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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 86 CGC 9.2

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    Label #3742357023

    Starts Jan 4

    "The Victims" Part 3 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In horrific fashion, Victor Von Doom unleashes his robot army on the helpless citizens of Latveria! And despite not having their fantastic powers; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal try to inspire the populace to fight! When the idol of millions lands the first blow against the robots, a glimmer of hope emerges! Dr. Doom's subjects rally around the FF and repel the robots' first assault! But Mr. Fantastic still needs additional time to discover the robots' weakness! Can the brave men and women of Latveria make one more stand against the murderous machines of their monarch? Power to the people! Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 86 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jan 20

    "The Victims" Part 3 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In horrific fashion, Victor Von Doom unleashes his robot army on the helpless citizens of Latveria! And despite not having their fantastic powers; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal try to inspire the populace to fight! When the idol of millions lands the first blow against the robots, a glimmer of hope emerges! Dr. Doom's subjects rally around the FF and repel the robots' first assault! But Mr. Fantastic still needs additional time to discover the robots' weakness! Can the brave men and women of Latveria make one more stand against the murderous machines of their monarch? Power to the people! Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 87 VG 4.0

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    Starts Jan 20

    "The Power and the Pride!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After narrowly escaping with their lives last issue, the Fantastic Four (actually five at the moment) storm Castle Doom to settle the score with their greatest foe! But the good doctor gladly welcomes the fantastic quintet inside his castle…and invites them to sit down for a lavish banquet in the royal dining room! What surprises are waiting on the menu? Oddly enough, the FF never really find out as Doom's assistant, Gustav Hauptmann, proves to be their most dangerous threat! It's a strange Latverian-style stalemate to close out the FF's European adventure! Death of Gustav Hauptmann. (Notes: Doctor Doom appears next in Sub-Mariner 20 and returns to the pages of the Fantastic Four title in FF 116. The events in this issue will lead Gert Hauptmann to seek revenge against Doctor Doom years later in the classic Iron Man 149. This four-part story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 66-69.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61991591
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 92 CGC 9.4

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    Label #0227251004

    Starts Jan 4

    "Ben Grimm, Killer!" Part 3 of 4. Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Trapped on the planet Kral in the Skrull galaxy, Ben Grimm waits for his turn in the arena of death! The Thing's scheduled opponent is his cellmate, Torgo! The powerful mechanoid from the planet Mekka! At the Great Games, the Thing will fight for Boss Barker's cartel, while Torgo will battle for Lippy Louie's racket! But is there any chance Ben could convince Torgo to fight with him for life…instead of against him for death? Meanwhile back on Earth, Reed surmises that the Skrulls must be behind Ben's disappearance! Can Mr. Fantastic, Crystal, and the Human Torch reach Kral before the death-duel begins? Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Howard Keltner of Star-Studded comics fanzine fame.) Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #61863367
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 94 CGC 6.5

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    Starts Jan 4

    "The Return of the Frightful Four!" First appearance of Agatha Harkness. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four joyfully reunite at the Baxter Building following Ben's wild adventure against the gangster skrulls last issue. And the first order of business is finding a nanny for Reed and Sue's new baby! Based upon an excellent recommendation, the FF fly to Whisper Hill to meet Agatha Harkness. Will Agatha be able to care for and protect little Franklin in her supernatural home? The fabulous foursome will know soon enough…once the Frightful Four attack! Look out! After the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster subdue the FF and Medusa, just an old lady and her pet cat stand in their way of victory! The three super-villains should finish off Agatha and Ebony easily, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving…very deceiving! Cameo appearance by Crystal. (Notes: In this story Reed and Sue announce their baby's name…Franklin Benjamin Richards. The Frightful Four battle the FF again in Fantastic Four 129. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 71 and Thor 171. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 11.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #62084257
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 101 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jan 20

    "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The first 100 issues of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine are in the books! And the next one hundred begin with a threat from the Maggia! The deadly crime syndicate has somehow bought the Baxter Building, and now the misguided mobsters want to evict the FF! But the Fantastic Four aren't giving up their headquarters without a fight! When the Maggia hoodlums invade the building; Reed, Sue, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal strike back! Cameo appearances by Alicia Masters and Franklin. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Fantastic Four 180. The letters page includes letters from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis and comics artist Alan Kupperberg, respectively. This issue includes a half-page ad for Astonishing Tales 1 featuring Doctor Doom and Ka-Zar.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #62084262
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 107 FN- 5.5

