FANTASTIC FOUR (1961-96; 2003-12) #3
CGC NM-: 9.2
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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 03/16/2022 8:45 PM
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: ow/w pages; Stan Lee signature series
Jack Kirby cover/art; 1st app of Miracle Man; 1st Fantastic Four costumes & establish HQ; Origin retold
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Jack Kirby cover/art; 1st app of Miracle Man; 1st Fantastic Four costumes & establish HQ; Origin retold
Highest Graded
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ow/w pages; Stan Lee signature series
Jack Kirby cover/art; 1st app of Miracle Man; 1st Fantastic Four costumes & establish HQ; Origin retold
Highest Graded
This is not the first issue of the Fantastic Four, but it is an issue filled to the brim with firsts. This issue marks the first appearance of the FF's uniforms, which can turn invisible, stretch to incredible lengths, resist powerful flames, and allow Ben Grimm a relaxing day at the beach. This issue also debuts the location of the super-team's headquarters, the design of their Fantasti-car, and even features the first time Stan Lee refers to the series as "The Greatest Comic Magazine in the World." Notably, this issue is also the first to feature an FF fan mail section, the first step in Lee's creation of the Mighty Marvel Fan Base. The vintage Jack Kirby cover design uses the sharp, stark grays of the New York City skyline to highlight the bright reds of Johnny Blaze's flames and the pristine white of the brand new Fantasti-car.
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Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were firing on all cylinders from the start with Fantastic Four. Each issue introduced new characters and concepts, from the superteam themselves to The Mole Man, the Skrulls, Silver Age Sub-Mariner, Doctor Doom, and more! Fantastic Four #3 debuted the iconic FF costumes, the Fantasti-car, the team’s headquarters, and the Miracle Man! Fantastic Four #3 is presented here in a gorgeous 9.2 CGC Signature Series, with off-white to white pages. This copy was signed by Stan Lee on June 20th, 2016. Lee’s signature looks beautiful and makes for incredible detailing on the side of the Fantasti-car. The Fantastic Four are confirmed to be joining the MCU and rumored to even possibly appear in the upcoming “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” in May 2022! The MCU has proven to make even lesser-known properties into worldwide sensations, with key issues rising in value as the movies create millions of new fans. In recent years, early Fantastic Four issues have been rapidly climbing, but they are still dramatically undervalued compared to similar 60’s Marvel titles. A 9.0 CGC Fantastic Four #3 sold in 2021 for over $20,000. This 9.2 Stan Lee Signature Series is a fantastic find for a fervent Fantastic Four fan!
Overstreet Guide 2021 NM- (9.2) value = $16,500.
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.
Jack Kirby cover/art; 1st app of Miracle Man; 1st Fantastic Four costumes & establish HQ; Origin retold
Highest Graded
This is not the first issue of the Fantastic Four, but it is an issue filled to the brim with firsts. This issue marks the first appearance of the FF's uniforms, which can turn invisible, stretch to incredible lengths, resist powerful flames, and allow Ben Grimm a relaxing day at the beach. This issue also debuts the location of the super-team's headquarters, the design of their Fantasti-car, and even features the first time Stan Lee refers to the series as "The Greatest Comic Magazine in the World." Notably, this issue is also the first to feature an FF fan mail section, the first step in Lee's creation of the Mighty Marvel Fan Base. The vintage Jack Kirby cover design uses the sharp, stark grays of the New York City skyline to highlight the bright reds of Johnny Blaze's flames and the pristine white of the brand new Fantasti-car.
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Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were firing on all cylinders from the start with Fantastic Four. Each issue introduced new characters and concepts, from the superteam themselves to The Mole Man, the Skrulls, Silver Age Sub-Mariner, Doctor Doom, and more! Fantastic Four #3 debuted the iconic FF costumes, the Fantasti-car, the team’s headquarters, and the Miracle Man! Fantastic Four #3 is presented here in a gorgeous 9.2 CGC Signature Series, with off-white to white pages. This copy was signed by Stan Lee on June 20th, 2016. Lee’s signature looks beautiful and makes for incredible detailing on the side of the Fantasti-car. The Fantastic Four are confirmed to be joining the MCU and rumored to even possibly appear in the upcoming “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” in May 2022! The MCU has proven to make even lesser-known properties into worldwide sensations, with key issues rising in value as the movies create millions of new fans. In recent years, early Fantastic Four issues have been rapidly climbing, but they are still dramatically undervalued compared to similar 60’s Marvel titles. A 9.0 CGC Fantastic Four #3 sold in 2021 for over $20,000. This 9.2 Stan Lee Signature Series is a fantastic find for a fervent Fantastic Four fan!
Overstreet Guide 2021 NM- (9.2) value = $16,500.
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.