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Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4235177001

Cover art by Frank Brunner. ...Where Bound'ries...Decay, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano and Bob Wiacek [as Crusty Bunkers]; Strange confronts Death, takes refuge inside form of Eternity. Strange fears Death no longer, & he Dies!!; Strange beholds Ancient One, who tells Strange he has won first in series of trials as Sorcerer Supreme; Ankh appears on Strange's forehead; Appearances by Clea, Eternity, and the Silver Dagger. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #33 (Sue Richards, Invisible Girl; Jack Kirby art?). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #24-30B19A6-003

Cover art by Frank Brunner (which actually illustrates the story in issue 23). Mind Trip!, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Rudy Nebres; Clea's amnesia & magical rampage continues; Strange battles Clea, & helps cure her of madness implanted by Xander; Apalla, Queen of the Sun, first appears; hints of connection with Clea. The story continues from Doctor Strange Annual 1. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cover price $0.30.

Domino (2018 Marvel) 1DELLOTTO.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

Label #4501391009

Retailer Exclusive Variant Cover by Gabrielle Dell'otto. Written by Gail Simone. Art by David Baldeon. BAD LUCK AND TROUBLE Part 1 Impossible curves. Impossible shots. Impossible targets. Marvel's #1 soldier of fortune is back in an explosive new ongoing series! The product of a failed super-soldier program, Neena Thurman always made her own luck as the sharpshooting mercenary known as Domino… but what happens when her own powers betray her? The hunter becomes the hunted as every mercenary in the game smells blood in the water! Plus: A pair of beloved Marvel characters return! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Doom (2024 Marvel) 1WHATNOT.A NM- 9.2

Reprint. WhatNot Exclusive Foil Edition Variant Cover by Sanford Greene. Written by Jonathan Hickman and Sanford Greene. Art by Sanford Greene. IN THE NEAR FUTURE…DOOM ALONE MUST SAVE THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! Legendary creators Jonathan Hickman (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, G.O.D.S.) and Sanford Greene (Bitter Root) send Doctor Doom on a journey unlike any he has undertaken before! With Valeria Richards at his side, Doom goes on a quest to harness more power than any human has ever wielded before in order to try to stop Galactus from bringing about the death of the universe! 56 pages, full color. Rated T+

Doom Patrol (1964 1st Series) 99 GD/VG 3.0

1st appearance of Beast Boy - Cover by Bob Brown. The Deadly Sting of the Bug Man (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; The Doom Patrol put on a public display wherein Robotman dives off the hand of Elasti-Girl and is saved at the last minute by Larry's Negative Man form; This ends with Robotman almost face planting into the ground; hes humiliated when a pennant gets stuck to his face; Larry reveals to the others that he doesn't want to always rely on his Negative Man form and be a real man and fight for himself. In the Spider's Parlor(part 1). The Beast-Boy (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; One night the Doom Patrol returns to their base to find that it's been trashed by what appears to be various different animals; Convinced that the attacker will return, the Doom Patrol set up a trap for them. That Kid's Not So Green! (part 1). Writer James Van Hise gets a mention on the letters page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doomsday Clock (2017 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Frank Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #1250404017

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and Cover by Gary Frank. DC Comics presents to you a 12-issue maxiseries from the critically acclaimed team of writer Geoff Johns, artist Gary Frank and colorist Brad Anderson. You are not prepared for what lies ahead within these pages, good readers. 40 pages, full color, Rated T + Cover price $4.99.

Doomsday Clock (2017 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Frank Midnight Release Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover

Label #1247522002

Midnight Release Cover. Written by Geoff Johns. Art and Cover by Gary Frank. DC Comics presents to you a 12-issue maxiseries from the critically acclaimed team of writer Geoff Johns, artist Gary Frank and colorist Brad Anderson. You are not prepared for what lies ahead within these pages, good readers. 40 pages, full color, Rated T + Cover price $4.99.

Doomsday Clock (2017 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Frank Midnight Release Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover

Label #1259626001

Midnight Release Cover. Written by Geoff Johns. Art and Cover by Gary Frank. DC Comics presents to you a 12-issue maxiseries from the critically acclaimed team of writer Geoff Johns, artist Gary Frank and colorist Brad Anderson. You are not prepared for what lies ahead within these pages, good readers. 40 pages, full color, Rated T + Cover price $4.99.

Doomsday Clock (2017 DC) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #1250404018

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and Cover by Gary Frank. DC and Watchmen characters collide at last! The story that began in DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1 comes to a thrilling and unexpected crescendo in the pages of this titanic twelve-issue series by the all-star team that brought you BATMAN: EARTH ONE and SHAZAM! In this second chapter: The Dark Knight discovers another relic from the Watchmen world. Lex Luthor pays a devil's bargain. And killer clowns trek through Gotham seeking a madman. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1A.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Varaint Cover AN. Label Error: Misspelling on label.

