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  • Issue #172UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 172UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Cry, The Bedeviled Plant!" Part 2 of 5. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After being tricked into boarding Gorr's spaceship, the Fantastic Four reluctantly agree to protect Counter-Earth from the Ravager of Worlds! But the FF may be too late since Galactus' herald, the Destroyer, has already engaged the High Evolutionary on his command asteroid. Nevertheless, the Thing springs into action against the armored herald! Can Ben beat the Destroyer before Galactus becomes aware of Counter-Earth? Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and the Hulk to recap the events of Incredible Hulk 178. (Notes: Both Galactus and the Destroyer previously appeared in Thor 228. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages

  • Issue #173UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 173UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Counter-Earth Must Die -- At the Hands of Galactus!" Part 3 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Galactus has arrived at Counter-Earth! And that means the planet's days are numbered. Is there anything the FF can do to save the High Evolutionary's creation? Perhaps another world could be substituted for Counter-Earth to satisfy the Devourer of Worlds' appetite. So to that end, Reed and Ben journey to the planet Mekka and renew acquaintances with the Thing's old ally Torgo; while Johnny and Gorr travel to a medieval planet. Flashback cameos by the Air Walker, Firelord, and the Silver Surfer. (Note: A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages

  • Issue #174UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 174UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Starquest!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The situation is becoming desperate on Counter-Earth as both Reed & Ben and Johnny & Gorr have run into major problems on their potential substitute planets with Torgo and the Skrulls, respectively. The Invisible Girl tries to help her teammates, but accidentally transports herself to yet a third planet, which is totally devoid of life! Meanwhile, the countdown to Galactus' destruction of Counter-Earth continues, and the High Evolutionary has only one option left...fight the Ravager of Worlds one-on-one! 32 pages

  • Issue #175UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 175UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "When Giants Walk The Sky!" Part 5 of 5. Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils and Inks by John Buscema. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Galactus and the High Evolutionary clash in the skies over Counter-Earth, while four billion souls below wonder if they will live or die! Can the High Evolutionary defeat the Devourer of Worlds ,and if not, do the Fantastic Four have a back-up plan to stave off the hunger of Galactus? It looks like mission impossible for the FF! Notes: Galactus returns in Fantastic Four 210. The High Evolutionary and Counter-Earth appear next in Marvel Two-In-One 62. The Impossible Man previously appeared way back in Fantastic Four 11.

  • Issue #177UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 177UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Look Out for the Frightful Four!" Written by Roy Thomas. Plot assists from Mike Friedrich and Bob Wayne. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster have taken over the Baxter Building! And after defeating the surprised Fantastic Four, the treacherous trio begins the tryouts for the fourth member of their team! An unusual collection of super beings show up to strut their stuff including the Texas Twister, Tigra, Thundra, and Captain Ultra. The Wizard's search appears to be going nowhere until the Brute arrives! Who is the Brute and where did he come from? Notes: The Brute first appeared in Warlock 6 and 7. First appearance of the Texas Twister.

  • Issue #178UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 178UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Call My Killer, the Brute!" Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. The Frightful Four and their new member, Reed Richards (aka the Brute) from Counter-Earth, are in control! The captive Fantastic Four along with Tigra and Thundra are being held for ransom for one billion dollars! Will anyone put up the ransom? The Impossible Man doesn't have any money, but he does have enough mischief to foil the Wizard's plan, and thus set the stage for a great battle between the Fantastic Four and the Frightful Four! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, President Gerald Ford, Presidential nominee Jimmy Carter, and former California Governor Ronald Reagan. Note: This issue is the first Marvel Comics appearance for future President Ronald Reagan.

  • Issue #179UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 179UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "A Robinson Crusoe in the Negative Zone!" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas. Art by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Near the end of last issue's fabulous fight, the Reed Richards of Counter-Earth threw Mr. Fantastic into the Negative Zone and (unbeknownst to Sue, Ben, and Johnny) assumed the leadership role of the FF! Will Sue realize that something is wrong with her husband? Meanwhile, Reed floats helplessly in the Negative Zone fearing an attack from a long-time Negative Zone nemesis. Also in this issue, the Metalloid interrupts the Thing and Tigra's dinner, and the battle is on! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Annihilus, Lindsay Wagner (the bionic woman), and Humphrey Bogart. 32 pages

