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Issue: Fantastic Four Annual #1
Publication Date: September 1963
 
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 07/02/1963
Volume: 1
Pages: 76
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stan Lee
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date reported in U. S. Copyright Office filings. As stated in the Catalog of Copyright Entries 1963 Books, Pamphlets, Serials, Contributions to Periodicals July-Dec 3D Ser Vol 17 Pt 1, Sec. 2, page 1497: The Fantastic Four Annual, Vol.1, no.1, 1963 issue. Written by Stan Lee. Drawn by Jack Kirby. Inking: Dick Ayers. Lettering: Art Simek. New York, Canam Publisher Sales Corp. (Annual Marvel comics group) © Canam Publisher Sales Corp.; 2Jul63; A645698.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Squarebound (#1-15, 21-27); Saddle-stitched (#16-20)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in another Issue:
FlagSpider-Man et les Héros Marvel #5 published July 2009
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
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Title Page
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The Undersea Legions of Sub-Mariner!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
superhero
Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Doctor Doom [Victor Von Doom]
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
FlagFantastic Four Special Edition #1 published May 1984
as Fantastic Four Special Edition [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #10 [Direct Edition] published September 1986
as Marvel Saga Classic Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #13 published September 1990
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #13 published September 1990
as Fantastic Four Annual #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Fantastic Four Annual #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Undersea Legions of Sub-Mariner! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAmazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby] published April 2007
as Fantastic Four Annual #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Gold. El Asombroso Spiderman: Poder y Responsabilidad #[nn] published April 2014
as "The Undersea Legions of Sub-Mariner!" [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Sub-Mariner [Namor] (origin recap); Dorma (introduction); Krang (introduction); Adlai Stevenson; Nikita Krushchev; Leonard McKenzie; Fen; Dr. Falton
The Sub-Mariner locates the remnants of his undersea race and plans a new attack against the surface world.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #15 published October 1971
as Sub Mariner contro la razza umana! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Special Edition #1 published May 1984
as Sub-Mariner versus the Human Race! [Story on Interior Page(s)]Pages 1-17, 19-37
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #3 [Direct Edition] published February 1986
as Book III: A Gathering of Dooms! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #8 [Direct Edition] published July 1986
as Book VIII: Fateful Encounters! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #10 [Direct Edition] published September 1986
as Book X: To Stand United! [Story on Interior Page(s)]excerpt
FlagMarvel Masterworks #13 published September 1990
as Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
37
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Namor's undersea race is seen for the first time since his revival in FF #4.
The Mole Man

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Mole Man [Harvey Elder]
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as The Mole Man [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]1 page
FlagGiant-Size Super-Stars #1 published May 1974
as The Mole Man [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Mole Man [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Skrulls from Outer Space!

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as The Skrulls From Outer Space! [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Super-Stars #1 published May 1974
as The Skrulls From Outer Space! [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Skrulls from Outer Space! [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Miracle Man

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Miracle Man [Joshua Ayers]
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as The Miracle Man [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Super-Stars #1 published May 1974
as The Miracle Man [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Miracle Man [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Prince Namor, the Sensational Sub-Mariner

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as Prince Namor, the Sensational Sub-Mariner [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Super-Stars #1 published May 1974
as Prince Namor, the Sensational Sub-Mariner [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as Prince Namor, the Sensational Sub-Mariner [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Questions and Answers about the Fantastic Four

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Mister Fantastic]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as Questions and Answers About the Fantastic Four [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #6 published October 1975
as Questions and Answers About the Fantastic Four [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as Questions and Answers About the Fantastic Four [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
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Inside the Baxter Bldg. [sic]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as Inside the Baxter Bldg. [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as Inside the Baxter Bldg. [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Doctor Doom

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Doctor Doom [Victor Von Doom]
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as Doctor Doom [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Super-Stars #1 published May 1974
as Doctor Doom [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as Doctor Doom [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Kurrgo Master of Planet X

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Kurrgo
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as Kurrgo Master of Planet X [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Super-Stars #1 published May 1974
as Kurrgo Master of Planet X [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as Kurrgo Master of Planet X [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Puppet Master

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Puppet Master [Phillip Masters]
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as The Puppet Master [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Super-Stars #1 published May 1974
as The Puppet Master [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as Puppet Master [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]
Spider-Man visits the Fantastic Four and fights them to prove he can become one of their members.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #6 published November 1969
as The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Tales #193 [Direct] published November 1986
as The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #13 published September 1990
as The Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagSpiderman: Stan Lee y Steve Ditko #1 published December 2002
as ¡Los Fabulosos 4 Fantásticos Conocen a Spiderman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBiblioteca Marvel: Spiderman #1 published November 2003
as ¡Los Fabulosos 4 Fantásticos Conocen a Spiderman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1965 published March 2006
as Les Quatre Fantastiques rencontrent Spider-Man ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAmazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby] published April 2007
as The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Gold. El Asombroso Spiderman: Poder y Responsabilidad #[nn] published April 2014
as ¡Los Fabulosos 4 Fantásticos Conocen a Spiderman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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6
This is an expanded retelling of a part of the story from Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon, pgs 2-4).
The Impossible Man from the Planet Poppup

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Impossible Man
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as The Impossible Man From the Planet Poppup [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #4 published February 1975
as The Impossible Man From the Planet Poppup [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Impossible Man from the Planet Poppup [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Incredible Hulk

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Hulk [Bruce Banner]
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as The Incredible Hulk [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #4 published February 1975
as The Incredible Hulk [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMaster Lock Presents: The Incredible Hulk #1 published August 2003
as The Incredible Hulk [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Incredible Hulk [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super Apes

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff]; Super Apes [Igor; Mikhlo; Peotr]
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as The Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super Apes [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #4 published February 1975
as The Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super Apes [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super Apes [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Most Famous Foes!
Thinker; Android
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Annual #8 published December 1970
as The Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #4 published February 1975
as The Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #9 [Direct Edition] published August 1986
as Book IX: Look to the Skies...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Origin of the Fantastic Four

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1961
was The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Reprints the first thirteen pages of Fantastic Four # 1. The first page is altered to add the word Origin and the look of the Human Torch, the Thing and Reed Richards have been updated by Sol Brodsky to reflect their contemporary (Summer 1963) appearances.

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