Fantastic Four (1961)
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Fantastic Four #1
Marvel
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1961
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Vol. 1
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
Fantastic Four #3
Marvel
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1962
•
Vol. 1
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
Fantastic Four #4
Marvel
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1962
•
Vol. 1
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'
Fantastic Four #5
Marvel
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1962
•
Vol. 1
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
Fantastic Four #7
Marvel
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1962
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Kurrgo
Key Facts
1st appearance of Kurrgo
Fantastic Four #13
Marvel
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1963
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Watcher
1st appearance of the Red Ghost, a Russian scientist active during the Cold War
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Watcher
1st appearance of the Red Ghost, a Russian scientist active during the Cold War
Fantastic Four #17
Marvel
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1963
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Key Facts
Cover art featuring Doctor Doom
Fantastic Four #21
Marvel
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1963
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Hate-Monger
First crossover of Sgt. Nick Fury in the Fantastic Four title
Key Facts
1st appearance of Hate-Monger
First crossover of Sgt. Nick Fury in the Fantastic Four title
Fantastic Four #24
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Infant Terrible
Fantastic Four #28
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First crossover of the X-Men in the Fantastic Four title
2nd appearance of the Mad Thinker
Key Facts
First crossover of the X-Men in the Fantastic Four title
2nd appearance of the Mad Thinker
Fantastic Four #30
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Diablo, a 9th century alchemist who sold his soul to Mephisto for an extended lifespan
Key Facts
1st appearance of Diablo, a 9th century alchemist who sold his soul to Mephisto for an extended lifespan
Fantastic Four #34
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Greg Gideon, a wealthy businessman who used his fortune to vex the Fantastic Four
1st appearance of Thomas Gideon who later becomes Glorian
Key Facts
1st appearance of Greg Gideon, a wealthy businessman who used his fortune to vex the Fantastic Four
1st appearance of Thomas Gideon who later becomes Glorian
Fantastic Four #40
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #43
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #48
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Silver Surfer
1st cameo appearance of Galactus
Key Facts
1st appearance of Silver Surfer
1st cameo appearance of Galactus
Fantastic Four #68
Marvel
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1967
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #69
Marvel
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1967
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #70
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #74
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover appearance of Galactus, the Silver Surfer and The Punisher, a servant of Galactus
Key Facts
Cover appearance of Galactus, the Silver Surfer and The Punisher, a servant of Galactus
Fantastic Four #75
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Classic cover art by Jack Kirby
Fantastic Four #79
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #85
Marvel
•
1969
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #87
Marvel
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1969
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #93
Marvel
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1969
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #98
Marvel
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #99
Marvel
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1970
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #101
Marvel
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1970
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #104
Marvel
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1970
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #105
Marvel
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1970
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #106
Marvel
•
1971
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #115
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #116
Marvel
•
1971
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #127
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #128
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Key Facts
1st appearance of Thundra
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Thundra
Fantastic Four #134
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #135
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #136
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #137
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
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