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Fantastic Four #1 (v1)
1: Fantastic Four (v1) #1
   
" The Fantastic Four "
The Fantastic Four is introduced to the world and their origin is revealed. They must battle the Mole Man and stop his plans for vengeance.
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Published: Nov. 1961
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Klein
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Attachments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Fantastic Four #2 (v1)
2: Fantastic Four (v1) #2
   
" The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space! "
The Fantastic Four are being framed for committing a series of crimes. The must clear their names while fighting a strange group of aliens bent on world domination
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Published: Jan. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Klein
Letterer: John Duffy
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Tales to Astonish #27 (v1)
3: Tales to Astonish (v1) #27
   
" The Man in the Ant Hill! "
Henry Pym is mocked by the scientific community for his research on size-changing technology. In proving them wrong Pym finds himself in grave danger.
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Published: Jan. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Jon D'Agostino
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Fantastic Four #3 (v1)
4: Fantastic Four (v1) #3
   
" The Menace of the Miracle Man "
The Fantastic Four face the Miracle Man and his plans for world domination. Facing off against the monsters he brings to life, it is up to the Invisible Girl to save them. Can even the Fantastic Four defeat a man who performs miracles?
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Published: Mar. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Sol Brodsky
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Incredible Hulk #1 (v1)
5: Incredible Hulk (v1) #1
   
" The Hulk "
Witness the birth of the Jade Giant, the strongest mortal on earth! Is he man, monster, or both?
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Published: May 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Attachments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Fantastic Four #4 (v1)
6: Fantastic Four (v1) #4
   
" The Coming of ... Sub-Mariner! "
The Sub-Mariner has returned! Calling upon his mighty sea creature army, he will have his revenge on the human race. It’s up to the Fantastic Four to stop him.
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Published: May 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Sol Brodsky
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Incredible Hulk #2 (v1)
7: Incredible Hulk (v1) #2
   
" The Terror of the Toad Men! "
The Toad Men wish to invade Earth but first must capture the Earth's most intelligent mind in order to determine Earth's weaknesses. Little do they realize that by capturing Bruce Banner they also captured the Incredible Hulk!
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Published: July 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Fantastic Four #5 (v1)
8: Fantastic Four (v1) #5
   
" Prisoners of Doctor Doom! "
Mr Fantastic's old college peer, Victor von Doom, experienced a tragic accident that destroyed his face and created an evil genius. Now Dr Doom strives to forever silence his only obstacle in taking over the world, the Fantastic Four.
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Published: July 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Journey into Mystery #83
9: Journey into Mystery #83
   
" The Stonemen from Saturn! "
While in Norway, Dr. Donald Blake becomes trapped in a cave and soon discovers an ancient cane while scouting band of aliens land on Earth in prelude to an invasion. In desperation Dr. Blake strikes the ancient cane against the cave wall transforming himself into the Norse god Thor. Does he have the power to stop these men from Saturn?
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Published: Aug. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Journey into Mystery #84
10: Journey into Mystery #84
   
" The Mighty Thor vs. The Executioner "
Dr. Donald Blake lends his medical skills to an American medical relief team travelling to San Diablo, a town in South America who is under the tyranny of a dictator calling himself the Executioner. Will more be required of Blake and his alter-ego then just medical attention.
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Published: Sept. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Larry Lieber
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Incredible Hulk #3 (v1)
11: Incredible Hulk (v1) #3
   
" Banished to Outer Space "
Banished to outer space, Bruce Banner encounters the strange effects of cosmic rays causing a psychic link between him and his companion, Rick Jones. A link that will be put under the test with the Ringmaster's hypnotic ability.
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Published: Sept. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer:
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Fantastic Four #6 (v1)
12: Fantastic Four (v1) #6
   
" Captives of the Deadly Duo! "
Dr. Doom teams up with the prince of the ocean, Namor the Sub-Mariner, to take care of the Fantastic Four once and for all. Can Dr. Doom be trusted or has Namor only managed to seal his own fate?
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Published: Sept. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Tales to Astonish #35 (v1)
13: Tales to Astonish (v1) #35
   
" Return of the Ant-Man "
When the government asks Henry Pym to create a formula to prevent radiation poisoning, the Russians dispatch agents to take control of the research facility in order to steal his discovery. Henry Pym must revive his miraculous shrinking serum and use his new found inventions to free his fellow scientists and thwart their scheme.
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Published: Sept. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: John Duffy
Cover:
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Journey into Mystery #85
14: Journey into Mystery #85
   
" Trapped by Loki, The God of Mischief "
Never before has the mighty Thor faced a foe as dangerous as Loki, the God of Mischief! When Loki travels to Earth, the trickster god will stop at nothing to get revenge on his hated brother Thor, including unleashing his magic on the helpless mortals!
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Published: Oct. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Fantastic Four #7 (v1)
15: Fantastic Four (v1) #7
   
" Prisoners of Kurrgo, Master of Planet X "
A asteroid is heading towards Planet X, marking the destruction of the planet and its inhabitants. Their only hope is to bring someone with the power to save their dying world. Are the Fantastic Four up to it?
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Published: Oct. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #101 (v1)
16: Strange Tales (v1) #101
   
