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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #80
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Nov 1968
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First appearance of Tomazooma, the Living Totem in "Where Treads the Living Totem!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Kirby/Sinnott cover.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #375
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Apr 1993
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375th Anniversary Issue with Special Holographic Cover - "Doom!" Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Hulk, and Doctor Strange cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art and cover by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. The Thing's face has been horribly scarred by Wolverine's claws, but the FF don't have long to dwell as they must somehow find a way to defeat their greatest adversary, Doctor Doom, who has obtained even greater power.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #211
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Oct 1979
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First appearance of Terrax. "If This Be Terrax" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Galactus sends the Fantastic Four to an alien plant to capture its tyrannical ruler named Tyros! Can the three aging members of the FF plus the Human Torch muster the strength to defeat Tyros? First appearance of Terrax the Tamer. Cameo appearance by the Watcher and flashback appearances by the Silver Surfer, Air Walker, and Firelord. 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #78
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Sep 1968
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The FF battle the Wizard in "The Thing No More!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 60.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #164
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Nov 1975
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"The Crusader Syndrome!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns - 1st art on the Fantastic Four series) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm's date in Greenwich Village is rudely interrupted by the stark raving mad Crusader! Who is the Crusader? And where did he come from? The Human Torch wants to know! But once he's blinded in battle by his mysterious adversary, the torch only wants to survive! First appearance of Frankie Raye (aka Nova, the future herald of Galactus). First modern appearance of Marvel Boy. (Notes: Marvel Boy (aka Robert Grayson) previously appeared in the 1950's Atlas series titled Astonishing. This issue includes a full page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #171
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Jun 1976
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First appearance of Gorr in "Death is a Golden Gorilla!" Part 1 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez, Rich Buckler, and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Gorr has come to New York! And like a scene from a King Kong movie, the giant gorilla climbs to the top of the Baxter Building with the Invisible Girl as his captive! However, the FF eventually subdue the golden gorilla, and to the foursome's surprise...Gorr speaks! And what he says begins a five-issue odyssey across the universe for the Fantastic Four! Cameo appearance by Frankie Raye. (Note: A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #200
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Nov 1978
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Part of series Giant-Sized Issue
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48-page giant issue. "When Titans Clash!" Double-sized issue. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. It's a blockbuster anniversary issue as the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom from Latveria to New York to stop the mad monarch's plot to rule the world! With Zorba's rebels poised to take over Latveria, Victor Von Doom leaves his homeland for New York to deliver his special gift to the United Nations. Ben, Sue, and Johnny rush to the UN building to cut off Doom's henchmen, while Mr. Fantastic and Doctor Doom wage a battle for the ages inside Doom's solartron complex! Can Reed defeat the desperate Latverian monarch and save the world? (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) Letters page. 48 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #172
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Jul 1976
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"Cry, The Bedeviled Plant!" Part 2 of 5. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After being tricked into boarding Gorr's spaceship, the Fantastic Four reluctantly agree to protect Counter-Earth from the Ravager of Worlds! But the FF may be too late since Galactus' herald, the Destroyer, has already engaged the High Evolutionary on his command asteroid. Nevertheless, the Thing springs into action against the armored herald! Can Ben beat the Destroyer before Galactus becomes aware of Counter-Earth? Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and the Hulk to recap the events of Incredible Hulk 178. (Notes: Both Galactus and the Destroyer previously appeared in Thor 228. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #218
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May 1980
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Part 2 of Spider-Man FF Frightful 4
