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Issue: Fantastic Four #48
Publication Date: March 1966
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Issues: #48 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: 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
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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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
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The Coming of Galactus!

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

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids, from Honor House products.

Ad located inside front cover.
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The Coming of Galactus!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Skrulls
First Line: Black Bolt's evil brother, Maximus the Magnificent, in a final, desperate attempt to regain his lost crown, has fired the dreaded atmo gun...
Synopsis: 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
In Issue: FlagMarvel-pocket #1/1985; 2 published January 1985
In Issue: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #40 published January 1986
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four #[nn] published January 1998
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #5 [Regular Edition] published January 2004
In Issue: FlagMarvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby #1 published October 2004
In Issue: FlagSilver Surfer Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #35 published June 1972
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #44 published November 1972
as L'arrivo di Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #2 published January 1973
as Alors Survint Galactus [Story on Interior Page(s)]13 dernières pages [Last 13 pages]
In Content Item: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #1 published January 1973
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]6 premières pages seulement, 1 page omise
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #2 published December 1974
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
In Content Item: FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel-pocket #2/1985 published January 1985
as Fantastiske Fire møter Galactus [Story on Interior Page(s)]6.5 pages removed
In Content Item: 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.
In Content Item: FlagSilver Surfer: The Coming of Galactus #[nn] published November 1992
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]partial
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #25 published October 1993
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #1 published December 2001
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWizard Ace Edition: Fantastic Four #48 #[nn] published December 2002
as "The Coming of Galactus!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLe Surfer d'argent L'Intégrale #0 published July 2003
as Voici Venir Galactus ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as Voici venir Galactus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡La Llegada de Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published January 2014
as The Coming of Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: 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.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tales to Astonish
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Kraven the Hunter; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Rick Jones; Sgt. Nick Fury
First Line: More triumphs for Marvel..!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 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.”
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Joker’s Special

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 10 rib-splitting jokes and foolers $1.98
Synopsis: Ad for novelty and practical joke items.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.
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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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Start your own business!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. between story pages 8 and 9. on top half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now... fear no man! Don't be bullied! Turn your hands into "explosive" defense mechanism!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between story pages 8 and 9.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 100 pc. Toy soldiers $1.25
Synopsis: Ad for 100 toy soldiers.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page, between story pages 13 and 14.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Come on, fella grab the chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too
Synopsis: Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
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Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: U.S. stamps free!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for stamps, 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): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Amazing illusory X-ray vision instantly!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for X-Ray glasses from Slimline Company.
Located between story pages 16 and 17, occupying lower half of page.
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Study art in spare time
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for novelty items and other products, between story pages 16 and 17.
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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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
Occupies top half of page.
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Hypno-Coin

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: The latest gossip, gags, and gizmos from your Bullpen to you!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 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.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Hulk; Dr. Doom; Spider-Man; The Fantastic Four
First Line: Sir, would you mind stepping aside?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for an Incredible Hulk t-shirt and M.M.M.S. items.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
First Line: 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
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: 1.8
Disclose Notes: 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.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fantasy Masterpieces
First Line: Another Bullpen bombshell!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.2
Disclose Notes: House ad for Fantasy Masterpieces (Marvel, 1966 series) #1.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Record riot
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for 60 songs on 10 records for $2.98.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: American Basic Science Club's Master Lab...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for lab kits, inside back cover.
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[untitled]

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
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photograph)
First Line: Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a muscle building system on back cover.

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