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Issue: Fantastic Four #13
Publication Date: April 1963
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Issues: #13 of 416 Issues (930 Printings)
Title:
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: 01/03/1963
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 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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The Red Ghost!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; The Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff]
First Line: Mystery on the moon!!!
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
In Content Item: FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #13 published September 1963
as Misterio de la Luna [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagDemonen #3/1969 published October 1969
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #9 published July 1971
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #6 published October 1988
as Fantastic Four #13 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Fantastic Four #13 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Red Ghost! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 70th Anniversary Collection #[nn] published July 2009
as The Red Ghost! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Fill the gaps in your family's education with the amazing Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a set of encyclopedias from Cadillac Publishing Co.
inside front cover
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The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Part 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]]; The Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff] (origin); The Red Ghost's super-apes (origin)
First Line: Twilight in New York!
Synopsis: While Reed prapares a journey to the Blue Area of the Moon, Ivan Kragoff trains three apes to pilot a spaceship and take possession of the moon "for the communist empire".
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #7 published February 1967
as The Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDemonen #3/1969 published October 1969
as De Fantastiske Fire mot Ivan Kragoff og de fantastiske super-apene hans! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #9 published July 1971
as Lo Spirito Rosso e le sue incredibili super scimmie! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #2 published August 1974
as The Fantastic Four, versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #6 published October 1988
as The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four, Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 70th Anniversary Collection #[nn] published July 2009
as The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: X-138
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Part 2 Menace on the Moon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]]; The Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff]; The Red Ghost’s super-apes; The Watcher [Uatu] (introduction)
First Line: Meanwhile, in the American ship, safely shielded against the mysterious cosmic rays...
Synopsis: In space, the Fantastic Four's ship crosses that of Ivan Kragoff and they learn of the powers the apes have acquired before landing on the moon.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #7 published February 1967
as [The Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes!] Part 2: Menace on the Moon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #9 published July 1971
as Lo Spirito Rosso e le sue incredibili super scimmie! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #2 published August 1974
as The Fantastic Four, versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #6 published October 1988
as Part 2 Menace on the Moon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four, Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 70th Anniversary Collection #[nn] published July 2009
as Part 2 Menace on the Moon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: baboon; gorilla; orangutan; Blue Area; ancient civilization
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[untitled]

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Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
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First Line: To men who want big money but don’t know how to get started
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for three free booklets with information on CTI courses in air conditioning and refrigeration.
Between 1st and 2nd pages of previous story sequence (pages numbered 6 and 7.)
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Draw the First Day

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First Line: An amazing invention — ‘magic art reproducer’
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for “Magic Art Reproducer” drawing aid from Norton Products.
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Part 3 The Watcher Appears!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; The Watcher [Uatu]; The Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff]; The Red Ghost's super-apes
First Line: Suddenly, before the Thing can make another move, the three apes are whisked away from him by an invisible force...
Synopsis: The Watcher appears and explains where he comes from and why he cannot take sides in the battle between the Fantastic Four and the Red Ghost.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #7 published February 1967
as [The Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes!] Part 3: The Watcher Appears! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #9 published July 1971
as Lo Spirito Rosso e le sue incredibili super scimmie! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #2 published August 1974
as The Fantastic Four, versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #6 published October 1988
as Part 3 The Watcher Appears! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four, Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 70th Anniversary Collection #[nn] published July 2009
as Part 3 The Watcher Appears! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Job Number: X-138
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First Line: Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit
Synopsis: Ad solicits boys to sell Grit newspaper.
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Pages: 0.5
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First Line: Learn any dance fast!
Synopsis: Ad for giant foot charts for dancing for $1.00.
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Pages: 0.25
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Inker(s): ? (photograph)
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First Line: Live sea horses!
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Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Ad for "mated pair of Dwarf species Living Sea Horses" for $6.98 for two pairs. On bottom portion of page.
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Part 4 Duel in the Dead City!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; The Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff]; The Red Ghost's super-apes; The Watcher [Uatu]
First Line: We're inside an enormous dead city!
Synopsis: The Fantastic Four battles the Red Ghost and his super-apes on the moon.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #2 published January 2009
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #7 published February 1967
as [The Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes!] Part 4: Duel in the Dead City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #9 published July 1971
as Lo Spirito Rosso e le sue incredibili super scimmie! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #2 published August 1974
as The Fantastic Four, versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #6 published October 1988
as Part 4 Duel in the Dead City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four, Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 70th Anniversary Collection #[nn] published July 2009
as Part 4 Duel in the Dead City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: X-138
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Reward $9,985.50 for this coin!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Send for a catalog listing prices the company will pay for rare coins. Ad from Best Values Co.
On top half of page following 5th page of previous story sequence (page numbered 19.)
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First Line: 1001 things that you can get free
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Money-Making Ideas Booklets offering money-making and money-saving ideas.
On lower half of page following 5th page of previous story sequence (page numbered 19.)
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Now on Sale!

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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Amazing Spider-Man; Tales of Suspense
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages numbered 19 and 20. House ad for Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #1, and Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #39 with covers shown.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
Synopsis: Ad for stamps and other products.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Before 6th page of previous story sequence (page numbered 20.)
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): The Thing
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters page replies by Stan Lee. Thing illustration taken from an earlier issue. Letter from George R. R. Martin.
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104 Kings' Knights

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Character(s): Knights
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupon, for plastic toy knights from 104 Kings' Knights.
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Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Character(s): Mike Marvel (photo)
First Line: Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method can build you a magnificent new he-man-muscled body in just ten minutes a day
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Dynaflex body-building course for $1.98.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Learn radio television electronics by practicing at home in your spare time
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement to learn how to repair televisions and radios from the National Radio Institute. Located on inside rear cover.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Make $5.00 to $20.00 a week extra operating this ‘Saturday morning shoe store’
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad to earn money by selling shoes, on back cover.

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