Auctions: comic books in 'Fantastic Four', graded by CGC

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 4 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4406050011

All-new 41-page story "The Web and the Flame!" Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo) and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by Larry Lieber and Mike Esposito. The action starts with a bang as the Amazing Spider-Man spies the Human Torch running amok through the heart of Manhattan! What has gotten into Johnny Storm? The web-slinger swoops into stop the torch and discovers that the fiery member of the FF is just filming a movie! The embarrassed wall-crawler quickly departs, but an observant super-villain nearby begins to formulate a devious plan! One thing leads to another and both Spidey and the torch are invited to shoot a brand new movie in Hollywood! But the duo might want to check the identities of the director and producer first! After a mishap on the set, the temporary teammates at last find their adversaries and a giant mechanical gorilla! Roll the cameras for Spider-Man and the Human Torch vs. Mysterio and the Wizard! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and actress Elizabeth Taylor. First backup feature: "The Coffee Bean Barn" Two-page illustration of Peter Parker and his friends. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito. Second backup feature: "What the Well-Dressed Spider-Man Will Wear" Two-page illustration of the web-slinger's costume and web-shooter. Third backup feature: "Spidey's Greatest Talent" Four-page illustration of the wall-crawler's powers. Fourth backup feature: One-page pin-up of Spider-Man with the Thing, Thor, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk. Art by Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, and Mike Esposito. Fifth backup feature: "Say Hello to Spidey's Favorite Foes!" Two-page illustration of eight favorite foes including Dr. Octopus and the Green Goblin. Art by Larry Lieber, John Romita, Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito, and Joe Sinnott. Sixth backup feature: "A Visit to Petey's Pad!" Two-page illustration of Peter Parker and Harry Osborn's apartment. (Notes: Mysterio battles the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 66 & 67. John Romita contributed pencils to the inside front cover splash page. This story was reprinted in Giant-Size Spider-Man 6.) 64 pages. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 2 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3713884020

Last 10-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. The Skrulls make their first appearance in "The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls From Outer Space!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Four shape-changing Skrulls pose as the Fantastic Four and act as criminals while the true ones are in the country and recall their origin. Part 2 Prisoner of the Skrulls; The real FF is imprisoned by the government for their criminal acts; They escape and decide to flush out the imitating Skrulls. The Fantastic Four Fight Back!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. Thing pin-up by Kirby, inks by Klein. The Fantastic Four... Captured!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; The four Skrull spies are captured, forced to take on the form of cows and then hypnotized to forget all of their former lives. NOTE: This volume holds key clues to the Secret Invasion. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 3 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4341589001

First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Miracle Man in "The Menace of the Miracle Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Miracle Man performs his super-villain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing. Johnny Storm the Human Torch! Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter II "The Monster Lives!"; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue. Chapter III "The Flame that Died!"; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars-statue and Invisible Girl stowes away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen. Chapter IV "In the Shadow of Defeat!"; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. Chapter V "The Final Challenge!" This issue features the first appearances of the FF costumes and the Fantasticar. First FF letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. (For the original, unused Kirby/Dick Ayers cover to this issue, see Fantastic Four 224.) 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4516038001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3835690003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 7 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4181282009

