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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Calamity on the Campus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Diablo takes control of the Dragon Man android and wreaks havoc on the Empire State campus. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Calamity on the Campus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Diablo takes control of the Dragon Man android and wreaks havoc on the Empire State campus. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 36 VG- 3.5

Heavy cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Intro and first appearance of Madam Medusa (of the Inhumans) in The Frightful Four!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed and Sue announce their engagement. The Wizard forms the Frightful Four and attacks the Baxter Building. The Frightful Four include Medusa, the Wizard, the Sandman, and Paste-Pot Pete. Brief appearances by the Avengers, the X-Men, and Spider-Man. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 37 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4525122008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Behold! a Distant Star!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The FF travel to the Skrull homeworld to avenge the death of Franklin Storm. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 37 GD 2.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Behold! a Distant Star!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The FF travel to the Skrull homeworld to avenge the death of Franklin Storm. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4128744002

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 VG- 3.5

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 46 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4470087010

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 GD 2.0

Marker on cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1250213001

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3701456007

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4507314001

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 49 FR/GD 1.5

4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 50 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus battles the Silver Surfer in the conclusion of the Galactus Trilogy, The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the aid of the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four force Galactus to leave Earth; Johnny Storm begins to attend Metro College and meets Wyatt Wingfoot. Watcher and Inhumans appearances. First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot. Letter to the editor from comics writer Gerry Conway. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 50 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus battles the Silver Surfer in the conclusion of the Galactus Trilogy, The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the aid of the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four force Galactus to leave Earth; Johnny Storm begins to attend Metro College and meets Wyatt Wingfoot. Watcher and Inhumans appearances. First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot. Letter to the editor from comics writer Gerry Conway. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 52 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3822171001

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 52 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #1038010006

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 52 VG/FN 5.0

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 52 VG+ 4.5

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 52 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 53 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3870391010

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 56 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3804604016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Klaw The Murderous Master of Sound!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Klaw attacks the Baxter Building. The Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, Doctor Doom, and the Black Panther all have brief appearances. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 56 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Klaw The Murderous Master of Sound!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Klaw attacks the Baxter Building. The Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, Doctor Doom, and the Black Panther all have brief appearances. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 58 VG 4.0

Only one staple (manufacturing). Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Dismal Dregs of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom attacks and defeats the FF; he also steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 2 of 4). Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 59 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 3 of 4) in Doomsday, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom wreaks havoc across the globe with the Power Cosmic; Black Bolt destroys the barrier that was imprisoning the Inhumans. Brief Inhumans appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 60 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 4 of 4) in The Peril and the Power!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF defeat Dr. Doom. Appearances by the Inhumans, the Watcher, and the Black Panther. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 61 VG- 3.5

1" Spine split from top.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Stalks the Sandman?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Sandman attacks the FF. During the battle, Reed is pulled into the Negative Zone and feared dead. Brief appearances by the Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, and Peter Parker. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 44. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 67 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4394502024

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1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Origin (part 2) and first appearance of Him (Warlock) in "When Opens the Cocoon!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF track the kidnapped Alicia to the Beehive, where the cocoon opens and reveals Him. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 32 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 67 GD 2.0

Water damage, cover oxidation.

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Origin (part 2) and first appearance of Him (Warlock) in "When Opens the Cocoon!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF track the kidnapped Alicia to the Beehive, where the cocoon opens and reveals Him. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 32 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4063310019

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 73 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Daredevil, Thor, and Spider-Man guest star in The Flames of Battle, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thinking that Dr. Doom still inhabits Daredevil's body, the FF go after Daredevil who has gained some super-powered allies of his own. House ad for Not Brand Echh #7 and Daredevil #38. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Average number of copies during preceding 12 months: 329,536. This story continues from Daredevil 38. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 55. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #0174574007

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 77 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Shall Earth Endure?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle Psycho-Man in the Microverse. Letter to the editor from comics writer Tony Isabella. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 59. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 84 FN- 5.5

