Fantastic Four: Heroes Return - The Complete Collection #2

(2020)

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

credits, title page / 1 page (report information)

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Credits page.

The Kree's Mightiest Heroes... ...The Avengers?!? (Table of Contents: 2)

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Salvador Larroca

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superhero

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Kree Giant-Man; Kree Iron Man; Kree Captain America; Kree Scarlet Witch

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #16 [Direct Edition] (April 1999)

Unnatural Selection (Table of Contents: 3)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert; Erik Benson

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft; Albert Deschesne

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Margali Szardos; Kree Avengers [Captain America; Giant-Man; Iron Man; Scarlet Witch]; Brood; Destiny; Legion; Acanti; Lucas (introduction); Redwing (introduction)

Synopsis

Margali Szardos transports the unknowing Fantastic Four into a future where Dr. Doom joined the Fantastic Four and Sue married him, and where the Kree and Brood have enslaved the earth. The Fantastic Four battle the Kree Avengers and team up with Lucas and Redwing to defeat the Brood.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #16 (April 1999)

Keywords

time travel

Indexer Notes

The Fantastic Four appear here following Iron Man (vol. 3) #14, where Ronan escapes with the Watcher's weapon, and Iron Man and Charlotte Jones return to Earth.

In the Negative Zone! (Table of Contents: 4)

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Salvador Larroca

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superhero

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Lockdown; Rosetta Stone

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #17 [Direct Edition] (May 1999)

Shadow City's Most Wanted! (Table of Contents: 5)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

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Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft

Genre

superhero

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Lockdown (introduction, guest-star); Rosetta Stone (introduction, guest-star); Twisted Sisters [Coil (introduction); Gyre (introduction); Helix (introduction); Ringlet (introduction)]

Synopsis

The Fantastic Four arrive back to their right time, but in the Negative Zone. They are captured and placed in a virtual reality scenario where they lead criminal lives, constantly thwarted by Lockdown and Rosetta Stone. Reed comes up with a dangerous escape plan.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #17 (May 1999)

Keywords

Negative Zone; time travel

Indexer Notes

Part 1 of 2. Lockdown and Rosetta Stone's true names are revealed in the next issue.

Jailbreak in Shadow City! (Table of Contents: 6)

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Salvador Larroca

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superhero

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Lockdown; Rosetta Stone

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #18 [Direct Edition] (June 1999)

Bedlam Breakout (Table of Contents: 7)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards] (briefly as Torque)]; Alyssa Moy (flashback); Lockdown [Jomo Kimanye] (guest-star); Rosetta Stone [Nefer Neith Sinue] (guest-star); Twisted Sisters [Coil; Gyre; Helix; Ringlet]; Dr. Edwina Dantes (introduction); Prince Bayan (introduction)

Synopsis

Lockdown and Rosetta Stone imprison the Fantastic Four. Reed breaks them out. Sue frees herself from the virtual reality scenario and from Mannequin's shape, then frees the others. They consider taking action against the scenario, and flee before they are recaptured.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #18 (June 1999)

Indexer Notes

Part 2 of 2. Lockdown and Rosetta Stone's true names are revealed. They both appear next in Contest of Champions II #3. Ringlet is incorrectly called Ringtoss. Sue frees herself from the Mannequin. The Twisted Sisters appear next in X-Men #105.

At Long Last... ...Annihilus Will Have His Revenge! (Table of Contents: 8)

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Salvador Larroca

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superhero

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Annihilus; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #19 [Direct Edition] (July 1999)

Down & Out in the Negative Zone (Table of Contents: 9)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

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Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Richard Starkings; Comicraft

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superhero

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Annihilus (villain); Bureau of Monsters Management; Crystal Spiders

Synopsis

The Fantastic Four arrive on Annihilus' throneworld. Reed searches for hardware that Annihilus stole from Four Freedoms Plaza, while Ben, Sue, and Johnny battle Annihilus. Their combined skills bring them home, to learn that Paris has been overtaken by the Ruined.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #19 (July 1999)

Keywords

Paris

Indexer Notes

The Fantastic Four finally return to Earth at the end of this issue (they have been away from it since issue #13).

