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Enterprise (1968 Ronald Kraus) Fanzine 1 FN- 5.5

Edited by Ronald Kraus. "GoodGuy" strip by Alan Hanley. "Insane" strip by Bill Schelly. "The Curse of the Rails" by George Hagenauer. 8 1/2" X 11". 34 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 VF 8.0

"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.

Eule's Vision (2024 10 Ton Press) 1C FN/VF 7.0

Metal Edition Variant Cover by Ivan Tao. Written by Jacob Stem. Art by Chad Heinrich. 'Beginnings,' Part 1. What do you do when you are driven from your home by a supernatural protector of the earth? What do you do when you lose your family for 'crimes against mother earth'? You become Eule. Meet Moriah, our hero. Welcome to the first issue of our world. An introduction to Eule, Sentry City and all of its colorful residents. 28 pages, full color.

Evil Ernie (1991 Eternity) 0B CGC 9.8 McKenna Platinum Variant

Paper: White

Platinum Edition.

Label #4422103023

Platinum edition.

Evil Ernie (2021 Dynamite) 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Metal Cover

Label #4359141024

Premium Metal Edition Virgin Cover by Brett Booth. Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Ariel Medel. Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents an all-new Evil Ernie #1, written by Scott Lobdell and illustrated by Ariel Medel! Featuring two amazing covers: The King of the Undead -- Arthur Suydam and amazing superhero artist Brett (Titans) Booth! After EARNEST GLECKMAN is mortally wounded, he discovers he must 'pay down his new lease on life' by serving as a part time fixer for a death cult. Each time he manifests his dark side as EVIL ERNIE it becomes harder to maintain his tenuous grip on his inherently good humanity. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $100.00.

Evil Ernie (2021 Dynamite) 2D CGC 9.8 Suydam B&W 1:20 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4365614014

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Ariel Medel. Cover by Arthur Suydam. 'The rebirth of the bad boy of comics continues in this high voltage rock n' roll fantasy by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Ariel Medel! Ernest - we're getting to now know him as Ernie, as in 'Evil' Ernie' faces the repercussions from the previous issue as the horror of what he's becomes grows and his memories darken… Lobell and Medel are joined this month by Philip (Uncanny X-Men) Tan, who joins the zombie king himself - Arthur Suydam -- to deliver the hottest horror covers around! Evil Ernie first appeared in December 1991! Celebrate 30 years of CHAOS! 32 pages, full color. Ratead T+ Cover price $3.99.

Evil Ernie (2021 Dynamite) 2F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F

Label #4365614017

Limited Edition Variant Cover by Arthur Suydam. Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Ariel Medel. 'The rebirth of the bad boy of comics continues in this high voltage rock n' roll fantasy by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Ariel Medel! Ernest - we're getting to now know him as Ernie, as in 'Evil' Ernie' faces the repercussions from the previous issue as the horror of what he's becomes grows and his memories darken… Lobell and Medel are joined this month by Philip (Uncanny X-Men) Tan, who joins the zombie king himself - Arthur Suydam -- to deliver the hottest horror covers around! Evil Ernie first appeared in December 1991! Celebrate 30 years of CHAOS! 32 pages, full color. Ratead T+ Cover price $50.00.

Evil Ernie (2021 Dynamite) 2F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F

Label #4365614018

Limited Edition Variant Cover by Arthur Suydam. Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Ariel Medel. 'The rebirth of the bad boy of comics continues in this high voltage rock n' roll fantasy by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Ariel Medel! Ernest - we're getting to now know him as Ernie, as in 'Evil' Ernie' faces the repercussions from the previous issue as the horror of what he's becomes grows and his memories darken… Lobell and Medel are joined this month by Philip (Uncanny X-Men) Tan, who joins the zombie king himself - Arthur Suydam -- to deliver the hottest horror covers around! Evil Ernie first appeared in December 1991! Celebrate 30 years of CHAOS! 32 pages, full color. Ratead T+ Cover price $50.00.

