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Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 62-1ST VF+ 8.5

Volume 62 - 1st printing. "FANTASTIC FOUR" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #94-104. Written by STAN LEE. Art by JACK KIRBY & JOHN ROMITA. Cover by JACK KIRBY. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Includes Articles by John Morrow, Dick Ayers, Joe Sinnott, Roy Thomas, Mark Evanier and Greg Theakston.

Certifiably the World's Greatest Comic Collaboration, the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby Fantastic Four run stands as one of the high-water marks in the history of the medium. The ten titanic years on the title laid the very foundation of the Marvel Universe, and birthed more amazing concepts and creative characters than perhaps any series before or since. In this Masterworks volume, we celebrate the entire Lee/Kirby run with essays by critics, creators and luminaries in the field of comics. But it just ain't waxing nostalgic, True Believer! This is a Marvel comic, after all! Expect plenty of explosive action and family drama a-go-go as the FF build up to their 100th issue featuring everyone from Doc Doom to Dragon Man! They'll also help mankind take one giant leap when the Kree's robot Sentry tries to stop the Apollo 11 moon landing! Just for good measure, we'll throw in the uncanny Inhumans and Attilan, and the whole shebang comes to a head when the mutant menace, Magneto, teams up with Namor in a bid to conquer the world-Nixon is not pleased! Hardcover, 246 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 1550 copies. Cover price $54.99.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 103-1ST NM- 9.2

1st Edition - Volume 103 - 1st printing. "FANTASTIC FOUR!" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #105-116. Written by STAN LEE and ARCHIE GOODWIN. Art by JOHN BUSCEMA, JOHN ROMITA, SR., and JACK KIRBY. Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA. Introduction by Jon B. Cooke. The World's Greatest Comic Magazine marches forward with a new great artist, Big John Buscema, and the same great man - Stan "The Man" Lee - in A fresh set of epic adventures as only mighty Marvel can make 'em! It all begins when Johnny Storm's ladylove, Crystal, must leave the polluted human world for the Inhumans' sanctuary, but within her lies the secret solution to freeing the Thing from his rocky prison. Then, as Benjamin Grimm emerges with the power to change into the Thing at will, Reed Richards must descend into the dark of the Negative Zone to face entropic Annihilus and the mysterious Janus, the Nega-Man. But what good is controlling your powers, when you're losing control of your mind? The Thing goes on a rampage and New York City better look out because it can only end in the biggest, the baddest, the best fist-pounding, building-toppling, earth-shaking slobbernocker in Marvel history! The ever-lovin', blue-eyed Thing goes toe-to-toe with the gamma-powered goliath, the Incredible Hulk, and only one will walk out alive. That's not all, though! Before the FF collect themselves, the all-powerful Over-Mind descends on the planet Earth - and you know it ain't gonna be good for real-estate values when the Watcher shows up, too. It's a menace so great that even the evil Doctor Doom joins forces with the FF, so reserve your copy today, True Believer - there's plenty more classics to come! Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $54.99.

Marvel NOW Omnibus HC (2013 Marvel) 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st printing.

Cover by Joe Quesada.

The future is now...MARVEL NOW! Get in on the ground floor as the Marvel Universe is revitalized for a new and exciting era of adventure!

Collecting UNCANNY AVENGERS #1, MARVEL NOW: POINT ONE, A+X #1, DEADPOOL (2012) #1, IRON MAN (2012) #1, ALL-NEW X-MEN #1, FANTASTIC FOUR (2012) #1, THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #1, X-MEN LEGACY (2012) #1, CAPTAIN AMERICA (2012) #1, INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK #1, FF (2012) #1, AVENGERS (2012) #1, THUNDERBOLTS (2012) #1, AVENGERS ARENA #1, CABLE AND X-FORCE #1, NEW AVENGERS (2013) #1, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #1, SAVAGE WOLVERINE #1, YOUNG AVENGERS (2013) #1, UNCANNY X-MEN (2013) #1, SECRET AVENGERS (2013) #1, NOVA (2013) #1, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #1, RED SHE-HULK #58, FEARLESS DEFENDERS #1, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #646, MORBIUS: THE LIVING VAMPIRE #1, UNCANNY X-FORCE (2013) #1, WOLVERINE (2013) #1, AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #9, CAPTAIN MARVEL (2012) #1, GAMBIT (2012) #1 and HAWKEYE (2012) #1.

