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Eros Graphic Albums TPB (1991-2003 Eros Comix) 3-1ST FN 6.0

1st printing - Book 3: Anton's Collected Drek featuring Wendy Whitebread. Softcover, 8" x 10", 108 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $12.95.

Eros Graphic Albums TPB (1991-2003 Eros Comix) 12-REP VG 4.0

2nd or later printing - Book 12: Liz & Beth Volume Two: "Coffee, Tea or Me?". Softcover, 8" x 10", 114 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $12.95.

Eros Graphic Albums TPB (1991-2003 Eros Comix) 19-1ST VG 4.0

Cover slightly separating from book.

1st Printing - Book 19: Domino Lady. Softcover, 8" x 10", 114 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $14.95.

Eros Graphic Albums TPB (1991-2003 Eros Comix) 26-1ST VF 8.0

1st Printing - Book 26: Beta Sexus. Softcover, 8" x 10", 114 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $14.95.

Eternal Warrior (1992) 1GOLDFLAT CGC 9.8 Gold Flat Variant

Paper: White

Gold Variant Cover.

Label #3713453021

Gold Flat Edition - the word "WARRIOR" is in flat, black letters. Cover price $2.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2012E56-002

"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 (2021 5th Series Marvel) 1V CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover

Label #4465415011

Only Death is Eternal: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Esad Ribic. Cover by Skottie Young. NEVER DIE. NEVER WIN. ETERNALS. What's the point of an eternal battle? For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, we'd be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares. But today, Eternals face something new: change. Can they - or anyone on Earth - survive their discovery? From the thought provoking minds of Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Uncanny X-Men, Thor) and Esad Ribi? (Secret Wars, King Thor) comes a new vision of the classic Marvel mythology! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421066016

"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.

Extreme Venomverse (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover

Label #4465415012

Written by Ryan North; Marvel Various. Art by Paulo Siqueira; Marvel Various. Cover by Skottie Young. RETURN TO THE VENOMVERSE! Face front, Venomaniacs - to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the creation of VENOM, the SUMMER OF SYMBIOTES IS UNDERWAY! And it all starts with EXTREME VENOMVERSE, a landmark series that's going to take Mighty Marveldom to corners of the hive never seen before in three titanic tales! FIRST! Comics superstars RYAN NORTH AND PAULO SIQUEIRA put a fresh and exciting spin on a story you may be familiar with…starring Eddie Brock as…SPIDER-MAN?! THEN! Your new favorite comics writer, MIRKA ANDOLFO, shows you a side of the whole Brock family you NEVER thought you'd see! AND FINALLY! One of the best writer/artists in comics today, LEONARDO ROMERO, reimagines Venom as a SAMURAI! But whether all of your new favorite symbiotes will survive this summertime saga remains to be seen… 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fall of the House of X (2024 Marvel) 4F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Asrar Variant Cover.

Label #4456821017

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Lucas Werneck. Cover by Mahmud Asrar. MY ALLY, MY ENEMY! They say a wounded animal can be the most dangerous kind of animal to face. As the fight between the mutants and Orchis reaches a deadly pitch, a startling revelation rocks the X-Men to their core. The two series that are one come together in one horrible betrayal as the Krakoan Age nears its conclusion! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Falling in Love (1955) 48 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4219560022

Bill promised her a lifetime of happiness -- but could there be happiness...or was it only..."A Promise of Heartbreak," the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Good-Bye...Good-Bye"; 6 page story "Bitter-Sweet Love"; 8 page story "One Chance at Love"; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 140 GD/VG 3.0

Slight paper loss on interior of cover.

June 5, 1908. A Tip Worth a Million; or, How a Boy Worked It In Wall Street. 8" x 11", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 402 GD/VG 3.0

Cover loose at one staple. Hole in front cover. Cover oxidation.

June 13, 1913. Among the "Sharks"; or The Lights and Shadows of Wall Street. 8" x 11", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 465 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

August 28, 1914. After a Big Stake; or, Brains Against Brawn. 8" x 11", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

Famous Detective (1949-1956 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 10 #5 GD 2.0

Lateral spine tears. Cover and interior oxidation.

Volume 10, Issue 5 - November, 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 7 #3 VG 4.0 (R)

Trimmed

Cover TRIMMED.

April 1946. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Fantasy stories "The Island of Captain Sparrow" by S. Fowler Wright, "The Willows" by Algernon Blackwood, and "Roderick's Story" by E. F. Benson. Illustrations by Lawrence Stevens and Ronald Clyne. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 130 Pages, B&W. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous First Edition Treasury Lot of 4

Issues Famous First Edition Action Comics (1974 DC Treasury) C-26SOFTCOVER; Famous First Edition Detective Comics (1974 DC Treasury) C-28S; Famous First Edition Sensation Comics (1974 DC Treasury) C-30S; and Famous First Edition Flash Comics (1975 DC Treasury) F-8. Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Famous Funnies (1934) 67 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story.

Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Goofie Gags" by Victor E. Pazmiño; "The Gay Thirties" by Hank Barrow; "Roy Powers, Eagle Scout" by Paul Powell; "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "High Lights of History" by J. Carroll Mansfield; "Skyroads" by Dick Calkins and Russell Keaton; "Hairbreadth Harry" and "High-Gear Homer" by F. O. Alexander; "Jitter" by Arthur B. Poinier; "Sergeant Stoney Craig" by Frank Rentfrow and Don Dickson; "Big Chief Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "Adventures of Patsy" by Mel Graff; "Daredevils of Destiny" by Frank Rentfrow and Don Dickson; "The Frog Pond Ferry" by M. E. Brady; "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller; "Seaweed Sam" by Victor E. Pazmiño; "Olly of the Movies" by Julian Ollendorff; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; "Somebody's Stenog" and "The Back-Seat Driver" by A. E. Hayward; "Lightnin' and the Lone Rider" by Jack Kirby (as Lance Kirby) and Frank Robbins; "Above the Crowd" by Benjamin D. Allen (as Stookie Allen); "Babe Bunting" by Roy L. Williams; "Mescal Ike" by S. L. Huntley and Art Huhta; "Connie" and "The Wet Blanket" by Frank Godwin; "Life's Like That" by Fred Neher; "Queenie" by S. M. Iger (as Bob Bliss); "Homer Hoopee" by Fred Locher; and "Spunky Dory" by M. E. Brady. "Lights in the Night" text story by H. F. L. Campbell. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Funnies (1934) 85 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4440265014

Bill Everett cover. Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "The Gay Thirties" by Hank Barrow; "Frankie Future" by Victor E. Pazmiño; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Skyroads" by Dick Calkins and Russell Keaton; "High Lights of History" by J. Carroll Mansfield; "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Jitter" by Arthur B. Poinier; "Speed Spaulding" by Edwin Balmer, Philip Wylie, and Marvin Bradley; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; "Babe Bunting" by Roy L. Williams; "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller; "Roy Powers, Eagle Scout" by Paul Powell; "Big Chief Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Olly of the Movies" by Julian Ollendorff; "Somebody's Stenog" and "The Back-Seat Driver" by A. E. Hayward; "Adventures of Patsy" by Mel Graff; "Seaweed Sam" by Victor E. Pazmiño; "Connie" by Frank Godwin; "Hairbreadth Harry" and "High-Gear Homer" by F. O. Alexander; "Life's Like That" by Fred Neher; "Mescal Ike" by S. L. Huntley and Art Huhta; and "Above the Crowd" by Benjamin D. Allen (as Stookie Allen). "Feud in the Forest" text story by George E. Magee. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Funnies (1934) 186 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.

Cover by Ralph Briggs Fuller. Stories and art by Lawrence Lariar, John Spranger, Allen Saunders, Elmer Woggon, Clifford McBride, Philip Francis Nowlan, Rick Yager (credited as Dick Calkins), Clark Haas, Claude Dunnagan, Rodlow Willard, Mabel Burwick (credited as Odin), Martha B. Links, and Ralph Briggs Fuller. The long-running series that introduced "comic books" to the world, featuring reprints of comic strips. Scorchy discovers who's behind the counterfeit emeralds. Pursuing Vertek, Ben Friday meets the beautiful but deadly Maxine and the mysterious Baron X. Dickie Dare tries to prevent a primitive civilization from learning about gunpowder. Ben Friday; Steve Roper and Wahoo; Napoleon; Buck Rogers; Scorchy Smith; Jungle Test; Dickie Dare; Bobby Sox; Yipee; Oaky Doaks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 1 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Published by James Warren and edited by Forrest J Ackerman, Famous Monsters of Filmland is a hugely influential movie magazine with an infectious love for horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Generations of film fans and pros grew up worshiping at the altar of "Uncle Forry" and his pun-filled, picture-packed publication. Most feature gorgeous cover paintings by the likes of Basil Gogos, Ken Kelly, and Ron Cobb. This landmark first issue contains such articles as "Welcome Monster Lovers," "Monsters are Good for You," "The Scream Test," and "How Hollywood Creates a Monster," which shows how Paul and Jackie Blaisdell designed the Martians from Invasion of the Saucer Men. The cover features a photo of publisher Jim Warren in a Frankenstein Monster mask standing next to Marion Moore, his blonde-haired girlfriend. Cover price $0.35.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 3 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Tape on interior covers. Cover oxidation.

Features in this issue include: "The Shape of Things to Come" (a piece on forthcoming film projects), "The Boy who Became a Monster" (makeup Gary Morris transforms a boy into a ghoul); "You Axed for it" (the first appearance of the fondly remembered reader's photo request section); and more. Painted cover by Jim Warren is of Lon Chaney as the Phantom of the Opera. Cover price $0.35.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 4 FR 1.0

Full length spine split (taped).

Features in this issue include: "Dear Monsters" (which includes a letter by Ray Bradbury's daughter Ramona); "All Shook Up" (a piece on horror host Zacherley); "Horrib Lee Yours" (an article about Christopher Lee); "Monsterama Quiz" (testing your movie knowledge); and more. Painted cover by Albert Nuetzell is of the Martian from George Pal's War of the Worlds. Cover price $0.35.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 5 GD 2.0

4" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple.

