Comic books in 'Fantastic Four'

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (inset), inks by Chic Stone and Steve Ditko (inset). "The Man Who Became the Torch!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; The Wizard breaks jail, and begins pulling crimes using a new anti-gravity flying device he's invented; Via trickery and disguise, he captures Johnny, then Sue, and begins impersonating Johnny, while planning bigger and bolder crimes with which to use his anti-gravity device. "The Weatherman" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Possessed!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Using his "Earthly Scanner," in which is a small replica of the planet, Dr. Strange senses evil somewhere in Bavaria; In a remote village, he finds the townspeople the victims of some strange form of possession, and believes a supernatural force is at work; First appearance of the Eye of Agamotto. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "The Torch Goes Wild!", script by Stan Lee (plot, script) and Dick Ayers (plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; A demagogue drums up public opinion against the Torch, as part of a communist plot against an American ally; The Torch regains the public trust by stopping him and using his own mind control devices to turn him to the American side; Cameos by Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. "Beyond the Purple Veil!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange must rescue two thieves who unwittingly steal a magic gem from him and are trapped in a mystical dimension as a result. (There is no text story in this issue.) 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First Iceman crossover in "The Torch Meets Iceman!", script by Stan Lee (plot, script) and Jack Kirby (plot, un-credited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Johnny's riled because a newspaper compares Iceman (of The X-Men) to him; On a cruise liner, Bobby tries to pick up Doris, until Johnny arrives; Before the potential rivalry goes too far, The Barracuda (a modern-day pirate) and his men arrive and take over the ship; Fantastic Four guest appearance; X-Men cameo (Angel, Marvel Girl, and Professor X). "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House"; Strange discovers something is amiss, as he is unable to enter via his spirit form. The first page of a 2-page text story, "The Salesman." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Jack Kirby/Ditko (Ditko by himself on the Dr. Strange half). The Human Torch faces the weed of crime, AKA the Plantman, in "Prisoner of the Plantman!", script by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers (co-plot), art by Dick Ayers; After improving his plant ray, The Plantman captures Johnny to get him out of the way while he pulls a robbery; After, Doris, worried about her father, begs Johnny to stop the villain; They have a duel at the Botanical Gardens. "Witchcraft in the Wax Museum!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; A phone call lures Strange away in his ectoplasmic form, so Baron Mordo can steal his body; Knowing that if the two are not reunited in 24 hours Strange is doomed, Mordo places a spell over the body so Strange cannot return to it. The second page of a 2-page text story, "The Salesman." Statement of ownership--average print run 321,212; average paid circulation 189,160. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (Doctor Strange), inks by George Roussos and Steve Ditko (Doctor Strange). The Human Torch mixes it up with Doctor Doom and his allies in "3 Against The Torch!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Dick Ayers (co-plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); In flashback we see the how Dr. Doom used "The Terrible Trio" to trap the Fantastic Four, then discarded his underlings by sending them into another dimension!; With Doom gone, the three return to Earth, where they're foolish enough to try taking on The Torch again, figuring 3 against 1 would be no contest. "The World Beyond," script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Weary from his struggles against supernatural forces, Strange falls asleep, carelessly forgetting to cast a protective spell over himself and becoming a prisoner of the Nightmare World!; Nightmare imprisons Strange, the only human who has ever defeated him, then says he's bored and looks forward to other victims; Strange summons The Gulgol, a creature that never sleeps. (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 1.) "Strange Mission" text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Beetle in the Human Torch story, "The Birth of the Beetle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Carl Burgos, inks by Dick Ayers; Mechanic-inventor Abner Jenkins creates the identity of The Beetle; While taking the Fantasti-Car for a double-date, Johnny & Ben wind up being humiliated by The Beetle; Guest starring the Thing. "The Challenge of Loki!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); Dr. Strange practices the art of levitation; Meanwhile, in faraway Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, Loki, God of Mischief, plots as always; He contacts Doctor Strange and tries to convince him that he is a prisoner of Thor, who is evil and deceiving his father; Strange uses a spell to take Thor's hammer (first cross-over with Thor). (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 2.) "Strange Mission" text story, art by Joe Maneely. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dick Ayers (upper section) and Steve Ditko (lower section), inks by Dick Ayers (upper section) and George Roussos (lower section). "Paste-Pot Pete," script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman; Trying to tell Johnny that Paste-Pot Pete was paroled (for helping The Avengers), Ben & Johnny get into a brawl; Tired of being thought of as a clown, Pete completely redesigns his costume, then takes on The Thing while he's flying his part of the Fantasti-Car; The Thing becomes a regular co-star with this issue. "The Lady From Nowhere!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); Sensing sorcery, Doctor Strange finds a woman wandering the streets under a spell; After guiding her to his house, he consults his mentor; Strange travels into the past, though he's warned that if the candle employed in the spell expires he will be trapped there forever; In Ancient Egypt, he battles a wizard, Zota, and removes his power. (No text story in this issue.) 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Sub-Mariner Must Be Stopped!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman; Ben and Johnny's hi-jinks are interrupted by the arrival of a pair of LIFE Magazine reporters, who are there to interview Reed and Sue; When the news reports Sub-Mariner is heading for NYC, Ben and Johnny figure they can make an impression by tackling him on their own. "Mordo Must Not Catch Me!