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Spider-Man helps the FF battle the Frightful Four in "When a Spider-Man Comes Calling!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Story continues from Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man 42. The Frightful Four have successfully captured Spider-Man, and now they have set their sights on the Fantastic Four! It's a terrific action issue as the Wizard, Trapster, Sandman, and Electro invade the Baxter Building and battle the FF! (Notes: The letters page includes a half-page pin-up of the Fantastic Four by Joe Sinnott. The FF cover logo returns to the silver age style. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback "Fantastic Four Spider-Man Classic.") 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #165
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Dec 1975
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"The Light of Other Worlds!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. The Crusader's bizarre attacks on banks across Manhattan continue! But Reed has figured out the villain's pattern! And now the Fantastic Four make a beeline to the Bronx to intercept the Crusader! The battle at the bank rages from the rooftop to the vault to the street! Can the FF shut down the Crusader? Origin of the Crusader (aka Robert Grayson). Flashback cameo by Dr. Horace Grayson. Notes: The Crusader's quantum bands are eventually inherited by Wendell Vaughn (aka Quasar). The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Peter Gillis.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #207
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Jun 1979
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"Might of the Monocle!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The series takes a one-issue break from the intergalactic saga in the Andromeda Galaxy to see how Johnny Storm is enjoying life at Security College. Unfortunately though, the Monocle is secretly mind-controlling the Human Torch! Meanwhile, the Daily Globe sends its new photographer, Peter Parker, to Security College for a special undercover investigation. One thing leads to another and the Human Torch and the Amazing Spider-Man team up once again! Cameo appearance by Medusa. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Cat Yronwode.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #213
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Dec 1979
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Galactus guest stars in "In Final Battle!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. One of the great Fantastic Four battle issues of the bronze age! It's Galactus vs. the Sphinx...and the winner gets the Earth! While this cataclysmic confrontation is taking place in the Egyptian desert, the Human Torch wages a desperate fight for survival on-board Galactus' spaceship against Terrax! The situation looks just about hopeless, but the rapidly aging Mr. Fantastic along with the Watcher may have one (ultimate) trick left! Truly an issue of cosmic magnitude! (Note: The Sphinx returns in Marvel Two-in-One 91.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #198
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Sep 1978
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"Invasion!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards has his stretching powers back! And now the new and improved Mr. Fantastic invades Latveria to find his teammates! But after struggling to defeat Doctor Doom's robots, the leader of the FF falls into the hands of the Latverian Freedom Fighters. Is Reed going to join the revolution? Meanwhile, Victor Von Doom's master plan to hand over the monarchy to his son continues. Letters page. 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #199
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Oct 1978
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"The Son of Doctor Doom!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The FF are helplessly imprisoned in Dr. Doom's transference globes while their powers are transferred into the body of Victor Von Doom the second! While the transfer takes place, the people's rebellion, lead by Zorba, grows outside Doom's castle! It looks like the invincible Doctor Doom is in supreme control, but when the Fantastic Four break out, Zorba breaks in, and Doom's son breaks down...the good doctor is under attack from all sides! 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #152
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Nov 1974
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"A World of Madness Made!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and John Romita. Thundra attacks Mahkizmo, the Nuclear Man, in order to give Reed, Ben, and Johnny a chance to recover from their fight! But in a brilliant flash of light, the powerful femizon and the monster from Machus vanish from the Baxter Building. Where did they go? Reed thinks somewhere in the future, so the Human Torch, Medusa, Thing, and Mr. Fantastic use Dr. Doom's time machine to go forward in time...to Machus! How will the FF fare in round two vs. Mahkizmo? Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl and Franklin. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 Sgt. Fury by Dick Ayers and John Severin.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #154
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Jan 1975
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"The Man in the Mystery Mask!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Reed, Ben, and Johnny are returning to the Baxter Building after their triumph on Machus, when suddenly a most unexpected foe attacks! But before the FF retaliate, the Human Torch recalls his prior battle against a similarly dressed villain in Strange Tales 127. Who is this man challenging the Fantastic Four? Flashback cameos by the Sub-Mariner, Sandman, and Trapster. (Notes: The majority of this issue is a reprint of Strange Tales 127 published in December 1964. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Dick Ayers. Inks by Paul Reinman. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #100 Galactus.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #208
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Jul 1979
