FANTASTIC FOUR: 149 Comics: MASSIVE: 1980-2000: John Byrne Era nearly complete:

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IMPORTANT: Sales typically run Saturday to Saturday. IF THERE ARE NO BIDS BY THURSDAY EVENING, THE SALE WILL BE ENDED EARLY! It may or may not be listed again since I do list them in other venues. This has become necessary since eBay forced the new search system on us in spite of months of negative feedback. The new system makes it so difficult to find items that it sometimes takes 5-6 weeks before enough people find the sale and someone actually makes a bid. (If there are bids it will sell on eBay. Something to consider if you are truly interested.)

DESCRIPTION FOR THIS AUCTION

This is a massive lot of 149 issues (no duplicates) of Marvel Comics', "Fantastic Four", roughly covering the era of 1980-2000. The John Bryne era is especially well represented with only 5 issues missing from his run from issue #232 (July 1981) to issue #293 (August 1986). In a lot that spans 20 years there will be mutliple special issues, cross-overs, story arcs, etc. I won't try to list all that in this description but you can find it in the table at the bottom of this ad. It lists every book along with grades, dates, and comments. Speaking of grades this lot ranges from mid-grade to high-grade. Perhaps a third of them are bagged and boarded. No mystery pile of comics here. All are pictured above and listed at bottom.

Be sure and check my other sales. I will be listing tons of Golden, Silver, and Bronze Age comics - most in attractive lots.

ABOUT GRADING

Insofar as grading is concerned, just check my feedback profile: 2500+ with 100% positive over more than 13 years on eBay - most of which involved sales of comics. If I screw something up I make it right. However, I do not guarantee individual grades on large lots. Like any other skilled grader, I will not be 100% on the mark all the time so I do not want to get into debates about one or two comics out of a hundred being off by a grade. Large lots typically sell for bargain prices so no nitpicking allowed. CGC, on the other hand, is on them. I do not back CGC grading. That is their job. I do adhere to current Overstreet grading standards. You comic folk out there should be familiar with that but, if not, you can bone up on it here "Ebay's Overstreet Grading Guide". All of you non-comic folk can get a quick general overview here "Dan's Quick and Dirty Comic Book Grading Guide".

DA RULES

I have a pretty good handle on what I can net for comics selling at a local auction house (no eBay fees, no Paypal fees, no shipping) so I will not be giving comics away on eBay. I typically start my pricing on lots at around 10%-15% of current Overstreet value based on the condition of the books. Some auctions will start for less and some for more, but not many. If they do not sell here, they will eventually sell somewhere else. eBay is no longer the only game in town so I will be marketing these items aggressively on other sites as well. If someone makes a deal on one of those sites I will sell it there and end this sale. However, if there is decent interest on eBay (meaning people are actually placing bids in lieu of waiting around to snipe at the end), I will leave the item on eBay and sell it here. eBay has always been structured to encourage last minute bidding but, since there are other options out there now, you might want to get some early bids in just to keep the sale active if you are truly interested. It does not cost anything to end a sale if there are no bids.

OTHER SALES

I am a long-time eBay comic book guy who has been away for a few years doin' other stuff. I am a collector who buys collections that have books I want and then eventually sells the extras to recoup some of my cost so I can do it all over again. (Only way I can afford to play.) I have allowed my extras to get completely out of control so I intend to seriously pare down my comics. I will be selling thousands of comics in the relatively near future (more if I decide to part with some of my core collection). You will not see much junk. I drop that off at a local auction house. I will be listing Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, and some nice Modern stuff - most of which will be sold in attractive lots with low starting prices. Marvel and DC Super heroes will be in the mix, of course, but there will be more interesting comics as well. Things you don't see every day.

(NOTE: My day job is making it difficult for me to list large quality lots each week so I may start listing every other week. If you have me earmarked to check each week - and you are crazy if you don't - and there is nothing one week just check back the next.)

SHIPPING

[IMPORTANT] - I am no longer able to offer low cost shipping options. eBay forces sellers to guarantee delivery and that means all shipments must be insured and shipped with some sort of delivery confirmation. eBay does not allow buyers to opt out of those options to reduce shipping and handling cost so insurance and confirmation cost will be built into the handling fee. Just factor the shipping cost into your bid. I will combine shipping for multiple purchases. eBay's rules were too squirrelly for me to figure out so I will just work it out with you at the end of the sale.

INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS! Comics and books are now apparently eligible for eBay's "Global Shipping Program" so feel free to bid using that option. I cannot provide a shipping cost to the buyer since part of it is charged by a third party service and even the US portion of shipping is not determined until the buyer completes the check out process after the sale. eBay's rules make any other method of international shipping cost prohibitive so the "Global Shipping Program" is the only international shipping option available.