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); Three followers of Mordo attack Strange in his sanctum; After dispatching them, he uses the Eye of Agamotto and his amulet to contact his mentor, but to no avail!; Mordo appears saying he's captured The Ancient One; In their ectoplasmic forms, a running battle begins that takes them halfway around the world, until Strange locates his mentor in a half-hidden jungle somewhere in Tibet. First page of a 2-page text story, "The Message." (The second page does not appear in issue 126 and may never have been published!) 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of Dormammu and Clea (named in issue 146). The Human Torch and the Thing face the Thinker and the Puppet Master in "Pawns of the Deadly Duo!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman. Reed Richards and Sue Storm appearances. Doctor Strange stars in "The Domain of the Dread Dormammu!" Script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko. First letters page. Jack Kirby/Chic Stone cover. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (inset), inks by Chic Stone and Steve Ditko (inset). The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Mystery Villain!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Dick Ayers (co-plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman; Following a race, Ben and Johnny complain to Reed that they've done pretty good and don't need a leader; Reed tells them they're free to work on their own; Ben and Johnny take part in a high-speed race, but discover on arrival that they're the only two contestants; Sub-Mariner cameo. "Duel with the Dread Dormammu!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; The mysterious girl appears and takes Strange to The Mindless Ones, destructive creatures who are held back from killing by Dormammu's willpower; Dormammu imprisons the girl for betraying him and the battle begins; With Dormammu concentrating on defeating his foe the barrier holding The Mindless Ones collapses; he is forced to join forces with Strange to stop them; Guest starring Clea; Dr. Strange receives his amulet and red-and-yellow cloak of levitation from the Ancient One. A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up of The Thing, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. 36 pgs., full color. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Dormammu and Clea. 1st appearance of The Eye of Agamotto and Cloak of Levitation. 1st battle between Doctor Strange and Dormammu. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Human Torch and the Thing guest star in "Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch," script by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers (co-plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Quicksilver wants to leave Magneto's group but his sister Wanda reminds him that she is in his debt; The Scarlet Witch takes her brother's lead and they seek out the Fantastic Four for advice; They encounter Ben and Johnny at FF headquarters where a misunderstanding turns into a brawl; Cameos by the X-Men (Angel, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman), Magneto, the Mastermind, the Blob, and the Yancy Street Gang. Dr. Strange Master of the Mystic Arts illustration by Steve Ditko. "The Demon's Disciple!", script by Steve Ditko (plot, uncredited) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Strange receives a desperate plea for help from a man who became a disciple of someone called The Demon, not realizing the seriousness of the situation; The Demon transports the man back to his lair and consigns him to a pit beneath the floor; Strange tracks the man's location and confronts the evil mystic in an epic battle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Terrible Trio!", script by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers (co-plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); On the golf course, Doris nags Johnny by comparing him to "gentlemanly" Peter Parker; When the latest emergency arises, she says a girl like her should have her head examined; Johnny falls into a trap of The Terrible Trio, but manages to send out a distress signal to Ben, who takes on these losers and saves Johnny's life in a railway yard. "Beware...Tiboro! The Tyrant of the Sixth Dimension!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Don Rico (script), art by Steve Ditko; A panel of three scientists appear on a TV program, rejecting Dr. Strange as an authority on the supernatural and dismiss magic as superstition; When the lights go out the men vanish and Dr. Strange is summoned; He discerns that the idol they dismissed is a gateway to the dimension of Tiboro, a powerful entity set to attack Earth; Strange travels to Tiboro's land and a fierce battle commences. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. he Beatles make a cameo appearance in "Meet the Beatles!" (What next, Sgt. Fury's Lonely Heart's Club Band?!?), script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Bob Powell (co-plot), pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Chic Stone; Ben and Johnny have another one of their "fights," then have to clean up Reed's lab as a result; They take Alicia and Doris on a double-date to see The Beatles, the girls getting to meet the rock stars in person and get autographs; but Ben & Johnny wind up having to go after some crooks who robbed the box-office; A wild free-for-all at Coney Island ensues; Sue Storm and Reed Richards cameo. "The Defeat of Dr. Strange," script by Steve Ditko (plot, uncredited) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu agrees to give Mordo power without limit so that he may destroy Dr. Strange; In Tibet, Mordo and two followers attack; Strange manages to whisk his aging mentor to safety; As Strange leaves his mentor with a loyal hermit, Dormammu sends spirits to search for him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Sinister Spacetrap!", script by Larry Ivie and Bob Powell (co-plot), pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Mike Esposito (as M. Demeo); Sometime after the FF visit the Skrull home world, Mr. Pearson of NASA pays a visit to tell them of a security risk, Professor Jack; Doris gets upset after Johnny stands her up for the 113th time; Posing as "Doug Brown", Johnny acts as Jack's assistant, in order to keep an eye on him; Guest appearances by Sue Storm and Reed Richards. "Face-to-Face at Last With Baron Mordo!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Strange reaches his Greenwich Village home safely but discovers one of Mordo's followers has taken over his sanctum; In a hidden cave in Tibet The Ancient One's servant questions the meaning of his ailing master's word "Eternity"; Strange bluffs his way into his sanctum but when he attempts to consult the All-Seeing Eye he discovers it's been booby-trapped, sending a signal to Mordo and Dormammu of his whereabouts; Strange battles Mordo; Appearance by Clea. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Terrible Toys!", script by Stan Lee (plot, dialogue) and Bob Powell (plot), pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mick Demeo); Deciding to switch his M.O., The Puppet Master builds robotic "statues" he can control, and undergoes plastic surgery so no one will recognize him; The masquerade is short-lived, as he lures Johnny & Ben into a trap in a department store. "A Nameless Land, a Timeless Time!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; After escaping from Mordo, Strange plummets thru dimension after dimension, finally coming to a stop in a world ruled by Shazana, a female tyrant who once conned a wizard into giving her some of his powers, which she repaid by destroying him; Believing her sister has recruited Strange to overthrow her she battles Strange into submission; Appearances by Clea, Dormammu, and Baron Mordo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Challenge of...The Watcher!", script by Stan Lee and Bob Powell (co-plot), pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Wally Wood; Though he is not permitted to interfere, The Watcher tells Ben & Johnny of how Kang time-travelled to the days of King Arthur, imprisoned Merlin, and took over the country; In order for the time stream to remain intact, The Watcher sends the pair back in time to defeat Kang; Cameos by Sue Storm and Reed Richards. "Earth Be My Battleground," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Strange returns to earth but remains in hiding. Mordo's spirits discover Strange and pursue him; Meanwhile Clea distracts Dormammu by freeing The Mindless Ones; They attack, causing Dormammu to leave Mordo on his own. Strange flies into space and straight into the sun, the spirits fleeing and Mordo worried that it might spell his doom; Strange returns to The Ancient One, who in his weak, delirious condition, speaks of "Eternity"; Appearance by Clea. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (bottom tier), inks by Mike Esposito and Steve Ditko (bottom tier). "Find Fury or Die!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and John Severin, inks by John Severin; HYDRA agents tail Fury intent on finding SHIELD's HQ, but Fury is aware he's being followed. HYDRA Section Leader B, a "Hydra-Hunter," runs the mission and hands over his hood to the Imperial Hydra so he will have no place to hide should he fail; When a few HYDRA agents show up at the barber shop which is the secret entrance to SHIELD's HQ, they're captured and hypnotized into believing the HQ is located in a warehouse blocks away. "What Lurks Beneath the Mask?", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu imprisons Clea, telling her she will witness Strange's defeat. Mordo tells Dormammu that Strange is searching for "Eternity" and is puzzled by the dark lord's violent reaction; Strange continues his search, going from one mystic to another with no results, until The Aged Genghis tells him only he and The Ancient One know the secret; He gives him a scroll, which leads Strange to a being imprisoned in another dimension; a trap he barely escapes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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New 18-page Human Torch versus Spider-Man (4th appearance) story , "On the Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Sue Storm appearance. The rest of the issue contains reprints: "I Was the Invisible Man!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks perhaps by Paul Reinman (from Strange Tales 67); "I Was a Prisoner on the Planet of Plunder!" Art by Don Heck (from Strange Worlds 2); "I Am Robot!" Art by Joe Sinnott (from SW 1); "Worlds Within Worlds" (from World of Fantasy 16); "I Was the Man Who Lived Twice!" Art by John Buscema (from SW 3); "I Fly to the Stars!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks perhaps by Dick Ayers (from SW 3); "Prisoner 2000 A.D." Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks perhaps by Ayers (WOF 16); "I Am the Scourge of Atlantis!" Art by Ayers (from SW 2); "Nightmare Planet!" Art by Sinnott (from WOF 16); and "I Captured the Abominable Snowman!" Script by Lee, art by Ditko (from SW 1). Kirby/Ditko cover. 76 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Paste-Pot Pete (later called the Trapster) in "Paste-Pot Pete!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Human Torch stops Paste-Pot Pete from stealing an experimental missile from the military. "Venus!" text story. "Markham's Magic Crayon!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A greedy factory owner fires a worker who claims to have made a magic crayon; He finds that the crayon really is magic, giving him the ability to draw fabulously. "The Frog-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil king is turned into a frog by a sorcerer; He hibernates for centuries hoping that the future will hold a cure, but Halloween costumes make him think that humans are now giant frogs and he goes to sleep forever. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Return of the Wizard!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In prison, The Wizard becomes a model prisoner—just so he can become a trustee, work in the hospital, have access to chemicals...and break jail! "Discovery," art by Joe Maneely; A scrawny man is given a magic candy bar that confers great strength, but he discovers that he already possesses more strength than he suspects. "Man Alone!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Don Heck; A man has recurring dreams of solitary confinement and goes to sea to escape this fate. He is shipwrecked and left alone on a desert island, unaware that this is the solitude he was destined for. "The Supernatural!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A house appears to be magically dismantled by wisps of smoke, but it is only a girl playing with her dollhouse while her father smokes. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Threat of the Torrid Twosome," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Dick Ayers; The Acrobat tricks the Human Torch into helping him rob a bank before double crossing him; The Torch chases and captures the thief with the help of the Fantastic Four. "The Recipe" text story. "Man on the Scaffold!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A teller of tall tales becomes the butt of some ribbing when he tries to tell his fellow painters that he has acquired some magic paints. "The Mystery of the Purple Planet!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A space expedition is sent to a distant planet when it is suddenly covered with an artificial mist; The team finds gold and takes it, but are transformed into aliens like the inhabitants. 36 pgs., full color.