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"The Power of the Sphinx!" Guest-starring Nova. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia, Al Milgrom, and Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the intervention of Nova (aka Richard Rider) and his friends the Skrulls' attack on the planet Xandar has been temporarily halted, but now the Fantastic Four have another problem...the Sphinx! The Egyptian villain has tapped into the living computers of Xandar and gained enormous power. Fortunately, the Human Torch has linked up with his teammates, and now the entire Fantastic Four plus Nova, Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse will battle the Sphinx! Meanwhile, Reed, Sue, and Ben are beginning to the feel the effects of the Skrull aging ray. Cameo appearance by Doctor Sun. (Note: The letters page includes a preview of the Fantastic Four pocket novel "Doomsday" by Marv Wolfman.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #163
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Oct 1975
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"Finale!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. It's the dramatic conclusion to the Fantastic Four's cross-dimensional saga! Ben Grimm battles Gaard one-on-one to destroy the universal nexus in hyperspace that could funnel energy to Arkon's world! While at the same time, the Human Torch and Alternate Earth Reed Richards slug it out on Polemachus with Arkon himself! Can the FF pull off two victories in two dimensions? Cameo appearance by Franklin. (Note: The Earth-721 Johnny Storm returns many years later as Vangaard in Fantastic Force 11 and 12.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #210
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Sep 1979
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"In Search of Galactus" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. The Fantastic Four locate Galactus' ship and confront the Devourer of Worlds inside! Galactus is open to the possibility of coming to Earth to battle the Sphinx, but the FF must do him a favor first...find his next herald! (Note: The FF's preceding encounter with Galactus was in Fantastic Four 175.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #320
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Nov 1988
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Part 1 of Thing vs. Hulk
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Dr. Doom appearance plus Hulk vs. Thing. "Pride Goeth" Guest-starring the Hulk. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The story begins with a meeting in the Nevada desert between Doctor Doom and the Hulk. Doctor Doom is still trying to win back his throne from Kristoff, and he has a new plan involving both the Thing and the Hulk. It's a battle royal in the streets of Manhattan! Story continues in Incredible Hulk 350 and wraps up in Avengers Annual 17.. 32 pages. NOTE: This three issue crossover is also part of the larger Evolutionary War crossover.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #174
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Sep 1976
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"Starquest!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The situation is becoming desperate on Counter-Earth as both Reed & Ben and Johnny & Gorr have run into major problems on their potential substitute planets with Torgo and the Skrulls, respectively. The Invisible Girl tries to help her teammates, but accidentally transports herself to yet a third planet, which is totally devoid of life! Meanwhile, the countdown to Galactus' destruction of Counter-Earth continues, and the High Evolutionary has only one option left...fight the Ravager of Worlds one-on-one! 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #243
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Jun 1982
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"Shall Earth Endure?" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Strange. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The situation has come down to this...the Fantastic Four, the thunder god, the golden avenger, the star-spangled avenger, the winsome Wasp, and the Master of the Mystic Arts vs. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds...for the life of the Earth! Everything is on the line as the blockbuster battle rages on top of the World Trade Center! Will the Ravager of Worlds finally add the Earth to his list of conquests? Or can the greatest heroes on the planet do the impossible: defeat Galactus? An epic issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil and Spider-Man. 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #244
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Jul 1982
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"Beginnings and Endings" Part 3 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After an unprecedented victory over Galactus, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four face a major ethical decision: should they try to save the Ravager of Worlds or let him perish as his energies dwindle? Reed decides on the former and constructs a giant machine to revitalize Galactus! However, the Devourer of Worlds needs one more thing to complete his recovery...a new herald! In a stunning move, Frankie Raye volunteers! So where does that leave the Human Torch? First appearance of Nova (aka Frankie Raye). Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, and Doctor Strange. (Notes: This trilogy was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback titled "Fantastic Four: Trial of Galactus." Reed's decision to save Galactus will come back to haunt the FF beginning in Fantastic Four 257.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #415
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Aug 1996
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Part 12 of Onslaught
