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Issue: Fantastic Four #38
Publication Date: May 1965
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Issues: #38 of 416 Issues (930 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 02/11/1965
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: On-sale date from 1965 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:  
Disclose Reprinted In17
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Defeated by the Frightful Four!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #4 [Regular Edition] published November 2003
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #33 published June 1972
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #21 published November 1992
as Fantastic Four #38 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1965 published March 2006
as Ecrasés par les Terrifics ! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four #38 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #61 published ?
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Unaltered cover seen in various Marvel Comics published this month and in foreign editions. Thing figure and other changes on published cover (Frightful Four, ship) likely by Sol Brodsky.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Exclusive fun products by mail
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for various novelty items.
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Defeated by the Frightful Four!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Next time you spend our dough gettin' a picture enlarged make sure it's a pic of some blonde, willya?
Synopsis: The Frightful Four kidnap Sue and lure the Fantastic Four into a nuclear blast.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel #9 published December 1970
In Issue: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #37 published January 1985
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #4 [Regular Edition] published November 2003
In Content Item: FlagHIP Comics #19101 published January 1969
as Verslagen door de Vreselijke Vier [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #30 published March 1971
as Defeated by the Frightful Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #33 published June 1972
as Sconfitti! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #21 published November 1992
as Defeated by the Frightful Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1965 published March 2006
as Ecrasé par les Terrifics ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Defeated by the Frightful Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Two More Triumphs for Marvel ..!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Sergeant Nick Fury; the Howling Commandos [Izzy Cohen; Percival Pinkerton; Robert Ralston [Rebel Ralston]; Gabe Jones; Dino Manelli; Corporal Dum Dum Dugan]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5. House advertisement for Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #17 and Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #7 using reprints of their covers.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Are you proud of your paycheck?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute, between story pages 4 and 5.
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Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Throw your voice
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for various novelty items starting with "Throw Your Voice".
Between story pages 8 and 9.
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U.S. Gov't Surplus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Surplus Bargains
First Line: Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
Between story pages 13 and 14 on top half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Christy Trades School
First Line: Start your own business!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Send for electronic appliance repair training information from Christy Trades School, Inc.
On lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: 225 stamps for only 10¢
Synopsis: Thumbnail ads for a range of products.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page, between story pages 16 and 17.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit
Synopsis: Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between story pages 16 and 17.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Aim for the space team
Synopsis: Thumbnail ads for a range of products.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 16 and 17.
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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
First Line: Hatch and grow live sea-monkeys
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sea-circus aquarium and brine shrimp (sea-monkeys) for only $1.
Located on the top half of the page.
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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
First Line: Grow 2 living monsters in your own room
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for "hair-raising" monsters. The ad is located on the lower half of the page.
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Two More Triumphs for Marvel ..!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tales of Suspense; Journey into Mystery
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [James Buchanan Barnes]; Red Skull [Johann Schmidt]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Weasel Wills [as Iron Man]; Thor; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House advertisement for Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #65 and Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #115 using reprints of their covers.
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The Merry Marvel Marching Society

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.3
Disclose Notes: House advertisement for The M.M.M.S. and a subscription coupon, on top portion of page.
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Another Marvel Masterpiece...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; The Vulture; The Sandman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.7
Disclose Notes: House advertisement for Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #22 using a reprint of its cover, on lower portion of page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic 4 Fan Page [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Nick Henry, David Winiewicz, Duwanna Strubel, Stuart Engel, Charles Williams, Bruce Wildstein, Elizabeth Holden, Steve Erickson, Kathy Lucas, and Marilyn Holmes; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist and Special Announcements Section.
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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): Mr. Victor Mason
First Line: Make $5.00 to $20.00 a week extra operating this "Saturday morning shoe store"
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad to earn money by selling shoes.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for the Yubiwaza system of martial arts.
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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
First Line: He's looking for people who like to draw
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

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