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Issue: Fantastic Four #50
Publication Date: May 1966
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Issues: #50 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: 02/10/1966
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (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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Disclose Reprinted In41
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
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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: FlagHit Comics #10 published February 1967
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #46 published December 1972
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #25 published October 1993
as Fantastic Four #50 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four #50 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagLe Surfer d'argent L'Intégrale #0 published July 2003
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four #50 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as L'Incroyable Saga du Silver Surfer [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel TV: Galactus - The Real Story #1 published April 2009
as The Silver Surfer [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published January 2014
as Fantastic Four #50 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Exclusive fun products by mail
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of mail order novelty items.
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The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Dean Asher
First Line: The awesome Galactus has chosen Earth to provide him with the energy he needs to sustain himself!
Synopsis: With the aid of the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four force Galactus to leave Earth. Johnny Storm begins to attend Metro College and meets Wyatt Wingfoot.
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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: FlagHit Comics #10 published February 1967
as Die Sage des fühlenden Silberreiters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #37 published September 1972
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #46 published December 1972
as La saga di Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #2 published January 1973
as La révolte du Surfer d'argent ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #2 published December 1974
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
In Content Item: FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel-pocket #2/1985 published January 1985
as Sølvsurferen's historie [Story on Interior Page(s)]pages 14-16 + 18-20 removed
In Content Item: FlagSilver Surfer: The Coming of Galactus #[nn] published November 1992
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]partial
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #25 published October 1993
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagLe Surfer d'argent L'Intégrale #0 published July 2003
as La Saga épique du Surfer d'argent ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as L'Incroyable Saga du Silver Surfer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel TV: Galactus - The Real Story #1 published April 2009
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]pp 1-14; pp. 1-14
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡La Asombrosa Saga de Estela Plateada! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published January 2014
as The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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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): Marvel Collectors’ Item Classics
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Looter; Thor [Donald Blake]; Odin; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Sandman [Flint Marko]; Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; Protector [Gerald Marsh]
First Line: More triumphs for Marvel..!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

Promos for The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #36, Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #127, and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel. 1965 series) #2 using reprints of their covers.
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U.S. Gov't Surplus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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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.
Between story pages 4 and 5, on top half of page.
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Polaris Nuclear Sub

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background colors)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids, from Honor House Products.

Between story pages 4 and 5, on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Look, fellows!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, 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): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Save 1/2 on “new sound” electronic accordions
Synopsis: Send in coupon for free catalog of electronic accordions.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Accordion Corporation of America.
Between story pages 13 and 14, 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): ?
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 13 and 14, on lower 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!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Master System of oriental fighting arts from Precise Publications. Appears between story pages 16 and 17, on top half of page.
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Hypno-Coin

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): ?
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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 between story pages 16 and 17.
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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): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Live seahorses $1 each
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A number of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products.
Between story pages 16 and 17.
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A number of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products.
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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: Naturally nifty, newsy, nondescript nonsense about our nutty non-entities!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes the Mighty Marvel Checklist and a 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): The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Hulk; Spider-Man
First Line: Face front! Our super special sweat shirt has flooded us with such a mountain of mail orders that we're repeating it again this month!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a Hulk sweatshirt 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]; Thing [Ben Grimm]
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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: Jim Ruszka, Gerard Conway, Frank Heenan, Barry (Thor, Tango) Bezold, Norman E. Hulcher, Allen Howlett, Owen Davis, Rick Albright, The 9-2 Boys of Wagner Junior High School, and Eric Zelman & Richard Weber & Henry Geller.
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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: Is your hair growing or going?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a formula to stop hair loss.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Albert Dorne
First Line: He's looking for people who like to draw
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Jerry West; Jimmy Brown; Babe Ruth; Jack Dempsey; Johnny Unitas
First Line: Another two-pointer for Jerry West!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for Aurora hobby kits.

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