Search our archive of more than 10 million auction results. The comic book price guide for great britain fantastic. Fantastic four profile the fantastic four are a group of super heroes who have experienced some of the wildest adventures ever depicted in comic books, but perhaps the root of their appeal is the extent to which they embodied the ideal family, warts and all. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Galactus fantastic four comic books tend to be more valuable than the issues surrounding them. The flash dc comics silver age values learn what the silver age flash comic books are worth in this article. This issue covers fantastic four 1st series 1 thru 15. As one of marvels first super hero groups, the fantastic four is home. The fantastic four was the first superhero team created by writereditor stan lee and artist and coplotter jack kirby, who developed a collaborative approach to creating. Now, with stan lee openly discussing wanting to reacquire the movie and tv rights to the xmen and the fantastic four, its about time that the comic book publisher brings the superhero team back in the comics as well.
We get two fantastic no pun intended stories, and i cant wait for more. While i was familiar with stan lees story, all the other interviewees were interesting as they explained how they worked with the basic ff premise. Second only to stan lee and jack kirbys run on the series in my heart, walt simonsons time on fantastic four was alltooshort, but utterly fun with. Fantastic four is the name of several comic book titles featuring the team fantastic four created by stan lee and jack kirby and published by marvel comics, beginning with the original fantastic four comic book series which debuted in 1961.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. They were the first members of the class of modern superhumans. Introduction welcome to the world of the fantastic four. Fullpage ff pinup by bill sienkiewicz and terry austin. A cornerstone of marvels universe of characters, the fantastic four remains one of the most popular superhero. Fantastic, the invisible girl, and the human torch.
The fantastic four was the first superhero team created by artistcoplotter jack kirby and editorco. This comic book made me cry from the moment i opened it up more on that in a minute and i highly recommend picking it up. The fantastic four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by marvel comics. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. So who would you like to see handling the fantastic four if the team of dan slott and sara pichelli dont set the world on fire no pun intended. Fantastic four comic books price guide sell my comic books. Here are a few covers from the first 80 or so issues, plus some annuals.
The eater of planets is a huge character in the marvel universe. But, because of his transformation, hes also the tragic member of the fantastic four. As one of the original creations of the legendary duo of stan lee and. Note that the power comics published that week had pennant inserts to cut out. Fantastic, the thing, the human torch johnny storm, and the invisible girl as they battle the mole man in the fantastic four. Not only did foxs second attempt at the fantastic four movie franchise crash and burn at the box office last year, but with the release of the muchdelayed final issue of marvels secret wars. The characters first appeared in fantastic four vol. Ben grimm, better known as the thing, is the original quintessential toughguy of the marvel universe. The first issue of this famous comic book is released in november 1961 featuring the team battling with a giant subterranean creature emerging from the ground sent by their enemy the mole man. Perhaps this new comic series featuring the thing and human torch becomes the impetus that marvel needs to finally reunite. What is the story of the comic book of the fantastic four. Number 1 the one that started it all and was the kickstart to the marvel universe.
Its time marvel revives the fantastic four screen rant. All issues of the fantastic four were distributed in the uk from 1961, right up until. The fantastic four is back in an all new comic book. Fantastic four history of the fantastic four comic. Reed richards takes his friends on a rocket trip that changes their lives forever. Fantastic four 49 1st full appearance of galactus 2nd app. In 1967 and again in 78, the fantastic four was made into a tv cartoon. The former, which was produced by hannabarbera and appeared on abc, had such limited animation, it was virtually nothing but a series of televised comic books. Also see ultimate fantastic four, an obviously ultimate universe version where the main difference is that the four are younger and a little less mature. The fantastic four is a fictional superhero team appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or garage sale are published by marvel or dc. The first family super team of marvel comics, the fantastic four opened up the genre to a whole new way of telling the old story of family binds above all else. E the robot in place of the human torch, fantastic four, a 1990s series that aired along with iron man as part of the.