Cover art by Jack Kirby. First appearance of Kurrgo in "Prisoners of Kurrgo, Master of Planet X! Part 1 It Came From the Skies!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Kurrgo sends a robot to take the Fantastic Four to Planet X. Part 2 Outlawed; The robot from Planet X puts on a "hostility ray" to make people riot against the Fantastic Four. Part 3 "Bound for Planet X!"; The robot grants the Fantastic Four asylum on Planet X. Part 4 "Twenty Four Hours till Zero!"; Kurrgo orders the Fantastic Four to save his people from Planet X' destruction. Part 5 "The End of Planet X!"; Kurrgo perishes on Planet X, but his people gets away from its destruction. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4516038002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in "The End of the Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four are bankrupt and the Sub-Mariner is scheming to use this. How the Human Torch Flies! character profile. Part 2 Sub-Mariner Gives the Orders!; The Sub-Mariner offers the Fantastic Four one million dollars if they star in a film that he's producing. Part 3 "The Fury of Mr. Fantastic"; Mr. Fantastic discovers that the film project is a setup. Part 4 "The Flame of Battle"; Human Torch and Thing discover that the film project is a setup. Vengeance Is Ours! Part 5; The film is produced and an unwilling Sub-Mariner pays the Fantastic Four their money. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4458270005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in "The End of the Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four are bankrupt and the Sub-Mariner is scheming to use this. How the Human Torch Flies! character profile. Part 2 Sub-Mariner Gives the Orders!; The Sub-Mariner offers the Fantastic Four one million dollars if they star in a film that he's producing. Part 3 "The Fury of Mr. Fantastic"; Mr. Fantastic discovers that the film project is a setup. Part 4 "The Flame of Battle"; Human Torch and Thing discover that the film project is a setup. Vengeance Is Ours! Part 5; The film is produced and an unwilling Sub-Mariner pays the Fantastic Four their money. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 21 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3738568002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of the Hate-Monger in "The Hate-Monger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; Nick Fury, now a colonel in the CIA, enlist the aid or the Fantastic Four against the Hate-Monger even though they are under the control of his Hate-Ray. First Sgt. Fury cross-over. Spider-Man cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 22 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2092831001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Return of the Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Mole Man arranges for the neighbors of the Fantastic Four to complain about their activities so they will be interested when they receive an ad for an island that is for sale; When they visit the island, the Mole Man is waiting for them. Letters to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas, comics artist Dave Cockrum, Wayne Howard (the comics artist?), and Steve Erickson (the writer?). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4128744002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 46 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4470087010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Inhumans (first Black Bolt cover and full appearance) in Those Who Would Destroy Us!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF battle the Inhumans; Triton is captured by the Seeker and the Inhumans teleport away; The FF are captured by the Seeker as they attempt to free Triton. Dragon Man appearance. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1396716010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1250213001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3701456007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4507314001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 52 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3822171001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Black Panther in The Black Panther!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther invites the FF to Wakanda and demonstrates his powers by attacking them. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 52 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #1038010006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Black Panther in The Black Panther!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther invites the FF to Wakanda and demonstrates his powers by attacking them. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 53 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3870391010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Black Panther in The Way It Began..!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther tells the story of Klaw's first attack on Wakanda; Klaw attacks the Black Panther and the FF. First appearance of Klaw, T'Chaka, and vibranium. Letter to the editor from comics writer Dennis O'Neil. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 CGC 5.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #0804505005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4063310019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Soars the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four battles the Silver Surfer. Watcher and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearances. House ad for Thor #149 and Amazing Spider-Man #58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #0174574007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Worlds Within Worlds!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle their dopplegangers, created by Galactus, who is determined to learn the location of the Silver Surfer. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 57. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 86 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3742357023

"The Victims" Part 3 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In horrific fashion, Victor Von Doom unleashes his robot army on the helpless citizens of Latveria! And despite not having their fantastic powers; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal try to inspire the populace to fight! When the idol of millions lands the first blow against the robots, a glimmer of hope emerges! Dr. Doom's subjects rally around the FF and repel the robots' first assault! But Mr. Fantastic still needs additional time to discover the robots' weakness! Can the brave men and women of Latveria make one more stand against the murderous machines of their monarch? Power to the people! Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 92 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0227251004

"Ben Grimm, Killer!" Part 3 of 4. Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Trapped on the planet Kral in the Skrull galaxy, Ben Grimm waits for his turn in the arena of death! The Thing's scheduled opponent is his cellmate, Torgo! The powerful mechanoid from the planet Mekka! At the Great Games, the Thing will fight for Boss Barker's cartel, while Torgo will battle for Lippy Louie's racket! But is there any chance Ben could convince Torgo to fight with him for life…instead of against him for death? Meanwhile back on Earth, Reed surmises that the Skrulls must be behind Ben's disappearance! Can Mr. Fantastic, Crystal, and the Human Torch reach Kral before the death-duel begins? Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Howard Keltner of Star-Studded comics fanzine fame.) Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 94 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #3780464005

"The Return of the Frightful Four!" First appearance of Agatha Harkness. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four joyfully reunite at the Baxter Building following Ben's wild adventure against the gangster skrulls last issue. And the first order of business is finding a nanny for Reed and Sue's new baby! Based upon an excellent recommendation, the FF fly to Whisper Hill to meet Agatha Harkness. Will Agatha be able to care for and protect little Franklin in her supernatural home? The fabulous foursome will know soon enough…once the Frightful Four attack! Look out! After the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster subdue the FF and Medusa, just an old lady and her pet cat stand in their way of victory! The three super-villains should finish off Agatha and Ebony easily, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving…very deceiving! Cameo appearance by Crystal. (Notes: In this story Reed and Sue announce their baby's name…Franklin Benjamin Richards. The Frightful Four battle the FF again in Fantastic Four 129. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 71 and Thor 171. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 11.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 128A CGC 8.5 Centerfold Insert Included

