Fantastic Four #51 [Regular Edition]
(June 1966)

Marvel, 1961 Series
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Volume
1
Price
0.12 USD
Pages
36
Indicia Frequency
monthly
On-sale Date
1966-03-10
Publisher's Age Guidelines
Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
Brand
Marvel Comics Group [under character box]
Editing
Stan Lee (editor)

Issue Notes

On-sale date from 1966 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
This issue has variants:
Parts of this issue are reprinted:

This Man...This Monster! (Table of Contents)

Fantastic Four / cover / 1 page (report information)

Script
Stan Lee
Pencils
Jack Kirby
Inks
Joe Sinnott
Colors
Stan Goldberg
Letters
Artie Simek

Genre
superhero
Characters
Fantastic Four: Invisible Girl [Susan Storm Richards]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]
Thing imposter
Universe
Marvel : mainstream
Reprints
Keywords
Negative Zone portal

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 1)

Ellbarr Novelties / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset; ?

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Exclusive fun products by mail

Indexer Notes

Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of mail order novelty items.

This Man... This Monster! (Table of Contents: 2)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script
Stan Lee (credited)
Pencils
Jack Kirby (credited)
Inks
Joe Sinnott (credited)
Colors
?
Letters
Artie Simek (credited)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I'll never be human again!
Genre
science fiction; superhero
Characters
Fantastic Four: Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Invisible Girl [Susan Storm Richards]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]
Whitey Mullins; Belle Thorne; Coach Sam Thorne; Wyatt Wingfoot; Ricardo Jones (Thing imposter) (death)
Universe
Marvel : mainstream
Synopsis
An unnamed scientist gives himself the powers and appearance of the Thing and goes to the Baxter Building, planning to kill Reed. However, an accident results in him saving Reed's life and perishing in the Negative Zone.
Reprints
Keywords
duplication apparatus; Kozy Kampus Koffee Shop; Negative Zone (introduction)

Indexer Notes

Although Ricardo Jones identity remains unknown throughout this episode, it’ll be revealed in Web of Spider-Man #69, October 1990.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 3)

Spider-Man; Marvel Collectors’ Item Classics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
Jack Kirby (Marvel Collectors' Item Classics); Steve Ditko (Amazing Spider-Man)
Inks
Steve Ditko (Amazing Spider-Man); Sol Brodsky (Marvel Collectors' Item Classics); Don Heck (Marvel Collectors' Item Classics); Dick Ayers (Marvel Collectors' Item Classics)
Colors
?
Letters
Sam Rosen (Amazing Spider-Man); Artie Simek (Marvel Collectors' Item Classics)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
More Marvel masterpieces...
Genre
superhero
Characters
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Professor Stromm; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Gargantus; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Rick Jones; Watcher [Uatu]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]

Indexer Notes

House ad for the Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #37 and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel, 1965 series) #3. The ad is located between pages 4 and 5 of the "This Man... This Monster!" feature, on the upper half of the page.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 4)

Daredevil / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

First Line of Dialogue or Text
And don't miss this spectacular!!!
Genre
superhero
Characters
Spider-Man; Daredevil

Indexer Notes

House ad for Daredevil #16. The ad is located between pages 4 and 5 of the "This Man... This Monster!" feature.

U.S. Gov't Surplus (Table of Contents: 5)

Surplus Bargains / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!

Indexer Notes

Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
Between story pages 4 and 5, on top half of page.

Polaris Nuclear Sub (Table of Contents: 6)

Honor House Products / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
? (background colors)
Letters
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids.

Between story pages 4 and 5, on lower half of page.

Look, Fellows! (Table of Contents: 7)

Grit Newspaper / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?; ? (photography)
Inks
?; ? (photography)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, between story pages 8 and 9.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 8)

Accordion Corp. of America / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
? (photography)
Inks
? (photography)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Save 1/2 on “new sound” electronic accordions
Synopsis
Send in coupon for free catalog of electronic accordions.

Indexer Notes

Between story pages 13 and 14, on top half of page.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 9)

Christy Trades School Training / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Start your own business!

Indexer Notes

Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. between story pages 13 and 14, on lower half of page.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 10)

Precise Publications Defense Training / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Now…fear no man! Don’t be bullied!