  • Issue #180UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 180UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Bedlam in the Baxter Building" from issue 101 Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby, Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Kirby/Sinnott was done for the story intended for this issue but bumped to next issue, so it does not match the story inside. This issue contains a statement of ownership--average print run, 431,962; average paid circulation, 199,734. 32 pages, full color

  • Issue #182UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 182UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Enter: The Mad Thinker!" Plot by Len Wein, Archie Goodwin, and Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. The Reed Richards of Counter-Earth tricks Ben and Johnny into entering the Negative Zone to look for the 'other' Reed! The Thing and the Human Torch find Reed...and Annihilus...and the Mad Thinker's giant android monster! How many bad guys are in this story? Meanwhile at Whisper Hill, Sue and Alicia witness a mysterious group of men abducting Agatha Harkness and Franklin! A hysterical Invisible Girl rushes back to the Baxter Building...to battle the Brute! Does Sue have a chance of defeating the powerful Brute? The odds do not look good. Cameo appearances by Tigra, Thundra, and the Impossible Man. 32 pages

  • Issue #183UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 183UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Brute (aka Reed Richards of Counter-Earth) storyline! After rescuing the free-falling Invisible Girl; the Impossible Man, Tigra, and Thundra (along with a revived Sue) charge into the Baxter Building to stop the Brute! While at the same time; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Annihilus fly towards the Negative Zone portal to catch the Mad Thinker's monster android! No less than four villains and seven heroes will fight to the finish inside the Baxter Building! Who will win, and perhaps more importantly, who will lose? Notes: Annihilus appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 75. The letters page contains a short essay describing the development of this six-issue storyline. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 32 pages

  • Issue #184UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 184UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator. The battle against the Brute is finally over, but since Agatha Harkness and Franklin are still missing, the FF have little time for rest. So Reed (without his stretching powers), Sue, and Ben head to Whisper Hill. First, they find a semi-conscious Human Torch and then...the Eliminator! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Thundra, and Tigra. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 32 pages, full color.

  • Issue #185UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 185UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Here There Be Witches!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four hop in the pogo-plane and fly to New Salem, Colorado in search of young Franklin. The quaint little town of New Salem seems very quiet and peaceful upon the FF's arrival, but appearances can be deceiving! One thing leads to another, and the fabulous foursome find themselves knee deep in gargoyles and witches! Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of Nicholas Scratch. 32 pages, full color.

  • Issue #186UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 186UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost!. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of the Salem Seven. 32 pages, full color.

  • Issue #187UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 187UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Trouble Times Two!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Dave Cockrum. The Fantastic Four return from Colorado and discover the Impossible Man knocked out cold. The Thing begins a room-by-room search of the Baxter Building and discovers the FF's long-time foe...Klaw! But the murderous master of sound is not alone! He has a new partner...the all-powerful Molecule Man! In Reed's electro-lab, the FF and the deadly duo battle for control of the psi-amplifier! Will the FF grasp victory? Or will it be just out of reach? Flashback cameo by the Man-Thing to recap the Molecule Man's previous appearance in Iron Man Annual 3. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages

  • Issue #212UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "The Battle of the Titans!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Walter Simonson. Galactus has returned to Earth and is ready to help the Fantastic Four defeat the Sphinx! However, Galactus' new herald, Terrax the Tamer, has his own plans...and they involve destroying the FF! Meanwhile, the Invisible Girl becomes the first member of the FF to succumb to the Skrull aging ray. Origin of the Sphinx. Cameo appearance by the Watcher. 32 pages

  • Issue #229UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "The Thing From The Black Hole" Part 1 of 3. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny are enjoying a quiet Saturday afternoon out on the town, when suddenly Manhattan goes haywire! A powerful being from outer space is wreaking havoc on the city! The Ebon Seeker batters the FF and forces the heroic foursome to make their final stand on a remote island in the Atlantic Ocean. The situation looks hopeless. Can anyone stop the Ebon Seeker? 32 pages

  • Issue #230UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 230UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Firefrost And The Ebon Seeker" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the timely intervention of Firefrost, the Fantastic Four barely survive their offshore clash with the awesome Ebon Seeker! But while the FF regroup, the powerful being spawned from a black hole trudges back to Manhattan to do more damage. However, there is another group of heroes that calls Manhattan home...the Avengers! Will the FF let the Avengers battle the Ebon Seeker? Or could Earth's Mightiest Heroes actually ruin Reed's plan to use the Negative Zone to save the city? Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages

