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Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 191 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667965019

"Four No More!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny say their goodbyes to one another and depart the Baxter Building, but the former leader of the FF decides to stay behind and watch the (phony) SHIELD agents box up his scientific equipment. When Reed gets suspicious of their activity, the Plunderer makes his move! Upon seeing the emergency flare, the Thing, Human Torch, and Invisible Girl rush back to the Baxter Building! Are the Fantastic Four staying together after all? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Willie Lumpkin, Frankie Raye, and Thundra. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4667965016

"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. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 195 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2130375003

"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. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 210D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4657809010

Direct Edition. "In Search of Galactus" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. The Fantastic Four locate Galactus' ship and confront the Devourer of Worlds inside! Galactus is open to the possibility of coming to Earth to battle the Sphinx, but the FF must do him a favor first...find his next herald! Note: The FF's preceding encounter with Galactus was in Fantastic Four 175. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 211N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4485481011

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Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Terrax the Tamer - "If This Be Terrax" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Galactus sends the Fantastic Four to an alien plant to capture its tyrannical ruler named Tyros! Can the three aging members of the FF plus the Human Torch muster the strength to defeat Tyros? Cameo appearance by the Watcher and flashback appearances by the Silver Surfer, Air Walker, and Firelord. Note: First appearance of Terrax the Tamer. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 215N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4155857002

Newsstand Edition. "Blastaar!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Rubinstein. The FF's long-time foe from the Negative Zone is back! And the Living Bomb-Burst is more powerful than ever! How did Blastaar escape the Negative Zone and what is he planning for his visit to Earth? Meanwhile, Dr. Randolph James, one of Reed Richards' scientific contemporaries, experiments with an evolutionary acceleration device. Cameo appearances by Captain America and the Vision. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4060796001

Direct Edition. "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.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3861698020

Direct Edition. "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.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4491868007

Direct Edition. "Beginnings and Endings" Part 3 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After an unprecedented victory over Galactus, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four face a major ethical decision: should they try to save the Ravager of Worlds or let him perish as his energies dwindle? Reed decides on the former and constructs a giant machine to revitalize Galactus! However, the Devourer of Worlds needs one more thing to complete his recovery...a new herald! In a stunning move, Frankie Raye volunteers! So where does that leave the Human Torch? First appearance of Nova (aka Frankie Raye). Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, and Doctor Strange. (Notes: This trilogy was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback titled "Fantastic Four: Trial of Galactus." Reed's decision to save Galactus will come back to haunt the FF beginning in Fantastic Four 257.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 244D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. "Beginnings and Endings" Part 3 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After an unprecedented victory over Galactus, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four face a major ethical decision: should they try to save the Ravager of Worlds or let him perish as his energies dwindle? Reed decides on the former and constructs a giant machine to revitalize Galactus! However, the Devourer of Worlds needs one more thing to complete his recovery...a new herald! In a stunning move, Frankie Raye volunteers! So where does that leave the Human Torch? First appearance of Nova (aka Frankie Raye). Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, and Doctor Strange. (Notes: This trilogy was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback titled "Fantastic Four: Trial of Galactus." Reed's decision to save Galactus will come back to haunt the FF beginning in Fantastic Four 257.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 247D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665986016

Direct Edition. "This Land is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Since losing the throne of Latveria in Fantastic Four 200, Doctor Doom has been driven by one thing...getting it back! Now the deposed monarch has enlisted the FF (via his inhibitor ray) to help him regain his country! When Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny arrive in Latveria, they are shocked by the deplorable condition of the capital. Could Doctor Doom actually be the solution to Latveria's problems? Victor Von Doom and Zorba will battle to death for control of Latveria! First appearance of Kristoff. (Note: The letters page includes a joint letter from comics creators Richard Pini and Wendy Pini.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 258 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660165013

