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Issue: Fantastic Four #48
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Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 12/09/1965
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 21 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1966 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
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Assets1
 
 
The Coming of Galactus!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
science fiction, superhero
Reprinting
FlagMarvel-pocket #1/1985; 2 published January 1985
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #5 [Regular Edition] published January 2004
FlagMarvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby #1 published October 2004
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #44 published November 1972
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagMarvel-pocket #2/1985 published January 1985
as Fantastiske Fire møter Galactus [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #25 published October 1993
as Fantastic Four #48 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four #48 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #1 published December 2001
as Cover to Fantastic Four #48 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagLe Surfer d'argent L'Intégrale #0 published July 2003
as The Coming of Galactus! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four #48 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as Voici venir Galactus [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as The Coming of Galactus! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published January 2014
as Fantastic Four #48 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Polaris Nuclear Sub

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
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Miscellaneous
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Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids, from Honor House products.

Ad located inside front cover.
The Coming of Galactus!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
science fiction, superhero
Skrulls
Black Bolt's evil brother, Maximus the Magnificent, in a final, desperate attempt to regain his lost crown, has fired the dreaded atmo gun...
Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans. Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel-pocket #1/1985; 2 published January 1985
FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #40 published January 1986
FlagFantastic Four #[nn] published January 1998
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #5 [Regular Edition] published January 2004
FlagMarvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby #1 published October 2004
FlagSilver Surfer Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #35 published June 1972
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #44 published November 1972
as L'arrivo di Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #2 published January 1973
as Alors Survint Galactus [Story on Interior Page(s)]13 dernières pages [Last 13 pages]
FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #1 published January 1973
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]6 premières pages seulement, 1 page omise
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #2 published December 1974
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel-pocket #2/1985 published January 1985
as Fantastiske Fire møter Galactus [Story on Interior Page(s)]6.5 pages removed
FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #39 published January 1986
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]First 7 pages only, panels 5-6 page 6, panels 1-2, 5-6 page 7 omitted.
FlagSilver Surfer: The Coming of Galactus #[nn] published November 1992
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]partial
FlagMarvel Masterworks #25 published October 1993
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #1 published December 2001
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagWizard Ace Edition: Fantastic Four #48 #[nn] published December 2002
as "The Coming of Galactus!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagLe Surfer d'argent L'Intégrale #0 published July 2003
as Voici Venir Galactus ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as Voici venir Galactus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡La Llegada de Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published January 2014
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Kirby's co-plotting credit is acknowledged by Lee and Kirby in many interviews. Actual credits read "Stan Lee, writer without peer Jack Kirby penciller of the year."

This is the first issue of the three-part story which introduces Galactus and the Silver Surfer.
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Tales to Astonish
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Kraven the Hunter; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Rick Jones; Sgt. Nick Fury
More triumphs for Marvel..!
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Miscellaneous
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Between story pages 4 and 5.

Promos for The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #34, Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #77, and Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #27 using reprints of their covers and advertised as “now on sale.”
Joker’s Special

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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? (background and lettering only)
?; typeset
?
Subject Matter
10 rib-splitting jokes and foolers $1.98
Ad for novelty and practical joke items.
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Miscellaneous
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Between story pages 4 and 5.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
?
Subject Matter
Start your own business!
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Miscellaneous
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Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. between story pages 8 and 9. on top half of page.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
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typeset
?
Subject Matter
Now... fear no man! Don't be bullied! Turn your hands into "explosive" defense mechanism!
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Miscellaneous
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On lower half of page between story pages 8 and 9.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
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Subject Matter
100 pc. Toy soldiers $1.25
Ad for 100 toy soldiers.
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Miscellaneous
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On top half of page, between story pages 13 and 14.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
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Subject Matter
Come on, fella grab the chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too
Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
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Miscellaneous
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On lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
typeset
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Subject Matter
U.S. stamps free!
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Thumbnail ads for stamps, on top half of page between story pages 16 and 17.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
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Subject Matter
Amazing illusory X-ray vision instantly!
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Advertisement for X-Ray glasses from Slimline Company.
Located between story pages 16 and 17, occupying lower half of page.
Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
?; ? (photography)
?; ? (photography)
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typeset
?
Subject Matter
Study art in spare time
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Miscellaneous
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Thumbnail ads for novelty items and other products, between story pages 16 and 17.
U.S. Gov't Surplus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
?
Subject Matter
Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!
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Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
Occupies top half of page.
Hypno-Coin

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
? (photography)
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typeset
?
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Miscellaneous
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Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on lower half of page.
[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (promo copy)
? (panel backgrounds only)
typeset
Subject Matter
The latest gossip, gags, and gizmos from your Bullpen to you!
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
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Includes: How About That! Department; Didja Know? Department; Department of Utter Confusion; Strictly Personal; The Wrap-Up!; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members,; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; membership form for the M.M.M.S.
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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?
Subject Matter
Hulk; Dr. Doom; Spider-Man; The Fantastic Four
Sir, would you mind stepping aside?
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Ad for an Incredible Hulk t-shirt and M.M.M.S. items.
[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
Dear Stan and Jack, I've just reread my copy of Fantastic Four Annual #3, and to me, the best thing that happened in it was not the marriage of Reed and Sue[...]
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic 4 Fan Page [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Letters from: Janey Davis, Houston TX; Diane Nagura, San Francisco CA; Leonard Tirado, Saratoga Springs NY; Robert Brissette, Caribou ME; Don McGregor, West Warwick RI; Alice Jean Schorfheide, Belleville, IL; Ty Bizony, New York NY; and Marlene Jablon, Chicago IL.
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
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typeset
Subject Matter
Fantasy Masterpieces
Another Bullpen bombshell!
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
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House ad for Fantasy Masterpieces (Marvel, 1966 series) #1.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
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typeset
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Subject Matter
Record riot
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Miscellaneous
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Ad for 60 songs on 10 records for $2.98.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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?; ? (photography)
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typeset
?
Subject Matter
American Basic Science Club's Master Lab...
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
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Ad for lab kits, inside back cover.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
? (photography)
? (photography)
? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
?; typeset
?
Subject Matter
Mike Marvel (photograph)
Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
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Ad for a muscle building system on back cover.

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