Hardcover, 776 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4389513016

"When Destiny Calls" Guest-starring Thor. Script by Sue Flaxman. Pencils by Jim Valentino. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Storm Giants and Frost Giants (including Ymir) join forces and attack Asgard! But the Mighty Thor and Vidar stand in their way! Appearances by Odin, Frigga, Sif, Hoder, and the Warriors Three. Second story: "Blast from the Past!" Guest-starring the Thing. Script by Dave Michelinie. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Al Milgrom. While traveling through Arizona, Ben Grimm stumbles upon an abandoned NORAD complex! However the Thing soon discovers that the former government facility is not empty! There's actually a survivalist group living inside! And the displaced member of the FF has to find out why! Third story: "Jolly Roger" Guest-starring Speedball. Plot and Pencils by Steve Ditko. Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Inks by Mark Badger. Speedball battles a pirate to keep his friends safe. Fourth story: "Call Waiting" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Dan Mishkin. Pencils by Vince Mielcarek. Inks by Chris Ivy. The Master of the Mystic Arts clashes with trolls in the telephone system. Cameo appearance by Wong. Fifth story: "Treasure" Guest-starring She-Hulk and Wyatt Wingfoot. Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman. Pencils by Mike Clark. Inks by Jay Geldhof. She-Hulk protects a cargo ship from a Sea Serpent! (Note: The first and second stories are 22 pages each.) 80 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Spider-Man and the Human Torch battle the Sandman in "Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Cameos by the rest of the Fantastic Four. Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4211739004

Spider-Man and the Human Torch (from the Fantastic Four) battle the Sandman, the Trapster, the Wizard, and Annihilus in "And Spidey Makes Four!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265015

"Any Number Can Slay!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. Two of Spider-Man's silver age foes are back! The Big Man and the Crime Master have returned from the grave to take their revenge upon the web-slinger! But the two villains are not alone...as the Sandman and the Enforcers have joined their sinister scheme! The bad guys capture the Human Torch and then set a trap for the wall-crawler! Is Spider-Man ready for his reunion with his old enemies? (Notes: Yvie Perez provided Spanish translations for parts of the script. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #87 J. Jonah Jameson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 88 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416374017

"A Child is Waiting" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Invisible Girl. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Eduardo Barreto (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker and Susan Richards are attending a Central Park society luncheon, when suddenly the Invisible Girl receives a dramatic phone call! Her son Franklin has been kidnapped! And now the abductors, the Maggia, want the female member of the Fantastic Four to do their bidding or else! The Maggia's trail leads first to Harlem and then to the Bronx; but fortunately, Sue picks up an ally along the way...the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger and the Invisible Girl make their last stand in the bowels of the New York subway system! Will the two heroes reach Franklin before it's too late? Cameo appearances by Captain Jean DeWolff, Janet Pym, and Hank Pym. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-015

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Microtron is injured in a fight with Psycho-Man's Antrons, and SHIELD tells the Fantastic Four about the Micronauts in "The Inside Job!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-016

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The Micronauts take on Psycho-Man, and the Fantastic Four arrives to try to save them in "Rendezvous in Sub-Atomica!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-017

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The Micronauts and the Fantastic Four versus Psycho-Man, and Biotron is destroyed, but rebuilt (along with Microtron) in "...The Harder They Fall!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Not Brand Echh (1967) 1 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-24c87c6-021

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1st Marvel Parody book. 1st appearance of Forbush Man. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Silver Burper, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia; A comical re-telling of the Surfer's encounter with Dr. Doom from Fantastic Four #57-60, starring Thung (Bim Grimm), Weed Wichards, Human Scorch, and Inevitable Girl (Shrew Storm). The Fastest Gums in the West starring Too-Gone Kid, script by Roy Thomas, art by Marie Severin. The Battle of the Century, script by Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru, Bill Everett, and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Human Scorch battles The Sunk-Mariner. A Day of Blunder! starring Sgt. Furious and His Hostile Commandos!!, script by Gary Friedrich, art by John Severin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Not Brand Echh (1967) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4055665011

1st Marvel Parody book. 1st appearance of Forbush Man. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Silver Burper, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia; A comical re-telling of the Surfer's encounter with Dr. Doom from Fantastic Four #57-60, starring Thung (Bim Grimm), Weed Wichards, Human Scorch, and Inevitable Girl (Shrew Storm). The Fastest Gums in the West starring Too-Gone Kid, script by Roy Thomas, art by Marie Severin. The Battle of the Century, script by Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru, Bill Everett, and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Human Scorch battles The Sunk-Mariner. A Day of Blunder! starring Sgt. Furious and His Hostile Commandos!!, script by Gary Friedrich, art by John Severin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #24-0E3FD1B-001

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2109746016

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-066EAC8-030

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"When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4388597017