"Interlude!" Part 1 of 3. Captain America, Iron Man, Silver Surfer, and Galactus cameos. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Come along with John Byrne as he explores a day in the life of the most dangerous man alive - Doctor Doom! See how he runs his country of Latveria. See how he deals with his enemies, and how he deals with his young charge, Kristoff. How does Doom feel about rivals like Magneto, the Master of Magnetism? Finally, what does Doom have in store for his hated enemies the Fantastic Four, and what does the fallen Herald of Galactus, Terrax, have to do with it? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 262 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609400016

Assistant Editor's Month - "The Trial of Reed Richards!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Princess Lilandra, Gladiator, the Watcher, Odin, Eternity, Galactus, and John Byrne himself. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed Richards, Earth hero and leader of the Fantastic Four, committed the worst crime in the galaxy...he saved the life of the World Devourer - Galactus (see Fantastic Four (Vol.1) #244). It's a trial that will draw the attention of major players in the Marvel Universe. Plus, witness the startling origin of Galactus! NOTE: This issue was published during "Assistant Editor's Month." A month where Marvel decided to allow the assistant editors to take control of all their titles for one month, and in some cases absurdity ensued. For instance, in this issue writer/artist John Byrne co-stars alongside the Fantastic Four in this pivotal story. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 273N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4057565004

Newsstand Edition. "Fathers and Others!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. While on an alternate Earth Reed runs into the last person he ever expected to see again...his father, Nathaniel Richards (1st full appearance)! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 353D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "So Little Time, So much to Do...or If I could Save Time in a Klein Bottle!" Part 3 of 4. Story, art, and cover by Walt Simonson. The Fantastic Four must face off with the Time Variance Authority for the right to exist in their own continuity. Get ready for the FF's most out there adventure yet! 40 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 353D CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3935602007

Direct Edition. "So Little Time, So much to Do...or If I could Save Time in a Klein Bottle!" Part 3 of 4. Story, art, and cover by Walt Simonson. The Fantastic Four must face off with the Time Variance Authority for the right to exist in their own continuity. Get ready for the FF's most out there adventure yet! 40 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 371D FN 6.0 Ryan Variant

Signed by Alex Hyde-White, certification is not included. Includes card that is also signed with flyer for appearance.

Direct Edition. Special Embossed Cover - "This Flame, this Fury!" Part 1 of 5. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Lyja is back, but this time she has come for the Human Torch's blood. Also featuring the villainy of Devos the Devastator and Paibok the Power Skrull and the return of Sharon! All this plus the Invisible Woman gets a new costume. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 2 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361004

2 new Doctor Doom stories, "Origin of Doctor Doom!" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom!" Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Six pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. This issue also reprints "Prisoners of Doctor Doom" (from FF 5). Kirby/Stone cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 2 GD- 1.8

3" cumulative spine split.

2 new Doctor Doom stories, "Origin of Doctor Doom!" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom!" Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Six pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. This issue also reprints "Prisoners of Doctor Doom" (from FF 5). Kirby/Stone cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4646447016

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. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 5 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-45CDBB5-001

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The Black Panther and the Inhumans help the FF battle Psycho-Man (his first appearaince) in "Divide and Conquer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (not Joe Sinnott as credited). Silver Surfer back-up (first solo story), "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer!" by Lee/Kirby/Giacoia. This issue also has eight pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Giacoia and a short story, "This Is a Plot?" Script and pencils by Kirby, inks by Giacoia. Kirby/Giacoia cover. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4618408013

1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant Annual 2 GD+ 2.5

2" Cumulative spine split.

