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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Wendy's Friends" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Ben Grimm's favorite aunt, Aunt Petunia, makes an unexpected, urgent visit to the Baxter Building to ask the Fantastic Four for help! And soon thereafter, the fabulous foursome and the new Human Torch (aka Frankie Raye) are on their way to Benson, Arizona to investigate the mysterious deaths of local citizens! A young girl named Wendy may have the answers. Meanwhile in the Hidden Land, Crystal's health is failing in the final month of her pregnancy, so Quicksilver must go beyond Attilan for help. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Exodus" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The fastest man in the world blazes a trail to the Baxter Building in desperate need of help from the Fantastic Four! The Inhumans are under attack in their homeland by the Enclave, and Crystal lies near death due to complications from her pregnancy. Has Quicksilver arrived in Manhattan too late? When the FF reach Attilan, they have many crises to solve including finding a new home for the Great Refuge! How about the moon? Birth and first appearance of Luna. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and the Watcher. (Notes: This issue ties up the loose plotline from Fantastic Four 207 concerning the capture of Medusa. The back cover features a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Terrax the Untamed" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Iron Man and Thor. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Terrax the Tamer is back with a vengeance! The former herald of Galactus (last seen in Rom 27) ambushes the Fantastic Four and brings death and destruction to New York City! In an awesome display of power, Terrax tears the island of Manhattan from its bedrock foundation and lifts the entire city into outer space! Now Terrax gives Reed, Ben, and Johnny an ultimatum...either the Fantastic Four destroy Galactus or Terrax destroys Manhattan! Cameo appearances by Daredevil, Spider-Man, and Aunt May. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from John Byrne, the writer and artist of the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Shall Earth Endure?" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Strange. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The situation has come down to this...the Fantastic Four, the thunder god, the golden avenger, the star-spangled avenger, the winsome Wasp, and the Master of the Mystic Arts vs. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds...for the life of the Earth! Everything is on the line as the blockbuster battle rages on top of the World Trade Center! Will the Ravager of Worlds finally add the Earth to his list of conquests? Or can the greatest heroes on the planet do the impossible: defeat Galactus? An epic issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil and Spider-Man. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Too Many Dooms" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After coordinating with the Latverian ambassador, the Fantastic Four return the body of Doctor Doom to the Latverian embassy. This seems like a simple task, but everything goes haywire when the robots of Doom attack! In the middle of all the action, the true mind and body of Victor Von Doom are reunited, and that spells trouble for the FF! Cameo appearance by the Puppet Master. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Jill Thompson. The back cover contains an ad for Megaforce drawn by William Stout.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "This Land is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Since losing the throne of Latveria in Fantastic Four 200, Doctor Doom has been driven by one thing...getting it back! Now the deposed monarch has enlisted the FF (via his inhibitor ray) to help him regain his country! When Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny arrive in Latveria, they are shocked by the deplorable condition of the capital. Could Doctor Doom actually be the solution to Latveria's problems? Victor Von Doom and Zorba will battle to death for control of Latveria! First appearance of Kristoff. (Note: The letters page includes a joint letter from comics creators Richard Pini and Wendy Pini.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Nightmare!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The fabulous foursome travel to the Blue Area of the moon to visit their friends, the Inhumans. In a special ceremony, the daughter of Pietro and Crystal is set to be officially named! But before the joyous event can take place, each member of the FF and the Inhumans is caught in his or hers nightmare reality! The amphibious Inhuman, Triton, holds the key to survival! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Man and Super-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Following a brief skirmish with a Skrull spaceship near the planet Pluto, Gladiator of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard arrives on Earth! This powerful being seems somewhat disoriented, but nevertheless he quickly engages the Fantastic Four in battle! After ravaging the FF, Gladiator looks unbeatable...until the Uncanny X-Men (apparently) enter the fray! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Into the Negative Zone!" Part 1 of 9. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. The Fantastic Four embark on their most perilous adventure to date, as they venture to explore the infamous Negative Zone. Can Marvel's First Family discover the secrets of this foreboding place, or will they succumb to the dangers and evils with dwell there? Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Quest!" Part 3 of 9. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben Grimm continue their exploration of the mysterious and dangerous Negative Zone. They befriend a colony of aliens that have searched five centuries for a place to call home. But what startling secret does Mister Fantastic discover that could change these aliens lives forever? Meanwhile back on Earth, the sinister Annihilus continues to plot his enemies' destruction. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Trapped!" Part 5 of 9. Guest-starring Daredevil. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. In the Negative Zone one of the greatest thinkers in the Marvel Universe, Reed Richards, has been rendered mindless. Is this the end of the Fantastic Four? Meanwhile back on Earth, Annihilus makes his move, and the Man without Fear makes a startling discovery. Story continues in Avengers (Vol. 1) #233. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Annihilation Gambit!" Part 7 of 9. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #233. Can the Fantastic Four find a way to escape the mysterious Negative Zone in time to stop the sinister Annihilus from achieving his ultimate goal? Plus, the mighty Galactus' strength is waning and newly created herald, Nova, plans to see that her master gets the sustenance he needs to survive. What does this mean for the alien Skrulls' homeworld? Story continues in Thing (Vol. 1) #2 and Avengers (Vol. 1) #234. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Fragments!" Guest-starring Scarlet Witch and the Vision. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Don't miss one of the most significant stories in the history of the Fantastic Four, as mighty Galactus comes to the Skrull's homeworld! Plus, secrets are revealed about Galactus' relationship with Eternity and Lady Death, and his role in the universe. Plus, while examining the comatose android body of the Vision, Reed Richards suddenly goes missing and no one has a clue as to where, or why. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Choices!" Part 2 of 3. Silver Surfer cameo. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed Richards is mysteriously missing, but Sue, Johnny, and Ben don't have long to worry as they are suddenly and savagely attacked by the alien tyrant Tyros the Terrible (Terrax, former Herald of Galactus)! Meanwhile, the Invisible Girl comes face-to-face with their greatest enemy - Doctor Doom! Cover price $0.60.