" The Human Torch "
Johnny Storm, better known as The Human Torch, is staying with his sister in her home in Glenville when the town's newspaper editor receives a threat on the new amusement park from a mysterious man called The Destroyer. Are these threats from a crank or the real deal? The Human Torch will soon discover the truth.
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Published: Oct. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Amazing Fantasy #14 (v1)
17: Amazing Fantasy (v1) #14
   
" The Man in the Sky! "
Tad Carter grows up learning he is different than those around him. His desire to share his difference leads to an unfortunate reaction from his peers.
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Published: July 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker:
Letterer:
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #36 (v1)
18: Tales to Astonish (v1) #36
   
" The Challenge of Comrade X! "
Comrade X, one of the greatest Russian Espionage Agents, has been dispatched to capture Ant-man and his miraculous shrinking serum, and bring him back to Soviet Russia. Will Comrade X succeed or will Ant-man expose the soviet agent to the authorities?
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Published: Oct. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Larry Lieber
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer:
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis
 
 
Journey into Mystery #86
19: Journey into Mystery #86
   
" On The Trail of The Tomorrow Man "
In the distant future there is complete peace on Earth. War and its weapons no longer exist. However, a dissatisfied citizen, Zarko, has invented a time machine and plans to travel back to the 20th century in order to steal a nuclear bomb. The same bomb which the mighty Thor is helping the military test.
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Published: Nov. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis
 
 
Strange Tales #102 (v1)
20: Strange Tales (v1) #102
   
" Prisoner of the Wizard "
The Human Torch has a new enemy, a man calling himself the Wizard! This successful and wealthy inventor plans not only on defeating the Torch, but to turn the public against him as well. Will his plans succeed or has he underestimated the powers of the Human Torch?
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Published: Nov. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker:
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Incredible Hulk #4 (v1)
21: Incredible Hulk (v1) #4
   
" The Monster and the Machine! / The Gladiator from Outer Space! "
Rick Jones, the only person to control the Hulk, has decided on using a gamma ray machine to turn him back into Bruce Banner. Can Rick change Banner back without killing him?
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Published: Nov. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Fantastic Four #8 (v1)
22: Fantastic Four (v1) #8
   
" Prisoners of the Puppet Master! "
Controlling his victims with miniature replicas, the Puppet Master aims to become the supreme ruler of Earth by pitting The Thing against Reed Richards! Meanwhile Reed has been concocting a formula with an astonishing effect!
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Published: Nov. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #37 (v1)
23: Tales to Astonish (v1) #37
   
" Trapped by the Protector! "
A man calling himself the Protector has been shaking down jewelers for money. Henry Pym is on this masked hustler's trail as the Ant-man!
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Published: Nov. 1962
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer:
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #103 (v1)
24: Strange Tales (v1) #103
   
" Prisoner of the 5th Dimension! "
An investigation of houses, sinking into the swamp, leads the Human Torch being transported to the 5th Dimension, under the tyranny of the dictator Zemu with his powerful arsenal to take over the Earth!
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Published: Dec. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Fantastic Four #9 (v1)
25: Fantastic Four (v1) #9
   
" The End of the Fantastic Four! "
Lack of funds force the Fantastic Four to sell their equipment in order to pay the bills. It seems like it is the end for our heroes' career until an up and coming Hollywood movie producer offers them one million dollars to star in his debut movie!
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Published: Dec. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #87
26: Journey into Mystery #87
   
" Prisoner of the Reds! "
When scientists across America start defecting to join soviet Russia, Dr. Donald Blake has a cunning plan to get to the bottom of it. A plan that leads him, and his alter-ego Thor, into a soviet fortress!
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Published: Dec. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis
 
 
Tales to Astonish #38 (v1)
27: Tales to Astonish (v1) #38
   
" Betrayed by the Ants!! "
A former government scientist is hired by a group of desperate criminals to capture Ant-Man. Turning the heroe's insect allies against him, Egghead might be able to prove he has the brain power to defeat Ant-Man.
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Published: Dec. 1962
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Johnny Dee
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Amazing Fantasy #15 (v1)
28: Amazing Fantasy (v1) #15
   
" Spider-Man! "
A young, brilliant teenager attending a science exhibit of radioactive experiments is bitten by a radioactive spider. With his new found power he discovers that he can make his wildest dreams come true, until he is forced to learn a costly lesson.
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Published: Aug. 1962
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Amazing Spider-Man #1 (v1)
29: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #1
   
" Spider-Man / Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon "
Peter and his aunt continue to struggle after the death of Uncle Ben. Meanwhile a new criminal has been using his mastery of disguises to pull off thefts across the city.
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Published: Mar. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Jon D'Agostino
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Incredible Hulk #5 (v1)
30: Incredible Hulk (v1) #5
   
" Beauty and the Beast! / The Hordes of General Fang! "
In this double issue the Hulk faces off against two evil leaders! Tyrannus, once banished by Merlin a thousand years ago, still plots to take over the Earth. This time by capturing Betty Ross. General Fang a deadly conqueror plans an attack on a small village of Lhasa in his quest for global supremacy.
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Published: Jan. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer:
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #88
31: Journey into Mystery #88
   
" The Vengeance of Loki! "
Loki escapes from Asgard with a scheme to forever defeat his brother the mighty Thor. Having learned the secret to Thor's power his plan might succeed this time.
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Published: Jan. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #104 (v1)
32: Strange Tales (v1) #104
   