The Return of the Ruined! (Table of Contents: 10)

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Salvador Larroca

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superhero

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Yvette Diamonde; Ruined

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #20 [Direct Edition] (August 1999)

Since the Last Time We Saw Paris -- -- Itza Been Ruined! (Table of Contents: 11)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft; Albert Deschesne

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Alyssa Moy; Caledonia; Puppy; Bounty; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Ruined [B'arr (villain); Exalt (villain); Katar (villain, introduction); Stem (villain)]; Bacchae (villain); Margali Szardos; Yvette Diamonde; Reno (introduction); Arlisse

Synopsis

The Fantastic Four rescue Margali Szardos from the Ruined. At Pier Four, a teenage girl suddenly appears. Franklin recognizes her as Valeria, remembering her from his special dreams. Bounty arrives to arrest Caledonia. The Bacchae show up to take vengeance on the Fantastic Four.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #20 (August 1999)

Keywords

Pier Four

Indexer Notes

The Ruined last appeared in issue #1. The Bacchae appear here following their cameo in FF #7. Margali appears here between Fantastic Four #16 and Fantastic Four 1999. Valeria Von Doom (Marvel Girl) appears here for the first time in our timeline, after a cameo in FF #15.

While the Parents Are Away... ...the Kids Will Play Deadly Games! (Table of Contents: 12)

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Salvador Larroca

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superhero

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Alyssa Moy; Franklin Richards; Caledonia; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Puppy; Bacchae

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #21 [Direct Edition] (September 1999)

Rascals 4 (Table of Contents: 13)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

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Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Letters

Comicraft; Richard Starkings

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superhero

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Alyssa Moy; Caledonia; Puppy; Bounty; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Hercules (guest-star); Persephone (guest-star); Cerberus (villain); Hades (villain); Hera (villain); Hippolyta (villain); Bacchae (villain); Centaurs; Myrmidons; Titans; Reno

Synopsis

Franklin, Valeria, Caledonia, Bounty, Alyssa, and Puppy battle the Bacchae, Hippolyta, Hades, and Cerberus. Valeria runs afoul of Hera. The Fantastic Four and Hercules come to the rescue, aided by Persephone. Sue meets Valeria, who calls her "Mom."

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #21 (September 1999)

Indexer Notes

The Fantastic Four are reunited with Franklin and friends, for the first time since issue #13. Puppy teleports for the first time in this issue. The Fantastic Four appear next in Contest of Champions II #1-5.

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But You Are My Family!

Genre

superhero

Characters

Marvel Girl [Valeria Von Doom]; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #22 [Direct Edition] (October 1999)

Lost Hope! (Table of Contents: 15)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 23 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

Letters

Comicraft; Richard Starkings

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Bounty; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; She-Hulk (guest-star); Absorbing Man (villain); Titania (villain); Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (guest-star); Ronan (cameo); Annihilus (cameo); the Ruined (cameo); Badoon (cameo); Brood (cameo); Doctor Doom (cameo)

Synopsis

Reed investigates Valeria's claim to be Sue's daughter. Sue vents her anger and Valeria overhears. They both reflect on their past. Valeria battles the Absorbing Man and Titania, who drug She-Hulk and Ben. Sue trounces the villains, and brings Valeria home.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #22 (October 1999)

Indexer Notes

Part 1 of 2. The Fantastic Four appear here after Contest of Champions II (hence the reference to Badoon and Brood). Sue finds the birth certificate to her stillborn daughter (from Fantastic Four vol. 1 #267), Valerie Meghan Richards. Valeria is Sue and Doctor Doom's daughter.

Chaos at a Comic Con! (Table of Contents: 16)

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Salvador Larroca

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superhero

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Mad Thinker's Awesome Android; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Chris Claremont; Salvador Larroca

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #23 [Direct Edition] (November 1999)

Skull Session (Table of Contents: 17)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Caledonia; Puppy; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers] (guest-star); Firestar (guest-star); Justice (guest-star); Scarlet Witch (guest-star); Thor (guest-star); Wonder Man (guest-star)]; Red Skull (villain); Mad Thinker (villain); Daredevil (guest-star); Namorita (guest-star); She-Hulk (guest-star); Chris Claremont (guest-star); Salvador Larroca (guest-star); Art Thibert (guest-star)

Synopsis

Valeria makes herself at home in Reed's lab. The Fantastic Four trace the villains to the San Diego Comic Convention. The Avengers (under influence) attack them. The real villains are the Red Skull and the Mad Thinker, who escape with SHIELD's Helicarrier.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #23 (November 1999)

Keywords

Helicarrier; San Diego Comic Con

Indexer Notes

Part 2 of 2. This story was published shortly after the 1999 San Diego Comic Con. The Fantastic Four appear next in the Fantastic Four 1999 Annual. First appearance of Valeria's room, which suddenly appears in the Fantastic Four's headquarters out of nowhere.

