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    Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 178 VG+ 4.5

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    Starts Jan 20

    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. With One Beside Him, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange enlists Black Knight, to enter realm of Tiboro to free imprisoned Sons of the Satannish, who may know how to reverse Spell of Fire and Ice spoken by Asmodeus; Continued in Avengers #61. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62139173
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    Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 4 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4235177001

    Starts Jan 20

    Cover art by Frank Brunner. ...Where Bound'ries...Decay, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano and Bob Wiacek [as Crusty Bunkers]; Strange confronts Death, takes refuge inside form of Eternity. Strange fears Death no longer, & he Dies!!; Strange beholds Ancient One, who tells Strange he has won first in series of trials as Sorcerer Supreme; Ankh appears on Strange's forehead; Appearances by Clea, Eternity, and the Silver Dagger. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #33 (Sue Richards, Invisible Girl; Jack Kirby art?). Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #62128489
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    Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 8.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #24-30B19A6-003

    Starts Jan 20

    Cover art by Frank Brunner (which actually illustrates the story in issue 23). Mind Trip!, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Rudy Nebres; Clea's amnesia & magical rampage continues; Strange battles Clea, & helps cure her of madness implanted by Xander; Apalla, Queen of the Sun, first appears; hints of connection with Clea. The story continues from Doctor Strange Annual 1. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cover price $0.30.

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    Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Bachalo

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    Paper: White

    Label #3825649023

    Starts Apr 5

    Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Chris Bachalo. Who do you call when things are coming out of your dreams and trying to kill you? Or when your daughter is cursing in Latin and walking like a spider? Or when your dog keeps screaming at you to strangle your neighbors? Doctor Strange, of course. He's the only person standing between us and the forces of darkness, but has he been paying his tab? Every act of magic has a cost and Jason Aaron (THOR, ORIGINAL SIN) and Chris Bachalo (UNCANNY X-MEN) are going to put Stephen Strange through hell to even the scales. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) 2D VF+ 8.5 Ross 1:200 Variant

    Starts Jan 20

    Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Chris Bachalo. Cover by Alex Ross. Take a tour of Doctor Strange's home-- the Sancto Sanctorum. It's the weirdest and most dangerous place in the Marvel Universe! A place where opening the wrong door can unleash hell on Earth. Unfortunately for you and your fellow visitor, Zelma, Strange's house is infested with something far worse than bed bugs! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #56490661
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    Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) 11B CGC 9.8 Hughes 1:50 Variant

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    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

    Variant Edition.

    Label #4036887007

    Starts Jan 4

    Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Kevin Nowlan and Leonardo Romero. Cover by Adam Hughes. 'Last Days of Magic' aftermath! How did Stephen Strange become the Sorcerer Supreme? And how has he lost it all? 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #61970960
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    Published Jun 2024 by Marvel.

    Doctor Strange (2023 Marvel) 15A CGC 9.8 SS Ross

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    Paper: White

    Signed by Alex Ross on 8/9/24

    Label #4498252079

    Starts Jan 4

    Note : Copies of this issue may contain a printing defect in the form of large crinkles on back cover

    Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Pasqual Ferry. Cover by Alex Ross. A BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN! Picking up immediately after the shocking events of BLOOD HUNT #1, Strange and Clea must help the heroes of Earth fight back against the vampire army! But is it already too late for our Sorcerer Supreme? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #61950739
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    Doctor Strange Special Edition (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4495147020

    Starts Jan 4

    New Frank Brunner pin-up. All of the stories are Steve Englehart/Frank Brunner reprints: "Through an Orb Darkly" (from Doctor Strange (1974) 1), "A Separate Reality" (DS 2), "Where Bound'ries Decay" (DS 4), and "Cloak and Dagger" (DS 5). New Berni Wrightson wraparound cover. Cover price $2.50.

  • Item #62006164
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    Published Jun 2018 by Marvel.

    Domino (2018 Marvel) 1DELLOTTO.A CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

    Label #4501391009

    Starts Jan 4

    Retailer Exclusive Variant Cover by Gabrielle Dell'otto. Written by Gail Simone. Art by David Baldeon. BAD LUCK AND TROUBLE Part 1 Impossible curves. Impossible shots. Impossible targets. Marvel's #1 soldier of fortune is back in an explosive new ongoing series! The product of a failed super-soldier program, Neena Thurman always made her own luck as the sharpshooting mercenary known as Domino… but what happens when her own powers betray her? The hunter becomes the hunted as every mercenary in the game smells blood in the water! Plus: A pair of beloved Marvel characters return! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

  • Item #61885318
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    Published Oct 1981 by Marvel.