  • Issue #231UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "In The Gathered Gloom!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz, Joe Sinnott, and Jerome Moore. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. The good news is that Mr. Fantastic has removed the threat of the Ebon Seeker from the Earth, but the bad news is that Reed had to send the entire city block surrounding the Baxter Building into the Negative Zone to do it. And needless to say the transplanted New Yorkers are not happy! Fortunately, Reed has a plan to get everyone back to Manhattan, but the natives are growing restless! By the way that plan better include defeating a new Negative Zone villain...Stygorr! 32 pages

  • Issue #232UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "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

  • Issue #233UK
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 233UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Mission for a Dead Man!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A prisoner on death row makes one final request in the moments before his execution...could his former high school classmate, the Human Torch, clear his name (posthumously)? Johnny Storm picks up the pieces of a years old murder investigation and follows the trail to the Maggia and Hammerhead! Can the Torch beat the web-slinger's old foe? And perhaps clear a dead man's name? 32 pages

  • Issue #234UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "The Man with the Power!" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's an unusual tale as an elderly man from the Midwest travels to New York City and brings along his latent powers. The senior visitor desires to see the Fantastic Four in action and accidentally creates large-scale destruction to make his wish come true. While Ben, Johnny, and Sue help the local citizens survive the catastrophe, Reed theorizes that the Earth is under attack from outer space! Shortly thereafter, the FF blasts off into space to confront a planet-sized menace! Cameo appearances by Ego, the Living Planet and Frankie Raye. 32 pages

  • Issue #235UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Four Against Ego!" Part 2 of 2. Script and art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Fantastic Four are locked in a life-and-death struggle against the Living Planet, Ego! How can the FF defeat an entire planet? When Reed, Sue, and Johnny fall before the internal heat and pressure of the powerful bio-verse that is Ego, only the Thing remains to save the world! Can Ben find the living brain of Ego and destroy it? Cameo appearance by Frankie Raye. Note: Flashback cameos by Thor and Galactus to recap Ego's previous appearances in Thor 227 and 228.

  • Issue #236UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 40p cover price. "Terror in a Tiny Town" Giant-sized 20th Anniversary issue. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's a quiet autumn day in Liddleville, where Reed Richards, Susan Richards, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm are going about their daily routines as a university professor, housewife, auto mechanic, and tavern owner, respectively. They seem to be leading idyllic lives, but what has happened to their super powers? There happens to be another person in Liddleville that the foursome knows very well...Phillip Masters (aka the Puppet Master)! Does the Puppet Master have the scientific genius to strip the FF of their powers and memories? Or could the deposed monarch of Latveria be lurking in the background? It's another classic Fantastic Four vs. Doctor Doom battle! Back up story: "The Challenge of Dr. Doom!" Script by Stan Lee. Breakdowns by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers, George Bell (aka George Roussos), Sal Brodsky, John Byrne, Vince Colletta, Frank Giacoia, Pablo Marcos, Al Milgrom, Chic Stone, and Joe Sinnott. The story is a simplified version of the FF's first encounter with Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four (1st series) 5. The Fantastic Four are featured as they were in their Saturday morning cartoon show with Herbie the robot replacing the Human Torch. (Notes: This issue includes a one-page essay that details the history of the FF, the development of this issue's back up story, and a listing of all the characters on the cover. The cover portrays the Avengers, Defenders, X-Men, Daredevil, Impossible Man, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, Sub-Mariner, Franklin, Agatha Harkenss, Willie Lumpkin, Stan Lee, and others.) 64 pages

  • Issue #237UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "The Eyes Have It!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After their epic clash with Doctor Doom in the previous issue, the Fantastic Four take some well-deserved leisure time in the city. Reed, Sue, and Franklin are horseback riding in Central Park, when suddenly they encounter Spinnerette! Who is Spinnerette and why has she come to Earth? Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Girl will find out! Meanwhile, Frankie Raye makes a startling revelation to Johnny. Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. Last 50¢ issue. 32 pages

  • Issue #3

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/6- cover price. Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover.

