FANTASTIC FOUR (1961-96; 2003-12) #1
CGC VG+: 4.5
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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 03/13/2019 12:47 PM
$13,944
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs; Signature Series Stan Lee 5/11/18 on Back Cover
Jack 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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Jack 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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crm/ow pgs; Signature Series Stan Lee 5/11/18 on Back Cover
Jack 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)
Fantastic Four #1 isn't just the first issue of a long-running comic. This book is also when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby secure the Silver Age of Comics and launch the Marvel Age of Storytelling. Their bold vision would provide an unexpected depth to this tale of an experimental space flight gone wrong — leading to the first appearances of Mister Fantastic, the Thing, Human Torch, and Invisible Girl (along with the debut of the tragically evil Mole Man).
That complicated villain was just one of the many signs that Marvel was out to redefine superhero comics. The first issue of Fantastic Four was fully dedicated to a single story, including an origin establishing that the Fantastic Four didn't bother with secret identities. The generous page count also allowed for plenty of petty infighting amongst the team — who didn't even wear costumes, although Stan Lee would give in to public demand over that by the third issue.
Fantastic Four would also redefine the Marvel Comics Group — which was literally a set of comics that distributors sent to retailers. Marvel's monster books (including Tales to Astonish and Tales of Suspense) began selling as well as Fantastic Four once characters like Iron Man, Ant-Man, and Thor began to take over their pages.
The pop-culture passion for the Fantastic Four was recently renewed when Marvel Studios recovered the film rights to the company's first super team. There's already confirmation that Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four: First Steps will feature the Silver Surfer and Galactus. Fans also have high hopes of (finally) getting the Mole Man as a villain. It's also been confirmed that the Fantastic Four will join Dr. Doom in being part of both 2026's Avengers: Doomsday and 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars.While many Signature Series feature their prize autographs across the front cover image, there are collectors who blanche at seeing ink marks across classic images, no matter whose hand it comes from. Thus, check out this beauty! In a clever move that we're surprised hasn't been done more often, Stan the Man signed this copy on the back cover making this the best of both worlds -- a clean and attractive copy that still bears the comic master's seal of approval!
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG+ (4.5) value = $7,500.
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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.
Jack 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)
Fantastic Four #1 isn't just the first issue of a long-running comic. This book is also when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby secure the Silver Age of Comics and launch the Marvel Age of Storytelling. Their bold vision would provide an unexpected depth to this tale of an experimental space flight gone wrong — leading to the first appearances of Mister Fantastic, the Thing, Human Torch, and Invisible Girl (along with the debut of the tragically evil Mole Man).
That complicated villain was just one of the many signs that Marvel was out to redefine superhero comics. The first issue of Fantastic Four was fully dedicated to a single story, including an origin establishing that the Fantastic Four didn't bother with secret identities. The generous page count also allowed for plenty of petty infighting amongst the team — who didn't even wear costumes, although Stan Lee would give in to public demand over that by the third issue.
Fantastic Four would also redefine the Marvel Comics Group — which was literally a set of comics that distributors sent to retailers. Marvel's monster books (including Tales to Astonish and Tales of Suspense) began selling as well as Fantastic Four once characters like Iron Man, Ant-Man, and Thor began to take over their pages.
The pop-culture passion for the Fantastic Four was recently renewed when Marvel Studios recovered the film rights to the company's first super team. There's already confirmation that Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four: First Steps will feature the Silver Surfer and Galactus. Fans also have high hopes of (finally) getting the Mole Man as a villain. It's also been confirmed that the Fantastic Four will join Dr. Doom in being part of both 2026's Avengers: Doomsday and 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars.While many Signature Series feature their prize autographs across the front cover image, there are collectors who blanche at seeing ink marks across classic images, no matter whose hand it comes from. Thus, check out this beauty! In a clever move that we're surprised hasn't been done more often, Stan the Man signed this copy on the back cover making this the best of both worlds -- a clean and attractive copy that still bears the comic master's seal of approval!
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG+ (4.5) value = $7,500.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
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.