" The Human Torch Meets Paste-Pot Pete! "
Paste-Pot Pete's specially engineered liquid cement and lightning quick reflexes are not to be underestimated. A folly the police, army and our hero, the Human Torch, must soon learn.
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Published: Jan. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Fantastic Four #10 (v1)
33: Fantastic Four (v1) #10
   
" The Return of Doctor Doom! "
Dr Doom has managed to return to Earth after being lost in space, he has learned some new tricks, and he has a new scheme to destroy the Fantastic Four!
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Published: Jan. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #39 (v1)
34: Tales to Astonish (v1) #39
   
" The Vengeance of the Scarlet Beetle! "
A beetle is exposed to radioactive material increasing his intelligence and granting him the ability to communicate with other insects. All the tools required to overthrow the Human race ... unless Ant-man can stop him!
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Published: Jan. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #105 (v1)
35: Strange Tales (v1) #105
   
" The Return of the Wizard! "
The Wizard has escaped from prison and has issued a challenge to the Human Torch. With his pride on the line, the Torch faces him without the help of the Fantastic Four!
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Published: Feb. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Journey into Mystery #89
36: Journey into Mystery #89
   
" The Thunder God and the Thug! "
A gang boss is wounded during his escape from police custody and Dr Donald Blake is taken by the gang to save the wounded man's life. He is knocking on death's door but he finds the mighty Thor!
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Published: Feb. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Ray Holloway
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Fantastic Four #11 (v1)
37: Fantastic Four (v1) #11
   
" The Impossible Man! / A Visit With the Fantastic Four "
A look into the Fantastic Four's past and a strange visitor from the planet Poppup. This miraculous being can evolve instantaneously to counter-act any situation. The Earth is his playground but how can the Fantastic Four stop him with his power of evolution?
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Published: Feb. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Stan Goldberg
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #40 (v1)
38: Tales to Astonish (v1) #40
   
" The Day That Ant-Man Failed! "
Armored trucks are being hijacked but the guards have no memory of what happened, and Ant-Man's crime fighting ways are derailed by a medical emergency.
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Published: Feb. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Sol Brodsky
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #106 (v1)
39: Strange Tales (v1) #106
   
" The Threat of the Torrid Twosome "
Carl Zante the worlds greatest acrobat has a business proposition for Johnny Storm, to leave the Fantastic Four and team up with him to become the Torrid Twosome. Disgruntled about not being paid for his work, the Human Torch is seriously considering this offer which seems too good to be true...
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Published: Mar. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker:
Letterer: John Duffy
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #107 (v1)
40: Strange Tales (v1) #107
   
" The Master of Flame Vs. The Monarch of the Sea!! "
Thinking that the Fantastic Four does not take him seriously, Johnny Storm decides that to prove his worth he will take on Prince Namor alone! The Human Torch vs the Submariner, fire vs water, who will be victorious?
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Published: April 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker:
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Fantastic Four #12 (v1)
41: Fantastic Four (v1) #12
   
" The Incredible Hulk "
General Ross hires the Fantastic Four to defeat the Hulk, who he believes to be sabotaging Project 34. Can Banner convince them that it wasn't the Hulk but by a man called the Wrecker!
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Published: Mar. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #90
42: Journey into Mystery #90
   
" Trapped by the Carbon-Copy Man! "
Ugarth, the ruler of Xarta, and his son Zano are have a sinister plan to conquer Earth by using their power to transform into any object/creature. Can Thor liberate the human race from the Xartan scheme?
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Published: Mar. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Al Hartley
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Terry Szenics
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Attachments
 
 
Incredible Hulk #6 (v1)
43: Incredible Hulk (v1) #6
   
" The Metal Master! "
An invader from space calling himself the Metal Master seeks to rule the Earth, and his power to control metal might be too much for the Hulk alone. He might have to get some help from Rick Jones and his newly formed Teen Brigade!
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Published: Mar. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Tales of Suspense #39
44: Tales of Suspense #39
   
" Iron Man is Born! "
Tony Stark the genius, billionaire, playboy and philanthropist is captured by a Red tyrant Wong-chu. Forced to construct a new weapon for the tyrant and with shrapnel slowly making its way into his heart, he will need to work fast. With the help of Professor Yinsen, Tony creates a weapon the tyrant didn't expect, the Iron Man!
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Published: Mar. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #41 (v1)
45: Tales to Astonish (v1) #41
   
" Prisoner of the Slave World! "
Henry Pym's and his scientist colleagues are captured and transported to a different dimension. They are told to build a death-ray which their captor plans to use on the peace-keepers of his world. Ant-man will have to learn to communicate with the "ants" of Kulla's world in order to defeat him.
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Published: Mar. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Journey into Mystery #91
46: Journey into Mystery #91
   
" Sandu, Master of the Supernatural! "
Sandu, a simple street performer, has his powers of ESP increased thousand-fold by Loki, becoming Loki's champion on Earth and a formidable opponent even for the mighty Thor.
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Published: April 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Joe Sinnott
Inker: Sol Brodsky
Letterer: Terry Szenics
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #108 (v1)
47: Strange Tales (v1) #108
   
" The Painter of a Thousand Perils! "
Wilhelm van Vile, a counterfeiter put away by the Human Torch has escaped from prison by using an alien artifact, a painter's tablet with the power to make the user's paintings come to life! His only limits are his imagination and the desire for revenge on the Human Torch!
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Published: May 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Terry Szenics
Cover:
Issue Has Comments
 