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This fully-painted edition is written by Kurt Busiek and painted by Ricardo Villagran. It features a cardstock cover, superior paper stock and color separations - and an acetate cover. Inside, the Thing, Dr. Strange, Nick Fury, Wyatt Wingfoot and the Human Torch battle the Golden Gator, the Sage-Wolf, the Spiny beast-demon, and one of the greatest Kirby monsters ever, Orrgo the Unconquerable! As mythical creatures from the heroes' darkest dreams come to life--and the death toll soars--the heroes must figure out what's bringing these monsters to life before they, too, become victims! 68 pages. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Collects Strange Tales 2 (2010 Marvel) #1-3. Cover by RAFAEL GRAMPA. The critically acclaimed indie anthology returns as the best, most exciting cartoonists working today re-imagine Marvel's greatest characters! Get excited, folks. Comics absolutely do not get more awesome than this! Don't miss out on what's guaranteed to be one of the best reads of the year! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $24.99.

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1st Printing. "In the Rage of Battle!" Guest-starring the Thing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's the heavyweight bout for the championship as the Savage Sub-Mariner clashes with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

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"Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Namor Betrayed," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Jim Mooney; The US President issues an executive order calling for Namor to be brought in dead or alive; Namor continues his search for his father, but it isn't long before he's spotted by the police and pursued; Meanwhile, Llyra and Tiger Shark work together and unleash the sea monster Krago; With the help of the Human Torch, Namor drives back Krago. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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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.