    Starts Jan 20

    First appearance of Janus in "And Now, the Thing!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Reed's experiment to transform the Thing back to Ben Grimm is a huge success! And now Ben can change back and forth from the Thing at anytime! What a happy day for Ben and Alicia! Meanwhile, a man called Janus visits the Baxter Building and asks his former colleague, Reed Richards, for a favor. He would like to journey into the Negative Zone. Is that really a good idea? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness and Franklin. Flashback cameo by Annihilus to recap the events of Fantastic Four Annual 6. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #62083877
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 110ERROR VF- 7.5 Green Error Variant

    Starts Jan 4

    Green error version (The Thing is GREEN, etc.). "One From Four Leaves Three!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards is trapped in the Negative Zone, along with the revitalized Annihilus! Fortunately, Agatha Harkness arrives at the Baxter Building in the nick of a time! Could young Franklin's nanny suddenly become the savior of the universe? Meanwhile, Ben Grimm has been acting very strange since he gained the ability to change back and forth to the Thing. Is something amiss with the blue-eye idol of millions? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Annihilus returns in Marvel Team-Up 2. NOTE: The Thing is green due to a printing error.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #62137759
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4525122013

    Starts Jan 4

    "Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #61322677
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 128A CGC 8.5 Centerfold Insert Included

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    Starts Jan 20

    "Death in a Dark and Lonely Place!" Part 2 of 2. This issue includes a great 4-page glossy insert (with art by John Buscema) of the FF's friends and foes including Doctor Doom, Galactus, the Hulk, Mole Man, Sandman, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, Trapster, Wizard, and the Inhumans. Color glossy inserts were very rare in comic books at this time. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The Mole Man has everything going his way in his subterranean lair! The confused Fantastic Four are fighting one another, while the preparations continue for the destruction of the surface world! But there may be a traitor (or two) in the midst that could foil the Mole Man's plans of grandeur! Can the mindless Subterraneans be trusted? And what about Kala and Tyrannus? Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny will take all the help they can get when the battle royal begins! (Notes: In the letters page, Roy Thomas explains that the insert was published to placate the federal government during the national price and wage freeze of the early 1970's.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61543292
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 166 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4467030013

    Starts Jan 4

    "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be The Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The federal government asks Reed Richards to take the Fantastic Four to the Midwest to apprehend the Hulk! Will the FF be able to find the Green Goliath? Yes! And that's were the trouble begins! However, the fabulous foursome successfully captures the Hulk and hands the behemoth over to the military. It looks like mission accomplished for the FF...until the Thing becomes dismayed over the rough treatment of Dr. Banner. Would Ben actually consider freeing the rampaging Hulk? Yes again! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #13 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #61497757
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 167 CGC 9.8

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    Label #2012163020

    Starts Jan 4

    "Titans Two!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Thing frees the Hulk! And the powerful pair escapes in a hovercraft towards St. Louis! Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and the Human Torch follow in hot pursuit; and on top of the famous Gateway Arch, Ben Grimm will face a critical decision, when the Hulk threatens Reed's life! (Notes: The Hulk's adventure in the Midwest continues in Incredible Hulk 195. In response to a fan letter, Roy Thomas clarifies the terms: artist, penciler, embellisher, and inker. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #38 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #62090244
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 184 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4501688015

    Starts Jan 4

    "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.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 185 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4501688016

    Starts Jan 4

    "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.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4501688017

    Starts Jan 4

    "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.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 198 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4501688018

    Starts Apr 5

    "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.

