FANTASTIC FOUR LOT INC FANTASTIC FORCE 1 & FF 23 & THING (1983) 23 & GLADIATOR

Description: Up for sale is a four issue lot featuring characters from the Fantastic Four Universe, including Fantastic Four (1998) Issue #23, Fantastic Force (1994) Issues #1, Thing (1983) Issue #23, and Gladiator vs. Supreme (1997) Issue #1. The Fantastic Four are a superhero team appearing in the Marvel Universe. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 (1961). The Fantastic Four was the first superhero team created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby. The team is made up of Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards), a scientific genius and the leader of the group, who can stretch his body into incredible lengths; the Invisible Woman (Susan "Sue" Storm), who can render herself invisible and project powerful force fields; the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), who can generate flames, surround himself with them and fly; and the Thing (Ben Grimm), who possesses superhuman strength and endurance due to the nature of his stone-like flesh. The team is also well known for its introduction to many main Marvel characters, including the Black Panther, the Silver Surfer, Galactus, the Inhumans, the sea-dwelling prince Namor, and Gladiator of the alien Shi'ar Imperial Guard. After many adventures as the Fantastic Four, Reed married Sue, as shown in Fantastic Four Annual #3 (1965). Not long after that, they had their first child, Franklin Richards (Fantastic Four Annual #6 (1968)). The Fantastic Four have been adapted into other media, including four animated series and four live-action films.The original 1963 comic series ran for 416 issues. In 1996, the series was relaunched with vol. 2, #1 as part of the "Heroes Reborn" crossover story arc. Following the end of that universe, Fantastic Four was relaunched with vol. 3, #1 in 1998.In 1983, Marvel decided to give the Thing his own series, after the cancellation of Marvel Two-In-One, which had starred the Thing and run for 100 issues. This new series ran for 36 issues. This series tied into the original Secret Wars series.In 1994, Marvel launched a series called Fantastic Force, which was a superteam led by Franklin Richards, going by the name of Psi-Lord. This series would last for 18 issues. As mentioned above, this listing is for Fantastic Four (1998) Issues #23, Fantastic Force (1994) Issue #1, The Thing (1983) Issue #23, and the Gladiator vs. Supreme (1997) Issue #1. Highlights include:Fantastic Four (1998) Issue #23, published November 1999, is written by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Salvador Larroca. The Fantastic Four race against the clock to find a cure for the nanite infection that has attacked the Thing and the She-Hulk! Plus: The Red Skull, the Mad Thinker and his awesome android! And finally, just who is Valeria Von Doom?Fantastic Force (1994) Issue #1, published November 1994, is written by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich, with art and a foil-stamped wraparound cover by Dante Bastianoni. A bold new team takes over where the Fantastic Four left off! In the proud tradition of the world's greatest comic book, a new legend is forged! Psi-Lord, Vibraxas, Huntara and Devlor, with the help of the Black Panther, set out to make history in their first issue and to see them off is the Frightful Four! Thing (1983) #23, published May 1985, is written by Mike Carlin, with art and cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. The Thing has returned home from Battleword and the Secret Wars to find that things have changed. Angered over the relationship developed by Johnny Storm and Alicia Masters in his absence and a revelation about his friend, Reed Richards, the Thing quits the Fantastic Four. Gladiator Supreme (1997) #1, published March 1997, is written by Keith Giffen, with art and cover by Ed Benes. The Imperial Guard butt-kicker meets Extreme's uber-man! Gladiator, the Shi'ar Empire's pride and joy, has knocked out Colossus and single-handedly wiped the floor with the Fantastic Four. The power of Supreme, Rob Liefeld's strange visitor from another planet, knows no limits! What happens when the titans of two universes tussle in this 48-page bookshelf blockbuster? Cover price $4.99.These books come bagged and boarded, and I would put them all in the Very Fine to Near Mint range. I have tried to accurately grade these books, but grading is subjective, and only my opinion. Please look at the pictures and ask any questions before bidding. All comics have been stored properly in a smoke free home, and have been sealed since purchase.I am selling my entire collection, so please see my other auctions to catch other great series!I will gladly combine shipping, when possible.Shipping: No international shipping!!! No Exceptions!! If you win multiple auctions, please wait for invoice with combined S&H before paying. All orders are usually shipped the next business day after payment is received. If an extreme amount of time has passed, please do contact us for tracking information. Please send payment within 3 days of end of auction. Good Luck and Happy Bidding!

Price: 6 USD

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

End Time: 2025-02-03T13:59:55.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.45 USD