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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.

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1994 reprint available only through JC Penney catalog. "In the Rage of Battle!" Guest-starring the Thing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's the heavyweight bout for the championship as the Savage Sub-Mariner clashes with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! 32 pages, FC.. NOTE: Low print run. It can be identified by having a Stridex ad on back cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Reprint. This 36-page standard-size, full-color reprint comic came with the Marvel Legends action figures. Note: This reprint is dated 2002 in the indica and contains new advertising and other changes so that it cannot be easily confused with the original comic.

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M10 Fantastic Four: Official Marvel Comics Stamps. 10 different stamps and 1 special surprise stamp. Measures 4 3/8" x 11. Cover price $0.50.

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1st printing. Story and art by Patrick McDonnell. With Original Comics by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, and Vince Colletta. The Super Hero's Journey is an adventure unlike any you have ever read. Imbued with the creativity, artwork, and heart of Patrick McDonnell, the beloved creator of the comic strip Mutts, this all-new graphic novel love letter features the classic Marvel super heroes including the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Black Panther, and Spider-Man, and is the synthesis of McDonnell's positive, inspirational sensibility and Marvel's blockbuster brand. Using the Marvel Universe as avatars, McDonnell muses on how comics changed his life and inspired him to become a cartoonist, instilling a moral sensibility that he carries through his work and his life. Visually striking, The Super Hero's Journey incorporates panels from classic Marvel comics as a tribute by McDonnell to his heroes-Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and the other creators of the Marvel Universe-alongside inspirational quotes from Eckhart Tolle, Thoreau, and others. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Super Spider-Man and Captain Britain featuring an original Capt. Britain story not released in the U.S. Also includes Amazing Spider-Man and other serializations of Marvel stories previously published in the U.S. In this issue: Spider-Man battles El Leader in "And Let There By Light"; Captain Britain in "When the Star-Creature Strikes" (plot by Larry Lieber, script by Jim Lawrence, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Fred Kida); the Fantastic Four in "Showdown in Subterrania" (script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott), and the Avengers in "To the Death" (script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia). (These are not complete stories, but continue from issue to issue.) Black and white; 32 pages.

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Bob Layton. "Galactus," script by Stan Lee and Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Jack Kirby and John Byrne, inks by Vince Colletta and George Klein; In a dying universe, on the planet of Taa, scientist Galan tries to find a way for his race to survive the end of the universe; He commandeers a spaceship towards the center of the imploding universe, but he does not die in "the big crunch"; Instead, he gestates in a cocoon for billions of years in a newly-formed universe; When he emerges, it is as Galactus, and he has to feed upon the life force of planets; Re-Telling of the Origin of Galactus; Original Story done by Lee, Kirby, Colletta and Klein with some panels modified or rearranged; New material done by the other artists. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Bob Layton. "Galactus," script by Stan Lee and Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Jack Kirby and John Byrne, inks by Vince Colletta and George Klein; In a dying universe, on the planet of Taa, scientist Galan tries to find a way for his race to survive the end of the universe; He commandeers a spaceship towards the center of the imploding universe, but he does not die in "the big crunch"; Instead, he gestates in a cocoon for billions of years in a newly-formed universe; When he emerges, it is as Galactus, and he has to feed upon the life force of planets; Re-Telling of the Origin of Galactus; Original Story done by Lee, Kirby, Colletta and Klein with some panels modified or rearranged; New material done by the other artists. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Galactus origin; Jack Kirby reprint. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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"And Be a Villain!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Shroud. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. A quiet evening at the Baxter Building is disrupted by the Sub-Mariner's crashing through an upper floor window! The Prince of Atlantis is near death! What has happened to the Avenging Son? After Reed Richards provides emergency care to his erstwhile foe, Prince Namor explains. The vindictive Victor Von Doom ambushed Namor and disabled his protective suit! And now the dejected Sub-Mariner must serve Doctor Doom or else! But the Fantastic Four vow to stop their long-time adversary! Even if that means taking the battle to Latveria next issue! Meanwhile on a rooftop near the Baxter Building, the Human Torch encounters a new costumed vigilante! Is the mysterious Shroud a friend or foe? First appearance of the Shroud. Flashback cameos by Medusa and Triton. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner returns to his familiar green trunks (costume) in this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #67 the Amazing Spider-Man. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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"Prisoner!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Shroud. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by Jim Starlin, John Romita (assists), and Alan Weiss. The Fantastic Four invade Latveria to free the Sub-Mariner! After working their way through an army of androids, the fabulous foursome are poised to bust into Doctor Doom's castle! But the Latverian monarch sends his final line of defense to stop the FF! The Avenging Son! Hold on, Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny are here to rescue Namor, not fight him! As the FF and the Sub-Mariner tangle one more time, a diplomat from the United States government meets with Victor Von Doom. The Fantastic Four knock out Namor and surge forward to attack Doctor Doom until they are stopped cold by…Henry Kissinger! What?! (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

