Fantastic Four (1961)
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Fantastic Four #22
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Mole Man
Invisible Woman gains new superpowers
The Thing first exclaims, 'It's Clobberin' Time'
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Mole Man
Invisible Woman gains new superpowers
The Thing first exclaims, 'It's Clobberin' Time'
Fantastic Four #23
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #24
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Infant Terrible
Fantastic Four #25
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age
First solo battle of the Hulk versus the Thing, briefly fought in Fantastic Four #12
Cover appearance of the Hulk versus the Thing
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age
First solo battle of the Hulk versus the Thing, briefly fought in Fantastic Four #12
Cover appearance of the Hulk versus the Thing
Fantastic Four #26
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Classic battle of the Avengers & Fantastic Four vs the Hulk
First time The Thing mentions his Aunt Petunia, an ongoing reference until she finally appeared for the first time two decades later in Fantastic Four #238, identified in #239
Key Facts
Classic battle of the Avengers & Fantastic Four vs the Hulk
First time The Thing mentions his Aunt Petunia, an ongoing reference until she finally appeared for the first time two decades later in Fantastic Four #238, identified in #239
Fantastic Four #27
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First meeting of Doctor Strange and the Fantastic Four
1st full cover appearance of Doctor Strange
Key Facts
First meeting of Doctor Strange and the Fantastic Four
1st full cover appearance of Doctor Strange
Fantastic Four #28
Marvel
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1964
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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 #29
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of the Watcher
Fantastic Four #30
Marvel
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1964
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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 #31
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Dr. Franklin Storm, the father of Sue and Johnny Storm
Key Facts
1st appearance of Dr. Franklin Storm, the father of Sue and Johnny Storm
Fantastic Four #32
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Death of Dr. Franklin Storm, father of Sue and Johnny
1st appearance of Morrat, a Skrull warlord and fiance of Anelle
Key Facts
Death of Dr. Franklin Storm, father of Sue and Johnny
1st appearance of Morrat, a Skrull warlord and fiance of Anelle
Fantastic Four #33
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Attuma, an Atlantean barbarian
Fantastic Four #34
Marvel
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1965
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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 #35
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Dragon Man
2nd appearance of Diablo
Fantastic Four #36
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Frightful Four: Madame Medusa, Paste-Pot Pete, Sandman, Wizard
1st appearance of Medusa
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Frightful Four: Madame Medusa, Paste-Pot Pete, Sandman, Wizard
1st appearance of Medusa
Fantastic Four #37
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Anelle, Skrull royalty and the mother of Hulkling
Death of Morrat
Key Facts
1st appearance of Anelle, Skrull royalty and the mother of Hulkling
Death of Morrat
Fantastic Four #38
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd team appearance of the Frightful Four
2nd appearance of Medusa
1st appearance of Paste-Pot Pete as the Trapster
The Thing returns to human form, briefly
Key Facts
2nd team appearance of the Frightful Four
2nd appearance of Medusa
1st appearance of Paste-Pot Pete as the Trapster
The Thing returns to human form, briefly
Fantastic Four #39
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art featuring Doctor Doom
Fantastic Four #40
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #41
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
3rd appearance of the Frightful Four
Fantastic Four #42
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #43
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #44
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Gorgon, Black Bolt's cousin and bodyguard
Key Facts
1st appearance of Gorgon, Black Bolt's cousin and bodyguard
Fantastic Four #45
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Inhumans, a race created by the Kree: Triton, Karnak, Lockjaw, Gorgon, Medusa, Crystal and Black Bolt
1st cameo appearance of Black Bolt
1st appearance of Crystal, ability to manipulate the elements
1st appearance of Karnak, a skilled fighter and advisor to Black Bolt
1st appearance of Triton
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Inhumans, a race created by the Kree: Triton, Karnak, Lockjaw, Gorgon, Medusa, Crystal and Black Bolt
1st cameo appearance of Black Bolt
1st appearance of Crystal, ability to manipulate the elements
1st appearance of Karnak, a skilled fighter and advisor to Black Bolt
1st appearance of Triton
Fantastic Four #46
Marvel
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1966
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd team appearance of the Inhumans
1st full appearance of Black Bolt
1st appearance of Seeker, an Inhuman
Key Facts
2nd team appearance of the Inhumans
1st full appearance of Black Bolt
1st appearance of Seeker, an Inhuman
Fantastic Four #47
Marvel
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1966
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Maximus, the brother of Black Bolt
2nd appearance of Black Bolt
1st team appearance of the Alpha Primitives, a slave race created for the Inhumans
First mention of Galactus in a teaser for Fantastic Four #48
Key Facts
1st appearance of Maximus, the brother of Black Bolt
2nd appearance of Black Bolt
1st team appearance of the Alpha Primitives, a slave race created for the Inhumans
First mention of Galactus in a teaser for Fantastic Four #48
Fantastic Four #48
Marvel
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1966
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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
Key Facts
Foil edition
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