Fantastic Four (1961 series) (Marvel) #398
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This is a variant of Fantastic Four (1961 series) #398 [Regular Direct Edition].
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| Variant Name | Regular Edition | Foil Cover |
| Variant Cover Status | Artwork Difference | Artwork Difference |
| Number | 398 | 398 |
| Volume | 1 | 1 |
| No Volume | No | No |
| Volume Not Printed | False | False |
| Display Volume With Number | No | No |
| Indicia Publisher | Marvel Comics | Marvel Comics |
| Indicia Publisher Not Printed | Printed | Printed |
| Brand |  Marvel Comics |
Marvel Comics |
| No Brand | No | No |
| Publication Date | March 1995 | March 1995 |
| Year On Sale | None | None |
| Month On Sale | None | None |
| Day On Sale | None | None |
| On Sale Date Uncertain | No | No |
| Key Date | 1995-03-00 | 1995-03-00 |
| Indicia Frequency | monthly | monthly |
| No Indicia Frequency | No | No |
| Price | 1.50 USD; 2.05 CAD | 2.50 USD; 3.40 CAD |
| Page Count | 36 (note: total sum of story page counts is 36.3) | 36 (note: total sum of story page counts is 36.3) |
| Page Count Uncertain | No | No |
| Editing | Nelson Yomtov (Editor); Michael Marts (Assistant Editor); Mark Gruenwald (Editor-in-Chief) | Nelson Yomtov (Editor); Michael Marts (Assistant Editor); Mark Gruenwald (Editor-in-Chief) |
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| Indicia Printer | ||
| No Indicia Printer | No | No |
| Barcode | 759606024629 39811 (note: valid UPC/EAN part) | 759606024629 39821 (note: valid UPC/EAN part) |
| No Barcode | No | No |
| Rating | ||
| No Rating | False | False |
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| 0. [Variant Foil Cover] (Fantastic Four) cover, 1p | [S P I C L E] |
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| Title | Variant Foil Cover | Variant Foil Cover |
| Unofficial Title? | Yes | Yes |
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| Type | cover | cover |
| Feature | Fantastic Four | Fantastic Four |
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| Genre | Superhero | Superhero |
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| Page Count | 1 | 1 |
| Page Count Uncertain | No | No |
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| Pencils | Paul Ryan (signed) | Paul Ryan (signed) |
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| Inks | Dan Bulanadi (signed) | Dan Bulanadi (signed) |
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| Characters | Aron the Rogue Watcher; Kristoff Vernard; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]] | Aron the Rogue Watcher; Kristoff Vernard; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]] |
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| Notes | Collector's Edition with variant cover with silver metallic foil on cardstock paper. | Collector's Edition with variant cover with silver metallic foil on cardstock paper. |
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Fantastic Four (1961 series) #398 [Regular Edition]
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398
398
Variant Name
Regular Edition
Volume
1
1
No Volume
No
No
Volume Not Printed
False
False
Display Volume With Number
No
No
Indicia Publisher
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Indicia Publisher Not Printed
Printed
Printed
Brand
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
No Brand
No
No
Publication Date
March 1995
March 1995
Year On Sale
None
None
Month On Sale
None
None
Day On Sale
None
None
On Sale Date Uncertain
No
No
Key Date
1995-03-00
1995-03-00
Indicia Frequency
monthly
monthly
No Indicia Frequency
No
No
Price
1.50 USD; 2.05 CAD; 2.50 USD; 3.40 CAD
1.50 USD; 2.05 CAD
Page Count
36 (note: total sum of story page counts is 37.3)
36 (note: total sum of story page counts is 36.3)
Page Count Uncertain
No
No
Editing
Nelson Yomtov (Editor); Michael Marts (Assistant Editor); Mark Gruenwald (Editor-in-Chief)
Nelson Yomtov (Editor); Michael Marts (Assistant Editor); Mark Gruenwald (Editor-in-Chief)
No Editing
Indicia Printer
No Indicia Printer
No
No
Barcode
759606024629 39811 (note: valid UPC/EAN part)
No Barcode
No
No
Rating
No Rating
False
False
Notes
Regular Edition UPC 75960602462939811. Enhanced Edition UPC 75960602462939821
Keywords
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| 0. Be Witness to "Watchers Lie!" (Fantastic Four) cover, 1p | [S P I C L E] |
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| Title | Be Witness to "Watchers Lie!" | Be Witness to "Watchers Lie!" |
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| Type | cover | cover |
| Feature | Fantastic Four | Fantastic Four |
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| Genre | Superhero | Superhero |
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| Page Count | 1 | 1 |
| Page Count Uncertain | No | No |
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| Pencils | Paul Ryan (signed) | Paul Ryan (signed) |
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| Inks | Dan Bulanadi (signed) | Dan Bulanadi (signed) |
