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FANTASTIC FOUR (1961-96; 2003-12) #50
CGC NM: 9.4
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON:  Wednesday, 06/13/2018 2:14 PM
$6,177
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
classic Jack Kirby cvr/art; Silver Surfer vs. Galactus; 1st app of Wyatt Wingfoot; Johnny Storm goes to college
Second City Collection
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ow/white pgs
classic Jack Kirby cvr/art; Silver Surfer vs. Galactus; 1st app of Wyatt Wingfoot; Johnny Storm goes to college
Second City Collection
The Surfer was famously dropped into his first appearance by Jack Kirby without warning his collaborator, Stan Lee, who was first bemused then intrigued by this bizarre and inventive new addition to the rapidly ballooning FF galaxy. By his third appearance in this landmark issue, Lee had solidified a tragic, Shakespearean arc for the new character, pitting him against his galactic master with the universe at stake and gracing him with tortured inner monologues and a questing spirit. The proof of the character's near-instantaneous acceptance with Marvel's increasingly college-aged readership is seen on this classic cover, where the upstart antagonist completely steals the focus from the book's supposed leads. Note the Thing's bewilderment at this unexpected turn of events.
Here we have the Silver Surfer in all his shiny glory, presented in amazing NM condition, this remarkable copy is sure to make one lucky Fantastic Four fan flummoxed by their fortuitous fortune, in other words, they will be super stoked to own this classic comic.



From the estate of a private collector.



Overstreet Guide 2017 NM- (9.2) value = $1,400.





Artists 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.

Joe Sinnott is an American comic book artist. Working primarily as an inker, Sinnott is best known for his long stint on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, from 1965 to 1981, initially over the pencils of Jack Kirby. During his 60 years as a Marvel freelancer and then salaried artist working from home, Sinnott inked virtually every major title, with notable runs on The Avengers, The Defenders and Thor.


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