Evil Ernie (2021 Dynamite) 2F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F

Label #4365614020

Limited Edition Variant Cover by Arthur Suydam. Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Ariel Medel. 'The rebirth of the bad boy of comics continues in this high voltage rock n' roll fantasy by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Ariel Medel! Ernest - we're getting to now know him as Ernie, as in 'Evil' Ernie' faces the repercussions from the previous issue as the horror of what he's becomes grows and his memories darken… Lobell and Medel are joined this month by Philip (Uncanny X-Men) Tan, who joins the zombie king himself - Arthur Suydam -- to deliver the hottest horror covers around! Evil Ernie first appeared in December 1991! Celebrate 30 years of CHAOS! 32 pages, full color. Ratead T+ Cover price $50.00.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3959766020

Direct Edition. "The Rainbow Bridge!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Marie Severin. The brave Ewoks from the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi get their very own comics series. Wicket and Teebo embark on an epic quest to save the village. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #20-2A76D7E-017

"Rites of Power!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer. When the Ewok village comes under attack by a band of warriors only Princess Kneesaa may hold the key to victory. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #16-3717D5B-266

"The Ice Demon!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When Wicket falls under the thrall of the notorious Ice Demon it could spell the end for Logray, the Ewoks' Medicine Man. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 7D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #16-3717D5B-269

Direct Edition. "The Perilous Laughing Spell!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When Wicket is ensnared by a laughing spell, it's up to Teebo and Princess Kneesaa to confront the menacing Mountain Spirit! FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #16-371E882-052

"Eye of the Kreegon!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When the warlock, Morag, summons forth the monstrous Kreegon, it falls to Wicket and the gang to save the day. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Direct Edition. Minor side/edge crack(s), less than 1".

Label #20-3B16BE9-008

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #0139499003

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 8.0 SS Davis Direct Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Alan Davis on 10/19/24

Label #4519645004

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Extreme Venomverse (2023 Marvel) 4E CGC 9.8 SS Okazaki

Paper: White

Signed by Takahi Okazaki on 3/25/24 Okazaki Variant Cover

Label #4426287005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Alyssa Wong; Marvel Various. Art by Peach Momoko; Marvel Various. Cover by Takashi Okazaki. Face front, Venomaniacs, because we've got even MORE never-before-seen and ALL-NEW symbiote stories to show you! First, Deadpool scribe ALYSSA WONG and revolutionary artist KEN NIIMURA unite to introduce a symbiotic superstar inspired by anime and manga who's about to take the Multiverse by storm! Then industry superstar PEACH MOMOKO is about to make your skin crawl, with a tale of some fearsome flora the likes of which you've never seen! Move over, Groot, there's a NEW plant in the spotlight of the Marvel U, and this one's a KILLER! And lastly! VENOM NOIR! You've heard of Spider-Man Noir - now meet his totemic and terrible opposite as this reality's symbiotic hive gets explored for the very first time! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fairy Tale Parade (1942-1944 Dell) 4 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage. Staples added (not manufacturing). Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Arthur Jameson and L. Bing. Dell puts fairy tales and fables into the hands of former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Kelly adapts two classic fables: A knight searches for a kidnapped prince. And The Travelling Musicians of Bremen, by the Brothers Grimm. A beggar boy gets a chance to live like a prince after he finds a lamp with a genie in it. The Lost Prince; The White Cat; Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp; Grimms the Travelling Musicians; The Wee Men Othe Glen; The Giants Hand. 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fairy Tale Team-Up Robyn Hood And Van Helsing (2024 Zenescope) 1O CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover O

Label #4514422020

2024 July Monthly Treats Topless Cosplay Collectible Cover by Paul Green - Limited to 75 copies. Written by Dave Franchini, David Wohl. When Robyn Hood discovers a nest of affluent vampires running an underground club in New York City, she quickly realizes she needs the help of Liesel Van Helsing, the world's foremost vampire hunter, to take them down. 56 pages, full color. Rated T

Famous Detective (1949-1956 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 11 #6 VG 4.0

Famous Detective (1949-1956 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 13 #2 VG 4.0

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 3 #2 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

"John Ovington returns" a short story by Max Brand.