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| Characters | Aron the Rogue Watcher; Kristoff Vernard; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]] | Aron the Rogue Watcher; Kristoff Vernard; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]] |
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| Notes | Regular edition without enhancements. | Regular edition without enhancements. |
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| 1. Watchers Lie! (Fantastic Four) comic story, 22p | [S P I C L E] |
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| Sequence Number | 2 | 1 |
| Title | Watchers Lie! | Watchers Lie! |
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| Type | comic story | comic story |
| Feature | Fantastic Four | Fantastic Four |
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| Genre | Superhero | Superhero |
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| Page Count | 22 | 22 |
| Page Count Uncertain | No | No |
| Script | Tom DeFalco (plot; script); Paul Ryan (plot) | Tom DeFalco (plot; script); Paul Ryan (plot) |
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| Pencils | Paul Ryan | Paul Ryan |
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| Inks | Dan Bulanadi | Dan Bulanadi |
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| Colors | John Kalisz | John Kalisz |
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| Letters | Jim Novak; Jack Morelli | Jim Novak; Jack Morelli |
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| Characters | Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Nathaniel Richards; Kristoff Vernard; Zarrko [as Boris]; Ant-Man [Scott Lang]; General Ator; Uatu the Watcher; Rootar the Irresistible; Eelak the Agile; Margoyle; Glaboo; Pulssus; Aron the Rogue Watcher; Dark Raider; Grand Watcher | Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Nathaniel Richards; Kristoff Vernard; Zarrko [as Boris]; Ant-Man [Scott Lang]; General Ator; Uatu the Watcher; Rootar the Irresistible; Eelak the Agile; Margoyle; Glaboo; Pulssus; Aron the Rogue Watcher; Dark Raider; Grand Watcher |
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| 2. Fantastic Forum (no feature) letters page, 1p | [E] |
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| Notes | 2 letters of comment by Joseph J. Kostal, Matt Kuhns, plus U.S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation. |
2 letters of comment by Joseph J. Kostal, Matt Kuhns, plus U.S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation. |
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| 3. [House Advertisement] (no feature) promo (ad from the publisher), 1p | [E] |
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| Notes | House Advertisement for: X-MEN/CAPTAIN UNIVERSE #1. |
House Advertisement for: X-MEN/CAPTAIN UNIVERSE #1. |
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| 4. [Marvel Subscription Form] (no feature) promo (ad from the publisher), 1p | [E] |
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| Sequence Number | 5 | 4 |
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| Notes | House Advertisement for Marvel Comics Series (subscription page). |
House Advertisement for Marvel Comics Series (subscription page). |
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| 5. Bullpen Bulletins (no feature) promo (ad from the publisher), 1p | [E] |
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| Notes | "Still On Sale" (14 titles), plus miscellaneous news items. |
"Still On Sale" (14 titles), plus miscellaneous news items. |
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| 6. [Ads] (no feature) advertisement, 9p | [E] |
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| Notes | Total of 9 one-page advertisements for: Fleer Ultra ReBoot (trading cards, Fleer), McDonald's (restaurant, McDonald's), Franco American Spaghetti (food, Campbell Soup), Spider-Man The Animated Series (tv, Fox), Clearasil (cosmetics, P&G), Pudding Cup (food, Del Monte), Skittles (candy, Mars), Peter Pan Creamy Peanut Butter (food, Hunt-Wesson), Stargate (game, Acclaim). | Total of 9 one-page advertisements for: Fleer Ultra ReBoot (trading cards, Fleer), McDonald's (restaurant, McDonald's), Franco American Spaghetti (food, Campbell Soup), Spider-Man The Animated Series (tv, Fox), Clearasil (cosmetics, P&G), Pudding Cup (food, Del Monte), Skittles (candy, Mars), Peter Pan Creamy Peanut Butter (food, Hunt-Wesson), Stargate (game, Acclaim). |
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| 7. Statement of Ownership (no feature) statement of ownership, 0.3p | [S P I C L E] |
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| Notes | Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 231,675. | Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 231,675. |
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Comments
| Commenter | Comment | Revision | Timestamp | Old State | New State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Schenk | Editing | 2012-06-03 19:07:25 | Available | Editing | |
| Ramon Schenk | 2012-06-03 19:08:11 | Editing | Pending Review | ||
| Jim Van Dore | 2012-06-05 13:01:58 | Pending Review | Under Review | ||
| Jim Van Dore | 2012-06-05 13:05:27 | Under Review | Approved |
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