"Worlds without End!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. Through an inexplicable occurrence, the Silver Surfer arrives in the far off future. A future where the galaxy has been made a barren wasteland and what few patches of humanity remain alive life as slaves to the despot responsible for everything. In order to save the universe the Surfer must give up that which he has sought for so long - freedom! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Unsuspecting!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Syd Shores and Frank Brunner. 64-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #22-45CDBB5-006

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"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 CBCS 6.0

Paper: White

Label #22-33325AD-002

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"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 CBCS 4.0 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Amateur Restoration Includes: Small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #21-24c87c6-024

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"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 9 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-07FA31A-006

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"...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 9 FN- 5.5

"...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 CBCS 7.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Amateur Restoration Includes: Small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #21-24C87C6-025

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"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2FFD315-006

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 VG/FN 5.0

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2FFD315-007

"Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 3.0

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-012

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"Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #22-066EAC8-026

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"The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #16-A121F92-004

"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #22-066EAC8-027

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"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-45CDBB5-003

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Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #21-24C87C6-026

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Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1DA4D21-013

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2EA5793-010

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1DA4D21-015

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4411714011

Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) -1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-18DCEC4-005

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Abduction - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and Cover by Ron Garney & Bob Wiacek. Flashback! Presenting for the first time ever: the Silver Surfer's first contact with the human race! In this flashback episode, the Surfer, still Galactus' herald, encounters an alien race called "The Other," a race who've just abducted a woman from Earth! How will this encounter eventually lead to Norrin Radd's fateful decision to defy his master? 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-009

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"Evil Lurks Beyond the Black Hole!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. Galactus is dying, but there is one man who has saved the life of the Devourer of Worlds once before. Norrin Radd races across the galaxy to enlist the help of Reed Richards, the leader of the Fantastic Four and arguably the smartest man in the Marvel Universe. Plus, Ron Lim begins his legendary run on the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 16 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-009

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"Malice: A Four Thought!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. To save the life of Galactus, the Silver Surfer, Reed Richards, and the Invisible Woman ventured into the heart of a black hole. But, things have really gone wrong because Sue is possessed by the Soul Gems and now wants her husband and friend dead. Witness the return of one of Marvel's most powerful villains. Plus, don't blink or you'll miss one of the most startling cameos of all. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 93 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-095

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Down to Earth: Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Widow, and J. Jonah Jameson cameos. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Bart Sears and Tom Grindberg. For the wedding of Rick Jones, the Silver Surfer returns to Earth (see Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #418). He also takes this opportunity to visit some friends. The Fantastic Four have long been considered among the Silver Surfer's closest friends and allies. So why is the Human Torch attacking the former Herald of Galactus? The answer will surprise you. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 94 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-096

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Down to Earth: Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Grindberg, Ray Kryssing, and Randy Elliott. The Silver Surfer's return to Earth continues as he and the Fantastic Four pay a visit to Monster Island. Yeah that will go well. The Mole Man always greets uninvited guest with open arms. Not! Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 95 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-097

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Down to Earth. Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four (Thing, Human Torch, and Ant Man). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Scot Eaton and Mike Barrieiro. The Silver Surfer and his allies take on the same cadre of alien Skrulls from Fantastic Four #347-349 and the virtually indestructible Inorganic Technotroid. Plus, a surprise cameo on the last page that just ruins Ben Grimm's day. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-049

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1st Ron Marz work on SS (see Silver Surfer #53 for 1st work on reg. series). Jim Starlin script. Lifeform Part 4 of 4. Lightning & Stars Cover price $2.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 4 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-050

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Korvac Quest Part 3. Guardians of the Galaxy. Cover price $2.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 6U CBCS 9.6 Lim Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-052

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1st appearance of Legacy (son of Captain Marvel). Becomes new Captain Marvel. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1998) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.4 Olivetti

Paper: White

Label #19-470573A-012

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Wizard 1/2 Edition.

Silver Surfer (1998) Wizard 1/2 1SILVER CBCS 8.5 Olivetti Silver foil edition Variant

Paper: White

Silver Foil Edition. COA included.

Label #21-24DD14A-019

Wizard 1/2 Silver foil edition. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 115 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1362288007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Dr. Strange's 4th appearance finally provides his origin in "The Origin of Dr. Strange," script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Steve Ditko (co-plot, un-credited), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Stephen Strange, a top neurosurgeon, damages his hands in an accident and seeks out a mystic for help; He saves the seer from his treacherous student, becoming his pupil and finding a new purpose; First mentions of Dormammu and the All-Seeing Agamotto (though no actual appearances). Baron Mordo appearance. Second appearance (and brief origin) of the Sandman in "The Sandman Strikes!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights and defeats Spider-Mans old enemy Sandman. "Zero of Time" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 14 VG+ 4.5

"Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.