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

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Assistant Editor's Month - "The Trial of Reed Richards!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Princess Lilandra, Gladiator, the Watcher, Odin, Eternity, Galactus, and John Byrne himself. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed Richards, Earth hero and leader of the Fantastic Four, committed the worst crime in the galaxy...he saved the life of the World Devourer - Galactus (see Fantastic Four (Vol.1) #244). It's a trial that will draw the attention of major players in the Marvel Universe. Plus, witness the startling origin of Galactus! NOTE: This issue was published during "Assistant Editor's Month." A month where Marvel decided to allow the assistant editors to take control of all their titles for one month, and in some cases absurdity ensued. For instance, in this issue writer/artist John Byrne co-stars alongside the Fantastic Four in this pivotal story. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "R and R!" Vision cameo. Part 1 of 2. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. In light of their recent adventures (into the Negative Zone in issues #251-256, their battle with Tyros and Doctor Doom in issues #258-260, and the universal trial of Reed Richards in issues #261-262) Marvel's First Family attempts to get some much needed R&R. But, they are a super-heroes in the Marvel Universe and they'll find this easier said than done. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Inferno!" Part 2 of 2. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. It's the nefarious Mole Man and his monstrous creatures of the underdark return to New York City, but are they here as friend or foe? The answer will surprise even the Fantastic Four. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Call Her Karisma!" Cameos by Bruce Banner (the Hulk), Walter Langkowski (Sasquatch, and Michael Morbius (Morbius the Living Vampire). Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. While Sue suffers from complications with her pregnancy, Alicia Masters tells the Fantastic Four's newest member, the She-Hulk, a tale from the Invisible Girl's past. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Skyfall!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. While Sue attempts to deal with her tragic loss, Mister Fantastic and She-Hulk head to the desert. Joined by erstwhile adventurer Wyatt Wingfoot they soon discover a terrible secret that could mean the end of mankind. Meet the titan world destroyer known as Terminus (1st appearance)! Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Planet-Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Can Mister Fantastic, She-Hulk, and Wyatt Wingfoot somehow find a way to stop the nigh indestructible titan known as Terminus the Terrible?! Cover price $0.60.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Cowboys and Idioms!" Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. In this solo adventure featuring She-Hulk, the Jade Amazon must track down some very revealing photos of herself before an unscrupulous publisher releases the racy pics to the public. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Back from Beyond!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. In this special double feature you are treated to two exciting tales of fantastic fun! Even with the help of the Sorcerer Supreme can Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Girl save their son's soul from the clutches of evil incarnate - Mephisto?! Plus, find out what happens when the Thing returns home to find his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, in the arms of his friend and teammate, the Human Torch! Thing's story picks up moments after the end of Thing (Vol. 1) #22. Plus, In this issue the Thing makes a decision that will change the FF forever, and from the pages of Rom come the sinister Dire Wraiths! NOTE: This special issue is told in split-screen format. Across the top half of the page one story is being told while simultaneously across the bottom half the other storyline unfolds. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Crack of Doom!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. Doctor Doom has done the unthinkable! He has launched the Baxter Building into outer space and destroyed the Fantastic Four's headquarters leaving the heroes exposed to the harsh vacuum of space. Even if the FF can somehow survive this devastating attack, can they hope to defeat this new, even deadlier, Doctor Doom? Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Secret Wars II tie-in. "Inwards to Infinity!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Pack. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Secret Wars II (1985) #2. In the aftermath of their stunning confrontation with the Hate-Monger and the Beyonder, the Fantastic Four venture into the micro-verse in search of the true culprit behind New York City's recent woes - the Psycho Man! Plus, what does Franklin's dream about the kids of Power Pack mean? Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Revolution!" Part 3 of 3. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. The Fantastic Four continue their journey through the micro-verse. Can they finally defeat the threat of the Psycho Man and return home with their sanity intact? Plus, don't miss the moment that will change the Invisible Girl's life forever! NOTE: Sue Richards changes name from Invisible Girl to Invisible Woman. Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Readers have to turn this issue on its side to read "Cityscape." Script, art, and cover by John Byrne. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Zone tyrant Annihilus, and what does the answer mean for young Franklin and Alicia? All this plus the Avengers babes, She-Hulk and Wasp, too! Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Sue loses her baby in "A Small Loss." Script, art, and cover by John Byrne. Doctor Octopus guest stars. Cameos by Spider-Man and the Hulk. Brief She-Hulk appearance. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run, 444,699; average paid circulation, 257,298. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. She-Hulk, Doctor Octopus, and the Hulk appear in "The Masque of Doom!" Script and art by John Byrne. Photo cover. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Fourth appearance of Spider-Man's alien costume (2 pages) in "Monster Mash." Script, pencils, and cover by John Byrne, inks by Al Gordon. Frankenstein, Werewolf, and She-Hulk guest star. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Tell Them all They Love must Die...!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. Something, or someone, is causing the populace of New York City to become consumed by unadulterated hate. Can the Fantastic Four find the source of this upheaval before it's too late. Who is this mysterious villainess that has just thrashed the She-Hulk? The answer will shock the Fantastic Four to their very core. Don't miss the unprecedented debut of Malice (1st appearance)! Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. She-Hulk joins the FF in "Home are the Heroes." Script, art, and cover by John Byrne. Avengers guest star. Cover price $0.60.