  • Issue #179
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 179

    Whitman Variant. "A Robinson Crusoe in the Negative Zone!" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas. Art by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Near the end of last issue's fabulous fight, the Reed Richards of Counter-Earth threw Mr. Fantastic into the Negative Zone and (unbeknownst to Sue, Ben, and Johnny) assumed the leadership role of the FF! Will Sue realize that something is wrong with her husband? Meanwhile, Reed floats helplessly in the Negative Zone fearing an attack from a long-time Negative Zone nemesis. Also in this issue, the Metalloid interrupts the Thing and Tigra's dinner, and the battle is on! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Annihilus, Lindsay Wagner (the bionic woman), and Humphrey Bogart. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #180
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 180

    Whitman Variant. "Bedlam in the Baxter Building" from issue 101 Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby, Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Kirby/Sinnott was done for the story intended for this issue but bumped to next issue, so it does not match the story inside. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #181
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 181

    Whitman Variant. "Side by Side with...Annihilus?" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After a one-issue hiatus, Reed Richards' odyssey into the Negative Zone continues! When Annihilus appears, Reed prepares for the worst, but the FF's old foe just wants to ask Mr. Fantastic for help. Meanwhile back at the Baxter Building, the Invisible Girl is certain that the Counter-Earth Reed Richards is posing as her husband. So she goes to Alicia's place...just in time to watch Agatha Harkness take off with young Franklin! How many crises can the FF handle? Cameo appearances by the Mad Thinker and Frankie Raye. Note: This issue concludes Roy Thomas' 2-year stint as the writer for the Fantastic Four series. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #182
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 182

    Whitman Variant. "Enter: The Mad Thinker!" Plot by Len Wein, Archie Goodwin, and Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. The Reed Richards of Counter-Earth tricks Ben and Johnny into entering the Negative Zone to look for the 'other' Reed! The Thing and the Human Torch find Reed...and Annihilus...and the Mad Thinker's giant android monster! How many bad guys are in this story? Meanwhile at Whisper Hill, Sue and Alicia witness a mysterious group of men abducting Agatha Harkness and Franklin! A hysterical Invisible Girl rushes back to the Baxter Building...to battle the Brute! Does Sue have a chance of defeating the powerful Brute? The odds do not look good. Cameo appearances by Tigra, Thundra, and the Impossible Man. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #183
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 183

    Whitman Variant. "Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Brute (aka Reed Richards of Counter-Earth) storyline! After rescuing the free-falling Invisible Girl; the Impossible Man, Tigra, and Thundra (along with a revived Sue) charge into the Baxter Building to stop the Brute! While at the same time; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Annihilus fly towards the Negative Zone portal to catch the Mad Thinker's monster android! No less than four villains and seven heroes will fight to the finish inside the Baxter Building! Who will win, and perhaps more importantly, who will lose? Notes: Annihilus appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 75. The letters page contains a short essay describing the development of this six-issue storyline. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #184
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 184

    Whitman Variant. "Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator. The battle against the Brute is finally over, but since Agatha Harkness and Franklin are still missing, the FF have little time for rest. So Reed (without his stretching powers), Sue, and Ben head to Whisper Hill. First, they find a semi-conscious Human Torch and then...the Eliminator! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Thundra, and Tigra. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #185
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 185

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    Whitman Variant. "Here There Be Witches!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four hop in the pogo-plane and fly to New Salem, Colorado in search of young Franklin. The quaint little town of New Salem seems very quiet and peaceful upon the FF's arrival, but appearances can be deceiving! One thing leads to another, and the fabulous foursome find themselves knee deep in gargoyles and witches! Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of Nicholas Scratch. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #186
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 186

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    Whitman Variant. "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost!. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of the Salem Seven. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #187
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 187

    Whitman Variant. "Trouble Times Two!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Dave Cockrum. The Fantastic Four return from Colorado and discover the Impossible Man knocked out cold. The Thing begins a room-by-room search of the Baxter Building and discovers the FF's long-time foe...Klaw! But the murderous master of sound is not alone! He has a new partner...the all-powerful Molecule Man! In Reed's electro-lab, the FF and the deadly duo battle for control of the psi-amplifier! Will the FF grasp victory? Or will it be just out of reach? Flashback cameo by the Man-Thing to recap the Molecule Man's previous appearance in Iron Man Annual 3. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #188
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 188

    Whitman Variant. "The Rampage of Reed Richards!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. On the verge of victory last issue, Reed accidentally picked up the Molecule Man's wand. Now the Molecule Man has taken control of Reed's body and begun a colossal rampage through Manhattan! It's going to take all of the power and skill of the Human Torch, Invisible Girl, Thing, Impossible Man, and even the Watcher to stop the Molecule Man! Will the FF survive? Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #189