Canadian Edition. 2 new Doctor Doom stories, "Origin of Doctor Doom!" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom!" Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Six pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. This issue also reprints "Prisoners of Doctor Doom" (from FF 5). Kirby/Stone cover. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 5A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809022

Written by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Jack Kirby. The astonishing first chapter of the all-time-classic saga that fans call the Galactus Trilogy! Everything changes for the Fantastic Four – and the entire Marvel Universe – when they meet the enigmatic Silver Surfer, herald to the world-eating Galactus! The FF are still reeling from being caught between the Inhumans and Black Bolt’s treacherous brother, Maximus the Mad, when the sky above New York City is seemingly engulfed in flame – and soon the Watcher arrives with a portent of doom. The Silver Surfer, wielder of the awesome Power Cosmic, is on his way to Earth as the advance scout for one of the most powerful entities in the universe. And when the being known as Galactus arrives, this world will be his next meal! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #48. Marvel is reprinting the original Galactus trilogy as it originally appeared, over the next three months! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 9A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809002

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Jack Kirby. Continuing a facsimile collection of the foundational adventures of Marvel's First Family! Disaster strikes as the FF are declared bankrupt, faced with having to sell their skyscraper home and all Reed Richards' remarkable inventions. But salvation arrives in the form of a one-million- dollar offer to head to Hollywood and make a Fantastic Four movie! Who could be the wealthy studio mogul financing the flick? Why, it's their old sparring partner Namor! But has Subby really set his sights on silver-screen success? Or is this all part of some scheme to get revenge on the FF - and to win the heart of his leading lady, Susan Storm? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #9. Marvel is reprinting the first twelve issues of FANTASTIC FOUR as they originally appeared! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 26UK CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Price Variant.

Label #4620549017

UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Take Over!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; The Avengers join the fight against Hulk. 36 pgs.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Wizard Ace Edition 48 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-2837DAA-010

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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.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 24B CGC 9.8 Ross Torch Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Ross Variant Cover C.

Label #4637286001

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Cover by Alex Ross. Written by Dan Slott and Donny Cates. Art by Paco Medina, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. Hey, remember that time Iceman replaced the Human Torch as a member of the Fantastic Four? No? Well, Johnny Storm sure remembers! And now it's time to let everybody else in on the secret of the Fantastic Four story we were never supposed to talk about! Don't miss the revelations in "Cold Snap" by Dan Slott and Paco Medina. Plus: Thor in the bonus Fortnite/Marvel crossover story "Nexus War" by Donny Cates, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. Issue also includes a 2-page tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze. 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 24D CGC 9.8 Ross Reed Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Ross Variant Cover A.

Label #4646306002

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Cover by Alex Ross. Written by Dan Slott and Donny Cates. Art by Paco Medina, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. Hey, remember that time Iceman replaced the Human Torch as a member of the Fantastic Four? No? Well, Johnny Storm sure remembers! And now it's time to let everybody else in on the secret of the Fantastic Four story we were never supposed to talk about! Don't miss the revelations in "Cold Snap" by Dan Slott and Paco Medina. Plus: Thor in the bonus Fortnite/Marvel crossover story "Nexus War" by Donny Cates, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. Issue also includes a 2-page tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze. 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 32A CGC 9.8 Brooks

Paper: White

Label #4668563002

The Bride of Doom: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Dan Slott. Art by R. B. Silva and Javier Rodriguez. Cover by Mark Brooks. THE BRIDE OF DOOM! Part 1: 'Betrothal' The HUMAN TORCH's love life is changed forever when he must choose between his soulmate and his ex-wife... And is Johnny Storm's first heartbreak, CRYSTAL, back in the book?! This is all too much! Fortunately, there is also a lot of punching, hitting and clobbering going on! All this and an ominous decree by DOCTOR DOOM! PLUS: A second tale in which Reed Richards duels Doctor Doom for the strangest prize imaginable! 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 32E CGC 9.8 Momoko Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #4668563003

Written by Dan Slott. Art by R. B. Silva and Javier Rodriguez. Cover by Peach Momoko. THE BRIDE OF DOOM! Part 1: 'Betrothal' The HUMAN TORCH's love life is changed forever when he must choose between his soulmate and his ex-wife... And is Johnny Storm's first heartbreak, CRYSTAL, back in the book?! This is all too much! Fortunately, there is also a lot of punching, hitting and clobbering going on! All this and an ominous decree by DOCTOR DOOM! PLUS: A second tale in which Reed Richards duels Doctor Doom for the strangest prize imaginable! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 32G CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4668564001