June 1942. Cover by Virgil Finlay. "Beyond The Great Oblivion" by George Allan England, "John Ovington Returns" by Max Brand, "The Whereabouts of Mr. Moses Bailey" by James B. Nevin. Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9 1/2, 128 Pages, B&W. Published by Frank A. Munsey Cover price $0.15.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 8 #6 VG 4.0

2.5" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 8, Issue 6 - August, 1947. Cover by Virgil Finlay. "Minimum Man, or, Time to Be Gone" by Andrew Marvell, and "Boomerang" by George Whitley. Interior Illustrations by Lawrence, Bok, and Austin. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 134 Pages, B&W. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous First Edition Detective Comics (1974 DC Treasury) C-28S FN+ 6.5 Softcover Variant

Famous First Edition #C-28: Detective #27 (first Batman). NOTE: This almost exact replica edition is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine); it has two covers. The original, 1939 first edition is standard comic book size. Softcover Edition. Cover price $1.00.

Famous First Edition Whiz Comics (1974 DC Treasury) F-4HARDCOVER VG- 3.5 Hardcover Variant

Oxidation.

Hardcover 1974 Edition. Famous First Edition (#F-4) Golden Mint Series: Whiz #1 (#2) features Fawcett Comics Captain Marvel. Reprints the entire issue from cover to cover including the original ads. NOTE: This almost exact replica edition is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine); it contains two covers. NOTE: The original, 1940 first edition is standard comic book size. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Dick Mosso. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes some British comic book history, plus "Fandom's Library" reviews by Larry Herndon. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Fantasy 15 for $7, Avengers 1 at $3.50, and Tales of Suspense 39 for $4.35. Listed Golden Age ranges from Batman 14 at $8, to Top Notch 4 at $5, and Wonder Woman 10 at $3. Highlights also include a full page ad by My Comics Shop's very own Buddy Saunders, as well as detailed ads for the 1968 comic conventions in St. Louis and Dallas. The issue concludes with a full page Capt. America pin-up (never published previously) by Syd Shores, one of Cap's Golden Age artists. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 1 FN/VF 7.0

Minor staple rust.

Cover by Dick Mosso. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes some British comic book history, plus "Fandom's Library" reviews by Larry Herndon. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Fantasy 15 for $7, Avengers 1 at $3.50, and Tales of Suspense 39 for $4.35. Listed Golden Age ranges from Batman 14 at $8, to Top Notch 4 at $5, and Wonder Woman 10 at $3. Highlights also include a full page ad by My Comics Shop's very own Buddy Saunders, as well as detailed ads for the 1968 comic conventions in St. Louis and Dallas. The issue concludes with a full page Capt. America pin-up (never published previously) by Syd Shores, one of Cap's Golden Age artists. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Dick Mosso. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes some British comic book history, plus "Fandom's Library" reviews by Larry Herndon. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Fantasy 15 for $7, Avengers 1 at $3.50, and Tales of Suspense 39 for $4.35. Listed Golden Age ranges from Batman 14 at $8, to Top Notch 4 at $5, and Wonder Woman 10 at $3. Highlights also include a full page ad by My Comics Shop's very own Buddy Saunders, as well as detailed ads for the 1968 comic conventions in St. Louis and Dallas. The issue concludes with a full page Capt. America pin-up (never published previously) by Syd Shores, one of Cap's Golden Age artists. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 2 NM 9.4

Cover by Jim Van Hollebeke, which was inspired by Weird Fantasy 15B. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes more British comic book history, with high quality one page reprints of MarvelMan and Miracle Man. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. The first FA letters page debuts, and the very first LOC is from My Comics Shop's founder and owner Buddy Saunders! "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis begins, with a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs from Ace Drummond 1177 to Dick Tracy 1185. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Spider-Man 2 for $3., Strange Adventures 1 at $5, and X-Men 2 thru 5 for $2.50 each. The back cover is a full page pin-up of Star Man by Bill Wilson. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 24 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 5 FN+ 6.5

Minor staple rust.