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    Whitman Variant. "The Torch That Was!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. The Fantastic Four series takes a one-issue hiatus from the current saga to reprint the first story from Fantastic Four Annual 4. The Mad Thinker orchestrates the first meeting between Johnny Storm and the Original Human Torch. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #193
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 193

    Whitman Variant. "Day of the Death-Demon!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters are touring the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas; when out of nowhere Darkoth (last seen in Fantastic Four 144) attacks! After the Thing chases away Darkoth, Ben gets ready for his test flight of NASA's new solar shuttle. The shuttle flight is going smoothly until Diablo sabotages the flight controls! Now the blue-eyed idol of millions is heading for a crash landing in the West Texas desert! Meanwhile, Reed starts his new research job for the government, and Sue arrives in Hollywood to film a movie. Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man and Wyatt Wingfoot. Note: Diablo previously appeared in Fantastic Four 118. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #194
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 194

    Whitman Variant. "Vengeance Is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez. The experimental solar shuttle explodes upon impact with the ground, but fortunately the Thing is thrown clear of the wreckage! Now an enraged Ben Grimm treks towards Diablo's desert hideaway for a showdown with the Master of Alchemy! But first the Thing must deal with his former friend, Darkoth (aka Desmond Pitt). Can Ben write a happy ending for Desmond, and also foil the evil plans of Diablo? Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man and the Sub-Mariner. Note: Darkoth appears next in Thor 325. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #195
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 195

    Whitman Variant. "Beware the Ravaging Retrievers!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Lights, Camera, Action! Susan Richards makes her acting debut in a movie being produced by the Sub-Mariner's film studio. Prince Namor joins the Invisible Girl on the set in an effort to get away from his troubles in Atlantis. However, with the cameras rolling, the Retrievers of Atlantis crash the set and grab the Avenging Son! The Invisible Girl and the Sub-Mariner join forces to escape the Retrievers! Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #197
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 197

    Whitman Variant. "The Riotus Return of the Red Ghost!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom sends Reed Richards into outer space so the leader of the FF can regain his stretching powers! Does the Latverian monarch have an ulterior motive? Mr. Fantastic doesn't have anytime to worry about that, once the Red Ghost materializes inside his spaceship! Meanwhile, Doctor Doom brings the Invisible Girl, Human Torch, and Thing to his castle in Latveria, and also the blind sculptress...Alicia Masters! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Iron Man 83. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #198
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 198

    Whitman Variant. "Invasion!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards has his stretching powers back! And now the new and improved Mr. Fantastic invades Latveria to find his teammates! But after struggling to defeat Doctor Doom's robots, the leader of the FF falls into the hands of the Latverian Freedom Fighters. Is Reed going to join the revolution? Meanwhile, Victor Von Doom's master plan to hand over the monarchy to his son continues. Letters page. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #199
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 199
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    • Label #4408092007
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    Whitman Variant. "The Son of Doctor Doom!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The FF are helplessly imprisoned in Dr. Doom's transference globes while their powers are transferred into the body of Victor Von Doom the second! While the transfer takes place, the people's rebellion, lead by Zorba, grows outside Doom's castle! It looks like the invincible Doctor Doom is in supreme control, but when the Fantastic Four break out, Zorba breaks in, and Doom's son breaks down...the good doctor is under attack from all sides! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #201
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 201

    Whitman Variant. "Home Deadly Home!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are back together again! And basking in the glow of their victory over Doctor Doom in the previous issue. After returning to Manhattan, the FF move back into the Baxter Building and unpack all of their equipment and personal belongings. But something isn't quite right with the computers in the Baxter Building, and suddenly the FF find themselves under attack! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #202
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 202

    Whitman Variant. "There's One Iron Man Too Many!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Iron Man. With the help of a pseudo-Iron Man, Quasimodo has incredibly stolen the top five floors of the Baxter Building and moved them to a tropical island! Now the FF and the golden avenger are in hot pursuit! It's an awesome battle between the Fantastic Four and Quasimodo! Notes: Quasimodo previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 22. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Cat Yronwode. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #203
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 203

