales of Torment by David Kasakove, Match and Set by Lee Marrs, and Isolation and Illusion by P. Craig Russell. Also includes Jim Starlin interview by Archie Goodwin and a letter by Catherine Yronwode. December, 1981. Cover price $2.00.

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"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) 230 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4339066012

"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.

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"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3868154014

"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"Mission for a Dead Man!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A prisoner on death row makes one final request in the moments before his execution...could his former high school classmate, the Human Torch, clear his name (posthumously)? Johnny Storm picks up the pieces of a years old murder investigation and follows the trail to the Maggia and Hammerhead! Can the Torch beat the web-slinger's old foe? And perhaps clear a dead man's name? 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"Mission for a Dead Man!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A prisoner on death row makes one final request in the moments before his execution...could his former high school classmate, the Human Torch, clear his name (posthumously)? Johnny Storm picks up the pieces of a years old murder investigation and follows the trail to the Maggia and Hammerhead! Can the Torch beat the web-slinger's old foe? And perhaps clear a dead man's name? 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $119.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #4386007002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.57) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. "Four Against Ego!" Part 2 of 2. Script and art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Fantastic Four are locked in a life-and-death struggle against the Living Planet, Ego! How can the FF defeat an entire planet? When Reed, Sue, and Johnny fall before the internal heat and pressure of the powerful bio-verse that is Ego, only the Thing remains to save the world! Can Ben find the living brain of Ego and destroy it? Cameo appearance by Frankie Raye. Note: Flashback cameos by Thor and Galactus to recap Ego's previous appearances in Thor 227 and 228. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4387654003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

"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 CGC 9.2 $115.00 Paper: White Label #4027605007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout.

Whitman Reprint Series - 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. 48 pages, full color, 50¢ cover price. Cover price $0.50.