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Onslaught: Phase 1. "An Enemy Among us!" Guest-starring Bishop and the Avengers. Cameos by Apocalypse and the Watcher. Story by Tom DeFalco, and Paul Ryan. Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Bob Wiacek. The identity of Franklin's friend is revealed and let's just say it means big trouble for the Fantastic Four and the heroes of the Marvel Universe. Story continues in X-Men (1991) #55.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #86
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May 1969
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Doctor Doom guest stars in "The Victims!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Kirby/Sinnott cover.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #242
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May 1982
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"Terrax the Untamed" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Iron Man and Thor. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Terrax the Tamer is back with a vengeance! The former herald of Galactus (last seen in Rom 27) ambushes the Fantastic Four and brings death and destruction to New York City! In an awesome display of power, Terrax tears the island of Manhattan from its bedrock foundation and lifts the entire city into outer space! Now Terrax gives Reed, Ben, and Johnny an ultimatum...either the Fantastic Four destroy Galactus or Terrax destroys Manhattan! Cameo appearances by Daredevil, Spider-Man, and Aunt May. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from John Byrne, the writer and artist of the series.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #79
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Oct 1968
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The FF battle the Android Man in "A Monster Forever?" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 61.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #92
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Nov 1969
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Part 3 of 4 - Torgo the android and the Skrulls guest appear in "Ben Grimm, Killer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Letter to the editor from Howard Keltner (Star-Studded Comics fanzine). Kirby/Sinnott cover.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #173
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Aug 1976
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"Counter-Earth Must Die -- At the Hands of Galactus!" Part 3 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Galactus has arrived at Counter-Earth! And that means the planet's days are numbered. Is there anything the FF can do to save the High Evolutionary's creation? Perhaps another world could be substituted for Counter-Earth to satisfy the Devourer of Worlds' appetite. So to that end, Reed and Ben journey to the planet Mekka and renew acquaintances with the Thing's old ally Torgo; while Johnny and Gorr travel to a medieval planet. Flashback cameos by the Air Walker, Firelord, and the Silver Surfer. (Note: A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #209
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Aug 1979
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"Trapped in the Sargasso of Space!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns - 1st work on the series) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards has decided that only one person in the entire universe can prevent the Sphinx from destroying the Earth...Galactus! But first, can the FF find the Ravager of Worlds? And second, can they convince him to journey to Earth and save the planet? The quest begins in the Sargasso of space! First appearance of Herbie the Robot, who was the fourth member of the Fantastic Four (instead of the Human Torch) on the FF's Saturday morning cartoon show. Cameo appearances by Nova, Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse. 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #217
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Apr 1980
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"Masquerade!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Herbie the Robot has been acting strangely in the past few issues. Is something wrong with the robot that is supposed to be the FF's helper? Apparently so, as the Fantastic Four battle Herbie throughout the Baxter Building! Final appearance of Herbie. 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #238
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Jan 1982
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"The Lady Is For Burning!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin featuring Doctor Doom (who does not appear inside). In an amazing sequence of events from her past to the present, Frankie Raye has become another Human Torch! A bizarre chemical accident while working with her father (aka Professor Phineas Horton, creator of the original android Human Torch) several years ago sparked the incredible transformation! Does the Fantastic Four have a new member now? Origin of Frankie Raye. Back up story: "The More Things Change" Script and Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Terry Austin. Reed believes that he has finally developed a machine that will cure Ben of being the Thing. But does Ben want to revert back to being a normal man? He's not so sure. First 60¢ issue. (Note: This issue includes a full-page pin-up of the Invisible Girl by John Byrne.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #416
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Sep 1996
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Part 30 of Onslaught
