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Issue: Fantastic Four #88
Publication Date: July 1969
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Issues: #88 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: Magazine Management Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/10/1969
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 1969 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 In13
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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
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Adult Image
Title Page
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A House There Was!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1969 published January 2010
In Content Item: FlagHIP Classics #19123 published January 1969
as Ontmoeting met de super-schurk van het jaar! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #115 published April 1970
as ¡Y Había una Casa! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #86 published July 1974
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #3 published June 2013
as A House There Was! [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): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Tired of being 'skinny'?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a weight gain supplement.
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A House There Was!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Alicia! We're back!
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In Issue: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #12 published January 1977
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1969 published January 2010
In Content Item: FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #115 published April 1970
as ¡Y Había una Casa! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four #6 published January 1971
as Il était une maison! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #86 published July 1974
as Una casa impazzita! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #70 [unnamed variant] published May 1977
as A House There Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited; 2 pages removed
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #3 published June 2013
as ¡Érase una Casa! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Continued next issue. Possible Robinson colors per Nick Caputo, September 2016, based on her credited work.
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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): Boy; girl
First Line: Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a Surprise Packet, with order coupon, from Hobby Coin Co., between story pages 3 and 4 on top 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: Magic world of surprises & mystery
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for miscellaneous gag items, e.g., an exploding fountain pen.
Appears on lower half of page, between story pages 3 and 4.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Nick Fury; The Super Patriot; Doctor Strange
First Line: Two more triumphs for Marvel..!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: House ad for Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (Marvel, 1968 series) #12 and Doctor Strange (Marvel, 1968 series) #20.
Between story pages 6 & 7.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel’s Plastic Pillows; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Spider-Man; Thor; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
First Line: It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.6
Disclose Notes: House advertisement for Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows for $1.50 each and the Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00 each. Located on lower half of page between story pages 6 and 7.
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[untitled]

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: Shamed by your English?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad offering free booklet on "How to Gain a Good Command of English" located between story pages 6 and 7.
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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: Every time you twist the Twister... it can put money in your pocket!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad seeking sales people for The Power Twister, located between story pages 9 and 10.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Enjoy an exciting, romantic, impressive look anytime!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for stick-on facial hair from Masculiner Co.
On top half of page between story pages 15 and 16.
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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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located between spory pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
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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 only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Real flying models
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for various products including novelty items, stamps, and back-issue comic books. Located between story pages 18 and 19.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]
First Line: A sagacious smattering of space-wasting small-talk!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Stan's Soapbox
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Polaris Nuclear Sub

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids, from Honor House Products.
Located on top half of page.
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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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: I’ll make you a master of karate
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
On lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Crystal; Gorgon]
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, I have the logical answer to Reed and Sue...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Geoffrey Kubilus, John K. Kusske, Linda L. Johnson, Ullrich & Gisela Haydam, Carter Scholz, and Tom Steinke.
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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 only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Do you have art talent worth developing?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Famous Artists School.
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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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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
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
First Line: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Academy for Home Study.

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