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José Ladrönn (signed)

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José Ladrönn (signed)

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José Ladrönn ?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Selene; Blackheart; Mechamage

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• from Fantastic Four 1999 (Marvel, 1999 ? series) #[nn] ([October] 1999)

The Keys to the Kingdom (Table of Contents: 19)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 38 pages (report information)

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Chris Claremont (signed)

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José Ladrönn (signed)

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José Ladrönn (signed)

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft; Saida Temofonte

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Alyssa Moy; Caledonia; Puppy; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Selene; Blackheart (villain); Shadow Hunters [Mechamage (introduction); Margali Szardos; Jahrmarkt (introduction)]; Edwin Jarvis; Wong; Daimon Hellstrom; Reno

Synopsis

Alyssa Moy, researching the Hellfire Club, is attacked by magic. The Fantastic Four receive aid from Margali Szardos and Mechamage. They battle Selene and Blackheart at the Hellfire Club, and rescue Daimon Hellstrom. Mechamage joins Margali and the Shadow Hunters.

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• from Fantastic Four 1999 (Marvel, 1999 ? series) #[nn] ([October] 1999)

Keywords

Hellfire Club

Indexer Notes

This story takes place between Fantastic Four (vol. 3) #23 and #24.

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Salvador Larroca (signed)

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Art Thibert (signed as T)

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Liquid! (signed)

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #24 [Direct Edition] (December 1999)

Last Farewell (Table of Contents: 21)

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Script

Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Billie Lumpkin; Caledonia; Puppy; Bounty; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Captain America [Steve Rogers] (guest-star); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (guest-star); Professor X (guest-star); Scarlet Witch (guest-star); Hydro-Man; Razorback (villain); Yancy Street Gang

Synopsis

The Fantastic Four prepare for the arrival of the chaos storm. Valeria vows to protect Franklin. The Fantastic Four and friends enjoy a fabulous feast. The chaos storm arrives early. Sue sends Franklin, Caledonia, and Puppy to safety. A massive tidal wave looms over Manhattan.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #24 (December 1999)

Indexer Notes

Part 1 of the "Return of Dr. Doom" epic (of 8 parts). The Earth of the Pocket Universe arrives in our universe (see Heroes Reborn: Doomsday, Heroes Reborn: Ashema, and Heroes Reborn: Doom). Franklin, Puppy, and Caledonia appear next in Fantastic Four 2000.

The Return of Doom! (Table of Contents: 22)

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert ?

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?

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Genre

superhero

Characters

Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Doctor Doom

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #25 [Direct Edition] (January 2000)

Indexer Notes

"60 Years of Super Heroes" emblem on cover.

When Worlds Collide! (Table of Contents: 23)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 38 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert; Mark Pennington

Colors

Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom] (cameo); Doctor Doom; Ashema; Lancer; Dreaming Celestial (villain); Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain)

Synopsis

The tidal wave hits Manhattan. Doctor Doom's ship appears. Time stops. The Fantastic Four and Valeria enter the ship and battle Doom's army. They join forces to battle the Dreaming Celestial and rescue Ashema. Only Reed and Doom remain standing -- and then only Doom.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #25 (January 2000)

Indexer Notes

Part 2 of the "Return of Dr. Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Doctor Doom, Ashema, Lancer, the Dreaming Celestial, Divinity, Dorma, Shakti, and Technarx all appear here immediately after Heroes Reborn: Doom, in which they return from the Pocket Universe.

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Salvador Larroca (signed)

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Art Thibert (signed as T-Bear)

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Liquid! (signed)

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #26 [Direct Edition] (February 2000)

I Am Doctor Doom! (Table of Contents: 25)

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Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom] (cameo); Wyatt Wingfoot (cameo); Wynona Wingfoot (cameo); Lancer; Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain); The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [Tony Stark] Scarlet Witch]; Ashema

Synopsis

Valeria hugs Doctor Doom (her "Daddy"). Sue realizes that the man in Doom's armor is her husband. They send Valeria to Haven. "Doom" demands an alliance between his army and the Fantastic Four. Dorma insists that it be sealed by the wedding of Doom and Sue.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #26 (February 2000)

Indexer Notes

Part 3 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Mr. Fantastic poses as Doctor Doom from this issue until issue #31. The real Doctor Doom appears next in issue #30.