    Dragonslayer (1981) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #3707495001

    Starts Jan 4

    Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Dragonslayer." In this issue, villagers from the kingdom threatened by a dragon appeal to the wizard Ulrich to help them against the creature. But when Ulrich is killed, it's up to his apprentice Galen to do something in part one of this adaptation. Script by Dennis O'Neil and art by Marie Severin & John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #62090243
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    Published Oct 1981 by Marvel.

    Dragonslayer (1981) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4501688014

    Starts Feb 10

    Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Dragonslayer." In this issue, villagers from the kingdom threatened by a dragon appeal to the wizard Ulrich to help them against the creature. But when Ulrich is killed, it's up to his apprentice Galen to do something in part one of this adaptation. Script by Dennis O'Neil and art by Marie Severin & John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #61885473
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    Dreadstar (1982 Marvel/Epic) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #4486692006

    Starts Jan 4

    A summary of the origin of Vanth Dreadstar and how he came to the planet Caldor and what happened afterwards that caused him to form a team against the evil Lord High Papal and the powerful Instrumentality in "The Quest." Back cover is a full-color pinup of the evil Lord High Papal. Script and art by Jim Starlin. Published by First Comics beginning with # 27. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #61630595
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    Edge of Spider-Verse Facsimile Edition (2022 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.8 Rodriguez Variant

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    Paper: White

    Label #4044295002

    Starts Jan 4

    Written by Jason Latour. Art by Robbi Rodriguez. Cover by Robbi Rodriguez. GWEN STACY: SPIDER-WOMAN! In one universe, it wasn't Peter Parker bitten by the radioactive Spider, but Gwen Stacy! She's smart, charming and can lift a car-- Just don't tell her Police Chief father! How is she involved in Spider-Verse? Seeds of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 are planted here! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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    Elektra (2001 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.8 SS Greg Horn

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    Paper: White

    Signed & sketch by Greg Horn on 7/20/23.

    Label #4309150009

    Starts Jan 4

    cover by greg horn greg rucka (w)/chuck austen (p) ? THE SCOOP: Kicking off a new era of ELEKTRA excitement with "Hubris," part 1 of 3! New writer Greg Rucka (TANGLED WEB: SEVERANCE PACKAGE, Detective Comics) takes Marvel's deadly assassin back to her roots ? and into new peril! ? THE STORY: Free from the clutches of S.H.I.E.L.D., Elektra returns to the life of a freelance mercenary. But how do you contact an assassin-for-hire, anyway? For one wealthy Greek heiress, the answer may mean life or death! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock. 7-59606-05132-8-00711 (MarvelPGplus)2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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    Elektra (2014 3rd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

    One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

    Label #0248945030

    Starts Jan 4

    Written by Haden Blackman. Art by Alex Sanchez. Cover by Michael Del Mundo. Elektra barely survived chasing her globetrotting quest to find the aging assassin Cape Crow, and now, she's given herself a newer, deadlier assignment. Elektra's mission to kill the leaders of the Assassin's Guild takes her and her allies to the streets of New Orleans, where a vengeful Lady Bullseye waits in ambush. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #21-2279E2B-001

    Starts Jan 4

    "The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4492858009

    Starts Jan 20

    "The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62041203
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    Excalibur (2019 Marvel) 15ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Ngu "Virgin" Edition

    Label #3872319016

    Starts Jan 4

    Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Kael Ngu. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Mahmud Asrar and Stefano Caselli. A game abandoned, but a great gamble remains. A Tower answers. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

  • Item #61860955
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    Published Jan 2016 by Marvel.

    Extraordinary X-Men (2015) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Jeff Lemire Ramos

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    Paper: White

    Signed & sketch by Jeff Lemire on 3/26/23.

    Label #2671026001

    Starts Jan 4

    Written by Rick Remender. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. The fate of mutantkind is decided here! Staring down the threat of extinction once more, veteran X-Man Storm pulls together the team she'll need to ensure her race's survival. Together, these EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN will struggle with the familiar burden of being hated and feared, while facing threats the likes of which they've never seen. Here's hoping they survive the experience! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 1 CGC 1.0 Qualified

    1st app. Fantastic Four

    Paper: Off white

    Cover & 1st wrap married.

    Label #4485869006

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. The issue that started the Marvel Age of comics. First appearance of Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Invisible Girl as they battle the Mole Man in "The Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Dr. Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket trip that changes their lives forever. The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Atomic plants disappear all around the world; Reed Richards pinpoints a place which is at the same distance from them all: Monster Isle. The Moleman's Secret!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Having captured the Fantastic Four, Moleman recounts how he discovered his underground kingdom. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61990286
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    Published Jan 1962 by Marvel.

