XOW Logo
  • Location
    • Home
    • Issue Detail, List Content Items
in for
   
by
Facebook Logo
Report a Bug Ask for Support Review Site Apply to be an Editor
Issue: Fantastic Four #4
Publication Date: May 1962
Previous Base Issue Previous Issue Variant Next Issue Variant Next Base Issue
 
Disclose Detail
Issues: #4 of 416 Issues (930 Printings)
Title:
Is Variant Variant: British
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: 9.0 pence GBQ 0-0-9
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 0 (0 stories, 0 covers)
21 (5 stories, 1 cover) from base issue
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes:  
  Does this data need corrections? Become an editor.
Disclose Format
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
Format Notes:  
Disclose Variants2
Disclose Reprinted In0
There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
Disclose Reprinted From0
There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Assets0
 
spacer
Disclose Content Items (21 total)
Disclose
The Coming of the Sub-Mariner!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front from base issue
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner
First Line: Stop him!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Reward $9,985.50 for This Coin!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Indicia at bottom of the page.

Send $1.00 for catalog listing prices the company will pay for rare coins.
Disclose
The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Monster from Mars-statue (flashback); Miracle Man (flashback)
First Line: At a secret skyscraper hideout, in the caverns of New York, three of the most fantastic humans on earth are found!
Synopsis: The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: V-643
Disclose
[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thing; Invisible Girl
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Len Blake, Anthony Gonzales, S. Goldberg, Shirley Howard, Bruce Fogel, Jim Moony, and "unsigned."
Disclose
How to 'Take Charge' of a Highly-Paid Job in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for free booklet with information on CTI courses in air conditioning.
Disclose
Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner
First Line: Flame off, Torch!
Synopsis: Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose
8mm Motion Picture Projector

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for a "fully electric" 8mm movie projector with screen for $6.98 from Honor House Prod. Corp. on upper half of page.
Disclose
Complete 4 Piece Matched Set of Luggage

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for luggage "unbelievably priced at" $2.98 from Honor House Products Corp. on lower half of page.
Disclose
Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner
First Line: At the very moment that Johnny Storm makes his incredible discovery, the other members of the Fantastic Four are continuing their strange search...
Synopsis: The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Job Number: V-643
Disclose
Learn Radio-Television Electronics

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for free information on NRI electronics courses.
Disclose
Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner; Giganto (introduction)
First Line: No sooner does Namor utter those fateful words, than the three other members of the mighty foursome, back at their headquarters again, planning their next move, see...
Synopsis: The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose
I'll Give You the Keys to This Brand New Car…

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement seeking sellers of Mason shoes.
Disclose
Look! Boys Wanted to Sell Grit

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement seeking sellers of Grit newspaper from Grit Publishing Co. on lower half of page.
Disclose
Mister Fantastic

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mr. Fantastic
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page; Pin-up of Reed Richards/Mr.Fantastic
Disclose
Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Full page of thumbnail size ads for stamps and various novelty items.
Disclose
Chapter 5 Return to the Deep!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner; Giganto (death)
First Line: Slowly, warily, knowing that each step might be his last, the Thing stalks deeper and deeper inside the gigantic sea creature...
Synopsis: The Thing walks into Giganto with a bomb and blows him up. The Human Torch sweeps the Sub-Mariner and Giganto away into the sea. The Sub-Mariner says "I'll be back!"
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: V-643
Disclose
Bike Bonanza of Big Buys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for bicycle-related accessories including a "bike machine gun" for 75¢ from Honor House Prod. Corp. on top half of page.
Disclose
Record Your Voice at Home

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for recording your own record at home - attaches to your own phonograph - for $6.98 from Honor House Products Corp. on lower half of page.
Disclose
Boys! Men! My Secret New Dynaflex Method

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photograph)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the last inside page.

An advertisement for Dynaflex body-building course for $1.98.
Disclose
Start Your Own Business!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.

Send for electronic appliance repair training information from Christy Trades School, Inc.
Disclose
He's Looking for People Who Like to Draw

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Albert Dorne (caricature)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

Send for no obligation Famous Artists Talent Test.

Site designed and hosted by XOWTech, Inc..
Any questions or problems with this site should be directed to REMOVE-webmaestro-THESE@xowcomics.com.

XOW, XOWComics.com, XOWTech and XOWTech.com are registered trademarks of XOWTech, Inc.
© XOWTech, Inc., 2010 - 2025. All rights reserved.

Some data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database under a Creative Commons Attribution license.