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Salvador Larroca (signed)

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Art Thibert (signed)

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Liquid!

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic; Reed Richards]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Firestar; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Justice [Vance Astrovik]; Wolverine; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #27 [Direct Edition] (March 2000)

Keywords

wedding

Indexer Notes

Dedicated to Maria Pilar.

Say -- What?! (Table of Contents: 27)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft; Albert Deschesne

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers] (guest-star); Firestar (guest-star); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (guest-star); Justice [Vance Astrovik] (guest-star); Scarlet Witch (guest-star); Thor (guest-star); Wonder Man (guest-star)]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner (guest-star); Lancer (guest-star); Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (guest-star); Black Panther (guest-star); Black Widow [Natasha Romanova] (guest-star); Val Cooper (guest-star); Daredevil [Matt Murdock] (guest-star); Nick Fury (guest-star); J. Jonah Jameson (guest-star); Magneto (guest-star); Alicia Masters (guest-star); Namorita; Nova [Richard Rider] (guest-star); Red Skull (guest-star); She-Hulk (guest-star); Wasp (guest-star); Chris Claremont (cameo); Salvador Larroca (cameo); Art Thibert (?, cameo); Stan Lee (cameo); Jack Kirby (?, cameo); Bobbie Chase (cameo); Maria Pilar (cameo); Neal Conan (cameo); Bob Edwards (cameo); Manoli Wetherell (cameo); President Bill Clinton (cameo); Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain)

Synopsis

The world reacts to the news that Sue is going to marry Doctor Doom. Reed tries in vain to free himself from Doom's armor. The Avengers confront Ben about the situation. Namor gives Sue a necklace. Sue marries Doom, and becomes the Baroness von Doom.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #27 (March 2000)

Indexer Notes

Part 4 of the "Return of Dr. Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Sue becomes the Baroness von Doom in this issue, a title she will keep forever. The necklace that Namor gives Sue plays a major role in issue #32.

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert ?

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Liquid! (signed)

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Dorma; Shakti; Divinity; Technarx

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #28 [Direct Edition] (April 2000)

Flashpoint! (Table of Contents: 29)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft; Albert Deschesne

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers] (guest-star); Firestar (guest-star); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (guest-star); Justice [Vance Astrovik] (guest-star); Scarlet Witch (guest-star); Thor (guest-star)]; Lancer (guest-star); Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain); Edwin Jarvis (guest-star)

Synopsis

The Pentagon, the Avengers, the villains, and the Fantastic Four all play out disastrous war scenarios. The Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the villains battle. The villains are captured. The Avengers begin to suspect the truth. Reed sends Lancer to find the real Doctor Doom.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #28 (April 2000)

Indexer Notes

Part 5 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Divinity, Dorma, Shakti, Technarx, and Lancer all appear next in Fantastic Four 2000.

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert ?

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Liquid!

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #29 [Direct Edition] (May 2000)

Fear! (Table of Contents: 31)

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Chris Claremont

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Salvador Larroca

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Art Thibert

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Liquid!

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Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Billie Lumpkin; Namorita; Wyatt Wingfoot; Wynona Wingfoot; Frightful Four [Punisher [Galactus's herald] (villain); She-Thing [Sharon Ventura; Ms. Marvel] (villain); Trapster (villain); Wizard (villain)]; Black Eagle (guest-star)

Synopsis

The Frightful Four attack Wyatt Wingfoot's tribe and the Fantastic Four come to the rescue. Sharon Ventura tries to come to grips with what has been done to her. Sue sees Reed change security protocols and put on Doom's mask by choice. She vows to save her husband.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #29 (May 2000)

Indexer Notes

Part 6 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts).

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 32)

Fantastic Four / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert ?

Colors

?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic; Reed Richards]

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #30 [Direct Edition] (June 2000)

Latveria (Table of Contents: 33)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert

Colors

Liquid!