Written by Dan Slott. Art by R. B. Silva and Javier Rodriguez. Cover by Skottie Young. THE BRIDE OF DOOM! Part 1: 'Betrothal' The HUMAN TORCH's love life is changed forever when he must choose between his soulmate and his ex-wife... And is Johnny Storm's first heartbreak, CRYSTAL, back in the book?! This is all too much! Fortunately, there is also a lot of punching, hitting and clobbering going on! All this and an ominous decree by DOCTOR DOOM! PLUS: A second tale in which Reed Richards duels Doctor Doom for the strangest prize imaginable! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2023 Marvel) 30C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Cangialosi Variant Cover.

Label #4657809021

Written by Ryan North. Art by Cory Smith. Cover by Ciro Cangialosi. FANTASTIC THREE! After Ben Grimm has suffered a terrible (and very public) defeat at the hands of Doom, he's left lost, adrift - and more vulnerable than he has been in years. And when a trip to New York goes wrong and his fate suddenly turns from bad to worse, Ben has never been more vulnerable - and soon takes a shocking shortcut he won't be able to undo! This is one Thing and Alicia story you won't soon forget! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2025 Marvel) 2G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4648760019

Written by Ryan North. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by Skottie Young. Sue Storm, stranded deep in the future at the end of Earth's history, is the last thing alive on the once-vibrant world. How can she make it back to her proper time before being killed? Meanwhile, Reed Richards, stranded in Earth's past, waits for a rescue from her that will never come...unless there's some way their relationship - the deep and loving understanding this man and woman have for each other - can transcend time itself... Meanwhile, in the present, Doom reveals precisely how he's managed to stymie the Fantastic Four for so long: a secret to his invincibility that has transformed every loss into a win! And it's one that makes Emperor Doom invincible... 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four Antithesis (2020 Marvel) 2B CGC 9.8 Ross Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Ross Variant Cover.

Label #4645686003

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Written by Mark Waid. Art by Neal Adams and Mark Farmer. Cover by Alex Ross. The Silver Surfer leads the Fantastic Four in a mad race to find the missing Galactus. Only he has the power to defeat Antithesis - the Negative Zone version of Galactus himself! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Giants (1966) 24 VG- 3.5

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and Dave Kaler. Numbering continues from Konga (1961) #23. Charlton reprints the debut adventures of its Ditko-drawn cult-classic monster comics after Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko becomes a Marvel legend. In an adaptation of the B-movie classic Konga, scientist Dr. Decker creates a super-growth formula and tests it on a young monkey. The serum works too well, transforming Konga into a gigantic gorilla who runs on a rampage across London. In an adaptation of the early kaiju film Gorgo, sailor capture a sea monster and put it on display. Only they didn't realize the monster was a baby - and its much larger mother will destroy London looking for it. Konga; With the Help of Hogar; Gorgo; The Mountain Monster. This is the only issue with this title; Ditko and Robin Snyder resumed the numbering almost 50 years later for one more issue of Konga (2018) #25. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1966) 8 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4632176007