Label #4500095012

Topless "Launch" Edition Virgin Cover by Shikarii. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1A.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover AN

Label #4501342005

Topless "Launch" Edition Virgin Cover by Shikarii. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Variant Cover C. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125009

Variant Cover by Brian Miroglio. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1C.FN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover CFN. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125010

Full Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Brian Miroglio. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1C.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover CN. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125007

Topless Edition Virgin Cover by Brian Miroglio. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125025

Variant Cover by Dawn McTeigue. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125002

Variant Cover by Arman Akopian. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1F.FN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover FFN. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125001

Full Naughty Edition Virgin Cover by Arman Akopian. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1F.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover FN. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125003

Naughty Edition Virgin Cover by Arman Akopian. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover G. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125021

Variant Cover by Kyu Yong Eom. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1G.FN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover GFN. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125022

Full Naughty Edition Virgin Cover by Kyu Yong Eom. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1G.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover GN. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125023

Topless Edition Virgin Cover by Kyu Yong Eom. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1K.F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "6/18" printed on cover. Variant Cover KF. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned".

Label #4500125014

Foil Edition Variant Cover by Gregbo Watson - limited to 18 copies. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1K.N.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "5/22" printed on cover. Variant Cover KFN. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned".

Label #4500125012

Naughty Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Gregbo Watson - limited to 22 copies. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1M.F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "4/13" printed on cover. Variant Cover MF. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125011

Foil Edition Variant Cover by Dawn McTeigue - limited to 13 copies. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Double Impact (2024 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1M.N.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "4/14" printed on cover. Variant cover MFN. Typo on label: story by "Neo Edmund" NOT "Ned" and "Variant" misspelled.

Label #4500125013

Naughty Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Dawn McTeigue - limited to 14 copies. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 36 pages, full color.

Dynamic Comics (1941 Chesler) 11 CBCS 1.5

Paper: Slightly britle

Cover completely split and reattached with moderate amount of archival tape. Moderate amount of archival tape on 1st wrap.

Label #23-3E84026-001

Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Otto Eppers, Joe Beck and Fred Schwab. An early comics anthology published by Harry Chesler, featuring superhero and adventure stories. Transformed by science, Ricky McQuade, younger brother of Dynamic Man, becomes Dynamic Boy. Mr. E hears a dying man's words and learns that a series of tenement fires are actually arson. Dan Hastings battles the underground kingdom of Sub-Earth when their forces steal America's vital radium supplies. Dynamic Man; Jest for Fun; Lucky Coyne; Yankee Boy; The Dead Man Plays; Ima Sleuth; Dan Hastings; Li'l Arthur; The Echo; The Sting of Death; Mr. E. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Dynamic Comics (1941 Chesler) 11 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: See item notes

Cover detached, tape on interior cover. Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #2039712001

Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Otto Eppers, Joe Beck and Fred Schwab. An early comics anthology published by Harry Chesler, featuring superhero and adventure stories. Transformed by science, Ricky McQuade, younger brother of Dynamic Man, becomes Dynamic Boy. Mr. E hears a dying man's words and learns that a series of tenement fires are actually arson. Dan Hastings battles the underground kingdom of Sub-Earth when their forces steal America's vital radium supplies. Dynamic Man; Jest for Fun; Lucky Coyne; Yankee Boy; The Dead Man Plays; Ima Sleuth; Dan Hastings; Li'l Arthur; The Echo; The Sting of Death; Mr. E. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Dynamic Comics (1941 Chesler) 14 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4525122003

Cover by Charles Sultan. Stories and art by Otto Eppers, Joe Beck, Ruben Moreira and Raphael Astarita. An early comics anthology published by Harry Chesler, featuring superhero and adventure stories. Reporter/detective Lucky Coyne, whose gimmick is a Two-Face-like coin, investigates a series of mysterious murders in Jonathan Mansion. Mounties track the deadly Kurulak brothers through the Canadian north, in a "true" adventure of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. When his assistants are abducted while investigating a delusional old woman, The Echo checks the house and discovers hooded vampires. Plus a one-page humor strip featuring "Private Chesler" (the same last name as the publisher, Harry Chesler). Dynamic Man; Laughing at Life; Lucky Coyne: Loser's Luck; Yankee Boy: Odor of Guilt; Manhunters --Guardians of the Law; Ima Sleuth; Jungletown Showboat; The Echo; Private Chesler; Mr. E. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edge of Spider-Verse Facsimile Edition (2022 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.8 Rodriguez Variant

Paper: White

Label #4044295002

Written by Jason Latour. Art by Robbi Rodriguez. Cover by Robbi Rodriguez. GWEN STACY: SPIDER-WOMAN! In one universe, it wasn't Peter Parker bitten by the radioactive Spider, but Gwen Stacy! She's smart, charming and can lift a car-- Just don't tell her Police Chief father! How is she involved in Spider-Verse? Seeds of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 are planted here! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

El Sorprendente Hombre Arana (Mexican 1963-1973 La Prensa) Amazing Spider-Man 20 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

El Sorprendente Hombre Arana #20 Mexican Edition

Label #4508229001

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Mexican reprint series. This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #14 (First app of the Green Goblin and First meeting between Spider-Man and the Hulk). 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Elektra (2001 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.8 SS Greg Horn

Paper: White

Signed & sketch by Greg Horn on 7/20/23.