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Amazing Spider-Man #2 (v1)
48: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #2
   
" Duel to the Death With The Vulture! / The Uncanny Threat of The Terrible Tinkerer! "
A Special Double Issue. The Vulture, a thief with razor sharp wings and agility of a bird of prey targets Spider-man, who will have to keep his wits about him to defeat this villain. The Tinkerer has strange out-worldly inventions that even the scientist Peter Parker has never seen before. The only thing more mysterious than his machines are his motives.
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Published: May 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: John Duffy
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Fantastic Four #13 (v1)
49: Fantastic Four (v1) #13
   
" The Red Ghost And His Indescribable Super-Apes! "
Ivan Kragoff and his three trained primates, are bombarded by cosmic rays while on the way to the moon, gaining special powers. Reed Richards is testing a new rocket fuel and, along with the rest of the Fantastic Four, is also on his way to the moon. The two parties meet a conflict for ownership of the moon begins. Little known to them that there is someone else on the moon, watching them.
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Published: April 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #42 (v1)
50: Tales to Astonish (v1) #42
   
" The Voice of Doom! "
Radioactivity released from a atomic plant have implanted in Jason Cragg, a local radio personality, the power of persuasion. Jason throws down the gauntlet against Ant-man to prove his superiority and to take control of Center City!
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Published: April 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Tales of Suspense #40
51: Tales of Suspense #40
   
" Iron Man versus Gargantus! "
The people of Glenville have built a wall surrounding the town, cutting it off from the outside world, and are uncooperative when the state police try and investigate the strange behavior. Fearful of his female companion's situation in the town, Tony Stark launches an investigation of his own as the Iron Man!
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Published: April 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #92
52: Journey into Mystery #92
   
" The Day Loki Stole Thor's Magic Hammer "
Loki is still imprisoned on Asgard but he uses his mastery of magic to bewitch Thor's hammer, sending it to Asgard. In pursuit of his hammer Thor too comes to Asgard. Little does he know that on Asgard, Loki is his equal!
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Published: May 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Joe Sinnott
Inker:
Letterer: Martin Epp
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Fantastic Four #14 (v1)
53: Fantastic Four (v1) #14
   
" The Merciless Puppet Master "
The Puppet-master is back and he has taken control of the infamous Sub-mariner! Forced to do his bidding, the Sub-mariner kidnaps Susan Storm and challenges the remaining Fantastic Four members to reclaim her.
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Published: May 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #43 (v1)
54: Tales to Astonish (v1) #43
   
" The Mad Master of Time! "
Elias Weems was fired from his job because he was too old. Disgruntled he creates a ray gun that can speed up the aging process in living beings. Threatening the city it is up to Ant-man to stop him but can he do so as a senior citizen?!
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Published: May 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Ray Holloway
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis
 
 
Tales of Suspense #41
55: Tales of Suspense #41
   
" The Stronghold of Doctor Strange! "
Evil genius Dr. Strange uses his knowledge of science to create a gadget which hypnotizes Iron Man. With Iron Man's incredible strength at his disposal, Dr Strange breaks out of prison. Now, he has issued the Earth an ultimatum to bow down to him or be destroyed!
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Published: May 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Martin Epp
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #93
56: Journey into Mystery #93
   
" The Mysterious Radio-Active Man! "
Out of the scientific laboratories of Red China is spawned a new kind of menace designed only for one purpose...to destroy the mighty Thor!
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Published: June 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Ray Holloway
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Amazing Spider-Man #3 (v1)
57: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #3
   
" Spider-Man Versus Doctor Octopus "
Doctor Otto Octavious, a brilliant atomic scientist, is caught in an explosion when one of his experiments goes wrong, causing his brain damage and the mechanical arm apparatus he was wearing to fuse to his vertebrae. The demented Doctor still strives to carry on with his experiments and no one will stop him. Not even Spider-man!
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Published: July 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: John Duffy
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #109 (v1)
58: Strange Tales (v1) #109
   
" The Sorcerer and Pandora's Box "
The Sorcerer was a bitter hermit in his mansion until he found Pandora's Box, the Greek legendary artifact that contains 100 evils. Using ancient incantations the Sorcerer commands those evils to do his bidding and his will is to destroy the Human Torch!
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Published: June 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Martin Epp
Cover:
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Tales to Astonish #44 (v1)
59: Tales to Astonish (v1) #44
   
" The Creature From Kosmos! "
Ant-man has found a companion to aid in his solitary fight against injustice, tyranny and crime. A companion who will soon become known as the Wasp. They must use there combined might in battling the Creature from Kosmos!
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Published: June 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales of Suspense #42
60: Tales of Suspense #42
   
" Trapped by the Red Barbarian "
A Russian General called the Red Barbarian hires a master of disguise, The Actor, to to steal the blueprints of Anthony Stark's new weapon. Unfortunately for them Iron Man is never too far away from Anthony Stark and his interests.
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Published: June 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker:
Letterer: E. Thomas
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Strange Tales #110 (v1)
61: Strange Tales (v1) #110
   
" The Human Torch vs. the Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete! / Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic! "
Two of the Human Torches worst enemies, Paste-Pot Pete and the Wizard, team up to defeat their nemesis once and for all. An ingenious trap and deadly weapons could spill doom for the youngest member of the Fantastic Four!
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Published: July 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: John Duffy
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #94
62: Journey into Mystery #94
   
" Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race "
Thor has allied with his brother Loki to usher in an era of destruction on the Earth. Why would Earth's former champion turn to evil ways? Only Loki knows the reason.
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Published: July 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Joe Sinnott
Inker:
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover:
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Tales to Astonish #45 (v1)
63: Tales to Astonish (v1) #45
   
" The Terrible Traps of Egghead! "
Ant-man and the Wasp face the return of Egghead! In his new deadly scheme, he has found a weapon that even makes Ant-man's courageous companions cower in fear!
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Published: July 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Tales of Suspense #43
64: Tales of Suspense #43
   
" Iron Man Versus Kala, Queen of the Netherworld! "
Iron Man journeys to the center of the earth on the most dangerous mission of his career. The fate of the entire world hangs in the balance as the deadly duel begins against Nala, Queen of the Netherworld!
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Published: July 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
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Fantastic Four #15 (v1)
65: Fantastic Four (v1) #15
   
" The Fantastic Four Battle the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android "
The Thinker uses the power of sophisticated computers to devise a plan that would make him the ruler of New York by defeating the troublesome Fantastic Four!
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Published: June 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #111 (v1)
66: Strange Tales (v1) #111
   
" Fighting to the Death with Asbestos Man! / Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo "
Professor Orson Kasloff has become the ultimate defense against the Human Torch; as the Asbestos Man! This defense will be invaluable as Orson turns his great scientific mind to crime. Also, Doctor Strange stands between Baron Mordo and his plans to destroy the Ancient One!
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Published: Aug. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Terry Szenics
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Fantastic Four #16 (v1)
67: Fantastic Four (v1) #16
   
" The Micro-World of Doctor Doom "
When the Fantastic Four find themselves shrinking to mere inches they elicit the help of the Ant-man. He offers them vials of his shrinking and enlarging serum which they use to enter the Micro-world. To their surprise they find that the ruler of this world is none other that Doctor Doom!
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Published: July 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Fantastic Four #17 (v1)
68: Fantastic Four (v1) #17
   
" In The Clutches of Doctor Doom! "
Dr. Doom managed to escape after his last encounter with the Fantastic Four in the Micro-world. The FF search the city for their nemesis but come up empty. So they patiently wait for his next diabolical scheme which may lead to their destruction!
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Published: Aug. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #95
69: Journey into Mystery #95
   
" The Demon Duplicators "
Thor battles his evil twin, a creation of Professor Zaxton's duplicate creator. How can Thor defeat himself?!
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Published: Aug. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Joe Sinnott
Inker: Robert Bernstein
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Dick Ayers
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Tales to Astonish #46 (v1)
70: Tales to Astonish (v1) #46
   
" ...When Cyclops Walks the Earth "
The veil of time opens and from it steps out a one eyed monster from Greek mythology, the Cyclops! Against this menace to mankind and modern civilization there stands only the Ant-man and his companion the Wasp.
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Published: Aug. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Tales of Suspense #44
71: Tales of Suspense #44
   
" Iron Man Faces the Menace of the Mad Pharaoh! "
Tony Stark journeys to Egypt to help a friend at his archaeological dig site which is searching for Hatap's tomb. After discovering the long dead Egyptian's resting place; Iron Man must take a journey to the past as he realizes that the tomb was not a tomb at all!
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Published: Aug. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker:
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Fantastic Four #18 (v1)
72: Fantastic Four (v1) #18
   
" A Skrull Walks Among Us! "
The Fantastic Four have their work cut out for them as they face a being who can do whatever they can do but better; the Super-Skrull!
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Published: Sept. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
Essential Issue
 
Amazing Spider-Man #4 (v1)
73: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #4
   
" Nothing Can Stop the Sandman "
Flint Marko, an escapee from a maximum security prison and on the FBI's most wanted list, has started to rob banks. Spider-man stands in his way but soon discovers that there is a reason Flint is known as the Sandman!
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Published: Sept. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Steve Ditko
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
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X-Men #1 (v1)
74: X-Men (v1) #1
   
" X-Men "
The master of magnetism has taken over a missile base, and only the strangest teens of all time stand between him and victory! It’s the X-Men’s first day of class, and Magneto wants to make it a memorable one — and their last!
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Published: Sept. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis
 
 
Amazing Spider-Man #5 (v1)
75: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #5
   
" Marked for Destruction by Dr. Doom! "
Dr. Doom seeks an ally and believes that Spider-Man's strength combined with his could defeat the Fantastic Four forever. Naturally he is turned down by our hero but Dr. Doom teaches Spider-man that to not be with him is to be against him.
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Published: Oct. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker:
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #112 (v1)
76: Strange Tales (v1) #112
   
" The Threat of the Living Bomb! "
The Eel has unknowingly stolen a atomic distiller, and if the distiller switch is not pressed on contact to air it becomes an ticking atomic bomb! With the whole nation searching for the Eel, it is the Human Torch which finds him but does he have enough time to move the bomb to an uninhabited location?!
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Published: Sept. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover:
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #2 Annual
77: Strange Tales Annual #2
   
" On the Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man! "
Spider-man is framed for the theft of a Da Vinci painting and seeks the help of the Human Torch in order to find the true criminal responsible. Unfortunately Spider-man realizes that the hot-head hero will take some convincing before he will help.
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Published: Oct. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover:
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Fantastic Four #1 Annual
78: Fantastic Four Annual #1
   
" Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race! "
Namor has found his people ushering in a war on the Human race. He will find that the Humans will not be as complacent as he thought they would be. Especially when they have the Fantastic Four to oppose him.
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Published: June 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #96
79: Journey into Mystery #96
   
" Defying the Magic of Mad Merlin "
The tomb of carrying Merlin has been discovered and the sarcophagus is brought to the New York museum. When it is opened Merlin wakes up from his millennial slumber and now he seeks to be the real power of the country as he was with King Arthur!
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Published: Sept. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Joe Sinnott
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Avengers #1 (v1)
80: Avengers (v1) #1
   
" The Coming of the Avengers! "
After framing the Hulk, Loki misdirects the Teen Brigades' distress call to Thor, which is then picked up by Iron Man, Ant-man and the Wasp. They pursue the Hulk and try to reason with him but his trust cannot be easily gained. Meanwhile Thor heads to Asgard in order to avenge Loki's evil deeds.
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Published: Sept. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
Essential Issue
 
Tales of Suspense #45
81: Tales of Suspense #45
   
" The Icy Fingers of Jack Frost! "
Caught by Iron man while attempting to break into Tony Stark's vault, Professor Shapanka vows that he will have his revenge. He may be proven right when he returns as Jack Frost!
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Published: Sept. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker:
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #47 (v1)
82: Tales to Astonish (v1) #47
   
" Music To Scream By "
Jazz trumpeter Trago learns from an Indian snake tamer that through his instrument he can hypnotize reptiles and even humans! Trago returns to New York with a plan to hypnotize the entire city and rob all the unprotected banks. It is up to Ant-man and the Wasp to stop this treacherous trumpeter.
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Published: Sept. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: John Duffy
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #113 (v1)
83: Strange Tales (v1) #113
   
" The Coming of Plantman! "
Doris Evan's gardener was recently fired from his job when a stray lightning bolt hit his invention for increasing plants intelligence. It now not only increased plant intelligence but gives the user control over all plants. With this Plantman is born!
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Published: Oct. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover:
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
Essential Issue
 
Fantastic Four #19 (v1)
84: Fantastic Four (v1) #19
   
" Prisoners of the Pharaoh "
The F.F. use Doom's time travel machine to travel 1000 years into the past in the search of an atomic plant that will cure Alicia's blindness. Strangely they find that Pharaoh Rama-tut knows who they are and even more astounding how to make the Fantastic Four his slaves!
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Published: Oct. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #97
85: Journey into Mystery #97
   
" The Lava Man / Home of the Mighty Norse Gods "
Lava Man, a being spawned from an active volcano, has declared that his people shall soon rule the Earth. Thor will have something to say about that. Meanwhile his alter-ego Donald Blake is trying to overcome his own personal problems.
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Published: Oct. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Tales of Suspense #46
86: Tales of Suspense #46
   
" Iron Man Faces the Crimson Dynamo! "
Russian Professor Vanko, better known as the Red Dynamo, has invented a suit which can control electricity. His mission is to sabotage Tony Stark's projects and to destroy the infamous Iron Man!
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Published: Oct. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #48 (v1)
87: Tales to Astonish (v1) #48
   
" The Porcupine! "
Alex Gentry has invented a suit consisting of micro quills that can dispatch a variety of small pellets from tear-gas to liquid cement. However he is disgruntled with his government salary and so armed with this small arsenal Alex Gentry has become a bank robber called the Porcupine!
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Published: Oct. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #114 (v1)
88: Strange Tales (v1) #114
   
" The Human Torch Meets... Captain America / The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo "
After many years Captain America has returned but why is he calling out the Human Torch?! Johnny Storm will have to test his might against the red, white and blue hero in order to determine the truth.
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Published: Nov. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Fantastic Four #20 (v1)
89: Fantastic Four (v1) #20
   
" The Mysterious Molecule Man! "
The Watcher warns the Fantastic Four of a danger to the whole solar system. A man who was a mere atomic technician until an accident scarred his face but also gave him the ability to control molecules, becoming the Molecule Man!
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Published: Nov. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
X-Men #2 (v1)
90: X-Men (v1) #2
   
" No One Can Stop the Vanisher! "
The X-men are up against a new threat! A mutant who can instantly teleport himself anywhere, the Vanisher!
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Published: Nov. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis
 
Essential Issue
 
Amazing Spider-Man #6 (v1)
91: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #6
   
" Face-to-Face with the Lizard! "
In the swamps of Florida, a creature has appeared and is terrorizing the local inhabitants. The Bugle has issued a provocation on Spider-man to defeat this abomination and so Peter Parker finds himself traveling to Florida. Where Spider-man will face off against the Lizard!
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Published: Nov. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
Essential Issue
 
Journey into Mystery #98
92: Journey into Mystery #98
   
" Challenged by the Human Cobra / Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants "
Straus has poisoned himself and his employer with the venom of a radioactive cobra. Saving the antidote only for himself, the poison manifests and changes him into the Cobra! This new villain travels to America where he faces the Mighty Thor! Tales of Asgard continues where Odin battles the ice-giants including their king, Ymir.
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Published: Nov. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Tales of Suspense #47
93: Tales of Suspense #47
   
" Iron Man Battles the Melter! "
When Tony Stark's former competitor, Bruno Horgan, starts destroying his tanks and war materials, it's up to Iron Man to stop him. But how can Bruno be defeated when he can melt iron as the Mysterious Melter!
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Published: Nov. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Tales to Astonish #49 (v1)
94: Tales to Astonish (v1) #49
   