  • Item #62090249
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 201 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4501688019

    Starts Jan 4

    "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.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 208N CGC 9.8

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    Label #4501688020

    Starts Jan 4

    Newsstand Edition. "The Power of the Sphinx!" Guest-starring Nova. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia, Al Milgrom, and Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the intervention of Nova (aka Richard Rider) and his friends the Skrulls' attack on the planet Xandar has been temporarily halted, but now the Fantastic Four have another problem...the Sphinx! The Egyptian villain has tapped into the living computers of Xandar and gained enormous power. Fortunately, the Human Torch has linked up with his teammates, and now the entire Fantastic Four plus Nova, Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse will battle the Sphinx! Meanwhile, Reed, Sue, and Ben are beginning to the feel the effects of the Skrull aging ray. Cameo appearance by Doctor Sun. (Note: The letters page includes a preview of the Fantastic Four pocket novel "Doomsday" by Marv Wolfman.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 209N VG/FN 5.0

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    Starts Jan 27

    Newsstand Edition. "Trapped in the Sargasso of Space!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne (first work on the series). Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards has decided that only one person in the entire universe can prevent the Sphinx from destroying the Earth...Galactus! But first, can the FF find the Ravager of Worlds? And second, can they convince him to journey to Earth and save the planet? The quest begins in the Sargasso of space! Cameo appearances by Nova, Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse. Note: First appearance of Herbie the Robot, who was the fourth member of the Fantastic Four (instead of the Human Torch) on the FF's Saturday morning cartoon show. NOTE: To learn the final fate of Nova (Richard Rider) follow his story in the pages of Rom (1979) #24. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #62090251
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 219 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4501688021

    Starts Jan 4

    "Leviathans" Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Bill Sienkiewicz. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. In a daring raid on Atlantis, Captain Barracuda's men steal the Sub-Mariner's fabled horn! With the horn in his possession, Captain Barracuda begins calling giant sea creatures to attack the docks of lower Manhattan. The Thing, Torch, Sub-Mariner, and Mr. Fantastic battle the monsters, while the Invisible Girl goes after the horn! Note: The letters page includes a pin-up of the Thing by Joe Sinnott. Cover price $0.40.

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

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    Label #3881752006

    Starts Jan 4

    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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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

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    Label #3798504025

    Starts Apr 5

    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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 235D CGC 9.8

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    Label #4501688022

    Starts Jan 4

    Direct Edition. "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. Cover price $0.50.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 347 CGC 9.8 Adams Variant

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    Label #4236563004

    Starts Jan 4

    1st printing - "Big Trouble on Little Earth (or is it...Where Creatures Roam?)!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. Can it be true? Reed Richards, the Human Torch, and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing of the Fantastic Four are dead?! Now, it's up to a monster, an outlaw hero, a mutant, and the Spirit of Vengeance to solve this mystery and stop an unseen threat to mankind before it's too late. Can the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, and the Amazing Spider-Man play nice together long enough to stop Armageddon? Cover price $1.00.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 349D CGC 9.8

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    Label #4298084003

    Starts Jan 4

    Direct Edition. "Eggs got Legs (or...Love Conquers All)!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Punisher cameo. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams, Gracine Tanaka, Al Milgrom, and Art Thibert. Cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk have arrived on Monster Island only to find that there is more to this mystery than meets the eye. This one has it all - heroes, monsters, mutants, Skrulls, the Mole Man, even the Punisher. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the New Fantastic Four Saga! Cover price $1.00.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 396N CGC 9.8

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    Label #4208547008

    Starts Jan 4

    Newsstand Edition. "In Search of Doom!" Guest-starring Ant Man (Scott Lang). Story by Tom DeFalco, Mike Lackey, and Paul Ryan. Art Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover Paul Ryan. Nathaniel Richards and the Invisible Woman head to Tibet to search for Sue's missing husband, but only betrayal awaits there. Plus, who does the enigmatic Watcher take secret counsel with? Cover price $1.50.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 1 PR 0.5

    Interior is complete. Near full length spine split. Water saturation. Chew.

    Starts Jan 20

    72-page giant. New Sub-Mariner/FF story: "Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Dick Ayers. New Spider-Man/FF story: "The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Kirby; inks by Steve Ditko. Fourteen pages new pin-ups and special features by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. Thirteen-page Fantastic Four origin reprinted from FF #1 Cover price $0.25.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 2 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4271223011

    Starts Jan 4

    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.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 2 CGC 2.5

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    Label #3839077011

    Starts Jan 4

    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.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 3 GD 2.0

    Starts Jan 20

    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. Cover price $0.25.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Golden Record Reprint 1SET GD/VG 3.0 Complete Set Variant

    2" cumulative spine split to comic. Slight residue/wear to record.