Label #4309150009

cover by greg horn greg rucka (w)/chuck austen (p) ? THE SCOOP: Kicking off a new era of ELEKTRA excitement with "Hubris," part 1 of 3! New writer Greg Rucka (TANGLED WEB: SEVERANCE PACKAGE, Detective Comics) takes Marvel's deadly assassin back to her roots ? and into new peril! ? THE STORY: Free from the clutches of S.H.I.E.L.D., Elektra returns to the life of a freelance mercenary. But how do you contact an assassin-for-hire, anyway? For one wealthy Greek heiress, the answer may mean life or death! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock. 7-59606-05132-8-00711 (MarvelPGplus)2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Elektra (2014 3rd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #0248945030

Written by Haden Blackman. Art by Alex Sanchez. Cover by Michael Del Mundo. Elektra barely survived chasing her globetrotting quest to find the aging assassin Cape Crow, and now, she's given herself a newer, deadlier assignment. Elektra's mission to kill the leaders of the Assassin's Guild takes her and her allies to the streets of New Orleans, where a vengeful Lady Bullseye waits in ambush. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2279E2B-001

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4492858009

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Ev'ry Little Bug (1987 Ordinary Records) Spirit Picture Disk 5001 VG+ 4.5

Vinyl Record. The Spirit Picture Disk featuring "Ev'ry Little Bug". Lyrics by Will Eisner. Music by Bill Harr and Jon Christensen. A and B sides both feature music and excerpts from the 1948 Spirit TV Show. Front and back side art by Will Eisner. NOTE: Originally came in clear plastic sleeve. Cover price $12.98.

Excalibur (2019 Marvel) 15ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ngu "Virgin" Edition

Label #3872319016

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Kael Ngu. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Mahmud Asrar and Stefano Caselli. A game abandoned, but a great gamble remains. A Tower answers. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Exciting Comics (1940) 1 CBCS 6.0 Oakland

Paper: Off white

FROM THE OXFORD COLLECTION.

Label #21-26027AF-008

Cover art by L. North. The Mask Strikes, art by Raymond Thayer; origin and first appearance of The Mask [Tony Colby]; vs. Olly Snate. The Beast Plague From Jupiter starring Major Mars (intro), art by Max Plaisted. In No-Man's-Land starring Sgt. Bill King (intro), art by Leonard Sansone. The Black Inferno starring Texas Ranger Jim Hatfield (intro). Payoff In Lead starring Gunner Thompson. Deep Sea Drama On Parade starring Hy Hardy, art by Ken Browne. The Forbes Case starring Dan Williams, art by Ray Lowry. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Exciting Comics (1940) 29 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4467613003

Exciting Comics (1940) 57 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #1972069006

52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Exciting Comics (1940) 57 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-30CF1EC-001

52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Exciting Comics (1940) 63 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0913024003

52 pages Cover price $0.10.

Extraordinary X-Men (2015) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Jeff Lemire Ramos

Paper: White

Signed & sketch by Jeff Lemire on 3/26/23.

Label #2671026001

Written by Rick Remender. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. The fate of mutantkind is decided here! Staring down the threat of extinction once more, veteran X-Man Storm pulls together the team she'll need to ensure her race's survival. Together, these EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN will struggle with the familiar burden of being hated and feared, while facing threats the likes of which they've never seen. Here's hoping they survive the experience! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 1 CGC 1.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white

Cover & 1st wrap married.

Label #4485869006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. The issue that started the Marvel Age of comics. First appearance of Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Invisible Girl as they battle the Mole Man in "The Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Dr. Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket trip that changes their lives forever. The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Atomic plants disappear all around the world; Reed Richards pinpoints a place which is at the same distance from them all: Monster Isle. The Moleman's Secret!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Having captured the Fantastic Four, Moleman recounts how he discovered his underground kingdom. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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) 3 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch. Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!; Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner. Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!; The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory. Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!; The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 5 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3912156002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Origin and first appearance of Doctor Doom in "Prisoners of Doctor Doom!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; Doctor Doom takes the Invisible Girl hostage to insure her teammates' obedience. Part 2 Back to the Past!; Doctor Doom brings the FF to his castle stronghold in the USA; There he sends the Torch, the Thing and Mr. Fantastic back in time to retrieve the pirate Blackbeard's treasure. Part 3 On the Trail of Blackbeard; The Thing takes command of a sailing ship in the era of the pirate Blackbeard. Part 4 Battle; The Thing takes on the role of Blackbeard the Pirate and wishes to remain in the past. Part 5 "The Vengeance of Doctor Doom!"; Doom tries to kill the FF when they return from the past, but Invisible Girl saves them. Doom escapes with his jetpack. Hulk cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 VG+ 4.5

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.