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Issue: Fantastic Four #1
Publication Date: November 1961
 
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Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MCView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 08/08/1961
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (3 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: The date of release is noted in the letters page of Fantastic Four #600. It is confirmed by the publication date reported to the U.S. Copyright Office found in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series, Volume 15, Part 2, Number 2, Periodicals, July-December 1961. Class B periodical. Copyright registration number B917811. Copyright given to Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S., then standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #116, 200, 358)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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ORIGINAL COVER ART from the Private Collection of Tom Horvitz
Cover recreation by Jack Kirby prior to a similar recreation for the 1994 Sotheby's Auction. Inked by Joe Sinnot and lettered by Tom Orzachowsky.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
superhero
The Fantastic Four [the Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]]; Giganto
I -- I can't turn invisible fast enough!! How can we stop this creature, Torch?
Reprinting
FlagThe Fantastic Four [Golden Book and Record Set] #[nn] published January 1966This is a "missing man" cover. In the original there are five cowering figures to the right of the image. The second figure from the top is missing from this reprinted version.
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagFantastic Four: First Family #[nn] published January 2005
FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #1 published September 1962
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
FlagCreepy Worlds #32 published January 1964
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagFantastiske Fire #1/1968 published January 1968
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics #[nn] [First Print] published January 1974
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Cover: Fantastic Four #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Marvel Saga Classic Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as Fantastic Four #1 Cover [Illustration on Dustjacket]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as Fantastic Four #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Classic #1 published March 1993
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published September 1997
as Fantastic Four #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Fantastic Four #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagFantastic Four Legends: Unstable Molecules #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2003
as Cover - Fantastic Four #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMaximum Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Illustration on Dustjacket]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMaximum Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTarget Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts #[nn] published January 2006
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover art
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four #1 Cover Photostat [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published December 2013
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published November 2014
as Fantastic Four #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
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How to Gain up to 50 Lbs. of Mighty Muscles!

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Jowett Institute of Physical Training
George Jowett; John Sill; Tony Pascarella; Jim Norman
Body-building ad.
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Inside front cover.
The Fantastic Four!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]] (introduction, origin); the Mayor of Central City; Central City Police Department [Pete; unnamed members]; National Guard unnamed members;
With the sudden fury of a thunderbolt, a flare is shot into the sky over Central City!
Dr. Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket trip that changes their lives forever.
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FlagThe Fantastic Four [Golden Book and Record Set] #[nn] published January 1966
FlagFantask #1 published January 1969
FlagMarvel #1 published April 1970
FlagStrange Spécial Origines #139 published July 1981
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1961-1962 published January 2003
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published May 2003
FlagMarvel Classic #1 published February 2011
FlagFantastic Four: Extended Family #[nn] published March 2011
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2014
FlagFantastic Four Annual #1 published September 1963
as Origin of the Fantastic Four [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Fantastic Four #72-111 published January 1966
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]4 pp.; pages 10-13
FlagFantastiske Fire #1/1968 published January 1968
as Fantastiske Fire [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagL'Incredibile Devil #4 published June 1970
as I Fantastici Quattro [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #1 published April 1971
as I Fantastici Quattro [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #2 published January 1973
as Les origines des Fantastiques [Story on Interior Page(s)]Pages 9 to 13 only
FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics #[nn] [First Print] published January 1974
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #100 published February 1975
as I Fantastici Quattro [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Fantastic Four! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAtlanticserien #1/1978 published January 1978
as Fantastiska Fyran [Story on Interior Page(s)]original title: The Fantastic Four!
FlagThe Fantastic Four: The Secret Story of Marvel's Cosmic Quartet #[nn] published January 1981
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Winter Special #[1981] published January 1981
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Book I: The Saga Begins...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagDie Fantastischen Vier #36 published January 1993
as Die Fantastischen Vier oder: Wie sie wurden, was sie sind [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Classic #1 published March 1993
as ¡Los 4 Fantásticos! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published September 1997
as The Fantastic Four [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fantastic Four [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #9 published December 2001
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Legends: Unstable Molecules #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2003
as The Origin of the Fantastic Four [Story on Interior Page(s)]pages 9-13 only
FlagMaximum Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMaximum Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTarget Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts #[nn] published January 2006
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published November 2014
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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V-372
Good Job, More Money and Greater Security

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Commercial Trades Institute
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Between pages 6 and 7
Will You Work Saturday Mornings for $5.00 to $20.00 Extra?