    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 2 CGC 3.5

    1st app. Skrulls

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #3713884020

    Starts Jan 4

    Last 10-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. The Skrulls make their first appearance in "The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls From Outer Space!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Four shape-changing Skrulls pose as the Fantastic Four and act as criminals while the true ones are in the country and recall their origin. Part 2 Prisoner of the Skrulls; The real FF is imprisoned by the government for their criminal acts; They escape and decide to flush out the imitating Skrulls. The Fantastic Four Fight Back!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. Thing pin-up by Kirby, inks by Klein. The Fantastic Four... Captured!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; The four Skrull spies are captured, forced to take on the form of cows and then hypnotized to forget all of their former lives. NOTE: This volume holds key clues to the Secret Invasion. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 3 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4341589001

    Starts Jan 4

    First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Miracle Man in "The Menace of the Miracle Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Miracle Man performs his super-villain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing. Johnny Storm the Human Torch! Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter II "The Monster Lives!"; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue. Chapter III "The Flame that Died!"; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars-statue and Invisible Girl stowes away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen. Chapter IV "In the Shadow of Defeat!"; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. Chapter V "The Final Challenge!" This issue features the first appearances of the FF costumes and the Fantasticar. First FF letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. (For the original, unused Kirby/Dick Ayers cover to this issue, see Fantastic Four 224.) 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 3 GD+ 2.5

    Water damage.

    Starts Jan 4

    First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Miracle Man in "The Menace of the Miracle Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Miracle Man performs his super-villain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing. Johnny Storm the Human Torch! Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter II "The Monster Lives!"; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue. Chapter III "The Flame that Died!"; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars-statue and Invisible Girl stowes away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen. Chapter IV "In the Shadow of Defeat!"; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. Chapter V "The Final Challenge!" This issue features the first appearances of the FF costumes and the Fantasticar. First FF letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. (For the original, unused Kirby/Dick Ayers cover to this issue, see Fantastic Four 224.) 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 4 GD/VG 3.0

    1st Silver age app. Sub-Mariner

    Water damage.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch. Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!; Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner. Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!; The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory. Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!; The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62002923
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 5 CGC 3.0

    1st app. Doctor Doom

    Paper: Off white

    Label #3912156002

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Origin and first appearance of Doctor Doom in "Prisoners of Doctor Doom!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; Doctor Doom takes the Invisible Girl hostage to insure her teammates' obedience. Part 2 Back to the Past!; Doctor Doom brings the FF to his castle stronghold in the USA; There he sends the Torch, the Thing and Mr. Fantastic back in time to retrieve the pirate Blackbeard's treasure. Part 3 On the Trail of Blackbeard; The Thing takes command of a sailing ship in the era of the pirate Blackbeard. Part 4 Battle; The Thing takes on the role of Blackbeard the Pirate and wishes to remain in the past. Part 5 "The Vengeance of Doctor Doom!"; Doom tries to kill the FF when they return from the past, but Invisible Girl saves them. Doom escapes with his jetpack. Hulk cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 VG+ 4.5

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3835690003

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61923539
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 7 CGC 3.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4181282009

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover art by Jack Kirby. First appearance of Kurrgo in "Prisoners of Kurrgo, Master of Planet X! Part 1 It Came From the Skies!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Kurrgo sends a robot to take the Fantastic Four to Planet X. Part 2 Outlawed; The robot from Planet X puts on a "hostility ray" to make people riot against the Fantastic Four. Part 3 "Bound for Planet X!"; The robot grants the Fantastic Four asylum on Planet X. Part 4 "Twenty Four Hours till Zero!"; Kurrgo orders the Fantastic Four to save his people from Planet X' destruction. Part 5 "The End of Planet X!"; Kurrgo perishes on Planet X, but his people gets away from its destruction. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 7 GD 2.0

    Cover oxidation. Water damage.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover art by Jack Kirby. First appearance of Kurrgo in "Prisoners of Kurrgo, Master of Planet X! Part 1 It Came From the Skies!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Kurrgo sends a robot to take the Fantastic Four to Planet X. Part 2 Outlawed; The robot from Planet X puts on a "hostility ray" to make people riot against the Fantastic Four. Part 3 "Bound for Planet X!"; The robot grants the Fantastic Four asylum on Planet X. Part 4 "Twenty Four Hours till Zero!"; Kurrgo orders the Fantastic Four to save his people from Planet X' destruction. Part 5 "The End of Planet X!"; Kurrgo perishes on Planet X, but his people gets away from its destruction. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61989159
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 CGC 6.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4516038002