30 cent variant edition. Limited distribution. Cover price $0.30.

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Jim Starlin cover. Fantastic Four. 30 cent variant edition. limited distribution. Cover price $0.30.

30 cent variant edition. Limited distribution. Cover price $0.30.

1st printing. Collects Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #1-2, Super-Villain Team-Up (1975-1980) #1-14 and #16-17, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #154-156, and Champions (1975-1978 Marvel) #16.

Written by Roy Thomas, Tony Isabella, Jim Shooter, Bill Mantlo, Steve Englehart, Keith Giffen, Peter Gillis and Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema, Mike Sekowsky, George Tuska, Bill Everett, George Evans, Sal Buscema, Herb Trimpe, Jim Mooney, Keith Giffen, Owen McCarron, Jim Shooter, Sal Trapani, Bob Hall, Carmine Infantino, Arvell Jones, George Perez, Joe Sinnott, Sam Grainger, Fred Kida, Frank Springer, Jack Abel, Don Perlin, Pablo Marcos, Duffy Vohland, Bruce Patterson and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom.

The Lord of Latveria and Atlantis' Avenging Son forge the Marvel Universe's most volatile alliance! But when the Sub-Mariner regrets his decision, he finds it's not that easy to walk away from a pact with Doom. Can anything get him out of this torturous team-up? Maybe the Fantastic Four - but probably not the Avengers, who've been enslaved by Attuma!

And while Dr. Doom has his gauntlets full keeping Namor in line, the Red Skull sets his sights on Latveria! When Captain America sides with Doom, you know you're in trouble. But both Doom and the Skull plan to enslave the Earth - and the only ones standing in their way are Magneto and the Champions!

Introducing the Shroud and featuring the villainy of the Hate-Monger!

Softcover, 464 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Fireside Book Series - 1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #62 and 86, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #1, Ms. Marvel (1977-1979 1st Series) #1, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #4, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #22, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #189-190, Cat (1972 Marvel) #1, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #44, Shanna The She-Devil (1972 1st Series) #2, and material from Savage Tales (1971-1975 Magazine) #1. Written by Stan Lee, Bruce Jones, Gerry Conway, Linda Fite, and Carole Seuling. Art by John Romita, Sr., Frank Thorne, John Buscema, Jack Kirby, Marie Severin, Wally Wood, Ross Andru, and Jim Mooney. This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Origins of Marvel Comics, Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB) stars the beautiful Marvel Maidens - Ms. Marvel, Kree powered super-woman; Red Sonja, She-Devil with a Sword; Medusa of the Inhumans; Hela, Norse Goddess of the Underworld; Shanna the She-Devil; the Wasp from the Avengers, the Invisible Woman, heart and soul of the Fantastic Four; and the Black Widow. Hardcover, 254 pages, full color.

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Fireside Book Series

1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #62 and 86, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #1, Ms. Marvel (1977-1979 1st Series) #1, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #4, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #22, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #189-190, Cat (1972 Marvel) #1, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #44, Shanna The She-Devil (1972 1st Series) #2, and material from Savage Tales (1971-1975 Magazine) #1.

Written by Stan Lee, Bruce Jones, Gerry Conway, Linda Fite, and Carole Seuling. Art by John Romita, Sr., Frank Thorne, John Buscema, Jack Kirby, Marie Severin, Wally Wood, Ross Andru, and Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Origins of Marvel Comics, Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB) stars the beautiful Marvel Maidens - Ms. Marvel, Kree powered super-woman; Red Sonja, She-Devil with a Sword; Medusa of the Inhumans; Hela, Norse Goddess of the Underworld; Shanna the She-Devil; the Wasp from the Avengers, the Invisible Woman, heart and soul of the Fantastic Four; and the Black Widow.