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Subject Matter
Mason Shoe Mfg. Co.
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Between pages 11 and 12
The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Mole Man [Moleman] (introduction); Monsters of Monster Isle [Giganto; Tricephalous] (introduction, all unnamed here); French Army [Pierre; unnamed soldiers]
And now, having met our four amazing characters, let us resume our tale...
Atomic plants disappear all around the world. Reed Richards pinpoints a place which is at the same distance from them all: Monster Isle.
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FlagThe Fantastic Four [Golden Book and Record Set] #[nn] published January 1966
FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #21 published January 1980
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published May 2003
FlagMarvel Classic #1 published February 2011
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2014
FlagFantastiske Fire #1/1968 published January 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Moldvarp-mannen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Annual #7 published November 1969
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #1 published April 1971
as I Fantastici Quattro contro l'Uomo Talpa ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics #[nn] [First Print] published January 1974
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man! [Part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAtlanticserien #1/1978 published January 1978
as Mullvaden attackerar [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Book I: The Saga Begins...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1
FlagFantastic Four Classic #1 published March 1993
as ¡Los 4 Fantásticos Contra el Hombre Topo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published September 1997
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #9 published December 2001
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMaximum Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 2005
as The Mole Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTarget Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts #[nn] published January 2006
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published November 2014
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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V-372
[untitled]

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Between pages 14 and 15
Boys 12 or Older Sell Grit

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Ad soliciting salespeople for newspaper.
Between pages 19 and 20
Reward $2,000.00 for this coin

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Ad, with order coupon, for coin catalogue from Best Value Co., Coin Dept.
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Between pages 19 and 20
The Moleman's Secret!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Mole Man [Moleman] (origin); Monsters of Monster Isle [Rock Monster Guardian [Ugu] (introduction); Giganto] (all unnamed)
Before we witness the breath-taking conclusion of our amazing tale, let us gather together all the loose ends!
Having captured the Fantastic Four, Moleman recounts how he discovered his underground kingdom.
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FlagThe Fantastic Four [Golden Book and Record Set] #[nn] published January 1966
FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #21 published January 1980
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1961-1962 published January 2003
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published May 2003
FlagMarvel Classic #1 published February 2011
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2014
FlagFantastiske Fire #1/1968 published January 1968
as Moldvarpmannens hemmelighet! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Annual #7 published November 1969
as The Moleman's Secret! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #1 published April 1971
as I Fantastici Quattro contro l'Uomo Talpa ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics #[nn] [First Print] published January 1974
as The Moleman's Secret! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Moleman's Secret! [Part 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAtlanticserien #1/1978 published January 1978
as Mullvadens hemlighet [Story on Interior Page(s)]original title: The Mole Man's Secret!
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Book I: The Saga Begins...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2
FlagFantastic Four Classic #1 published March 1993
as ¡El Secreto del Hombre Topo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published September 1997
as The Moleman's Secret! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #9 published December 2001
as The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMaximum Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 2005
as The Mole Man's Secret! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTarget Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts #[nn] published January 2006
as The Moleman's Secret! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Moleman's Secret! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published November 2014
as The Moleman's Secret! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Stamps...Shop by Mail

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Collection of small ads.
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Between pages 20 and 21
Juke Box Bank

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Half-page, horizontally-oriented ad for a miniature plastic juke box bank with flashing lights ($1.98) from American Merchandising Company of Montgomery, Alabama.
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Between pages 20 and 21
Test Your Talent!

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Subject Matter
Win a $495 scholarship in commercial art from Art Instructors Schools
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If You Know Just 20 People... You Can Make at Least $50

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Ad for selling Christmas cards from Wallace Brown, Inc.
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Learn Radio-Television Electronics by Practicing at Home in Your Spare Time

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Subject Matter
J.E. Smith (photo)
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On inside back cover in black and white.
He's Looking for People Who Like to Draw

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back cover

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