Fantastic Four (1961)
Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
Key Facts
1st team appearance and origin of the Fantastic Four: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, The Thing
1st appearance of Mole Man
1st appearance of Giganto, a Deviant Mutate from Monster Isle
1st appearance of Tricephalous
Landmark issue that launched the Marvel Age of comics
💰 In April 2022, a 9.2 sold for $1.5 million
💰 In September 2024, a 9.6 sold for $2,040,000
Key Facts
1st team appearance and origin of the Fantastic Four: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, The Thing
1st appearance of Mole Man
1st appearance of Giganto, a Deviant Mutate from Monster Isle
1st appearance of Tricephalous
Landmark issue that launched the Marvel Age of comics
💰 In April 2022, a 9.2 sold for $1.5 million
💰 In September 2024, a 9.6 sold for $2,040,000
Key Facts
Golden Record Reprint
First reprint of 'The Fantastic Four' #1 sold with a vinyl record narration of the story text
Cover does not display price or issue number nor are there any advertising pages inside of the comic
Values reflect comic book sold without the accompanying record
Key Facts
Golden Record Reprint
First reprint of 'The Fantastic Four' #1 sold with a vinyl record narration of the story text
Cover does not display price or issue number nor are there any advertising pages inside of the comic
Values reflect comic book sold without the accompanying record
Key Facts
Reprint of Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Packaged with a 2005 Marvel Legends action figure of The Thing
Key Facts
Reprint of Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Packaged with a 2005 Marvel Legends action figure of The Thing
Key Facts
Facsimile reprint of Fantastic Four #1
Copies ordered by retailers: 19,646
Key Facts
Facsimile reprint of Fantastic Four #1
Copies ordered by retailers: 19,646
Key Facts
Australian reprint of The Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Includes poster
Key Facts
Australian reprint of The Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Includes poster
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Skrulls, the shape-shifting alien race
2nd team appearance of the Fantastic Four
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Skrulls, the shape-shifting alien race
2nd team appearance of the Fantastic Four
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Fantastic Four in costume
1st appearance of the Miracle Man
1st appearance of the Baxter Building, Fantastic-car and Fantastic-copter
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Fantastic Four in costume
1st appearance of the Miracle Man
1st appearance of the Baxter Building, Fantastic-car and Fantastic-copter
Key Facts
1st appearance of Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
First time the Human Torch activates his power while shouting, 'Flame On'
Key Facts
1st appearance of Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
First time the Human Torch activates his power while shouting, 'Flame On'
Key Facts
1st appearance of Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
First time the Human Torch activates his power while shouting, 'Flame On'
Key Facts
1st appearance of Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
First time the Human Torch activates his power while shouting, 'Flame On'
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Doctor Doom
1st appearance of a Doombot
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Doctor Doom
1st appearance of a Doombot
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Ryan Browne
Facsimile reprint of The Fantastic Four #5, the first appearance of Doctor Doom
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Ryan Browne
Facsimile reprint of The Fantastic Four #5, the first appearance of Doctor Doom
Key Facts
Facsimile reprint of The Fantastic Four #5, first appearance of Doctor Doom
Key Facts
Facsimile reprint of The Fantastic Four #5, first appearance of Doctor Doom
Key Facts
First team-up of two super-villains in the Marvel Universe, Doctor Doom and Sub-Mariner
2nd appearance of Doctor Doom
2nd appearance of the Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
Key Facts
First team-up of two super-villains in the Marvel Universe, Doctor Doom and Sub-Mariner
2nd appearance of Doctor Doom
2nd appearance of the Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
Key Facts
1st appearance of Kurrgo
Key Facts
1st appearance of Kurrgo
Key Facts
1st appearance of Alicia Masters
1st appearance of the Puppet Master
Key Facts
1st appearance of Alicia Masters
1st appearance of the Puppet Master
Key Facts
3rd appearance of the Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
Key Facts
3rd appearance of the Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
Key Facts
3rd appearance of Doctor Doom
Jack Kirby is confronted by Doctor Doom who demands he lure Reed Richards into a trap
Key Facts
3rd appearance of Doctor Doom
Jack Kirby is confronted by Doctor Doom who demands he lure Reed Richards into a trap
Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!
By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.
Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:
- Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
- Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])
At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!