    Starts Jan 4

    INCLUDES RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Replica of Fantastic Four # 1 stripped of ad pages and reduced page count. There is no cover price or issue # and it has a Golden Record ad on back cover. 1B includes the record.

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    Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Ribic

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    Paper: White

    Label #4494523004

    Starts Jan 4

    Fourever: Part 1 - Written by Dan Slott. Art by Skottie Young, Sara Pichelli, and Simone Bianchi. Cover by Esad Ribic. - BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT - THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE IS BACK! Since the end of SECRET WARS, there's been a gap in the Marvel Universe. A void no other team can fill. And it's time for the world to move on. But can it? A life-changing decision by the Thing! A momentous declaration by the Human Torch! A clarion call-to-arms that summons Doctor Doom! And a signal in the sky that heralds the return of hope to the Marvel Universe! All this, and Alicia Masters adopts kittens! So cute! Plus, the Impossible Man! AND BONUS STORIES ILLUSTRATED BY SIMONE BIANCHI AND SKOTTIE YOUNG! IF YOU READ ONLY ONE MARVEL COMIC THIS MONTH, THIS IS THE ONE! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

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    Fantastic Four 4 Yancy Street (2019 Marvel) 1C VF/NM 9.0

    Starts Jan 4

    Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Greg Smallwood and Luciano Vecchio. Cover by Jack Kirby. The first of a series of regular essential releases expanding on the ongoing legend of the Fantastic Four and their world! The FF are now living on Yancy Street, but not all of their neighbors are happy about that. The Thing investigates a nasty piece of vandalism that conjures up painful old memories as he takes a trip down memory lane through the Lower East Side and it's made all the more dangerous by… THE TERRIBLE TRIO! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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    Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 9 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4477676009

    Starts Jan 4

    Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #9. "...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Penciled by John Buscema. Inks by Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Includes the back-up tale "Death Ship!" Starring Adam Warlock. Originally presented in Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #179. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Can Warlock overcome an entire ship of space pirates who are out to capture him. Cover price $0.75.

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    Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 10 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4477676010

    Starts Jan 4

    Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #10. "A World He Never Made!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks byDan Adkins. In an effort to better understand mankind, the Silver Surfer ventures among them, incognito. Includes the back-up tale "The Judgement!" Starring Adam Warlock. Originally presented in Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #180. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Warlock comes face-to-face with the four-armed Kray-Tor. Cover price $0.75.

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    Published Jul 2011 by Marvel.

    FF (2011 Marvel) 4B CGC 9.8 DJURDJEVIC 1:25 Variant

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    Paper: White

    Variant Edition

    Label #4487112011

    Starts Jan 4

    Limited 1 for 25 Character Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The War of Four Cities: Part 1 - Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by BARRY KITSON It's finally come as prophesied -- The War of Four Cities! After months of pent-up aggression, the combatants cry havoc and set loose the dogs of war! In order to prevent the war from spreading outwards to all areas of the globe, the FF spring into action to stem the tide of death and destruction. What chance does anyone have when all hope lies in Doom?! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

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    Flintstones (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4498486001

    Starts Jan 20

    Stories by Mark Evanier. Art and Cover by Dick Bickenbach and Lee Hooper. In this issue: "The Witch's Curse"; "Lots of Trouble"; and "The Furry Fury"! Plus: Yogi Bear in "Cash and Carry"! And: Yakky Doodle explains animation in The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera 1-pager "Watch the Birdie"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Published Jun 1975 by Marvel.

    FOOM (1973 Marvel) 10 CGC 9.0

    Early app. new X-Men

    Paper: White

    Subscription Label Attached to Back Cover.

    Label #4469950010

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    Starts Jan 4

    This issue has an article which features the All-New, All-Different X-Men that predates their first official appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Illustrations by Jack Kirby (original design for the Sentinels), Dave Cockrum (Storm sketch), Don Maitz (centerspread pin-up of the original and new X-Men), Val Mayerik, and Bob Budainsky. Good quality photos of Stan Lee, Neal Adams, Herb Trimpe, Doug Moench, Marie Severin, Howard Chaykin, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, Joe Sinnott, Len Wein, and Scott Edelman. Cockrum cover.

