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Marvel Comics   ·   Released Aug 8th, 1961

Fantastic Four #1

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THE FANTASTIC FOUR

The Fantastic Four are introduced to the world and their origin is revealed. They must battle the Mole Man and stop his plans for vengeance.

Format
Comic
Page Count
32 pages
Cover Price
$0.10
Cover Date
Nov 1961
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Fantastic Four #1 Facsimile Edition (2018)
Fantastic Four #1 MARVEL LEGENDS REPRINT
Fantastic Four #1 Marvel Legends Reprint Variant Modern Reinterpretation By Arthur Adams
Fantastic Four #1 Marvel Milestone Edition
Fantastic Four #1 UK Edition

Creators

Stan Lee
Writer, Editor
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Penciller, Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
George Klein
Inker
George Klein
Sol Brodsky
Inker
Sol Brodsky
Stan Goldberg
Colorist
Stan Goldberg
Artie Simek
Letterer
Artie Simek

Main Characters

Human Torch
Johnny Storm
Human Torch
Earth-616
Invisible Girl
Susan Storm-Richards
Invisible Girl
Earth-616
Mister Fantastic
Reed Richards
Mister Fantastic
Earth-616
Mole Man
Harvey Elder
Mole Man
Earth-616
Thing
Ben Grimm
Thing
Earth-616

Supporting Characters

Giganto
Giganto
Earth-616
James Kreig
Earth-616
Roscoe
Earth-616
Tricephalous
Tricephalous
Earth-616
Ugu
Earth-616

Key Events

First Appearance
Ben Grimm as Thing Earth-616
First Appearance
Johnny Storm as Human Torch Earth-616
First Appearance
Susan Storm-Richards as Invisible Girl Earth-616
First Appearance
Reed Richards as Mister Fantastic Earth-616
First Appearance
Harvey Elder as Mole Man Earth-616
First Appearance
Giganto Earth-616
First Appearance
Tricephalous Earth-616
First Appearance
Ugu Earth-616

Collected In

  • Essential Fantastic Four Vol. 1
    Essential Fantastic Four Vol. 1
    Essential Fantastic Four (1998 - 2013)
  • Essential Fantastic Four Vol. 1 TP New Ed
    Essential Fantastic Four Vol. 1 TP New Ed
    Essential Fantastic Four (1998 - 2013)
  • Fantastic Four Annual #1
    Fantastic Four Annual #1
    Fantastic Four Vol. 1 (1961 - 1996)
  • Fantastic Four Annual #7
    Fantastic Four Annual #7
    Fantastic Four Vol. 1 (1961 - 1996)
  • Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol. 1 HC
    Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol. 1 HC
    Fantastic Four Vol. 1 (1961 - 1996)
  • Fantastic Four: Extended Family TP
    Fantastic Four: Extended Family TP
    Fantastic Four Vol. 1 (1961 - 1996)
  • Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The World's Greatest Comic Magazine TP
    Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The World's Greatest Comic Magazine TP
    Fantastic Four Epic Collection (2014)
  • Le Meilleur des Super-Héros Marvel 111. Mister Fantastique
    Le Meilleur des Super-Héros Marvel 111. Mister Fantastique
    Le Meilleur des Super-Héros Marvel (2016 - 2020)
  • Marvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus HC
    Marvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus HC
    Marvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus (2014)
  • Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee #1
    Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee #1
    Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee (2019)
  • Marvel Firsts: The 1960s TP
    Marvel Firsts: The 1960s TP
    Marvel Firsts: the 1960s
  • Marvel Masterworks Vol. 2 HC
    Marvel Masterworks Vol. 2 HC
    Marvel Masterworks Vol. 1 (1987 - 1993)
  • Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four Vol. 1 HC
    Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four Vol. 1 HC
    Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four (2003)
  • Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four Vol. 1 TP
    Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four Vol. 1 TP
    Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four (2003)
  • Marvel: August 1961 Omnibus HC
    Marvel: August 1961 Omnibus HC
    Marvel: August 1961 Omnibus (2021)
  • Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four Vol. 1 - World's Greatest Heroes GN TP
    Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four Vol. 1 - World's Greatest Heroes GN TP
    Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four (2021)
  • Origins of Marvel Comics TP
    Origins of Marvel Comics TP
    Origins of Marvel Comics (1974)
  • Origins of Marvel Comics: Marvel Tales #1
    Origins of Marvel Comics: Marvel Tales #1
    Origins of Marvel Comics: Marvel Tales Vol. 1 (2022)
  • The Fantastic Four Legends Vol. 1: Unstable Molecules TP
    The Fantastic Four Legends Vol. 1: Unstable Molecules TP
    Startling Stories: The Fantastic Four - Unstable Molecules (2003)
  • The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #9
    The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #9
    The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time (2001 - 2002)
  • The Best of the Fantastic Four Vol. 1 HC
    The Best of the Fantastic Four Vol. 1 HC
    The Best of the Fantastic Four Vol. 1 (2005)
  • The Marvel Comics Library - Fantastic Four HC vol. 01: 1961-1963
    The Marvel Comics Library - Fantastic Four HC vol. 01: 1961-1963
    The Marvel Comics Library (2022)
  • The Marvel Saga #1
    The Marvel Saga #1
    The Marvel Saga (1985 - 1987)
  • The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection Marvel Origins: The 60s
    The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection Marvel Origins: The 60s
    The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection (2011 - 2022)

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