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Issue: Fantastic Four #2
Publication Date: January 1962
 
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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: 09/28/1961
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (4 stories, 1 cover)
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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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Skrulls from Outer Space!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
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Subject Matter
superhero
The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Skrulls
They had taken a deadly oath to destroy the Fantastic Four!
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FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagCreepy Worlds #33 published January 1964
as Skrulls from Outer Space! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagFantastiske Fire #2/1968 published February 1968
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #2 published April 1971
as I Fantastic Quattro contro gli Skrull [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Skrulls from Outer Space! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAtlanticserien #2/1978 published February 1978
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
FlagThe Marvel 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 #2 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Classic #1 published March 1993
as "Skrulls from Outer Space!" [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Fantastic Four #2 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as Skrulls from Outer Space! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTarget Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts #[nn] published February 2006
as Skrulls from Outer Space! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Skrulls from Outer Space! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four #2 Cover Photostat [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
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[untitled]

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Insect collecting kit
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Half page ad for an Insect Collecting Kit from Honor House Prod. Corp. on top half of page inside front cover.
[untitled]

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Amazing wrist radio
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Half page ad for a Wrist Radio from Honor House Prod. Corp. located on lower half of page inside front cover.
The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space!

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]]; Skrulls (introduction)
What is happening here??
Four shape-changing Skrulls pose as the Fantastic Four and act as criminals while the true ones are in the country and recall their origin.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel-pocket #1/1985; 2 published January 1985
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #1 published December 1965
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastiske Fire #2/1968 published February 1968
as Skrull-folket fra verdensrommet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #1 published April 1971
as I Fantastici Quattro contro gli Skrull [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAtlanticserien #2/1978 published February 1978
as Hotet från rymden [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel-pocket #2/1985 published January 1985
as De Fantastiske Fire møter en invasjon fra verdensrommet [Story on Interior Page(s)]3. translation
FlagThe Marvel 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)]
FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #2 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
as Book II: Transformation and Rebirth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls From Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1
FlagFantastic Four Classic #1 published March 1993
as ¡Los 4 Fantásticos Contra los Skrulls del Espacio Exterior! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTarget Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts #[nn] published February 2006
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Training for Big Pay MADE SIMPLE

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One page advertisement for Auto Mechanic Training from the Commercial Trades Institute.
Part 2 Prisoner of the Skrulls

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]]; Skrulls
Even as the Fantastic Four ponder their next move, grim, silent figures stealthily creep toward their cabin -- like a horde of avenging wraiths!
The real Fantastic Four is imprisoned by the government for their criminal acts. They escape and decide to flush out the imitating Skrulls.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel-pocket #1/1985; 2 published January 1985
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #1 published December 1965
as [The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space!] Part 2: Prisoner of the Skrulls [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastiske Fire #2/1968 published February 1968
as Skrull-folket fra verdensrommet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #1 published April 1971
as I Fantastici Quattro contro gli Skrull [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Part 2 Prisoner of the Skrulls [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAtlanticserien #2/1978 published February 1978
as Fantastiska fyran i Skräcklornas klor! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel-pocket #2/1985 published January 1985
as De Fantastiske Fire møter en invasjon fra verdensrommet [Story on Interior Page(s)]3. translation
FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #2 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
as Book II: Transformation and Rebirth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls From Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2
FlagFantastic Four Classic #1 published March 1993
as Prisioneros de los Skrulls [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTarget Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts #[nn] published February 2006
as Part 2 Prisoner of the Skrulls [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Part 2 Prisoner of the Skrulls [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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New Accordians

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Advertisement for accordians from the Accordian Corporation of America. Located between 5th & 6th pages of previous story sequence (pages numbered 11 and 12.) Occupies the top half of the page.
Reward $2,000

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Advertisement for coin catalogue from Best Values Co. Located between 5th & 6th pages of previous story sequence (Pages numbered 11 and 12.) Occupies the bottom half of the page.
Sell Grit

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Advertisement for selling Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co. Occupies top half of page.
Will You Work Saturday Mornings...?

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Subject Matter
Ned Mason (Photograph)
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Advertisement to sell shoes from the Mason Shoe Mfg. Company. Occupies lower half of page.
The Fantastic Four Fight Back!

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]]; Skrulls
Let go of that weapon!
The Fantastic Four infiltrate the Skrull mothership and pose as the Skrull spies. Mr. Fantastic uses clippings from Strange Tales and Journey Into Mystery to trick the Skrulls into thinking that the Earth forces are too strong to attack.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel-pocket #1/1985; 2 published January 1985
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #1 published December 1965
as [The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space!, Part 3] The Fantastic Four Fight Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastiske Fire #2/1968 published February 1968
as Skrull-folket fra verdensrommet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #2 published April 1971
as I Fantastic Quattro contro gli Skrull [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Fantastic Four Fight Back! [Part 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAtlanticserien #2/1978 published February 1978
as Det kosmiska schackdraget [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel-pocket #2/1985 published January 1985
as De Fantastiske Fire møter en invasjon fra verdensrommet [Story on Interior Page(s)]3. translation
FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #2 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
as Book II: Transformation and Rebirth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls From Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 3
FlagFantastic Four Classic #1 published March 1993
as ¡Los 4 Fantásticos Contraatacan! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTarget Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts #[nn] published February 2006
as The Fantastic Four Fight Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four Fight Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Electric Monorail

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Half-page ad from Medford Products for a toy monorail, occupying the top half of the page.
[untitled]

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?
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Not 3, not 6, not 9, not 12 ... but 14 new sensational tricks a million laughs
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Half-page ad from Medford Products for a bag of "tricks' occupying the bottom half of the page.
The Thing

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Thing [Ben Grimm]
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Pin-up: The Thing [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #6 published October 1988
as Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page Featuring in this Issue: The Thing [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page
Stamps; Shop by Mail

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Credits
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?
Subject Matter
Stamp collecting outfit
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A number of thumbnail advertisements.
The Fantastic Four... Captured!

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]]; Skrulls
Stepping out of the now-motionless ship, four pairs of eyes are blinded by the glare of giant floodlights!
The four Skrull spies are captured, forced to take on the form of cows and then hypnotized to forget all of their former lives.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel-pocket #1/1985; 2 published January 1985
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #1 published December 1965
as [The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space!, Part 4] The Fantastic Four... Captured! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastiske Fire #2/1968 published February 1968
as Skrull-folket fra verdensrommet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #2 published April 1971
as I Fantastic Quattro contro gli Skrull [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Fantastic Four ... Captured! [Part 4] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagAtlanticserien #2/1978 published February 1978
as Sista striden [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel-pocket #2/1985 published January 1985
as De Fantastiske Fire møter en invasjon fra verdensrommet [Story on Interior Page(s)]3. translation
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls From Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 4
FlagFantastic Four Classic #1 published March 1993
as ¡Los 4 Fantásticos... Capturados! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTarget Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts #[nn] published February 2006
as The Fantastic Four... Captured! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four... Captured! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Test your talent!

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Advertisement for a Commercial Arts scholarship from Art Instruction Inc.
Get Valuable Gifts

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Advertisement to sell "home products" for income, from Blair Quality Products.
Learn Radio-Television Electronics

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?
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Advertisement to learn how to repair televisions and radios from the National Radio Institute. Located on inside rear cover.
Announcing the All-New Daisy BB Gun

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Advertisement for BB gun from the Daisy Manufacturing Company. Located on rear cover.

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