This issue covers fantastic four 1st series 161 thru 176, annual 11, and giantsize fantastic four 4 thru 6. The fantastic four, a 1967 hannabarbera series with many episode plots taken straight from the comics, the fantastic four, the 1978 series with h. Find the value of the marvel comic fantastic four volume 1. For the original, unused kirbydick ayers cover to this issue, see fantastic four 224. Fantastic four 1st series the comic book price guide. Sep 01, 2016 the galactus trilogy is told in the movie fantastic four rise of the silver surfer and the whole comic book series remains very popular and collectable among comic book fans today. It is often credited as one of the most important comics in marvels history, helping usher in the marvel age of comics and effectively placing marvel as the top comic publisher for many years. View market values for books, store your collection, and. This issue also publishes, for the first time, the original, unused jack kirbydick ayers cover to fantastic four 3. Fantastic four 1961 comic book price guide gocollect. Fantastic four, american team of comic strip superheroes, created by stan lee and jack kirby for marvel comics in 1961, that brought an element of realism to the genre unique for its time. Chased by the wizard and an apparently mindcontrolled human torch, reed and sue manage to escape from both them with the brainwashed ben as their prisoner. It was a massive week for television trailers and promos, with all of the biggest assembled right here. For any fantastic four lover who has developed allergies to old paper or the damp smell which hits most old comics, this disc is a.
Best of the fantastic four the best stories of the fantastic four. This book, a series of interviews with the guys who wrote and drew fantastic four from its beginning to 2005, proved more interesting than i expected. Jun 04, 2018 so this article is who i would like to see handle the art chores on a new fantastic four book. Fantastic four comic book collections for sale ebay. While the golden record reprints are worth a fraction of the originals, they are still collectible especially since for many collectors, the original issues are well. While the original art and feel of the books are the best and while i also highly encourage investing in the marvel masterwork book series, this collection allows a closeup perusely and examination of this treasure trove of comic book thrills at an amazingly low price. Official marvel index to the fantastic four 1985 comic books. Great deals on original fantastic four comic book hero action figures. This week, our artists paired sonic the hedgehog and sonicrelated characters with other comic book characters. The fantastic four are made up of four individuals who gained. Why marvels fantastic four is the hardest comic book to.
The return of the fantastic four teased in marvel two. Its the first appearance of galactus and the silver surfer. Eleven years later, fantastic four, a bigbudget movie, was released. Early uk variant copies have a printed 9d ninepence in place of the american 10 or 12 cents. Legendary comics creator nicola cuti, creator of eman and moonchild the starbabe, has passed away at the age of 75. Original fantastic four comic book hero action figures for. I would love to see another 50 issue run by john byrne, but that is highly unlikely. Fantastic four 1961 1st series comic books mycomicshop. Jan, 2016 not only did foxs second attempt at the fantastic four movie franchise crash and burn at the box office last year, but with the release of the muchdelayed final issue of marvels secret wars. The fantastic four are a fictional superhero team appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Four silver age reprinted pages explaining the powers of mr. The four were connected even before the same negative space wedgie gave them all their powers reed and sue were sweethearts and eventually got married, johnny is sues younger brother, ben is reeds best friend since college previously reeds buddy from world war ii, until.
So this article is who i would like to see handle the art chores on a new fantastic four book. Not only does it cover a lot more fantastic four issues, but it shows them in the manner in which the original silver age comics did, with the small red dots on the characters faces. Fantastic four 1st series the comic book price guide for. The fantastic four spring to action as a team for the first time. The mad thinker orchestrates the first meeting between johnny storm and the original human torch. This book is dedicated to jack kirby in appreciation of his unique contribution to the field of comic books. There have been several tv adaptations of the family, all animated. From crumb to clowes smithsonian institution new college press, 2004 series 2004. As they learn how to control their new found powers, will it be enough to stop the fury of the mole man. Sep 30, 2014 the first volume of marvels fantastic four epic collection line, the worlds greatest comic magazine collects the first 18 issues of stan lee and jack kirbys acclaimed run on fantastic four a run that would last over 100 issues and include acclaimed stories like the galactus trilogy and this man. Here you are, courtesy of the wikipedia article which includes the new fantastic four 1. Spiderman, wolverine, hulk, and ghost rider were the new fantastic four, though the team was effective, they are all loners at heart and thus the. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or.
Or read our free, online comic book price guides, focusing on each character, to determine their current market value. Output from this step was 3650 in a coherent story completed. Fantastic four compendium marvel superheroes gamer. May 07, 20 here you are, courtesy of the wikipedia article which includes the new fantastic four 1. The fantastic four universe the comic has the fantastic four for marvel of fundamental significance, because it was the first time the marvel universe was introduced, under which all superheroes of the publisher in the world live and interact with each other. Fantastic four comics values and price guide heritage auctions. The ff are a unique group unlike any other in the modern marvel universe.
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