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Issue: Fantastic Four #51
Publication Date: June 1966
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Issues: #51 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: 03/10/1966
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (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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reprinted 4 times as/in other Issues.
reprinted 24 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as a Content Item in another Issue:
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007 as What's in a Name? [Text Article on Interior Page(s)] background image; see note
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in 3 other Issues:
FlagKing-Size Kirby #[nn] published January 2015
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #3 [unnamed variant] published January 2018
FlagFantastic Four: Grand Design #[nn] published January 2019
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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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Interior Page
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
ORIGINAL SPLASH PAGE
 
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This Man...This Monster!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thing imposter
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Issue: FlagMarvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby #1 published October 2004
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #47 published January 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagDe Fantastiske Fire [Fantastiske Fire superseriepocket] #1 published January 1979
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]backgrounds removed
In Content Item: FlagDe Fantastiske Fire [Fantastiske Fire superseriepocket] #1 published January 1979
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]backgrounds removed
In Content Item: FlagThe Very Best of Marvel Comics #[nn] published July 1991
as Cover to Fantastic Four #51 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Fantastic Four #51 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four #51 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four 51 [Best Buy Edition] #[nn] published August 2005
as Fantastic Four #51 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four #51 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as Cet homme... Ce monstre ! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as This Man...This Monster! [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; ?
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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This Man... This Monster!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Ricardo Jones (Thing imposter) (death)
First Line: I'll never be human again!
Synopsis: An unnamed scientist gives himself the powers and appearance of the Thing and goes to the Baxter Building, planning to kill Reed. However, an accident results in him saving Reed's life and perishing in the Negative Zone.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Issue: FlagMarvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby #1 published October 2004
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #38 published October 1972
as This Man, This Monster [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #47 published January 1973
as Quest'uomo o questo mostro? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #2 published January 1973
as Cet homme... ce monstre ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as This Man... This Monster [Story on Interior Page(s)]4 pages removed in reprint
In Content Item: FlagMarvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics #[nn] published January 1991
as This Man... This Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Very Best of Marvel Comics #[nn] published July 1991
as This Man... This Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as This Man...This Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as This Man... This Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four 51 [Best Buy Edition] #[nn] published August 2005
as This Man... This Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as This Man...This Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as Cet homme... Ce monstre ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as Este Hombre... ¡Este Monstruo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Although Ricardo Jones identity remains unknown throughout this episode, it’ll be revealed in Web of Spider-Man #69, October 1990.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Collectors’ Item Classics
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Professor Stromm; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Gargantus; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Rick Jones; Watcher [Uatu]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]
First Line: More Marvel masterpieces...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for the Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #37 and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel, 1965 series) #3. The ad is located between pages 4 and 5 of the "This Man... This Monster!" feature, on the upper half of the page.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man; Daredevil
First Line: And don't miss this spectacular!!!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Daredevil #16. The ad is located between pages 4 and 5 of the "This Man... This Monster!" feature.
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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
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)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background colors)
Letterer(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids.

Between story pages 4 and 5, on lower half of page.
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Look, Fellows!

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: 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)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Accordion Corp. of America
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: 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): ?
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)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
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)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hypnotic Aids Supply Co.
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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
Subject Matter
First Line: Live seahorses $1 each
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products.
Appears between story pages 16 and 17.
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Stamps; Shop By Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thing [Ben Grimm]
First Line: Greater, groovier, goofier goodies than ever, gathered from the four corners of Marveldom!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; list of 26 M.M.M.S. members
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thing [Ben Grimm]; Hulk; Spider-Man; Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Torch]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]
First Line: You've gotta help us!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Marvel merchandise including a sweater, a t-shirt, a stationery kit and a pin-up.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thing [Ben Grimm]
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, You guys have got to be kiddin'!
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: Bill Hitchcock, Carl H. Helmstetter, Robert Ford, George Gardiner, Dick Bandoli, Melvin Gionson, Dennie Landau, Dorothea Baker, Jack Skowron, and Peter Mancuso.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
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
Subject Matter
Character(s): Albert Dorne
First Line: He's looking for people who like to draw
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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): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Jerry West; Jimmy Brown; Babe Ruth; Jack Dempsey; Johnny Unitas
First Line: Another two-pointer for Jerry West!
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for Aurora hobby kits.

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