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in "The End of the Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four are bankrupt and the Sub-Mariner is scheming to use this. How the Human Torch Flies! character profile. Part 2 Sub-Mariner Gives the Orders!; The Sub-Mariner offers the Fantastic Four one million dollars if they star in a film that he's producing. Part 3 "The Fury of Mr. Fantastic"; Mr. Fantastic discovers that the film project is a setup. Part 4 "The Flame of Battle"; Human Torch and Thing discover that the film project is a setup. Vengeance Is Ours! Part 5; The film is produced and an unwilling Sub-Mariner pays the Fantastic Four their money. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4458270005

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in "The End of the Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four are bankrupt and the Sub-Mariner is scheming to use this. How the Human Torch Flies! character profile. Part 2 Sub-Mariner Gives the Orders!; The Sub-Mariner offers the Fantastic Four one million dollars if they star in a film that he's producing. Part 3 "The Fury of Mr. Fantastic"; Mr. Fantastic discovers that the film project is a setup. Part 4 "The Flame of Battle"; Human Torch and Thing discover that the film project is a setup. Vengeance Is Ours! Part 5; The film is produced and an unwilling Sub-Mariner pays the Fantastic Four their money. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 VG- 3.5

    Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in "The End of the Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four are bankrupt and the Sub-Mariner is scheming to use this. How the Human Torch Flies! character profile. Part 2 Sub-Mariner Gives the Orders!; The Sub-Mariner offers the Fantastic Four one million dollars if they star in a film that he's producing. Part 3 "The Fury of Mr. Fantastic"; Mr. Fantastic discovers that the film project is a setup. Part 4 "The Flame of Battle"; Human Torch and Thing discover that the film project is a setup. Vengeance Is Ours! Part 5; The film is produced and an unwilling Sub-Mariner pays the Fantastic Four their money. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62149745
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 10 GD+ 2.5

    Cover oxidation. Water damage.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Doom returns in the appropriately-named "The Return of Doctor Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom returns from his unwanted journey in space and visits Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in order to make them set a trap for the Fantastic Four. The Invisible Girl pinup by Kirby and Ayers. Part 2 "Back from the Dead!"; Doctor Doom tells how he managed to return to Earth with the help of the Ovoids and then he changes bodies with Mr. Fantastic using Ovoid technology. Part 3 "The End of Mr. Fantastic?"; Doctor Doom convinces the rest of the Fantastic Four that he is Mr Fantastic. Part 4 "No Place to Turn!"; Doctor Doom (as Mr. Fantastic) displays his new shrinking-ray and Mr. Fantastic (in Doom's body) escapes his captivity in Doom's castle. Part 5 "The Real Doctor Doom!" Cameos by the Mole Man, the Miracle Man, the Skrulls, the Sub-Mariner, the Ant-Man, the Hulk, and Thor. Letter to the editor from Rocket's Blast editor G.B. Love. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61902215
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 11 GD/VG 3.0

    1" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover art by Jack Kirby. Origin and first appearance of the Impossible Man in "The Impossible Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The police call the Fantastic four to help against a childish extra-terrestrial. A Visit with the Fantastic Four, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Willie Lumpkin (first appearance) brings to the Fantastic Four their huge mailbag; It makes them think about their youths and their origin. Cameos by Skrulls and Doctor Doom. Pin-up of Namor and his undersea headquarters, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62002950
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #3835690004

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Incredible Hulk, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; General Ross asks the Fantastic Four "to find and destroy the Hulk". His base was victim of a saboteur and Hulk is the only suspect. Part 2 Mission: Stop the Hulk!; The Fantastic Four goes to a briefing at the base in New-Mexico; There, they meet Bruce Banner and his assistant, Karl Kort, to discuss how to stop the Hulk. Part 3 Who Is the Wrecker?; Rick Jones identifies Karl Kort as the saboteur. Part 4 "The Hulk ar Last!"; Karl Kort brings Rick in caves where Hulk and the Fantastic Four are searching for him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62008908
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 GD+ 2.5

    1" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple, coming detached at second. 3" back cover tear. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Incredible Hulk, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; General Ross asks the Fantastic Four "to find and destroy the Hulk". His base was victim of a saboteur and Hulk is the only suspect. Part 2 Mission: Stop the Hulk!; The Fantastic Four goes to a briefing at the base in New-Mexico; There, they meet Bruce Banner and his assistant, Karl Kort, to discuss how to stop the Hulk. Part 3 Who Is the Wrecker?; Rick Jones identifies Karl Kort as the saboteur. Part 4 "The Hulk ar Last!"; Karl Kort brings Rick in caves where Hulk and the Fantastic Four are searching for him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61691852
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 14 GD 2.0

    2" cumulative spine split with splitting to first wrap. Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. The Merciless Puppet Master, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master is declared healed and plans his revenge againt the Fantastic Four; This time, he'll use the Sub-Mariner. Cameos by Doctor Doom, the Mole Man, and a Skrull. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62119191
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 14 GD- 1.8

    2" cumulative spine split. Interior tearing. Water damage. Tape on interior cover.