Features in this issue include: plot synopses of all three Creature films; a preview of The Alligator People; a feature on Monster greeting card artist Oz; a list of makeup contest winners; and more. Painted cover by Albert Nuetzell is of Bela Lugosi donning test makeup for his role as "Sayer of the Law" in Island of Lost Souls. Cover price $0.35.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 27 CGC 9.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Coupon missing from last page.

Label #4443417008

Features in this issue include: an article on fanzines; a preview of They Saved Hitler's Brain; an obituary of actor Henry Daniell; and more. The cover is an uncredited painting of the Cyclops from The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. Cover price $0.50.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 111 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4465873002

Features in this issue include: "Fang Mail" (featuring a letter by The Beast Within's Paul Clemens); The Exorcist article by Paul Clemens; Nosferatu filmbook; previews of Zardoz and Devils of Darkness; preview and behind-the-scenes of Young Frankenstein; article on Mary Shelley; article about French museum Cinematheque; and more. Cover painting of Linda Blair as Reagan in The Exorcist is by Basil Gogos. Cover price $1.25.

Famous Monstress of Comicland Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 1 FN+ 6.5

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 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 2 NM- 9.2

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 VF/NM 9.0

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 8.0

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. 2 #5 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4433883002

Volume 2, Issue 5 - May 1940. Cover by Stockton Mulford. Science Fiction and adventure magazine. Features "The Whispering Gorilla" by Don Wilcox, "Lanceleot Biggs: Master Navigator" by Nelson S. Bond, and complete stories by Ed Earl Repp, Peter Horn, and Milton Kaletsky. 8-1/2 in. x 11-3/8 in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages; mostly text with a few illustrations. Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Comics (1939 Fox Features Syndicate) 23 FR 1.0

Full length spine split. Water damage.

Untitled Samson and David story. Untitled The Gladiator story, pencils by Pierce Rice. Untitled Bonnie O'Toole story; Bonnie brings in a valuable diamond necklace from Hartford. Untitled The Black Fury and Chuck story, art by Dennis Neville. Untitled Yank Wilson story; The Saboteurs strike again. Untitled The Queen of Evil story, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Untitled The Banshee story, art by Louis Cazeneuve. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #0155172003

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) 1 CGC 2.0 SS Lee

Paper: Off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 8/10/12

Label #1120275001

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) 3 CGC 2.0 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover. (Detached Married Cover. 4 tape Stains on Cover.) Married Cover

Label #0160745007

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 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

Interior is complete. RESTORATION. Piece fill and color touch to cover and throughout interior, spine rebuild, staples replaced. Front cover and several interior paged MARRIED. Tape.

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 CGC 1.5

Paper: Slightly britle

Label #3732894006

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) 6 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4193430001

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 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4111025001

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) 7 CGC 3.5 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: Off white

Conservation Includes: Tear Seals to Cover, Cover Reinforced.

Label #0355332017

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) 9 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4281745003

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) 13 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4403502001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of The Watcher and the Red Ghost in The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; While Reed prapares a journey to the Blue Area of the Moon, Ivan Kragoff trains three apes to pilot a spaceship and take possession of the Moon "for the communist empire." Part 2 Menace on the Moon!; In space, the Fantastic Four's ship crosses that of Ivan Kragoff and they learn of the powers the apes have acquired before landing on the moon. Part 3 "The Watcher Appears!"; The Watcher appears and explains where he comes from and why he cannot take sides in the battle between the Fantastic Four and the Red Ghost. Part 4 "Duel in the Dead City!"; The Fantastic Four battles the Red Ghost and his super-apes on the Moon. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 19 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece fill. INCOMPLETE. Multiple interior pieces missing, interrupts art and story. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of Pharaoh Rama-Tut in "Prisoners of the Pharoah!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four return to Ancient Egypt to try to find a cure for Alicia's blindness and are met by Rama-Tut, a time traveler from the year 3000. Cameos by the Mole Man, the Puppet Master, the Super-Skrull, and Doctor Doom. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. The events of this very issue can be seen from different points of view in the pages of Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #53 and Avengers West Coast (1985) #22. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 20 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4277247003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Origin and first appearance of the Molecule Man in "The Mysterious Molecule Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Watcher asks the Fantastic Four to stop a new menace who could destroy the whole universe: the Molecule Man. House ad for Tales To Astonish #49, art by Don Heck. The letters page contains a letter to the editor from George R. R. Martin, best known for the series 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which HBO's 'A Game of Thrones' is based on (his first time published in print!), as well as a letter from then 10-year-old Mark Gruenwald, who identifies himself as the secretary of the Fantastic Four Fan Club (the Oshkosh contingent, anyway). Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 22 GD- 1.8

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) 25 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3832468008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The Hulk Vs. The Thing, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as G. Bell]; Hulk understands that Rick Jones has deserted him for the Avengers; He comes back to New York to get his revenge on the Avengers but the Fantastic Four are there to stop him; And the Thing is the only one with a chance to defeat him. Third Avengers cross-over; second Silver Age Captain America appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.