Letters

Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Doctor Doom

Synopsis

The Fantastic Four travel to Latveria, where Doom and his bride are greeted with acclamation. Sue tries to get used to her new role as Baroness von Doom. Doom contacts Sue, asking her to build a teleport link. Sue struggles with her loyalties, and brings Doom home.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #30 (June 2000)

Indexer Notes

Part 7 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts).

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 34)

Fantastic Four / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert ?

Colors

Liquid!

Genre

superhero

Characters

Doctor Doom; Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic; Reed Richards]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #31 [Direct Edition] (July 2000)

Doomsday! (Table of Contents: 35)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert

Colors

Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic; Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Doctor Doom (guest-star)

Synopsis

Doom and Reed battle. Doom and Sue disappear. Ben and Johnny find them and learn that Reed is being controlled by Doom's armor. Doom defeats Reed, and reclaims his armor, thus freeing Reed from its control. Doom and the Fantastic Four bid farewell.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #31 (July 2000)

Indexer Notes

Part 8 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Reed returns to his right mind and body. The Fantastic Four appear next in Fantastic Four 2000, which serves as an epilogue to this epic.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 36)

Fantastic Four / illustration / 0.5 page (report information)

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert

Genre

superhero

Indexer Notes

Original art from Fantastic Four #17 pages 2-3.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 37)

Fantastic Four / illustration / 0.25 page (report information)

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert; Mark Pennington

Genre

superhero

Indexer Notes

Original art from Fantastic Four #25 page 38.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 38)

Fantastic Four / illustration / 0.25 page (report information)

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert

Genre

superhero

Indexer Notes

Original art from Fantastic Four #29 page 17.

Dorma Triumphant! (Table of Contents: 39)

Fantastic Four / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert ?

Colors

Liquid!

Letters

?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Dorma; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four 2000 (Marvel, 2000 series) [Direct Edition] ([June] 2000)

Betrayal! (Table of Contents: 40)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 30 pages (report information)

Script

Louise Simonson

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Mark Pennington

Colors

Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Caledonia; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain)

Synopsis

Divinity, Dorma, Shakti, and Technarx escape and attack the Fantastic Four as they return from Latveria. The Fantastic Four capture them and send all of them (except Dorma, who escapes) as prisoners to Doctor Doom on Planet Doom.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four 2000 (Marvel, 2000 series) ([June] 2000)

Keywords

Latveria; Planet Doom

Indexer Notes

The Fantastic Four appear here between Fantastic Four (vol. 3) #31 and #32. This story serves as an epilogue to the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic in Fantastic Four #24-31.

Bonus Pin-Up!! (Table of Contents: 41)

Fantastic Four / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Adam Pollina (signed)

Inks

Sean Parsons (signed)

Colors

?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Crucible

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four 2000 (Marvel, 2000 series) ([June] 2000)

Indexer Notes

Based on the Crucible story in Fantastic Four (vol. 3) #5 and #10-12.

Marvel Girl! (Table of Contents: 42)

Marvel Girl / comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

Pencils

Greg Scott

Inks

Derek Mei

Colors

Steve Oliff

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft

Genre

superhero

Characters

Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Lancer (guest-star)

Synopsis

Marvel Girl and Lancer both remember their families.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four 2000 (Marvel, 2000 series) ([June] 2000)

Indexer Notes

This story takes place in "New York City, a few years into an alternate future."

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 43)

Fantastic Four / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert ?

Colors

Liquid!

Genre

superhero

Characters

Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #32 [Direct Edition] (August 2000)

Abyss (Table of Contents: 44)

Fantastic Four / comic story / 23 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

Pencils

Salvador Larroca

Inks

Art Thibert

Colors

Liquid!

Letters

Richard Starkings; Comicraft; Albert Deschesne

Genre

superhero

Characters

Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner (guest-star); Dorma (villain); Atlanteans (villains)

Synopsis

Sue takes a boat out into the mid-Pacific, where she is attacked. Her necklace allows her to breathe underwater and brings Namor to her aid. They are attacked by Dorma. The Fantastic Four come to the rescue. Sue and Reed affirm their love for each other.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #32 (August 2000)

Indexer Notes

The Fantastic Four appear here following Fantastic Four 2000. Dedicated to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Chris Claremont's last issue. Sue's necklace appears here following its introduction in issue #27. The Namor/Sue sub-plot (see issue #7) comes to a resolution.