Marvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445

(November 1977)

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A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Mightiest Foes! (Table of Contents: 2)

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Stan Lee Presents the Fantastic Four (Table of Contents: 4)

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Prologue (Table of Contents: 5)

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Stan Lee (credited)

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They were the first!

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Introduction by Stan Lee.

[Cover: Fantastic Four #1] (Table of Contents: 6)

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I--I can't turn invisible fast enough!! How can we stop this creature, Torch?

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superhero

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Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Mister Fantastic

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #1 (November 1961)

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Credits from index to original publication.

The Fantastic Four! [Part 1] (Table of Contents: 7)

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With the sudden fury of a thunderbolt, a flare is shot into the sky over Central City!

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superhero

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Dr. Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic); Ben Grimm (The Thing); Susan Storm (Invisible Girl); Johnny Storm (Human Torch)

Synopsis

Reed summons the Fantastic Four for the first time.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #1 (November 1961)

The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man! [Part 2] (Table of Contents: 8)

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And now, having met our four amazing characters, let us resume our tale...

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superhero

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Thing; Human Torch; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Pierre; Mole Man

Synopsis

Monsters are responsible for atomic plants disappearing.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #1 (November 1961)

The Moleman's Secret! [Part 3] (Table of Contents: 9)

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Before we witness the breath-taking conclusion of our amazing tale, let us gather together all the loose ends!

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superhero

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Thing; Human Torch; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Mole Man

Synopsis

The Mole Man reveals his plan.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #1 (November 1961)

Skrulls from Outer Space! (Table of Contents: 10)

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We're too late!! Too late!!

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superhero

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Fantastic Four [Thing; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch]; Skrulls

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #2 [Regular Edition] (January 1962)

Indexer Notes

Inker changed from Dick Ayers to George Klein by Bob Bailey (2 September 2005). Nick Caputo confirms (August 8, 2006).

The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Part 1] (Table of Contents: 11)

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What is happening here??

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Skrulls

Synopsis

Alien Skrulls take on the appearance of members of the Fantastic Four and commit crimes.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #2 (January 1962)

Part 2 Prisoner of the Skrulls (Table of Contents: 12)

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Even as the Fantastic Four ponder their next move, grim, silent figures stealthily creep toward their cabin -- like a horde of avenging wraiths!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Skrulls

Synopsis

The Fantastic Four are captured by the army.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #2 (January 1962)

The Fantastic Four Fight Back! [Part 3] (Table of Contents: 13)

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Let go of that weapon!

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superhero

Characters

Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Skrulls

Synopsis

The Fantastic Four capture the Skrulls.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #2 (January 1962)

The Fantastic Four ... Captured! [Part 4] (Table of Contents: 14)

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Stepping out of the now-motionless ship, four pairs of eyes are blinded by the glare of giant floodlights!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Skrulls

Synopsis

The police arrest the Fantastic Four.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #2 (January 1962)

[Cover: Fantastic Four #3] (Table of Contents: 15)

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In this great, collectors'-item issue, you will see, for the first time: the amazing Fantasti-Car, the colorful new Fantastic Four costumes, and other startling surprises!

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superhero

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Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Mister Fantastic

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #3 [Regular Edition] (March 1962)

Chapter 1: The Menace of the Miracle Man (Table of Contents: 16)

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Can even the Fantastic Four defeat a man who performs... miracles???

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superhero

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Miracle Man; Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch

Synopsis

Stage magician, the Miracle Man, claims he is more powerful than the Fantastic Four.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #3 (March 1962)

Chapter 2: "The Monster Lives!" (Table of Contents: 17)

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Guess I'll see what's doin' on TV tonight, Reed!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Miracle Man; Joe

Synopsis

The Miracle Man animates a monster statue and commits crimes with it.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #3 (March 1962)

Chapter 3: "The Flame That Died!" (Table of Contents: 18)

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Thing!! Look!! It's the Torch!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Miracle Man

Synopsis

The Miracle Man tries to steal an atomic tank.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #3 (March 1962)

Chapter 4: "In the Shadow of Defeat!" (Table of Contents: 19)

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An hour later...

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Miracle Man

Synopsis

Sue secretly finds where the Miracle Man has hidden the atomic tank.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #3 (March 1962)

Chapter 5: "The Final Challenge" (Table of Contents: 20)

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Fate works in mysterious ways!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Miracle Man

Synopsis

The Fantastic Four fights a last battle with the Miracle Man.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #3 (March 1962)

[Cover: Fantastic Four #4] (Table of Contents: 21)

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Stop him! If the Sub-Mariner reaches the water, he'll become invincible!

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superhero

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Fantastic Four [Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Sub-Mariner

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #4 [Regular Edition] (May 1962)

The Coming of ... Sub-Mariner! [Chapter 1: On the Trail of the Torch!; Chapter 2: Enter the Sub-Mariner; Chapter 3: Let the World Beware!; Chapter 4: Sub-Mariner's Revenge; Chapter 5: Return to the Deep] (Table of Contents: 22)

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At a secret skyscraper hideout, in the caverns of New York, three of the most fantastic humans on Earth are found! But... where is the fourth??

