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Issue: Fantastic Four #53
Publication Date: August 1966
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Issues: #53 of 416 Issues (930 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 05/10/1966
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 In23
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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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Assets1
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The Way It Began!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #49 published February 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Fantastic Four #53 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four #53 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagBlack Panther #36 published December 2001
as Fantastic Four #53 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]cover; as pinup
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four #53 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as C'est arrivé ainsi [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as The Way It Began! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Frankenstein's monster
First Line: Throw your voice
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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 Way It Began..!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
First Line: Having successfully evaded all the uncanny traps of the Black Panther, the triumphant Fantastic Four, accompanied by Wyatt Wingfoot, are awarded a heroes' ceremony---
Synopsis: The Black Panther tells the story of Klaw's first attack on Wakanda. Klaw attacks the Black Panther and the FF.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #40 published January 1973
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #49 published February 1973
as Tutto iniziò così... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagBlack Panther #36 published December 2001
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as C'est arrivé ainsi [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡El Comienzo de Todo ...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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More Marvel Masterpieces...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Green Goblin; Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Pluto; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

House ad for Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #39, Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #130 and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel, 1965 series) #4 using reprints of their covers.
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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: Kids! Send today for this exciting new game
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for “Pitchers Battle” baseball game by Games by Ludwig, located between story pages 4 and 5, on top half of page.
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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.
Between story pages 4 and 5 on lower half of page.
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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: Play 1966 big league baseball games
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Strat-O-Matic Games, 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): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older. Make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with response coupon, for selling Grit newspaper.
Between story pages 13 and 14, on top half of page.
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Start Your Own Business!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (lettering and background panel)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. located 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): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now! Olympic sports triangles and diamonds included in Zenith’s fabulous collection of 211 different stamps
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 16 and 17, on top half of page.
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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
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
Disclose Notes: 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.
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The Whirling Satellite

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a children’s toy located 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): ?
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Miscellaneous
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)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Items of lasting insignificance from the four corners of Marveldom!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes Bulletins; The Wrap-Up!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!
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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): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Spider-Man; Hulk
First Line: Here he is!!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Marvel merchandise including sweaters, 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, I've just finished F.F. #49 and I must say, it was great!!!
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Dan Madaj, Charles Hutler, John Bonhomme, Dennis O'Neil, Mark Mandel, Guy Michel, Paul Kalenak, Mrs. Sarah Doll, Bill Duff, and Scott Palmer; M.M.M.S. membership form.
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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
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn
First Line: I have done it for millions.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad by the American Bodybuilding Club.
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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: 3 complete fishing outfits
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
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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
Character(s): Norman Rockwell
First Line: We're looking for people who like to draw
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

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