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  • Issue #251
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 251

    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "X-Factor!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Captain America, and Gladiator. Story, art, and Cover by John Byrne. The Shi'ar superman known as Gladiator has just dismantled Marvel's First Family. Now he battles his erstwhile allies the Uncanny X-Men in the devastated streets of New York City, but there is something different about Xavier's mutants. Can the Fantastic Four figure out the mystery surrounding Marvel's Merry Mutants and stop the uber powerful Gladiator before the city is totally destroyed? Maybe with a little help from the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the Amazing Spider-Man! Includes a pin-up of the Fantastic Four by John Byrne. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #253
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 253
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    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #254
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    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "The Minds of Mantracora!" Part 4 of 9. Guest-starring She-Hulk and the Wasp. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. What are the Minds of Mantracora, and why do they pose a threat to the Fantastic Four? Meanwhile back on Earth, what is wrong with the Negative 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 $0.75.

  • Issue #255
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    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #256
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 256

    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #257
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 257

    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #258
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    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #259
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    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #260
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 260

    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #261
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    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #263
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    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #264
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    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #267
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "A Small Loss!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner (the Hulk), Walter Langkowski (Sasquatch), and Michael Morbius (Morbius the Living Vampire). Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Due to the radiation she was exposed to Sue is suffering complications with her pregnancy. Reed has gathered the world's foremost experts in radiation research to no avail. Will he do the unthinkable and turn to the brilliant, albeit unstable, mind of Doctor Otto Octavius? Can the infamous Doctor Octopus help the Invisible Girl, or is his mind too unstable to be trusted? Don't miss this tale that will change the lives of the Fantastic Four forever. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #269
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #271
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #274
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #279
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #280
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #281
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #282
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. 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 $0.75.

  • Issue #283
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #284
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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 $0.75.

  • Issue #285
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Secret Wars II tie-in. "Hero!" Avengers cameo. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. Don't miss one of the most important and poignant Fantastic Four tales. When a little boy tries to emulate his hero the Human Torch, Johnny learns a hard lesson about what it means to be a role model. In the tragic aftermath of the boy's death Johnny loses his will to be the Human Torch. Plus, what role does the Beyonder play in this drama? Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #286
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    Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price.
    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 $0.75.

  • Issue #287
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    Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "Prisoner of the Flesh!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Wasp. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Byrne. Don't miss the triumphant return of the one true Doctor Doom! How did the arch fiend survive his apparent death during the Fantastic Four's battle with Tyros the Terrible (see Fantastic Four (1965-1996 1st Series) #260)? Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #288
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    Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. Secret Wars II tie-in. "Full Circle!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Byrne. In their first meeting, Doom's indomitable will surprised and defeated the One from Beyond (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #10). Don't miss the rematch that had to happen: Doctor Doom vs. the Beyonder! Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #289
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    Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "Rip Wide the Sky!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. Construction on the new Baxter Building continues (it was destroyed by Kristoff in Fantastic Four (1965-1996 1st Series) #278-279). Meanwhile, when Reed is taken captive by the dangerous tyrant Blastaar the rest of the Fantastic Four, Nick Fury, and S.H.I.E.L.D. mount a desperate rescue operation that will take them into the very heart of the Negative Zone. Witness the return of one the FF's most dangerous and powerful adversaries. All this plus the villain Basilisk is murdered by the Scourge of the underworld! Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #290
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 290

    Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "Risk!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. On one side is the mighty Blastaar, on the other is the deadly Annihilus, and stuck in the middle is the Fantastic Four. Can the FF survive their latest encounter with these Negative Zone villains? And, what events are set in motion that could alter the very course of human history? NOTE: Marvel begins their 25th Anniversary celebration with a new logo in top left corner of the front covers of their books for one year (12 issues). Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #291
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 291
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    Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "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 $0.95.

  • Issue #293
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    Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "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 $0.95.

  • Issue #2
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant Annual 2
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    Canadian Edition. 2 new Doctor Doom stories, "Origin of Doctor Doom!" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom!" Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Six pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. This issue also reprints "Prisoners of Doctor Doom" (from FF 5). Kirby/Stone cover. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #3
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant Annual 3
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    Canadian Edition (blank interior covers, back cover). Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #17
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant Annual 17

    Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price. "Legacy" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The Fantastic Four receive a desperate call for help from one of Johnny Storm's friends! It's Sharon Selleck, and she's trapped in a nightmare in a rural New York town named King's Crossing! What could be happening in this quaint little dairy village? The FF invade incognito to investigate! And when the foursome recalls their previous trip to King's Crossing in Fantastic Four 2, a sobering reality hits them! Could the three skrulls that were turned into cows ages ago...somehow still be haunting this town and its simple residents? Therein lies the mystery! An excellent story! (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Thing's new self-titled series.) 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #18
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant Annual 18

    Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price. "Something Old, Something New!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Plot by John Byrne. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Mike Gustovich. Cover by Mark Bright and John Byrne. Wedding bells are ringing in Attilan, the home of the Inhumans! At long last Black Bolt and Medusa are getting married! And of course the Fantastic Four are invited! It looks like a wonderful day in the Blue Area of the Moon, but the Inhumans remember what happened the last time there was a royal wedding (in Fantastic Four 150)! Sure enough two mighty warriors, one from the Kree Empire and the other from the Skrull Empire, interrupt the ceremony! They don't care about the wedding; they just care about winning their epic one-on-one battle! However, to achieve everlasting peace, Mr. Fantastic, Black Bolt, and the Watcher put together a plan to make winners out of both warriors! Cameo appearance by Wolverine. (Note: Elements of this story overlap with the events of Uncanny X-men 137.) 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #19
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant Annual 19

    Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price. Secret Invasion tie in (see New Avengers #43) - "Summons from the Stars!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Joe Sinnott. The Skrull Empire has fallen into chaos after the destruction of its Throneworld in Fantastic Four 257. Now rouge governors throughout the universe are trying to take control of the scattered empire! And to that end a skrull disguised as Infant Terrible travels to Earth and begs the FF for help in saving his home planet! Reed sees through the subterfuge, but goes along with the ruse in order to stop this outlaw Skrull operation! With the element of surprise on their side, the FF quickly defeat the Skrulls, but inadvertently stumble into another Skrull operation...and then stumble into the Avengers! Why are Earth's Mightiest Heroes fighting on the Skrulls' power station asteroid? And what is the dastardly purpose of the Hyper-wave bomb? Cameo appearance by Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. 48 pages, FC NOTE: This story converges with the plot in Avengers (1963-1996) Annual #14. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #136MJ&MENNEN
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 136MJ&MENNEN
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    Double Insert Variant. Includes the Mark Jeweler Advertisement Centerfold Insert and the Mennen Advertisment Inner Cover Wrap Insert. Medusa and the FF battle Gregory Gideon and the Brain in "Rock Around the Cosmos!" Plot by Roy Thomas, script by Gerry Conway, breakdowns by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott. Dragon Man appearance. Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #139MJ&ALKA
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 139MJ&ALKA
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    Double Insert Variant. Includes the Mark Jeweler Advertisement Centerfold Insert and the Alka Seltzer Advertisment Inner Cover Wrap Insert. Medusa and the FF battle the Miracle man in "Target: Tomorrow!" Script by Gerry Conway, breakdowns by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott. Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #169MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 169MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Five Characters in Search of a Madman!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm is struggling to cope with his return to normal life. Does he secretly wish to still be the Thing? In the meantime, his replacement was terrific against the Wrecker last issue. It looks like Reed made a great choice in adding Power Man to the FF... that is until Luke Cage attacks the Invisible Girl! What has possessed Luke to attack Sue and then the rest of the Fantastic Four?! (Notes: One plotline from this issue sets up the story in Fantastic Four Annual 11. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #179MJ
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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #283MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 283MJ

    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.

  • Issue #303MJ
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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #318MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 318MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

  • Issue #50DVDMINI
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mini Comic DVD Promo 50DVDMINI
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    Promotional mini comic. Reprints Fantastic Four #50 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Originally included with DVD from Wal-Mart. 4 3/4" x 7", FC, 28 pages.

  • Issue #72DVDMINI
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mini Comic DVD Promo 72DVDMINI
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    Promotional mini comic. Reprints Fantastic Four #72 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Originally included with X-Men DVD from Wal-Mart. 4 3/4" x 7", FC, 28 pages.

  • Issue #21UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 21UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 9d cover price. 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.

  • Issue #44UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 44UK
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    UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Gentleman's Name Is Gorgon! or What a Way to Spend a Honeymoon!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Medusa seeks the FF's help in eluding Gorgon. Dragon Man appearance. Letter to the editor from Dave Cockrum. 32 pgs. $0.12.

  • Issue #65UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 65UK
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    UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...From Beyond This Planet Earth!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ronan the Accuser is dispatched to Earth by the Kree Supreme Intelligence to try the FF for the destruction of the Kree Sentry; The FF resist Ronan and defeat him. Silver Surfer cameo (a sculpture). Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 48. 32 pgs. $0.12.

  • Issue #127UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 127UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Where the Sun Dares Not Shine!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The Thing storms into the underground lair of the Mole Man! Why? To force the FF's long-time adversary into helping Alicia Masters regain her eyesight! But before the blue-eyed idol of millions finds the subsurface villain, he runs into Kala (last seen in Tales of Suspense 43). Is she a friend or foe? Or perhaps the Mole Man's betrothed? In any case Ben Grimm will need his fantastic friends to help him root out the Mole Man! Cameo appearances by Franklin, Agatha Harkness, and Tyrannus. (Note: The Mole Man previously appeared in Captain America 136.) 32 pages

  • Issue #142UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 142UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "No Friend Beside Him!" Part 1 of 3. Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four reach their lowest point of the bronze age following the shocking events of the previous issue. The team has been torn apart by the crisis with Franklin, and now the team members begin to go their separate ways. Upon reading a note from his girlfriend Alicia Masters, the Thing hops on an airplane and flies to the Balkans to rendezvous with her. Once Ben arrives, he is attacked by Darkoth, the Death-Demon! It's an awesome slugfest between the blue-eyed idol of millions and Darkoth! Meanwhile back in New York City, Mr. Fantastic and Medusa attend Reed's college reunion. Considering that one of Reed's classmates went on to become the monarch of a Balkan country...and also one of the most feared super-villains on the face of the Earth...perhaps Reed should have declined that invitation! Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. Note: First appearance of Darkoth.

  • Issue #168UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 168UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "Where Have All the Powers Gone?" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. After being exposed to excessive gamma radiation from the Hulk last issue, the Thing has reverted back to normal Ben Grimm! And now Ben and his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, have a chance to build a new life together. But there may be someone (operating behind the scenes) that doesn't want Ben and Alicia to have a new anything! Meanwhile, Reed decides to replace the Thing right away. Someone powerful...so how about Power Man? Luke Cage accepts Mr. Fantastic's offer; and when the Wrecker starts creating havoc at a local bank, Power Man gets his first test with the Fantastic Four! (Notes: This issue contains Marvel Value Stamps Series B #65 Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith and #66 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner. Fantastic Four 168 was the only issue that contained two Series B Marvel Value Stamps. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run, 429,115; average paid circulation, 216,260.) 32 pages