Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) comic books 1980-1989, graded by CGC

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3881752007

"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 238 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3798130004

"The Lady Is For Burning!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin featuring Doctor Doom (who does not appear inside). In an amazing sequence of events from her past to the present, Frankie Raye has become another Human Torch! A bizarre chemical accident while working with her father (aka Professor Phineas Horton, creator of the original android Human Torch) several years ago sparked the incredible transformation! Does the Fantastic Four have a new member now? Origin of Frankie Raye. Back up story: "The More Things Change" Script and Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Terry Austin. Reed believes that he has finally developed a machine that will cure Ben of being the Thing. But does Ben want to revert back to being a normal man? He's not so sure. First 60¢ issue. (Note: This issue includes a full-page pin-up of the Invisible Girl by John Byrne.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.