Paper: White

Label #4448687005

"Death in a Dark and Lonely Place!" Part 2 of 2. This issue includes a great 4-page glossy insert (with art by John Buscema) of the FF's friends and foes including Doctor Doom, Galactus, the Hulk, Mole Man, Sandman, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, Trapster, Wizard, and the Inhumans. Color glossy inserts were very rare in comic books at this time. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The Mole Man has everything going his way in his subterranean lair! The confused Fantastic Four are fighting one another, while the preparations continue for the destruction of the surface world! But there may be a traitor (or two) in the midst that could foil the Mole Man's plans of grandeur! Can the mindless Subterraneans be trusted? And what about Kala and Tyrannus? Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny will take all the help they can get when the battle royal begins! (Notes: In the letters page, Roy Thomas explains that the insert was published to placate the federal government during the national price and wage freeze of the early 1970's.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 167 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2012163020

"Titans Two!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Thing frees the Hulk! And the powerful pair escapes in a hovercraft towards St. Louis! Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and the Human Torch follow in hot pursuit; and on top of the famous Gateway Arch, Ben Grimm will face a critical decision, when the Hulk threatens Reed's life! (Notes: The Hulk's adventure in the Midwest continues in Incredible Hulk 195. In response to a fan letter, Roy Thomas clarifies the terms: artist, penciler, embellisher, and inker. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #38 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 184 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501688015

"Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator. The battle against the Brute is finally over, but since Agatha Harkness and Franklin are still missing, the FF have little time for rest. So Reed (without his stretching powers), Sue, and Ben head to Whisper Hill. First, they find a semi-conscious Human Torch and then...the Eliminator! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Thundra, and Tigra. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 185 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501688016

"Here There Be Witches!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. 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! Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of Nicholas Scratch. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501688017

"Day of the Death-Demon!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters are touring the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas; when out of nowhere Darkoth (last seen in Fantastic Four 144) attacks! After the Thing chases away Darkoth, Ben gets ready for his test flight of NASA's new solar shuttle. The shuttle flight is going smoothly until Diablo sabotages the flight controls! Now the blue-eyed idol of millions is heading for a crash landing in the West Texas desert! Meanwhile, Reed starts his new research job for the government, and Sue arrives in Hollywood to film a movie. Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man and Wyatt Wingfoot. Note: Diablo previously appeared in Fantastic Four 118. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 198 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501688018

"Invasion!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards has his stretching powers back! And now the new and improved Mr. Fantastic invades Latveria to find his teammates! But after struggling to defeat Doctor Doom's robots, the leader of the FF falls into the hands of the Latverian Freedom Fighters. Is Reed going to join the revolution? Meanwhile, Victor Von Doom's master plan to hand over the monarchy to his son continues. Letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 200 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4494471007

"When Titans Clash!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. It's a blockbuster anniversary issue as the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom from Latveria to New York to stop the mad monarch's plot to rule the world! With Zorba's rebels poised to take over Latveria, Victor Von Doom leaves his homeland for New York to deliver his special gift to the United Nations. Ben, Sue, and Johnny rush to the UN building to cut off Doom's henchmen, while Mr. Fantastic and Doctor Doom wage a battle for the ages inside Doom's solartron complex! Can Reed defeat the desperate Latverian monarch and save the world? Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 201 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501688019

"Home Deadly Home!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are back together again! And basking in the glow of their victory over Doctor Doom in the previous issue. After returning to Manhattan, the FF move back into the Baxter Building and unpack all of their equipment and personal belongings. But something isn't quite right with the computers in the Baxter Building, and suddenly the FF find themselves under attack! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 219 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501688021

"Leviathans" Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Bill Sienkiewicz. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. In a daring raid on Atlantis, Captain Barracuda's men steal the Sub-Mariner's fabled horn! With the horn in his possession, Captain Barracuda begins calling giant sea creatures to attack the docks of lower Manhattan. The Thing, Torch, Sub-Mariner, and Mr. Fantastic battle the monsters, while the Invisible Girl goes after the horn! Note: The letters page includes a pin-up of the Thing by Joe Sinnott. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3881752006

"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: White

Label #3798504025

"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) 235D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501688022

Direct 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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 246N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4487692011

"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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 347 CGC 9.8 Adams Variant

Paper: White

Label #4236563004

1st printing - "Big Trouble on Little Earth (or is it...Where Creatures Roam?)!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. Can it be true? Reed Richards, the Human Torch, and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing of the Fantastic Four are dead?! Now, it's up to a monster, an outlaw hero, a mutant, and the Spirit of Vengeance to solve this mystery and stop an unseen threat to mankind before it's too late. Can the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, and the Amazing Spider-Man play nice together long enough to stop Armageddon? Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 349D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Bottom Left Corner Slightly Popped Open.