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Cover pencils by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby (Captain America), Paul Reinman, and Don Heck (vignettes), inks by Bill Everett, Frank Giacoia (Captain America), Paul Reinman, Don Heck, and Dick Ayers (vignettes). Reprints Golden Age Captain America, Human Torch, and Sub-Mariner. The Human Torch versus the Sub-Mariner from Marvel Mystery Comics #9, script by Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and John Compton, art by Bill Everett and Carl Burgos; Embittered when the Police Commissioner calls Torch afraid for not bringing in the Sub-Mariner as he promised, the Torch and Betty track down Namor and a battle royal begins that ends with the Fiery Fury being captured by Namor in an airless glass tube. I Saw Droom the Living Lizard! from Tales to Astonish #9, art by Don Heck; A scientist invents a growth serum intended to solve world hunger by enlarging vegetables; A tiny exotic lizard is accidentally soaked by the liquid and grows into a giant lizard that rampages across the country. The Man in the Beehive! from Tales of Suspense #32, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An eccentric beekeeper reveals to a thief that he is a mutant with special powers; He shrinks the thief and frightens him with the attacks of the bees that are now larger than he is, but leaves him wondering if any of it was real. Call Her...Medusa! from Journey into Mystery #96, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Paul Reinman; The gorgons of myth were aliens and send an agent to modern Earth preceding an invasion; She cannot turn the first men she encounters to stone, but since she doesn't know that they're blind, the invasion is cancelled. Death Plays the Scales!! from Captain America Comics #7, script and pencils by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Cap has to battle the evil intentions of a man who uses a domestic employment agency as a blind in order to get his Nazi agents into the homes of anti-Nazi Senators in order to kill them. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art 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. Cover price $0.75.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art 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. Cover price $0.75.

Fatale (1995 Broadway) Black and White Preview 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Preview Edition.

Label #19-2A98398-048

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Black and White Preview Edition. Cover price $2.50.

Fathom (2005 Aspen 2nd Series) 0B CGC 9.8 Fathom Wizard B&W Variant

Paper: White

Wizard World Los Angeles Edition.

Label #4616981002

Wizard Exclusive B&W cover. Issue by J. T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, Jason Gorder, & Christina Strain Michael Turner's Fathom makes its long awaited return! Lead by Aspen breakout artist Koi Turnbull, writer J.T. Krul and colorist Christina Strain, the world of Fathom resurfaces in this brand new #0 issue! Featuring an all new 12 page story that sets the stage for the new Fathom #1 issue coming this June, make sure to get in on the ground floor of the next exciting Fathom story arc! Loaded with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen Fathom art, and a stunning new cover by Fathom creator Michael Turner, this special #0 issue is not to be missed! 24pgs, FCSRP: $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (2016 IDW) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418804001

Story, Art and Cover by Troy Little. Troy Little's gonzo adaptation of Hunter Thompson's Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas is now available in an all-new format. Find out why GQ said 'Little's cartoonish sensibilities make him the ideal artist to adapt Thompson's gonzo ur-text... perfectly portraying literature's most ridiculous road trip.' This comic book version is presented in black-and-white and at a slightly larger size than the full-color hardcover edition. Each issue also includes pages from Little's sketchbook and other behind-the-scenes information. 48 pages, B&W, Rated Mature. Cover price $4.99.

Fearless Defenders (2013) 1C CGC 9.8 Manara 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Manara Variant Cover.

Label #3831117005

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Milo Manara (W) Cullen Bunn (A) Will Sliney NEW TEAM! NEW VILLAINS! NEW CREATORS! Valkyrie and Misty Knight are the Fearless Defenders and not since Power Man and Iron Fist has an unlikely duo kicked this much-well, you know. Writer Cullen Bunn (Venom, Sixth Gun, The Fearless) and new-to-Marvel artist Will Sliney (MacGyver, Star Wars) bring you the book everyone is going to be talking about on Thursday morning. Cover price $2.99.

Fearless Defenders (2013) 1D CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4601703003

Cover by Skottie Young (W) Cullen Bunn (A) Will Sliney NEW TEAM! NEW VILLAINS! NEW CREATORS! Valkyrie and Misty Knight are the Fearless Defenders and not since Power Man and Iron Fist has an unlikely duo kicked this much-well, you know. Writer Cullen Bunn (Venom, Sixth Gun, The Fearless) and new-to-Marvel artist Will Sliney (MacGyver, Star Wars) bring you the book everyone is going to be talking about on Thursday morning. Cover price $2.99.

Feature Comics (1939 Quality) 41 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Signed by artist Nick Cardy, does not include certificate of authenticity. Only one staple (manufacturing).

