Dell Released January 1967

Superheroes #1 (1967)

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Superheroes #1 is the premiere issue of the Superheroes series from Dell, released January 1, 1967. Written by D. J. Arneson with artwork by Sal Trapani. Notable appearances include Fab 4. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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Published January 1967
Pages 32

1st appearance and origin of The Fab Four.  Part 1: “The Origin Of The Fab Four” – (12-page story) – Following an accident caused by the evil Dr. Luuki, four teens find they can transfer their minds into the bodies of four superhero androids named the Fab Four: El, Polymer Polly, Hy, and Crispy. The heroes battle Dr. Luuki's robot, Enndo-Man. Part 2: “The Nuclear Power Pirate” – (12-page story) – The heroes battle and appear to defeat Enndo-Man. Dr. Luuki finds and repairs his robot. Part 3: “A Monster With A Heart” – (7-page story) – The heroes defeat the rampaging Enndo-Man.

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  • 1st appearance of Fab 4, a group of young people who can transfer their consciousness into android avatars

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