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Final Issue. Onslaught: Phase 2. "Unfinished Business!" Guest-starring the X-Men, Avengers, Namor, Black Panther, the Inhumans, She-Hulk, and Spider-Man (Ben Reilly). Cameos by Apocalypse and the Watcher. Story by Tom DeFalco, and Paul Ryan. Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Bob Wiacek. The world has gone mad! The heroes of the Marvel Universe unite to confront an uber power known as Onslaught (a foe with the combined powers of Charles Xavier, Magneto, Franklin Richards, and the X-Man). An army of the FF's greatest adversaries take this opportunity to strike. But the Fantastic Four soon learns that they don't stand alone as an army of their greatest allies shows up to help. But this skirmish is merely a warm-up as the real battle is about to begin. Story concludes in the Onslaught: Marvel Universe (2006) 1-Shot. Includes the back-up tale "Roads to be Taken!" By Tom DeFalco, John Buscema, and Tom Palmer. The Watcher takes a look at a brief moment in history when Reed Richards and Victor Von Doom were friends.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #167
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Feb 1976
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"Titans Two!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Thing frees the Hulk! And the powerful pair escapes in a hovercraft towards St. Louis! Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and the Human Torch follow in hot pursuit; and on top of the famous Gateway Arch, Ben Grimm will face a critical decision, when the Hulk threatens Reed's life! (Notes: The Hulk's adventure in the Midwest continues in Incredible Hulk 195. In response to a fan letter, Roy Thomas clarifies the terms: artist, penciler, embellisher, and inker. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #38 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #186
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Sep 1977
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"Enter: Salem's Seven!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost! First appearance of the Salem Seven. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. (Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #206
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May 1979
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"The Death of the Fantastic Four!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The situation is dire indeed as Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and the Thing have fallen in battle to the Skrulls, and now stand trial for treason against the Skrull Empire! Will the FF receive a fair trial on the Skrull Throneworld? Meanwhile, the Skrull armada makes its final assault on Xandar, but Nova and his friends arrive just in time to oppose them! Cameo appearances by Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, Doctor Sun, Nova, Powerhouse, and the Sphinx. First 40¢ issue. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Tomb of Dracula 70 -- the final issue in the series.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #214
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Jan 1980
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The FF battle Skrull X in "And Then There Was One!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. It's the conclusion to the Andromeda Galaxy adventure that began ten issues ago! Galactus, Terrax the Tamer, and the Sphinx have all departed the Earth, but the Human Torch cannot celebrate the FF's triumph, because the climatic battle has ended as a pyrrhic victory. Reed, Sue, and Ben are now laying in suspended animation in the Baxter Building...victims of the Skrull aging ray. Does Johnny have any options left? And what ever happened to the Skrull that initially pursued Queen Adora to Earth? Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan and Tony Stark. 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #81
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Dec 1968
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Crystal joins Fantastic Four, who battle the Wizard in "Enter--the Exquisite Elementals!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #84
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Mar 1969
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Doctor Doom returns in "The Name Is Doom!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Crystal (of the Inhumans) and Nick Fury appearances. Kirby/Sinnott cover.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #159
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Jun 1975
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"Havoc in the Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. One of the best Fantastic Four covers of the bronze age as the FF storm into the Great Refuge to free the royal family! Can the fabulous foursome accomplish their mission before Xemu forces Black Bolt to speak into the Thunder Horn? An invisible stowaway on the flight to the Hidden Land holds the key to victory! (Notes: In this issue Medusa returns to the Inhumans and the Invisible Girl rejoins the FF. Also, the Human Torch switches back to his traditional blue FF uniform. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #84 Doctor Doom.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #189
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Dec 1977
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"The Torch That Was!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. The Fantastic Four series takes a one-issue hiatus from the current saga to reprint the first story from Fantastic Four Annual 4. The Mad Thinker orchestrates the first meeting between Johnny Storm and the Original Human Torch. 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #204
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Mar 1979