Title Publisher Issue Issue Date Current Condition Comments Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 215 Feb-80 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 216 Mar-80 FR/GD Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 217 Apr-80 FN Early App Dazzler Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 218 May-80 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 219 Jun-80 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 220 Jul-80 FN Brief origin Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 221 Aug-80 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 222 Sep-80 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 223 Oct-80 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 224 Nov-80 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 225 Dec-80 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 226 Jan-81 FN/VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 227 Feb-81 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 228 Mar-81 VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 229 Apr-81 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 230 May-81 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 231 Jun-81 NM Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 232 Jul-81 NM Bryne art begins Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 233 Aug-81 VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 234 Sep-81 VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 235 Oct-81 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 236 Nov-81 VF 20th anniversary issue - Stan Lee on cover Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 237 Dec-81 VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 238 Jan-82 NM Origin Frankie Raye Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 239 Feb-82 VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 240 Mar-82 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 241 Apr-82 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 242 May-82 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 243 Jun-82 FN/VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 244 Jul-82 FN Frankie Raye become Nova Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 245 Aug-82 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 246 Sep-82 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 247 Oct-82 VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 248 Nov-82 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 250 Jan-83 VF Spider-Man x-over Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 251 Feb-83 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 252 Mar-83 VG Sideways issue / Tatooz missing Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 253 Apr-83 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 254 May-83 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 255 Jun-83 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 256 Jul-83 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 257 Aug-83 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 259 Oct-83 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 260 Nov-83 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 261 Dec-83 VG Silver Surfer Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 262 Jan-84 VG Orgin Galactus Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 263 Feb-84 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 264 Mar-84 VG FF 1 cover swipe Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 265 Apr-84 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 266 May-84 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 267 Jun-84 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 268 Jul-84 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 269 Aug-84 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 270 Sep-84 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 271 Oct-84 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 272 Nov-84 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 273 Dec-84 VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 274 Jan-85 VG 4th app Spider-Man alien costume Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 275 Feb-85 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 276 Mar-85 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 277 Apr-85 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 278 May-85 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 279 Jun-85 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 280 Jul-85 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 281 Aug-85 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 282 Sep-85 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 283 Oct-85 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 284 Nov-85 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 285 Dec-85 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 287 Feb-86 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 288 Mar-86 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 289 Apr-86 NM Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 290 May-86 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 292 Jul-86 VF Nick Fury Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 294 Sep-86 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 295 Oct-86 VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 296 Nov-86 FN Thing rejoins Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 297 Dec-86 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 300 Mar-87 VF Johnny Storm & Alicia Masters wed Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 303 Jun-87 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 306 Sep-87 VF New team starts Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 318 Sep-88 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 324 Mar-89 NM Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 341 Jun-90 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 342 Jul-90 FN Spider-Man cameo Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 347 Dec-90 FN 1st prtg - gray cover Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 348 Jan-91 FN Dr. Doom / 1st prtg - gray cover Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 349 Feb-91 VF Dr. Doom Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 350 Mar-91 FN Dr. Doom Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 366 Jul-92 VF Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 367 Aug-92 FN Wolverine app Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 371 Dec-92 NM All white 1st prtg Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 373 Feb-93 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 374 Mar-93 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 375 Apr-93 VF Holo-grafx foil cover Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 376 May-93 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 377 Jun-93 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 381 Oct-93 FN Death of Reed Richards Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 383 Dec-93 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 387 Apr-94 NM Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 390 Jul-94 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 394 Nov-94 FN Newsstand edition Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 404 Sep-95 GD Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 413 Jun-96 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Marvel 415 Aug-96 VF Onslaught tie-in Fantastic Four V-1 Annual Marvel 17 Jun-83 FN Fantastic Four V-1 Annual Marvel 18 Dec-84 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Annual Marvel 19 Dec-85 VG Fantastic Four V-1 Annual Marvel 26 Jun-93 VF Fantastic Four V-1 New Marvel 560 8-Nov VF Fantastic Four V-1 New Marvel 566 9-Jul VF Fantastic Four V-2 Marvel 1 Nov-96 VF Reintro FF Fantastic Four V-2 Marvel 2 Dec-96 VF Namor Fantastic Four V-2 Marvel 4 Feb-97 NM Dr. Doom cameo Fantastic Four V-2 Marvel 5 Mar-97 VF Fantastic Four V-2 Marvel 6 Apr-97 FN Fantastic Four V-2 Marvel 7 May-97 VF Fantastic Four V-2 Marvel 8 Jun-97 NM Fantastic Four V-2 Marvel 12 Oct-97 VF Heroes United pt. 1 Fantastic Four V-2 Marvel 13 Nov-97 NM Fantastic Four V-2 Variants Marvel 1 Nov-96 FN Reintro FF / Variant cover Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 11 Nov-98 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 13 Jan-99 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 14 Feb-99 NM Ronan cover Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 15 Mar-99 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 16 Apr-99 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 17 May-99 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 18 Jun-99 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 19 Jul-99 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 21 Sep-99 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 28 Apr-00 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 42 1-Jun NM Namor cover Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 44 1-Aug NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 45 1-Sep NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 46 1-Oct FN Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 47 1-Nov NM Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 48 1-Dec FN Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 49 2-Jan FN Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 50 2-Feb FN Fantastic Four V-3 Marvel 60 2-Oct FN 9 cent version Fantastic Four V-3 Annual Marvel 1 Jan-98 NM Fantastic Four V-3 Annual Marvel 4 1-Jan NM Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four Marvel 34 8-May NM Official Marvel Index to the Fantastic Four Marvel 3 Feb-86 NM Official Marvel Index to the Fantastic Four Marvel 6 May-86 FN Fantastic Five Marvel 2 Nov-99 NM Fantastic Five Marvel 3 Dec-99 NM Fantastic Five Marvel 4 Jan-00 NM Fantastic Four Fireworks: 3 issue mini-series Marvel 1 Jan-99 NM