Collection of Silver and Bronze Age Fantastic Four Comic Books
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Welcome, true believers! Today we're looking at a fantastic—pun intended—collection of vintage Marvel comic books. This is a solid run of Silver and early Bronze Age Fantastic Four issues, dating roughly from 1968 to 1973.
This era represents the tail end of the legendary Stan Lee and Jack Kirby collaboration, transitioning into the work of other great artists like John Romita. You can see the evolution of the cover price right here, moving from 12 cents up to 20 cents, a hallmark of this transitional period in comic history.
These are printed on standard newsprint with classic four-color separation, the industry standard of the time. The fact that they are bagged shows a collector's care, but looking closely, we can see typical signs of age. There's visible edge wear, some spine ticks, and the natural mellowing of the paper. These are raw, ungraded copies, likely falling into the Good to Very Good range.
While I don't spot any massive 'key' issues—like a first appearance of Galactus or the Silver Surfer—a consecutive run like this is highly desirable for readers and collectors looking to fill gaps. I'm highly confident in their authenticity as period printings. For the entire lot, assuming mid-grade condition across the board, a conservative auction estimate would be between $200 and $400. Excelsior!
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Item Report
Collection of Silver and Bronze Age Fantastic Four Comic Books
By:Marvel Comics Group (Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, John Romita, etc.)
Style:Comic Books
Origin:United States
Materials:Paper, Ink
Age:circa 1968-1973
Condition:Good to Very Good (appears to be raw copies, varying wear including spine ticks and edge wear, not officially graded)
Value:Authentic: $200 - $400 (for the lot, highly dependent on individual grades); Reproduction: N/A
Maker's Marks / Writing:Marvel Comics Group logos, issue numbers, prices (12c, 15c, 20c), Comics Code Authority stamps.
Date:2026-07-14 09:25:52.894281
Description:
A collection of vintage Marvel Fantastic Four comic books, primarily from the Silver and Bronze Ages. The lot includes issues ranging from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, featuring iconic cover art by Jack Kirby and John Romita among others. Notable issues visible include #71, #73, #76, #82, #88, #89, #90, #93, #96, #101, #102, #103, #105, #106, #109, #111, #113, #114, #121, #125, #126, #128, #135, #137, and #138. The comics are bagged and appear to be in varying conditions.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a nice run of mid-to-late Silver Age and early Bronze Age Fantastic Four comics. While there don't appear to be any major 'key' issues (like first appearances of major characters) in this specific spread, it represents a solid chunk of classic Marvel history. The value of comic books is extremely condition-dependent. Based on the photos, these appear to be raw (ungraded) copies in mid-grade condition, with some showing spine ticks, edge wear, and potential color breaking. A professional grading would be required for a precise valuation.
Individual Images:
whole collection of comics
detail of issues 71-77
detail of issues 82-93
detail of issues 96-113
detail of issues 109-137
detail of issues 125-138
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Good to Very Good (appears to be raw copies, varying wear including spine ticks and edge wear, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 100%
The items are clearly identifiable as vintage Marvel Fantastic Four comic books based on the titles, issue numbers, cover art, and publisher logos.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The comics appear to be authentic vintage printings. The wear, paper quality (as visible), and printing style are consistent with the era. There are no obvious signs of modern reproduction, though without handling them, a 100% guarantee is impossible.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics, Silver Age, Bronze Age, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Comic Book Lot, Vintage Comics
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
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