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"The Andromeda Attack!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. This issue begins an eleven-issue intergalactic odyssey for the Fantastic Four! The day begins innocently enough as Reed Richards is probing outer space with an ion tracer beam, when suddenly an alien woman in desperate need of help appears at the Baxter Building, followed shortly thereafter by a sinister skrull! Mister Fantastic and the Thing quickly make short work of the invading skrull. And now the FF must decide whether or not to journey to the Andromeda Galaxy! Also in this issue, Johnny Storm contemplates returning to college. Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Frankie Raye, and the Monocle. (Notes: The letters page contains a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. The letters page also includes a statement of ownership: average print run 416,191; average paid circulation 177,802.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #205
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Apr 1979
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"When Worlds Die!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Sue, and Ben travel to the planet Xandar to help Queen Adora's homeland fight off the Skrull's powerful star fleet! Does the FF have a chance of saving Xandar against overwhelming odds? Meanwhile, Johnny enrolls at Security College unaware that one of the school administrators is...the Monocle! Cameo appearance by the Watcher. Last 35¢ issue. (Note: Elements of this story continue in Nova (1st series) 25.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #66
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Sep 1967
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1st printing. The origin of Him (Warlock), part 1 (though he does not appear in this issue) in "What Lurks Behind the Beehive?" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Kirby/Sinnott cover.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #83
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Feb 1969
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The Inhumans guest star in "Shall Man Survive?" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover.
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #151
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Oct 1974
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"Thundra and Lightning!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler. Mahkizmo has come to Earth! And the man-monster's first battle is against the Thing and the Human Torch inside the Baxter Building! What does Mahkizmo want? Thundra may know! Origin of Thundra and her home world. First appearance of Mahkizmo. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest co-creator Richard Pini. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #21 Kull by Michael Ploog.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #153
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Dec 1974
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"Worlds in Collision!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Medusa has seemingly abandoned the imprisoned Mr. Fantastic, Thing, and Human Torch! But the long-haired Inhuman has traveled to the world of the femizons to elicit their help in the war vs. Mahkizmo! Meanwhile back on Machus, the three remaining members of the FF plus Thundra make their final stand vs. the Nuclear Man! Will the femizons arrive in time to turn defeat into victory? The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance! (Notes: Thundra appears next in Fantastic Four 177. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #62 The Plunderer.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #160
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Jul 1975
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"In One World and Out the Other!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of Manhattan's garment district, Arkon and the Thing wage a fierce battle as Alicia Masters stands close by. When the two combatants disappear in a flash of lightning, Alicia rushes to the Baxter Building to get help! But when she reaches the FF's headquarters, Alicia finds Ben Grimm safe and sound. What is going on? With the assistance of Lockjaw, the Thing begins his journey to solve the mystery! Cameo appearances by Crystal and Quicksilver. (Notes: Arkon previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 84. This alternate Earth first appeared in the second story of Fantastic Four 118 and was later designated Earth-721. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #32 the Red Skull.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #169
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Apr 1976
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"Five Characters in Search of a Madman!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm is struggling to cope with his return to normal life. Does he secretly wish to still be the Thing? In the meantime, his replacement was terrific against the Wrecker last issue. It looks like Reed made a great choice in adding Power Man to the FF... that is until Luke Cage attacks the Invisible Girl! What has possessed Luke to attack Sue and then the rest of the Fantastic Four?! (Notes: One plotline from this issue sets up the story in Fantastic Four Annual 11. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages
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Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #197
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Aug 1978
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"The Riotus Return of the Red Ghost!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom sends Reed Richards into outer space so the leader of the FF can regain his stretching powers! Does the Latverian monarch have an ulterior motive? Mr. Fantastic doesn't have anytime to worry about that, once the Red Ghost materializes inside his spaceship! Meanwhile, Doctor Doom brings the Invisible Girl, Human Torch, and Thing to his castle in Latveria, and also the blind sculptress...Alicia Masters! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Iron Man 83.) Letters page. 32 pages
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