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    Fraggle Rock (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4327281010

    Starts Jan 4

    Comic book version of the TV show featuring the Fraggles, Gorgs, Doozers and other wonderful creatures living in the small fantastic place known as Fraggle Rock. Gobo comes across a metronome and thinks it's a time machine. And he brings the machine back to Fraggle Rock, it has a strange effect on everyone in "The Magic Time Machine" and "Can It Be Stopped?" Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.65.

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    Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2005) 6 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4112755023

    Starts Jan 4

    Written by PETER DAVID Pencils by ROGER CRUZ cover by MIKE WIERINGO. Think Spider-Man doesn't have to worry about death anymore, having escaped its grasp in "The Other"? Think again, as--years after his origin ? Spider-Man finds himself back in the ring, squaring off against a masked wrestler whose name literally means "Death"...and for good reason! 32 PGS./RATED A Cover price $2.99.

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    G.O.D.S. (2023 Marvel) 1G VF+ 8.5

    Starts Jan 4

    Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Valerio Schiti. Cover by Mateus Manhanini. JONATHAN HICKMAN RE-INVENTS THE COSMOLOGY OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE-POWERS-THAT-BE MEET THE-NATURAL-ORDER-OF-THINGS? The infinite détente between THE-NATURAL-ORDER-OF-THINGS and THE-POWERS-THAT-BE nears an end. Old acquaintances are reunited during a Babylon Event. The Lion of Wolves throws the worst parties. Don't look under the table. There's a John Wilkes Booth penny on the ground. This ENORMOUS EXTRA-SIZED first issue features DOCTOR STRANGE, who, while not boring at all, is easily the most boring person in the book. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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    G.O.D.S. (2023 Marvel) 2D VF+ 8.5

    Starts Jan 4

    Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Valerio Schiti. Cover by Mike Del Mundo. Jonathan Hickman & Valerio Schiti continue to redefine the Marvel Cosmology! The Centum normally has twenty-five Primes, now only three remain. College isn't worth the time or the money. There's a hidden book in the hidden library that hides a hidden door. Kubisk Core is from Georgia, like that matters. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Gambit (1993 1st Series Marvel) 1GOLD CGC 9.8 Gold on Gold Variant

    Paper: White

    Gold Edition

    Label #4498591021

    Starts Jan 4

    Gold edition. Tithing, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Klaus Janson; Henri LeBeau sneaks into X-Mansion and tells his young step-brother, Gambit, that the time of the tithing has come and he is needed in New Orleans as the Assassins Guild is trying to break the old pacts; As they are speaking, Henri is cut down by an assassins arrow; Gambit gives chase and discovers that the killer is Julien, the "dead" brother of his wife; Learning that Bella Donna is also alive (she was "killed" in X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #8) Gambit and Rogue prepare to leave for New Orleans. 36 pgs., full color.

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    Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

    1st app. Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan)

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4101628014

    Starts Jan 4

    "A Woman Possessed!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Tom Sutton and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. This issue picks up after the events in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #11. Johnny Blaze races against the clock to save a woman from a fate worse than death. Featuring the evil of Mephisto (as Satan). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

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    Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 10 FN 6.0

    Starts Jan 20

    "Ghost Rider!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Mike Ploog. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Ghost Rider's origin tale from the pages of Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) #5. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Hulk appears on the cover but is not inside this issue. Next issue contains a note from Marvel explaining that the cover for this fill-in issue went to press before they realized the planned story was not ready yet. The Hulk does appear in Ghost Rider #11. Cover price $0.25.

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    Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4494471003

    Starts Jan 20

    First 30-cent cover price - Part 5 of 5 - "Two Against Death!" Guest-Starring Daredevil, Stunt Master and Karen Page. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne and Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Story continued from Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. the Spirit of Vengeance must team-up with the Man without Fear to save the beautiful Karen Page from the menacing Death-Stalker! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

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    Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N NM- 9.2

    Starts Jan 20

    Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

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    Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N NM- 9.2

    Starts Jan 27

    Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

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    Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N NM- 9.2

    Starts Feb 3

    Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

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    Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N VF/NM 9.0

    Starts Feb 10

    Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.