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Issue: Fantastic Four #25
Publication Date: April 1964
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Issues: #25 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: 01/10/1964
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1964 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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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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Disclose Reprinted In22
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The Incredible Hulk versus the Thing!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [The Thing; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Invisible Girl; Mister Fantastic]; The Hulk [Bruce Banner]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #2 published October 1999
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2003
In Issue: FlagHulk vs. the Marvel Universe #[nn] published June 2008
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Superhero Battles #[nn] published January 1978
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #13 published September 1990
as Fantastic Four #25 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHulk vs. Thing #[nn] published December 1999
as FANTASTIC FOUR #25 Cover [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Incredible Hulk Versus the Thing! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #34 published ?
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Now you can solve "tough" math problems like this!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for the E-Z Math program.
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The Hulk Vs. The Thing

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Alicia Masters; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Thor [Don Blake]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; The Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]]; Rick Jones
First Line: Step aside, Reed!
Synopsis: Hulk understands that Rick Jones has deserted him for the Avengers. He comes back to New York to get his revenge on the Avengers but the Fantastic Four are there to stop him. And the Thing is the only one with a chance to defeat him.
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In Issue: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #2 published October 1999black and white
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2003
In Issue: FlagHulk vs. the Marvel Universe #[nn] published June 2008
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #4 published November 1966
as The Hulk Vs. The Thing [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #20 published December 1971
as La battaglia del secolo, Hulk contro la Cosa! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Special, Giant Superhero Holiday Grab-Bag #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1974
as The Hulk Vs. The Thing [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Superhero Battles #[nn] published January 1978
as The Hulk vs. the Thing [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #13 [Direct Edition] published December 1986
as Book XIII: Evil Dared! [Story on Interior Page(s)]excerpt
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #13 published September 1990
as The Hulk Vs. The Thing [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHulk vs. Thing #[nn] published December 1999
as "The Hulk Vs. The Thing" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Battle of the Century, "The Hulk Vs. the Thing" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Job Number: X-614
Disclose Notes: Job number revealed on original art.

Continued next issue.
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Magic Art Reproducer
First Line: Draw the first day
Synopsis: Ad for “Magic Art Reproducer” drawing aid from Norton Products.
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Reprint Notes: Between story pages 6 and 7.
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Are you proud of your paycheck?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute.
Between story pages 11 and 12.
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Reward $11,750.00 for this coin!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page between story pages 14 and 15.
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Hypno-Coin

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hypnotic Aids Supply Co.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between story pages 14 and 15.
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Sell Grit

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Come on, fella grab this chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad seeking sellers of Grit newspaper.
On top half of page between story pages 19 and 20.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Terrific stamp bargain!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for stamps and other products, on lower half of page, between story pages 19 and 20.
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Another Triumph for Marvel!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Daredevil
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 Series) #1 (April 1964). Only the masthead is shown, including the corner box with Bill Everett art. Located between story pages 19 and 20.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for stamps and other products, between story pages 19 and 20.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Iron Man; Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Sgt. Fury
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, Issue #20 - terrific!
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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 of comment from Dick Froese, Mike Gass, Jimmy Edelstein, Paul Kelbaugh, Marc Bailey, Norman Bennett, Personnel (733rd Medical Detachment), John Wachter, Larry Raybourne, and Deborah Rohrer. Includes four panel details reproduced from previous issues.

Includes Special Announcements Section which gives February 4th as the on-sale date for Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #1.
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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
First Line: Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for hypnotism lessons.
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My Secret New Dynaflex Method

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photo)
First Line: Boys! Men!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a muscle building system.
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Make $3 to $5 an hour starting soon
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for a home study course teaching radio and television repair.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
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: Back cover. Ad to earn money by selling shoes.

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