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Marvel Silver to Bronze Age Fantastic Four Comic Book Collection (Issues #71–138, partial run)
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Here we have a lively slice of Marvel history: a Silver to early Bronze Age run of Fantastic Four, spanning roughly issues #71 through #138. That places us squarely in the late Stan Lee era, with Jack Kirby’s cosmic dynamism still echoing through the panels and the Marvel Universe expanding at full tilt.
These are classic newsprint superheroes—12-cent Silver Age issues transitioning into 15- and 20-cent Bronze Age copies. We see strong mid-run material: Sub-Mariner clashes, the Frightful Four, Magneto crossovers, and the escalating cosmic stakes that defined Marvel in the early ’70s. While I don’t spot mega-keys like #48–50 or #52, this is a respectable and collectible stretch of continuity.
Condition appears mixed. The books are bagged and boarded, which is a plus, but I can see spine stress, minor edge wear, and typical age toning. Without back covers or interior shots, grading remains approximate—likely in the Good to Very Good range overall, and they appear to be raw copies, not professionally slabbed.
Authenticity looks strong based on cover price, trade dress, and Comics Code seals—but always verify the indicia to rule out later reprints. A word about copies.. Silver Age Marvel books are heavily reprinted, and unsuspecting buyers sometimes mistake facsimiles for first printings.
At auction, I’d conservatively estimate $400 to $900 for the group in mid-grade condition. A fun, nostalgic run with solid collector appeal. Comics Lass has spoken!
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Item Report
Marvel Silver to Bronze Age Fantastic Four Comic Book Collection (Issues #71–138, partial run)
By:Marvel Comics; key creators during this run include Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby and John Buscema (artists)
Style:Silver Age (1957–1969) and Bronze Age (1970–1980) Marvel Superhero Comics
Origin:United States
Materials:Newsprint paper, color lithographic comic printing, modern plastic bags and backing boards
Age:Circa 1968–1973
Condition:Good to Very Good overall (visible edge wear, minor spine stress; ungraded and interiors not shown)
Value:Auction estimate (if authentic, average mid-grade 4.0–6.0 range as group): $400–$900 total. If later reprints or low-grade (Fair/Poor): $100–$250 total.
Maker's Marks / Writing:Marvel Comics Group branding; Comics Code Authority seals; visible issue numbers and cover prices (12¢, 15¢, 20¢).
Date:2026-02-24 14:13:16.569840
Description:
A grouped collection of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four issues spanning approximately #71 through #138, including late Silver Age (12¢) and early Bronze Age (15¢–20¢) price variants. Key visible issues include #71, #73, #76–77, #82, #88–90, #93, #96, #101–114, #117, #121, #125–128, #135, #137–138. Most appear bagged and boarded; condition varies.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A solid mid-run Fantastic Four collection from the late Silver and early Bronze Age, featuring classic Lee/Kirby-era storytelling and early 1970s Marvel continuity. No major first appearances (e.g., #48–50 Galactus trilogy, #52 Black Panther) are visible, but several desirable mid-tier issues are present. Condition appears mixed and ungraded; closer inspection of backs and interiors is required for precise grading.
Individual Images:
group of Fantastic Four comics
close-up upper row issues
mid-run Fantastic Four covers
spines of issues 96-114
stacked mid-100s issues
close-up issues 125-138
Provenance:
No documentation provided.
Condition:
Good to Very Good overall (visible edge wear, minor spine stress; ungraded and interiors not shown)
Identification Score: 95%
Covers, mastheads, issue numbers, pricing (12¢, 15¢, 20¢), and Marvel Comics Group branding clearly identify these as original Fantastic Four issues from the stated era.
Authenticity Score: 80%
Visible price boxes, Comics Code Authority seals, and period-correct cover design strongly suggest original issues rather than modern reprints. However, interiors and indicia are not shown, so confirmation of first print status is pending. A word about copies.. Silver Age Marvel keys are frequently reprinted and sometimes passed off as originals; verification of indicia and paper quality is essential.
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Keywords
Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics, Silver Age comics, Bronze Age comics, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Marvel Comics Group, 12 cent cover, 15 cent cover, 20 cent cover, United States
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
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