Indexer Notes

Ad for Master System of oriental fighting arts from Precise Publications. Appears between story pages 16 and 17, on top half of page.

Hypno-Coin (Table of Contents: 11)

Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
? (photography)
Inks
? (photography)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on lower half of page between story pages 16 and 17.

[Shop By Mail] (Table of Contents: 12)

advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
? (photography)
Inks
? (photography)
Colors
? (background only)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Live seahorses $1 each

Indexer Notes

Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products.
Appears between story pages 16 and 17.

[Stamps; Shop By Mail] (Table of Contents: 13)

advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
? (photography)
Inks
? (photography)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Stamp collecting outfit

Indexer Notes

Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 14)

Bullpen Bulletins; Items; Mighty Marvel Checklist / in-house column / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (promo copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
? (panel backgrounds only)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Greater, groovier, goofier goodies than ever, gathered from the four corners of Marveldom!
Feature Logo
Marvel Bullpen Bulletins
Characters
Thing [Ben Grimm]

Indexer Notes

Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; list of 26 M.M.M.S. members

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 15)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (promo copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

First Line of Dialogue or Text
You've gotta help us!
Characters
Thing [Ben Grimm]; Hulk; Spider-Man; Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Torch]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]

Indexer Notes

House ad for Marvel merchandise including a sweater, a t-shirt, a stationery kit and a pin-up.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 16)

Fantastic 4 Fan Page / letters page / 2 pages (report information)

Script
Stan Lee
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Dear Stan and Jack, You guys have got to be kiddin'!
Characters
Thing [Ben Grimm]
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Letters from: Bill Hitchcock, Carl H. Helmstetter, Robert Ford, George Gardiner, Dick Bandoli, Melvin Gionson, Dennie Landau, Dorothea Baker, Jack Skowron, and Peter Mancuso.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 17)

advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
? (photography)
Inks
? (photography)
Colors
? (background and lettering only)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Is your hair growing or going?

Indexer Notes

Ad for a formula to stop hair loss.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 18)

Famous Artists Schools / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
He's looking for people who like to draw
Characters
Albert Dorne

Indexer Notes

Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 19)

Aurora Products / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
? (ad copy)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Another two-pointer for Jerry West!
Characters
Jerry West; Jimmy Brown; Babe Ruth; Jack Dempsey; Johnny Unitas

Indexer Notes

Back cover. Ad for Aurora hobby kits.

Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
  1. 0. This Man...This Monster!
    Fantastic Four
  2. 1. ["Exclusive fun products by mail"]
    Ellbarr Novelties
  3. 2. This Man... This Monster!
    Fantastic Four
  4. 3. ["More Marvel masterpieces..."]
    Spider-Man; Marvel Collectors’ Item Classics
  5. 4. ["And don't miss this spectacular!!!"]
    Daredevil
  6. 5. U.S. Gov't Surplus
    Surplus Bargains
  7. 6. Polaris Nuclear Sub
    Honor House Products
  8. 7. Look, Fellows!
    Grit Newspaper
  9. 8. ["Save 1/2 on “new sound” electronic accordions"]
    Accordion Corp. of America
  10. 9. ["Start your own business!"]
    Christy Trades School Training
  11. 10. ["Now…fear no man! Don’t be bullied!"]
    Precise Publications Defense Training
  12. 11. Hypno-Coin
    Hypnotic Aids Supply Co.
  13. 12. [Shop By Mail]
  14. 13. [Stamps; Shop By Mail]
  15. 14. ["Greater, groovier, goofier goodies than ever, gathered from the four corners of Marveldom!"]
    Bullpen Bulletins; Items; Mighty Marvel Checklist
  16. 15. ["You've gotta help us!"]
  17. 16. ["Dear Stan and Jack, You guys have got to be kiddin'!"]
    Fantastic 4 Fan Page
  18. 17. ["Is your hair growing or going?"]
  19. 18. ["He's looking for people who like to draw"]
    Famous Artists Schools
  20. 19. ["Another two-pointer for Jerry West!"]
    Aurora Products
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  • Bruno Andreacchi
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  • Steve Coates
  • Gregory Fischer
  • Mark Gordon
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  • Steve Jenner
  • François Manardo
  • Darrel McCann
  • Derek Reinhard
  • Tony R. Rose
  • Per Sandell
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