Label #4298084003

Direct Edition. "Eggs got Legs (or...Love Conquers All)!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Punisher cameo. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams, Gracine Tanaka, Al Milgrom, and Art Thibert. Cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk have arrived on Monster Island only to find that there is more to this mystery than meets the eye. This one has it all - heroes, monsters, mutants, Skrulls, the Mole Man, even the Punisher. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the New Fantastic Four Saga! Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 354 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4095129012

"The Cross-Time Express!" Part 4 of 4. Story, art, and cover by Walt Simonson. Ben Grimm makes a decision that could change everything, as the Fantastic Four conclude their amazing adventure through the space/time continuum. Last Simonson issue Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1998 3rd Series) 600D CGC 9.8 SS Lee Quesada 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on 5/31/13 Quesada Variant Cover

Label #1152653002

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA Forever: Part 1 of 5 - Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by STEVE EPTING, CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, LEINIL YU, & FAREL DALRYMPLE 'FOREVER' Part One THIS IS IT! The 50th anniversary issue of the Fantastic Four! This month we begin the 5-part conclusion to the story that began over 30 issues ago. Joins us for the epic celebration of Marvel's First Family with 96 pages of all-new content written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Steve Epting, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Leinil Yu and Farel Dalrymple. 104 PGS./All-New Material/No Reprints/Rated T Cover price $7.99.

FF (2011 Marvel) 4B CGC 9.8 DJURDJEVIC 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4487112011

Limited 1 for 25 Character Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The War of Four Cities: Part 1 - Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by BARRY KITSON It's finally come as prophesied -- The War of Four Cities! After months of pent-up aggression, the combatants cry havoc and set loose the dogs of war! In order to prevent the war from spreading outwards to all areas of the globe, the FF spring into action to stem the tide of death and destruction. What chance does anyone have when all hope lies in Doom?! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4508230001

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"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0935558028

Written by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz, art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. LifeForm Part 4 of 4: Lightning & Stars. The Silver Surfer returns to Earth to report to Captain America on the death of Thanos. After visiting Avenger's Mansion, the Surfer crosses paths with Reed Richards, who is checking on a patient with a strange virus for Nick Fury. The Surfer agrees to accompany Reed to the hospital, but they arrive to find nothing but death and destruction. It turns out that a virus has mutated George Prufrock into a deadly monster! Cover price $2.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4494523011

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 108 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0136467002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Painter of a Thousand Perils!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A counterfeiter caught by the Human Torch finds magic paints and uses them to escape from prison and strike back at the Torch; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Heat's On" text story, art by Don Heck. "The Silent Giant," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; An old hermit becomes enraged that the nearby redwood tree will outlive him, but when he dies the tree transforms its friend into an immortal redwood too. "The Iron Warrior," art by Steve Ditko; A knight of King Arthur's court resents the favor shown Merlin and so challenges him to a battle; Merlin's champion, a black knight, wins the competition; The envious knight still sneers at Merlin and claims he has no true magic powers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.6

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0789431004

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. "And Fire Stalks the Skies," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Jim Mooney; Namor faces off against Llyra and Tiger Shark, but their battle is interrupted as the Human Torch shows up; An enraged Namor fights against the Human Torch not knowing that Human Torch wants to help him; Namor defeats the Human Torch and then learns that his father, Leonard Mackenzie, has been kidnapped by Llyra and Tiger Shark. "When the Light Goes Out," script and art by Bill Everett; Namor and the Human Torch team up - or do they? - to face the vengeful Llyra and the man called Tiger Shark; reprints Sub-Mariner Comics # 42. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 67 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1000530015

Seawinds of Change! Guest-starring Triton and the Fantastic Four. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Prince Namor narrowly escapes from the clutches of Orka and the She-Beast! But his wild burst of speed through the ocean sends him careening into a naval vessel loaded with deadly nerve gas! Fortunately Triton is nearby and scoops up the unconscious Sub-Mariner and rushes him to the Baxter Building! The FF are currently in the middle of their own crisis, but Reed volunteers to help! After fighting with Ben and Johnny, the Avenging Son calms down and accepts aid from his occasional (fantastic) adversaries. However the fallout from the nerve gas release for both Namor and Atlantis...is only just beginning! Cameo appearances by Wyatt Wingfoot, Tamara, and Force. Fantastic Four Lineup: Mr. Fantastic, Medusa, Thing, and the Human Torch. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner debuts his new costume. This story takes place between the first and second halves of Fantastic Four 140. Orka returns in Avengers 149. Elements of the story continue in the Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) series. This issue is dedicated to the memory of Bill Everett, the Sub-Mariners creator. The letters page includes an essay from Steve Gerber describing the future plans for the Sub-Mariner series. This story was reprinted in 2002 as part of the Marvel Legends AF reprints.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501690022

Direct Edition. Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.