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Sub-Mariner; Giganto; Miracle Man (flashback)

Synopsis

The Human Torch helps an amnesiac Sub-Mariner remember who he is.

Reprints

• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #4 (May 1962), #4 (May 1962), #4 (May 1962), #4 (May 1962), #4 (May 1962)

[Cover: Fantastic Four #5] (Table of Contents: 23)

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Meet... Doctor Doom!

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superhero

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Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Mister Fantastic; Doctor Doom

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #5 [Regular Edition] (July 1962)

"Prisoners of Doctor Doom!" [Part 1] (Table of Contents: 24)

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The Fantastic Four!! Hah! Little do they dream they are naught but pawns in the hands of Doctor Doom!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Doctor Doom; Hulk (picture)

Synopsis

Doctor Doom nets the Baxter Building.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #5 (July 1962)

Part 2 "Back to the Past!" (Table of Contents: 25)

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He's taking Sue aboard his ship!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Doctor Doom

Synopsis

Three of the Fantastic Four are sent into the past to find Blackbeard's treasure.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #5 (July 1962)

Part 3 "On the Trail of Blackbeard" (Table of Contents: 26)

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Hours later, the Thing is first to awaken...

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Human Torch; Mister Spliny

Synopsis

Mr. Fantastic, Thing and Human Torch discover they have been shanghaied by pirates.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #5 (July 1962)

Part 4 Battle! (Table of Contents: 27)

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Step aside, gents! I'll soften 'em up a bit first!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing [Blackbeard]; Human Torch; Doctor Doom

Synopsis

Thing leads the pirates in attacking another ship.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #5 (July 1962)

Part 5 "The Vengeance of Doctor Doom!" (Table of Contents: 28)

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Look!! Floating in the air, above us!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Human Torch; Invisible Girl; Doctor Doom

Synopsis

Doctor Doom brings the three back to the present.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #5 (July 1962)

[Cover: Fantastic Four #6] (Table of Contents: 29)

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The Diabolical Duo join forces!

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superhero

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Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Mister Fantastic; Doctor Doom; Sub-Mariner

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #6 [Regular Edition] (September 1962)

"Captives of the Deadly Duo!" [Part 1] (Table of Contents: 30)

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It's the Human Torch! Heading for the Fantastic Four's skyscraper headquarters!!!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Sub-Mariner; Doctor Doom; Pete; Harry; Tommy

Synopsis

Doctor Doom seeks out the Sub-Mariner.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #6 (September 1962)

Part 2 "When Super-Menaces Unite" (Table of Contents: 31)

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Eager for a parley, Doctor Doom folds back the wings of his aerosub and noses it into the depths of the sea, as Submariner darts through the cold green shadows of his domain!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Sub-Mariner; Doctor Doom; Matilda; Hiram

Synopsis

Doctor Doom convinces the Sub-Mariner to join him.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #6 (September 1962)

Indexer Notes

Sub-Mariner is spelled as one word in the chapter.

Part 3 "When Friends Fall Out!" (Table of Contents: 32)

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Wait! We've got to keep our tempers! Let him speak his peace!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Sub-Mariner

Synopsis

The Sub-Mariner visits the Fantastic Four.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #6 (September 1962)

Part 4 "Trapped!" (Table of Contents: 33)

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We're now thousands of feet above the city, and going higher!

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Sub-Mariner; Doctor Doom

Synopsis

The Baxter Building is pulled into space.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #6 (September 1962)

Part 5 "The End ... Or the Beginning?" (Table of Contents: 34)

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It worked! I was able to leap from one passing meteor to the other, until now...

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Sub-Mariner; Doctor Doom

Synopsis

The Sub-Mariner goes after Doctor Doom for his betrayal.

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #6 (September 1962)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 35)

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Four human beings -- changed by space-born cosmic rays into something more than merely human.

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superhero

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Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Thing; Human Torch

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• from Marvel Treasury Edition (Marvel, 1974 series) #2 (December 1974)

[Pin-up: The Thing] (Table of Contents: 36)

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The strongest man-like creature on the face of the Earth!

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superhero

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Thing

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #2 (January 1962)

[Pin-up: The Human Torch] (Table of Contents: 37)

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Human Torch

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[Pin-up: Mister Fantastic] (Table of Contents: 38)

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Many readers have asked how far I can stretch!

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superhero

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Mister Fantastic; Invisible Girl

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #16 (July 1963)

[Pin-up: The Glamorous Invisible Girl] (Table of Contents: 39)

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In answer to many requests, note the details in the control panel of Sue's section of the fabulous Fantasti-Car!

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Invisible Girl

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• from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #10 (January 1963)

Epilogue (Table of Contents: 40)

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And there you have it - the first six issues of one of the most memorable comicbook series of all time!

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End note by Stan Lee.

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