FANTASTIC FOUR (1961-96; 2003-12) #1
CGC F/VF: 7.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 12/05/2012 12:07 PM
$15,000
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
Kirby cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Fantastic Four; 1st Mole Man; the Marvel Age begins here (11/61) Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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Kirby cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Fantastic Four; 1st Mole Man; the Marvel Age begins here (11/61) Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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ow/white pgs
Kirby cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Fantastic Four; 1st Mole Man; the Marvel Age begins here (11/61) Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)This is the book that launched the Silver Age of Comics and the Marvel Age of storytelling, courtesy of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's extraordinary vision. This classic collectible also has the thrilling origin story providing the first appearances of Mister Fantastic, the Thing, Human Torch, and Invisible Girl--along with the debut of the tragically evil Mole Man. The pop-culture passion for Fantastic Four is now set to get even more heated, with excitement building over Marvel Studios finally recovering the film rights to the company's first super team!
It may be apocryphal, but legend has it that the Fantastic Four resulted from a golf game between Marvel's Martin Goodman and DC's Irwin Donenfeld, in which Donenfeld bragged about an upcoming superhero team book (Justice League of America), which prompted Goodman to practically chain Jack Kirby and Stan Lee to a desk until they came up with a team title to rival DC's upcoming blockbuster. While the title's origins are likely more drab than that, there's no denying that the competitive nature of the struggling comics business in the early Silver Age prompted feverish experimentation and risk-taking at the scrappy Marvel offices, resulting in clever, exciting series such as this, a first issue brimming with daring ideas, startling characterization, and brash ebullience.
Any Marvel key collector will tell you that this is one of the Silver Age keys most likely to turn up in middling condition, its cheap paperstock and rushed printjob combining with the unforgiving white background to make many original copies seem drab and worn. This higher-grade copy is a treat, with nice sharp colors and bright whites, and minimal wear. If you're going to invest in this book, this is a fine grade to consider, and a great copy for the savvy investment collector.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit paid by check, money order or wire transfer.
Overstreet 2012 FN/VF (7.0) value = $16,750.
Artist Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
Kirby cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Fantastic Four; 1st Mole Man; the Marvel Age begins here (11/61) Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)This is the book that launched the Silver Age of Comics and the Marvel Age of storytelling, courtesy of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's extraordinary vision. This classic collectible also has the thrilling origin story providing the first appearances of Mister Fantastic, the Thing, Human Torch, and Invisible Girl--along with the debut of the tragically evil Mole Man. The pop-culture passion for Fantastic Four is now set to get even more heated, with excitement building over Marvel Studios finally recovering the film rights to the company's first super team!
It may be apocryphal, but legend has it that the Fantastic Four resulted from a golf game between Marvel's Martin Goodman and DC's Irwin Donenfeld, in which Donenfeld bragged about an upcoming superhero team book (Justice League of America), which prompted Goodman to practically chain Jack Kirby and Stan Lee to a desk until they came up with a team title to rival DC's upcoming blockbuster. While the title's origins are likely more drab than that, there's no denying that the competitive nature of the struggling comics business in the early Silver Age prompted feverish experimentation and risk-taking at the scrappy Marvel offices, resulting in clever, exciting series such as this, a first issue brimming with daring ideas, startling characterization, and brash ebullience.
Any Marvel key collector will tell you that this is one of the Silver Age keys most likely to turn up in middling condition, its cheap paperstock and rushed printjob combining with the unforgiving white background to make many original copies seem drab and worn. This higher-grade copy is a treat, with nice sharp colors and bright whites, and minimal wear. If you're going to invest in this book, this is a fine grade to consider, and a great copy for the savvy investment collector.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit paid by check, money order or wire transfer.
Overstreet 2012 FN/VF (7.0) value = $16,750.
Artist Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.