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Issue: Fantastic Four #15
Publication Date: June 1963
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Issues: #15 of 416 Issues (930 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 03/12/1963
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filings.
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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
Format Notes:  
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The Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]]; The Mad Thinker; The Thinker's Awesome Android
First Line: Let none of the Fantastic Four leave alive!!
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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: FlagDemonen #2/1970 published February 1970
as Den gale tenkeren og hans fryktelige androider! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #11 published August 1971
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #6 published October 1988
as Fantastic Four #15 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Fantastic Four #15 [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 Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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All-Male He-Man

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Body Building Club
Synopsis: Send for booklets showing how to develop a muscular body.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Fantastic Four Battle... the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; The Mad Thinker (introduction); The Thinker's Awesome Android (origin); Alicia Masters; Cousin Bones (introduction); Fatal Finnegan (introduction); Willie Lumpkin; Peggy; Shorty
First Line: The android... neither animal, nor vegetable, nor mineral!
Synopsis: The Mad Thinker has summoned gang leaders to try to become the king of New-York. To achieve his goal, he must defeat the Fantastic Four. So he makes sure they are all offered interesting opportunities. While they disband, the Thinker uses the Baxter Building to build his Awesome Android.
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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 #10 published August 1967
as The Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDemonen #2/1970 published February 1970
as De Fantastiske Fire mot Den gale tenkeren og hans fryktelige androide! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #11 published August 1971
as Knock out!ci [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Fantastic Four #5 published May 1975
as The Fantastic Four Battle ... the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #27 published January 1982
as Le Penseur Fou et son androïde [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #6 published October 1988
as The Fantastic Four Battle the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fantastic Four Battle the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Battle... The Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Job Number: X-191
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Action in the Fantastic Four Style

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Sergeant Nick Fury; the Howling Commandos [Corporal Dum Dum Dugan; Robert Ralston [Rebel Ralston]; Gabe Jones; Izzy Cohen; Dino Manelli; Jonathan Juniper]
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Half-page ads for Sgt. Fury # 1 and the next issue of Fantastic Four. Dr. Doom figure is either pencilled by Kirby and inked by Sol Brodsky, or possibly a swipe by Brodsky.
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Don't Miss the Return of Dr. Doom

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Dr. Doom
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 5 and 6. Half-page ad for the next issue of Fantastic Four. Dr. Doom figure is either pencilled by Kirby and inked by Sol Brodsky, or possibly a swipe by Brodsky. Info per Nick Caputo.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Padell Book Co. Books
First Line: You can have the secret weapon!
Synopsis: An advertisement for Padell Book Company's instruction booklets for self-defense, hypnotism, mechanical drawing, etc.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 5 and 6.
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In the next sensational issue of Fantastic Four...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Ant-Man [Henry Pym]
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Half-page promotions for Ant-Man's appearance in the next issue of Fantastic Four and a listing of FF Fan Clubs. Human Torch likely drawn by Sol Brodsky.
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Fantastic Four Fan Clubs

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 9 and 10. A listing of Fantastic Four Fan Clubs. Human Torch illustration likely drawn by Sol Brodsky. Info per Nick Caputo.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Commercial Trades Institute
First Line: Great new idea from CTI
Synopsis: An advertisement for Commercial Trades Institutes job training booklets.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 9 and 10.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): National Radio Institute
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 between story pages 12 and 13.
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The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #2 published January 1973
as C'est ainsi que naquirent "les Fantastiques" [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHasbro / Secret Wars #12 published October 2009
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 17 and 18.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Ad for stamps and other products including novelty items.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Follows Fantastic Four pin-up page. Precedes main story page 18.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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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. Includes a letter from Roy Thomas.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Live Squirrel Monkey
First Line: Darling live pet monkey!
Synopsis: Ad for a live squirrel monkey.
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Pages: 0.16
Disclose Notes: On top tier of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Florida Sea Horse Co.
First Line: Live sea horses!
Synopsis: Ad for a “mated pair of Dwarf species Living Sea Horses”, $6.98 for two pairs.
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Pages: 0.17
Disclose Notes: On second tier of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Famous Dance Course
First Line: Learn any dance fast!
Synopsis: Ad for “giant foot charts” for dancing, priced $1.
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Pages: 0.17
Disclose Notes: On third tier of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for children to sell Grit Magazine from Grit Publishing Co. Located on bottom half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? 9panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mike Marvel System
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photo)
First Line: Boys! Men!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a muscle building system plus free booklet “Secrets of Attracting Girls”.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): 25-volume self-teaching Encyclopedia
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: Inside rear cover. Ad for the 25 volume "Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia."
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Albert Dorne (illustration)
First Line: He’s looking for people who like to draw
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On back cover

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