Softcover, 254 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Fireside Book Series

2nd and later printings. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #62 and 86, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #1, Ms. Marvel (1977-1979 1st Series) #1, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #4, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #22, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #189-190, Cat (1972 Marvel) #1, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #44, Shanna The She-Devil (1972 1st Series) #2, and material from Savage Tales (1971-1975 Magazine) #1.

Written by Stan Lee, Bruce Jones, Gerry Conway, Linda Fite, and Carole Seuling. Art by John Romita, Sr., Frank Thorne, John Buscema, Jack Kirby, Marie Severin, Wally Wood, Ross Andru, and Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Origins of Marvel Comics, Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB) stars the beautiful Marvel Maidens - Ms. Marvel, Kree powered super-woman; Red Sonja, She-Devil with a Sword; Medusa of the Inhumans; Hela, Norse Goddess of the Underworld; Shanna the She-Devil; the Wasp from the Avengers, the Invisible Woman, heart and soul of the Fantastic Four; and the Black Widow.

Softcover, 254 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing.

Published to tie in with a PBS documentary series, this book will explore the 70-year history of the superheroes that have captured the imagination for generations.

This highly illustrated book will explore the cultural history of superheroes, from the first Depression-era comic books to the beloved characters of Marvel and DC, including Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man. The authors delve into the culture and the context that gave rise to the beloved heroes that continue to grow in popularity and the ways that these characters have been shaped and changed by American culture at every incarnation.

Hardcover, 8-in., 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. By Brian Solomon. Foreword by Paul Kupperberg. SUPERHEROES! is the ultimate reference book about the men and women in tights who fight for what's right and the comic book phenomenon that conquered the world. Encompassing early coming books, indie outliers, and the mammoth fictional universes managed by DC and Marvel, Superheroes! chronicles the rise of a distinctly American invention, the modern-day evolution of the myths and legends of old. Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Captain America, X-Men, the Justice League and the Avengers-they all represent our greatest hopes, and sometimes our darkest fantasies. Learn all about the creators who have brought them to life: artists like Jack Kirby and Jim Lee, writers like Stan Lee and Alan Moore, actors like Christopher Reeve and Robert Downey Jr., and directors like Tim Burton and Joss Whedon. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, Text. Cover price $26.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Written by Christos Gage. Art by Lan Medina. Cover by Mike Hawthorne. WAR OF THE REALMS TIE-IN! Otto Octavius and Quentin Quire - BFFs! With America Chavez as the power, transportation and…well…only real hero, can Superior Spider-Man and the West Coast Avengers help turn the tide against Malekith and his forces? 24 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Avenging Spider-Man (2011-2013) #15.1 and #16-22, Daredevil (2011-2014 3rd Series) #22, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #1-12, Scarlet Spider (2012-2014 2nd Series) #20 and Inhumanity: Superior Spider-Man (2014).

Written by Chris Yost, Mark Waid, Robert Rodi, Kevin Shinick, Erik Burnham, and Christos N. Gage. Art by Paco Medina, Juan Vlasco, Marco Checchetto, David Lopez, Chris Samnee, Michael Del Mundo, Will Sliney, In-Hyuk Lee, Patrick Olliffe, Stephanie Hans, Ron Frenz, and Sal Buscema. Cover by Paolo Rivera.

Otto Octavius has taken Peter Parker's body, his costume - his life! - to become a Superior Spider-Man. But there's one thing that comes with the suit that Otto didn't count on: the team-ups! The Marvel Universe is about to meet a far-from-Friendly Neighborhood Spidey, beginning with...Mary Jane Watson?! But will Wolverine smell a rat? Will Daredevil sense trouble? And is Otto's secret safe from the Secret Avengers? The Superior Spider-Man hunts the Chameleon on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, bears a deadly grudge against the Scarlet Spider and plays his part when Thanos' forces attack - but what are his plans for the Sinister Six?

Plus: encounters with the Hulk, the Future Foundation, Namor, the Punisher, Cloak and Dagger, and the Inhumans!

Softcover, 504 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.