Cover art by John Devlin. "Doll Man Joins the Army," script by William Erwin Maxwell, art by John Celardo; Darrel Dane joins the Army, and is out an issue later with no explanation. "The Treasure Hunt: Part 2" starring Rance Keane, script and art by William A. Smith. "Traitor's Telltale Light," script and art by Harry Campbell; Capt. Bruce Blackburn, Counterspy vs. The Band. "The Captured Cubs starring Samar, script by John Charles, art by Nick Cardy. "War In Volcania," script and art by Vernon Henkel; Dusty Dane vs. Balok. "Sacrifice To Moloch," script by Toni Blum (as Noel Fowler); Zero, Ghost Detective vs. a priest of Moloch. "The Ace in the Army," script by H. Weston Taylor, art by Harry Campbell; Ace becomes a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and goes after a group of spies that have seized a new flying fortress, recovering the plane; However, an injury to the left arm, suffered by the Ace of Space during the skirmish, is noted by the base Major to Egan's left arm, and the hero's secret becomes known. "Battle With the Giants" starring Reynolds of the Mounted, script and art by Art Pinajian. "The Boat Race Murders," script and art by Paul Gustavson; Rusty Ryan vs. Prof. Terhune. Untitled Mickey Finn story, script and art by Lank Leonard. "The Theft of the Plane Plans" starring Spin Shaw, script by Rex Smith, art by Witmer Williams. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Fighting Yank (1942 Nedor) 3 CGC 1.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Small amount of dried glue on interior.

Label #4495668024

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4613197002

"Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Five Ghosts (2013 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Mooneyham Mooneyham

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Mooneyham on 8/9/13

Label #1191833001

(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A/CA) Chris Mooneyham A BOLD NEW ERA OF PULP ADVENTURE COMICS BEGINS HERE After a tragic encounter with an artifact known as 'The Dreamstone,' infamous treasure hunter Fabian Gray was possessed by five literary ghosts and has been granted access to their unique abilities. Join writer FRANK J. BARBIERE and artist CHRIS MOONEYHAM for the most exciting debut of 2013 as they introduce you to a unique world full of action, black magic, exotic locales, and literary allusion! Cover price $3.50.

Flame (1940 Fox Features Syndicate) 6 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Tape on cover and interior cover.

Label #2007962009

Art by Arthur Cazeneuve, Roland "Ramona" Patenaude, Charles A. Winter and George Tuska. Cover by Arthur Cazeneuve. Raised by Tibetan lamas, orphan Gary Preston gained the mystic ability to control fire and temperature, including the power to materialize wherever there is an open flame. The Flame meets his match in the Nazi spy Herr Arson; Bob and Lana suspect Voodoo Man is involved when archaeologists digging for the Spanish Main begin mysteriously dying off; Zanzibar, who is like Mandrake the Magician in a blue fez, investigates the abduction of a noted doctor, witnessed by his beautiful daughter. Herr Arson Strikes; Curse of the Green Vase; The Horrible Hooded Men; Runaway Murders; Zanzibar: The Abduction of Dr. Dean; Voodoo Man: Captive of the Zombies; Captain Savage: Kayamoto Attacks. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flame (1955 Ajax) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4203914002

Stories and art by Robert Webb, Ken Battefield, Manning Lee Stokes Alex Blum, and Fred Schwab (credited as Fist E. Cuffs). Chemist Kip Adams becomes The Flame, with superhuman strength and a reporter girlfriend. The Flame tries to find out who's behind a sabotage ring. Tugboat Tessie and Melody leap into action after an escaped circus elephant runs amuck on the Brooklyn Bridge. Boxer Plug McTee doesn't know what to do after his manager is bought out for ten grand. Devil's Business; The Man in the Seven-League Boots; Tugboat Tessie: Traffic and Tide!; Plug McTee; Everybody's Secret; The Flame's Field Day. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.