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    Whitman Variant. "And A Child Shall Slay Them!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards volunteers to help a comatose young boy, Willie Evans, Jr., who is suffering from cosmic radiation poisoning. However, young Willie has latent mutant powers and creates an evil doppelganger version of his favorite superhero group, the Fantastic Four! The FF battle their evil twins atop the Statue of Liberty! Note: Willie appears next in Iron Man Annual 8. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #206
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 206

    Whitman Variant. "The Death of the Fantastic Four!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The situation is dire indeed as Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and the Thing have fallen in battle to the Skrulls, and now stand trial for treason against the Skrull Empire! Will the FF receive a fair trial on the Skrull Throneworld? Meanwhile, the Skrull armada makes its final assault on Xandar, but Nova and his friends arrive just in time to oppose them! Cameo appearances by Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, Doctor Sun, Nova, Powerhouse, and the Sphinx. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #48
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Wizard Ace Edition 48

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    Re-presenting the 1st appearance of Silver Surfer and Galactus. New cover by Mike Wieringo and Karl Kesel with acetate outer cover. Cover price $9.95.

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  • Issue #1A
    Fantastic Four (1996 2nd Series) 1A
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    • Label #4028325002
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    Heroes Reborn. "Renaissance!" Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Witness the rebirth of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine! The greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe (The Avengers and the Fantastic Four) perished in battle with the mutant menace known as Onslaught. However, their story goes on. Told in the tradition of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby by a modern day comic's legend. Jim Lee (X-Men and WildC.A.T.s) re-imagines Marvel's first family for the new millennium. While on an experimental space flight, Doctor Reed Richards, pilot Ben Grimm, benefactor Susan Storm, and her brother Johnny Storm are bombarded by strange cosmic rays that endow them with amazing powers and abilities. Together they become the force for good known as the Fantastic Four. Includes a 6 pages feature called Time Slip. Learn what Iron Man, Doctor Doom, and Nick Fury would be like if Stan Lee created them today. 56 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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    $4 Fantastic Four #1 Marvel Comics 1996 Jim Lee art VF+ 8.5
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  • Issue #1B
    Fantastic Four (1996 2nd Series) 1B
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    • Variant Edition.
    • Label #4018428023
    • Paper: White
    • Variant Cover.
    • Label #4211601014
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    Variant cover edition. Heroes Reborn. "Renaissance!" Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Witness the rebirth of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine! The greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe (The Avengers and the Fantastic Four) perished in battle with the mutant menace known as Onslaught. However, their story goes on. Told in the tradition of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby by a modern comic's legend, Jim Lee (X-Men and WildC.A.T.s) re-imagines Marvel's first family for the new millennium. While on an experimental space flight, Doctor Reed Richards, pilot Ben Grimm, benefactor Susan Storm, and her brother Johnny Storm are bombarded by strange cosmic rays that endow them with amazing powers and abilities. Together they become the force for good known as the Fantastic Four. Includes a 6 pages feature called Time Slip. Learn what Iron Man, Doctor Doom, and Nick Fury would be like if Stan Lee invented them today. 56 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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    $14 MARVEL FANFARE 24, 25, 26 Weirdworld Complete Saga Marvel Comics 1986 HIGH GRADE
    $100 Fantastic Four v2 1 CGC 9.8 1996 4180247015 Booth Variant Key Scarce

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  • Issue #1BSIGNED
    Fantastic Four (1996 2nd Series) 1BSIGNED

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    Wizard Signed Edition. Signed by artist/writer Jim Lee. Cover has the Authentic Wizard Sticker Seal and includes a certificate of authenticity from Wizard Press. Heroes Reborn. "Renaissance!" Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Witness the rebirth of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine! The greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe (The Avengers and the Fantastic Four) perished in battle with the mutant menace known as Onslaught. However, their story goes on. Told in the tradition of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby by a modern comic's legend, Jim Lee (X-Men and WildC.A.T.s) re-imagines Marvel's first family for the new millennium. While on an experimental space flight, Doctor Reed Richards, pilot Ben Grimm, benefactor Susan Storm, and her brother Johnny Storm are bombarded by strange cosmic rays that endow them with amazing powers and abilities. Together they become the force for good known as the Fantastic Four. Includes a 6 pages feature called Time Slip. Learn what Iron Man, Doctor Doom, and Nick Fury would be like if Stan Lee invented them today. 56 pages. Cover price $2.95.