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Issue: Fantastic Four #52
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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: 04/12/1966
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
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
superhero
Introducing: the sensational Black Panther!
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #48 published January 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagJungle Action #11 [unnamed variant] published September 1974
as Black Panther Artistry [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Fantastic Four #52 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four #52 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagBlack Panther #36 published December 2001
as Fantastic Four #52 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]cover; as pinup
FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics: Fantastic Four #52 #[nn] published September 2006
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four #52 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as La Panthère noire [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as Introducing: The Sensational Black Panther! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Jack Kirby's original cover for this issue is printed in Jungle Action (Marvel, 1972 series) #11 (September 1974).
Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Frankenstein's monster
Throw your voice
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Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of mail order novelty items.
The Black Panther!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Hey, Stretch...when did you have time to dream up a jazzy...
The Black Panther invites the FF to Wakanda and demonstrates his powers by attacking them.
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FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #39 published November 1972
as The Black Panther [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #48 published January 1973
as Pantera Nera! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as The Black Panther! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as The Black Panther! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagBlack Panther #36 published December 2001
as The Black Panther! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics: Fantastic Four #52 #[nn] published September 2006
as The Black Panther! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as The Black Panther! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as La Panthère noire [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡La Pantera Negra! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Introduction of T'Challa, the Black Panther.

Kirby's role as co-plotter was frequently acknowledged in interviews by Lee and Kirby. The credits read: "Script by: Smilin' Stan Lee Art by Jolly Jackie Kirby."
More Marvel Masterpieces...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Masked Marauder [Frank Farnum]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Joe Smith; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Destroyer [Charles Stanton]; Lizard [Curt Connors]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; Egghead [Elihas Starr]
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Between story pages 4 and 5.

House ad for the Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #38, Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #17 and Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #3 using reprints of their covers.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Games by Ludwig
Ben Rebhuhn
Kids! Send today for this exciting new game!
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Ad for “Pitchers Battle” baseball game, located between story pages 4 and 5, located on top half of page.
U.S. Gov't Surplus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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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.
Between story pages 4 and 5 on lower half of page.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Play 1966 big league baseball games
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Ad for Strat-O-Matic Games, between story pages 8 and 9.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Boys 12 or older. Make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
Ad with response coupon for Grit newspaper.
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Between story pages 13 and 14, on top half of page.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Start your own business!
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Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. located between story pages 13 and 14, on lower half of page.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Now! Olympic sports triangles and diamonds included in Zenith’s fabulous collection of 211 different stamps
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Between story pages 16 and 17, on top half of page.
Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
U.S. stamps free!
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Miscellaneous
1.5
A series of thumbnail advertisements located between story pages 16 and 17. First part is a half-page, located beneath the Zenith Company stamp ad.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Whirling Satellite
The whirling satellite
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Ad for a children’s loy located on top half of page.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
? (photography)
? (photography)
?
typeset
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0.5
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
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typeset
Subject Matter
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Spider-Man
Incredible, indubitable, interminable items to startle your senses and soothe your soul!
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Miscellaneous
1
Includes: Bulletins; The Wrap-Up!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; "Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!"
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Spider-Man; Hulk
Last chance (until next issue!)...
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1
House ad for Marvel merchandise including a sweater, a t-shirt, a stationery kit and a pin-up.
[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Thing [Ben Grimm]
Dear Stan and Jack, The Marvel Comic Co...
Reprinting
FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics: Fantastic Four #52 #[nn] published September 2006
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic 4 Fan Page [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Letters from: Phillip Pearson, Garlad Storrow, Don Jarvis, Larry Bush, J. W. Goodwin, Dave Wieck & John Stuart & Vernon Haskell, Eugene Bearringer, Doug Nikkel, and Donald J. Brown; includes M.M.M.S. membership form.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Ben Rebhuhn
I have done it for millions.
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1
Ad by the American Bodybuilding Club.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
3 complete fishing outfits
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Miscellaneous
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Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Norman Rockwell
We're looking for people who like to draw
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Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

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