    Starts Jan 27

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. The Merciless Puppet Master, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master is declared healed and plans his revenge againt the Fantastic Four; This time, he'll use the Sub-Mariner. Cameos by Doctor Doom, the Mole Man, and a Skrull. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62184805
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 14 PR 0.5

    INCOMPLETE. Multiple pieces missing (some partially taped), interrupts art and story. Extensive accumulation of defects.

    Starts Jan 20

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. The Merciless Puppet Master, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master is declared healed and plans his revenge againt the Fantastic Four; This time, he'll use the Sub-Mariner. Cameos by Doctor Doom, the Mole Man, and a Skrull. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62105879
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 15 CGC 6.5

    Paper: White

    Label #3737154013

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of the Mad Thinker in "The Fantastic Four Battle the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Mad Thinker has summoned gang leaders to try to become the king of New-York; To achieve his goal, he must defeat the Fantastic Four; So he makes sure they are all offered interesting opportunities; While they disband, the Thinker uses the Baxter Building to build his Awesome Android. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Half-page ads for Sgt. Fury # 1 and the next issue of Fantastic Four. Fantastic Four Fan Clubs ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62008910
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 15 VG- 3.5

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of the Mad Thinker in "The Fantastic Four Battle the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Mad Thinker has summoned gang leaders to try to become the king of New-York; To achieve his goal, he must defeat the Fantastic Four; So he makes sure they are all offered interesting opportunities; While they disband, the Thinker uses the Baxter Building to build his Awesome Android. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Half-page ads for Sgt. Fury # 1 and the next issue of Fantastic Four. Fantastic Four Fan Clubs ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62008911
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 16 VG+ 4.5

    Water damage.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Micro-World of Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four answers a cry for help from someone too small to be seen. They arrive in a micro-world whose leader is Doctor Doom. Page explaining Reed Richards powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 16 GD+ 2.5 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Tear seal.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Micro-World of Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four answers a cry for help from someone too small to be seen. They arrive in a micro-world whose leader is Doctor Doom. Page explaining Reed Richards powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 17 VG+ 4.5

    Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Defeated by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Back from the Micro-world, Doctor Doom attacks the Fantastic Four once more by kidnapping Alicia. Ant-Man guest appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62149746
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 17 GD/VG 3.0

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 20

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Defeated by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Back from the Micro-world, Doctor Doom attacks the Fantastic Four once more by kidnapping Alicia. Ant-Man guest appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61691855
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 20 VG+ 4.5

    1st app. Molecule Man

    Water damage.

    Starts Jan 4

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

  • Item #61863176
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 21 CGC 8.5

    1st app. Hate-Monger

    Paper: White

    Label #3738568002

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of the Hate-Monger in "The Hate-Monger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; Nick Fury, now a colonel in the CIA, enlist the aid or the Fantastic Four against the Hate-Monger even though they are under the control of his Hate-Ray. First Sgt. Fury cross-over. Spider-Man cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62105871
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 21 CGC 6.0

    1st app. Hate-Monger

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3737154015

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of the Hate-Monger in "The Hate-Monger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; Nick Fury, now a colonel in the CIA, enlist the aid or the Fantastic Four against the Hate-Monger even though they are under the control of his Hate-Ray. First Sgt. Fury cross-over. Spider-Man cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61863363
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 22 CGC 8.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #2092831001

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Return of the Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Mole Man arranges for the neighbors of the Fantastic Four to complain about their activities so they will be interested when they receive an ad for an island that is for sale; When they visit the island, the Mole Man is waiting for them. Letters to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas, comics artist Dave Cockrum, Wayne Howard (the comics artist?), and Steve Erickson (the writer?). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 22 VG+ 4.5

    Water damage.

    Starts Jan 4

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Return of the Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Mole Man arranges for the neighbors of the Fantastic Four to complain about their activities so they will be interested when they receive an ad for an island that is for sale; When they visit the island, the Mole Man is waiting for them. Letters to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas, comics artist Dave Cockrum, Wayne Howard (the comics artist?), and Steve Erickson (the writer?). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.