Cover by Dick Mosso, with a horror theme. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis continues, as the standard size BLB list concludes with Tarzan The Untamed 1452 to Zip Saunders 1465. This comprehensive listing then continues with BLB type Premiums, Big Big Books, Nickel Books, Chubby Little Books, Dell Fast Action, and Whitman Penny Books. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" returns. For many, the highlight of this issue is the ads for comic books. Just a few of the many comics offered are Fantastic Four 4-15 for $1.60 each, Green Lantern 1 at $3., Hawkman 1 at $1.25, and JLA 1 $2.25. Just 15c would buy your choice of Spider-Man 25-60. But for those with greater resources, some of the Golden Age offered includes All Flash 1 for $50., Capt. Aero 24 for $2, and Action Comics 1 for $200. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 5 FN+ 6.5

Minor staple rust.

Cover by Dick Mosso, with a horror theme. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis continues, as the standard size BLB list concludes with Tarzan The Untamed 1452 to Zip Saunders 1465. This comprehensive listing then continues with BLB type Premiums, Big Big Books, Nickel Books, Chubby Little Books, Dell Fast Action, and Whitman Penny Books. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" returns. For many, the highlight of this issue is the ads for comic books. Just a few of the many comics offered are Fantastic Four 4-15 for $1.60 each, Green Lantern 1 at $3., Hawkman 1 at $1.25, and JLA 1 $2.25. Just 15c would buy your choice of Spider-Man 25-60. But for those with greater resources, some of the Golden Age offered includes All Flash 1 for $50., Capt. Aero 24 for $2, and Action Comics 1 for $200. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 5 FN 6.0

Staple rust/migration.

Cover by Dick Mosso, with a horror theme. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis continues, as the standard size BLB list concludes with Tarzan The Untamed 1452 to Zip Saunders 1465. This comprehensive listing then continues with BLB type Premiums, Big Big Books, Nickel Books, Chubby Little Books, Dell Fast Action, and Whitman Penny Books. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" returns. For many, the highlight of this issue is the ads for comic books. Just a few of the many comics offered are Fantastic Four 4-15 for $1.60 each, Green Lantern 1 at $3., Hawkman 1 at $1.25, and JLA 1 $2.25. Just 15c would buy your choice of Spider-Man 25-60. But for those with greater resources, some of the Golden Age offered includes All Flash 1 for $50., Capt. Aero 24 for $2, and Action Comics 1 for $200. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 VF/NM 9.0

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 VF/NM 9.0

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Adventures (1939-1953 Ziff-Davis Publishing^) Pulp / Magazine Vol. 13 #10 GD/VG 3.0

Volume 13, Issue 10 - October, 1951. Cover by Joe Tillotson. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "Medusa Was a Lady" by William Tenn. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 132 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four #100 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Fantastic Four #348 Cover Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 7 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4405526002

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 GD- 1.8

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 11 VG 4.0

Cover art by Jack Kirby. Origin and first appearance of the Impossible Man in "The Impossible Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The police call the Fantastic four to help against a childish extra-terrestrial. A Visit with the Fantastic Four, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Willie Lumpkin (first appearance) brings to the Fantastic Four their huge mailbag; It makes them think about their youths and their origin. Cameos by Skrulls and Doctor Doom. Pin-up of Namor and his undersea headquarters, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 14 GD- 1.8

2" cumulative spine split. Interior tearing. Water damage. Tape on interior cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. The Merciless Puppet Master, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master is declared healed and plans his revenge againt the Fantastic Four; This time, he'll use the Sub-Mariner. Cameos by Doctor Doom, the Mole Man, and a Skrull. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 22 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #3889596017

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

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 24 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The Infant Terrible!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; An extra-terrestrial wreaks havoc in New York City, until Reed deduces that it is an infant and summons its parents. Letter to the editor from writer Don Glut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 31 GD+ 2.5

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Mole Man lowers blocks of New York City into his realm; Sue is injured in the ensuing battle and can only be saved by a surgery performed by her escaped felon father. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 31 GD 2.0

3/4" cumulative spine split. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Mole Man lowers blocks of New York City into his realm; Sue is injured in the ensuing battle and can only be saved by a surgery performed by her escaped felon father. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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) 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.