"The Name is Doom" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. While flying over the Balkans en route to the United States, the FF's aircraft is intercepted by SHIELD fighter jets! But not to worry, it's just Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan seeking help from the Fantastic Four! Apparently SHIELD has discovered the presence of a large robot army somewhere in Central Europe! What country in the region would be capable of building such an army? Of course there is only one…Latveria! And as shown on the classic cover; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal enter Latveria and search for Doctor Doom! Wow, is that a good idea? The FF may live (or not live) to regret it! (Note: Dr. Doom previously clashed with the FF in Fantastic Four 60.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 84 FN- 5.5

"The Name is Doom" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. While flying over the Balkans en route to the United States, the FF's aircraft is intercepted by SHIELD fighter jets! But not to worry, it's just Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan seeking help from the Fantastic Four! Apparently SHIELD has discovered the presence of a large robot army somewhere in Central Europe! What country in the region would be capable of building such an army? Of course there is only one…Latveria! And as shown on the classic cover; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal enter Latveria and search for Doctor Doom! Wow, is that a good idea? The FF may live (or not live) to regret it! (Note: Dr. Doom previously clashed with the FF in Fantastic Four 60.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 86 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3742357023

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 86 VG/FN 5.0

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 87 VG 4.0

Two center wraps detached at one staple.

"The Power and the Pride!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After narrowly escaping with their lives last issue, the Fantastic Four (actually five at the moment) storm Castle Doom to settle the score with their greatest foe! But the good doctor gladly welcomes the fantastic quintet inside his castle…and invites them to sit down for a lavish banquet in the royal dining room! What surprises are waiting on the menu? Oddly enough, the FF never really find out as Doom's assistant, Gustav Hauptmann, proves to be their most dangerous threat! It's a strange Latverian-style stalemate to close out the FF's European adventure! Death of Gustav Hauptmann. (Notes: Doctor Doom appears next in Sub-Mariner 20 and returns to the pages of the Fantastic Four title in FF 116. The events in this issue will lead Gert Hauptmann to seek revenge against Doctor Doom years later in the classic Iron Man 149. This four-part story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 66-69.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 92 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0227251004

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 94 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #3780464005

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 101 VG/FN 5.0

"Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The first 100 issues of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine are in the books! And the next one hundred begin with a threat from the Maggia! The deadly crime syndicate has somehow bought the Baxter Building, and now the misguided mobsters want to evict the FF! But the Fantastic Four aren't giving up their headquarters without a fight! When the Maggia hoodlums invade the building; Reed, Sue, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal strike back! Cameo appearances by Alicia Masters and Franklin. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Fantastic Four 180. The letters page includes letters from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis and comics artist Alan Kupperberg, respectively. This issue includes a half-page ad for Astonishing Tales 1 featuring Doctor Doom and Ka-Zar.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 107 FN- 5.5

First appearance of Janus in "And Now, the Thing!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Reed's experiment to transform the Thing back to Ben Grimm is a huge success! And now Ben can change back and forth from the Thing at anytime! What a happy day for Ben and Alicia! Meanwhile, a man called Janus visits the Baxter Building and asks his former colleague, Reed Richards, for a favor. He would like to journey into the Negative Zone. Is that really a good idea? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness and Franklin. Flashback cameo by Annihilus to recap the events of Fantastic Four Annual 6. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 110ERROR VF- 7.5 Green Error Variant

Green error version (The Thing is GREEN, etc.). "One From Four Leaves Three!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards is trapped in the Negative Zone, along with the revitalized Annihilus! Fortunately, Agatha Harkness arrives at the Baxter Building in the nick of a time! Could young Franklin's nanny suddenly become the savior of the universe? Meanwhile, Ben Grimm has been acting very strange since he gained the ability to change back and forth to the Thing. Is something amiss with the blue-eye idol of millions? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Annihilus returns in Marvel Team-Up 2. NOTE: The Thing is green due to a printing error.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4525122013

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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

Paper: White

Label #4448687005

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 166 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4467030013

"If It's Tuesday, This Must Be The Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The federal government asks Reed Richards to take the Fantastic Four to the Midwest to apprehend the Hulk! Will the FF be able to find the Green Goliath? Yes! And that's were the trouble begins! However, the fabulous foursome successfully captures the Hulk and hands the behemoth over to the military. It looks like mission accomplished for the FF...until the Thing becomes dismayed over the rough treatment of Dr. Banner. Would Ben actually consider freeing the rampaging Hulk? Yes again! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #13 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.