Key Collector Comics
Mole Man
View Key Issues

Creation & Design

Mole Man was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as one of the first villains for the Fantastic Four, representing the theme of misunderstood monsters.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a villain with a tragic backstory, Mole Man sought revenge against the surface world for his mistreatment and isolation.

Character Development

Over the years, Mole Man has evolved from a simple villain to a more complex character, often portrayed with a sense of tragedy and depth, reflecting themes of isolation and the consequences of societal rejection.

Cultural Reception

Mole Man has been received as a classic Marvel villain, often cited for his unique design and tragic backstory.

Character Details

Real Name:
Harvey Elder
First Appearance:
Fantastic Four #1
Aliases:
Mole Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Subterranean races, Villains
Abilities:
Earth manipulation, Leadership, Genius-level intellect
Equipment:
Mole machines, Subterranean technology
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
gray

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Fantastic Four #1
Marvel ⋅ 1961
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (8)
Fantastic Four #1
 
Price Trend
Low
$12k
Mid
$49.5k
High
$240k

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

View more (3)

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 #22
Marvel ⋅ 1964
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Fantastic Four #22
 
Low
$30
Mid
$125
High
$425

Key Facts

2nd appearance of Mole Man

Invisible Woman gains new superpowers

The Thing first exclaims, 'It's Clobberin' Time'

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!