" The Birth of Giant-Man! "
Henry Pym has created a new means of changing his size. Not only has his shrinking vapor been changed into capsule form but he has found a way to turn himself into a twelve foot giant! Now with the threat of the Eraser it is a perfect opportunity for Giant Man to test his new power.
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Published: Nov. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Avengers #2 (v1)
95: Avengers (v1) #2
   
" The Space Phantom "
An alien invader called the Space Phantom can steal any identity. He aims to put the Avengers against each other, paving the way for his people to invade the Earth!
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Published: Nov. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Amazing Spider-Man #7 (v1)
96: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #7
   
" The Return of the Vulture "
The Vulture has broken out of prison and created a new flying device. Spider-man can no longer rely on his anti-magnetic inverter to defeat him as he renews his terror on New York.
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Published: Dec. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker:
Letterer: Steve Ditko
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #115 (v1)
97: Strange Tales (v1) #115
   
" The Sandman Strikes! / The Origin of Dr. Strange "
Mr Fantastic sends the Human Torch to find Spider-man to help stop the recently escaped Sandman. Believing that he also has the power to stop the Sandman, Johnny Storm decides to take him on alone. Dr Strange's mysterious past is revealed. The story of how he became the Ancient One's apprentice.
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Published: Dec. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker:
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Fantastic Four #21 (v1)
98: Fantastic Four (v1) #21
   
" The Hate-Monger "
A filth-spewing demagogue known as The Hate-Monger has the U.S. public in the palm of his hands. The FF soon learn that there's more to this man's methods than incendiary speeches and hate-filled slurs! Guest starring Nick Fury.
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Published: Dec. 1963
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Roussos
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
Essential Issue
 
Tales of Suspense #48
99: Tales of Suspense #48
   
" The New Iron Man Battles... The Mysterious Mr. Doll! "
Mr Doll uses an voodoo doll to force wealthy men to turn over their fortune to him, and Tony Stark is next on his list. Losing his previous encounter, as Iron Man, Tony Stark will have to come up with something new to stop this cruel villain.
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Published: Dec. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
Essential Issue
 
Tales to Astonish #50 (v1)
100: Tales to Astonish (v1) #50
   
" The Human Top! "
Dave Cannon has the extraordinary ability to spin his body as quickly as a spinning top! Even though he has such an amazing gift, Dave Cannon has always used it for his own gain from bookies to bank robbery. It is up to Giant-man to stop this Human Top!
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Published: Dec. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover:
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Tales to Astonish #51 (v1)
101: Tales to Astonish (v1) #51
   
" Showdown with the Human Top! / Somewhere Waits a Wobbow! "
The Human Top remains free to terrorize the city. Giant-man is training diligently to increase his own speed in order to catch the uncatchable!
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Published: Jan. 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover:
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #116 (v1)
102: Strange Tales (v1) #116
   
" In the Clutches of the Puppet Master! / Return To The Nightmare World! "
The Puppet Master lives and he plans to control the Human Torch into a fight with the Thing, hoping that they will destroy each other. But he has underestimated the bonds of friendship between the two heroes. Dr Strange has a full length feature where he faces the master of the dream dimension, Nightmare!
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Published: Jan. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker: George Bell
Letterer: Ray Holloway
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Amazing Spider-Man #8 (v1)
103: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #8
   
" The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain / Spider-Man Tackles The Torch! "
A humanoid robot begins to run amok in Peter Parker's high school when two technicians accidentally short circuit the control panel. Now it is up to Spider-man to stop this Living Brain. Later when Spider-man crashes a private party he finds himself face to face with the Human Torch.
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Published: Jan. 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales of Suspense #49
104: Tales of Suspense #49
   
" The New Iron Man Meets the Angel! / The Saga of the Sneepers "
The Angel is bombarded by radiation when an atomic bomb is tested at one of Tony Stark's installation. The radiation altered his personality and made him evil. Once Iron Man was trying to save him; now he is the one that needs saving from this young X-man.
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Published: Jan. 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #99
105: Journey into Mystery #99
   
" The Mysterious Mister Hyde! / Surtur the Fire Demon! "
When Calvin Zabo tries to get a job with Dr Blake, he is turned down by the knowing Doctor. Swearing revenge for his humiliation; Calvin Zabo recreates the infamous potion which changed Doctor Jekyll into Mister Hyde.
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Published: Dec. 1963
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Don Heck
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Journey into Mystery #100
106: Journey into Mystery #100
   
" The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde / The Storm Giants "
Mister Hyde takes Jane Foster hostage while he tries to steal a Polaris submarine. Donald Blake must find a way to become Thor and save the woman he loves. Tales of Asgard continues with a story from Thor's childhood.
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Published: Jan. 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Journey into Mystery #101
107: Journey into Mystery #101
   
" The Return of Zarrko the Tomorrow Man / The Invasion of Asgard! "
Loki has given back Zarrko his memory. Zarrko, with the memory of his last defeat, has returned to the 20th century to defeat Thor with a powerful robot! Tales of Asgard continues as young Thor defends Asgard against an attack by its enemies.
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Published: Feb. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Bell
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Journey into Mystery #102
108: Journey into Mystery #102
   
" Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man / Death comes to Thor "
Thor has become a servant of Tomorrow Man in the 23rd century by swearing an oath to help him become the ruler of Earth! In Tales of Asgard; Thor must face death before he can truly wield the Uru hammer.
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Published: Mar. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
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Journey into Mystery #103
109: Journey into Mystery #103
   
" The Enchantress and the Executioner! / Thor's Mission to Mirmir! "
Odin agrees with Loki's suggestion of sending the Enchantress to steal Thor's affection away from Jane Foster. When things don't go her way, she decides to rule out the other woman from the equation altogether with the help of the Executioner! In Tales of Asgard; Thor visits the dwarven King Sindri and acquires a vessel to travel to the perilous land to deliver a message to Mirmir himself.
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Published: April 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Journey into Mystery #104
110: Journey into Mystery #104
   
" Giants Walk the Earth / Heimdall Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge! "
Odin has traveled to Earth to punish his son for his disobedience of loving a mortal woman. Back in Asgard Loki frees all of Odin's old enemies to ensure the King of the Gods can never return! Tales of Asgard shows the story of Heimdall the guardian of the Rainbow Bridge.
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Published: May 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
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Avengers #3 (v1)
111: Avengers (v1) #3
   
" The Avengers meet Sub-Mariner!' "
Being too much of a threat to be left to his own devices, the Avengers start a search for the Hulk. He manages to evade them by escaping into the Atlantic Ocean. Where he finds a most unlikely ally, the Sub-mariner!
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Published: Jan. 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Attachments
 
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Fantastic Four #22 (v1)
112: Fantastic Four (v1) #22
   
" The Return of the Mole Man! "
The Mole man has returned and has managed to ensnare the Fantastic Four! Can our heroes escape the labyrinth filled with all kinds of lethal traps and stop the master of Subterranea?
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Published: Jan. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Roussos
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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X-Men #3 (v1)
113: X-Men (v1) #3
   
" Beware of the Blob! "
The X-Men head out to recruit a new mutant. Unfortunately the new mutant's honor does not match his power and when he refuses the X-men are forced to move upon the immovable Blob!
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Published: Jan. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #117 (v1)
114: Strange Tales (v1) #117
   
" The Return of the Eel! / The Many Traps of Baron Mordo! "
The Eel has been released from prison but returns to his old ways. The Human Torch will have to bring this criminal once again to justice but the Eel has a few surprises in store for the teenager! Baron Mordo makes another attempt on the Ancient One's life but Dr Strange will always be there to stop him.
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Published: Feb. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Fantastic Four #23 (v1)
115: Fantastic Four (v1) #23
   
" The Master Plan of Doctor Doom! "
Three criminals are bailed out of jail by Doctor Doom. Each possess unique abilities that have been heightened by Doom's XZ-12 device. Can these super criminals defeat the Fantastic Four?!
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Published: Feb. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Roussos
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Amazing Spider-Man #9 (v1)
116: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #9
   
" The Man Called Electro! "
Max Dillon was an ordinary electric pole-man when a lightning bolt struck him, giving him the power to generate electricity from his own body! Now as Electro nothing can stop him from taking anything he wants except the amazing Spider-man!
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Published: Feb. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #118 (v1)
117: Strange Tales (v1) #118
   
" The Man Who Became the Torch! / The Possessed! "
The Wizard has escaped from prison with the help of his new invention, an anti-gravity machine. With it he plans to capture the Human Torch and steal his identity. He may find the means to perfect his diabolical machine! Meanwhile, Dr Strange faces an uncanny super-natural force that has affected ordinary humans and changed them into the Possessed!
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Published: Mar. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
Essential Issue
 
Amazing Spider-Man #10 (v1)
118: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #10
   
" The Enforcers! "
A new crime lord has started to take over the New York syndicates. His name is the Big Man and with his Enforcers to back him up it seems that only Spider-man has the power to stop him.
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Published: Mar. 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
Essential Issue
 
X-Men #4 (v1)
119: X-Men (v1) #4
   
" The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! "
The X-men confront the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants for the first time! Magneto has captured a country in South America and plans to use their military to start a war against the Homo-sapiens!
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Published: Mar. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Strange Tales #119 (v1)
120: Strange Tales (v1) #119
   
" The Torch Goes Wild! / Beyond the Purple Veil! "
The Rabble Rouser has convinced the city council to place an ordinance stopping the Human Torch from flaming on in public. Little do the people of New York know that the street corner soap box fanatic is a Red agent! Doctor Strange must travel to the Purple Veil to rescue two men from the tyranny of Aggamon.
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Published: April 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Fantastic Four #24 (v1)
121: Fantastic Four (v1) #24
   
" The Infant Terrible! "
An alien infant with the power to turn his imagination into reality. This creature could unwittingly destroy the entire solar system! Forcing the Fantastic Four to become nurse maids?
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Published: Mar. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Roussos
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Avengers #4 (v1)
122: Avengers (v1) #4
   
" Captain America Joins...The Avengers! "
Captain America has returned! He joins the Avengers as Prince Namor once again tries to defeat them with his imperial soldiers.
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Published: Mar. 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Roussos
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Tales of Suspense #50
123: Tales of Suspense #50
   
" The Hands of the Mandarin / Journey's End "
Out of Red occupied China a new villain appears. A villain is a master of atomic power and miniaturized his knowledge into power rings. Rings to defeat Iron Man as the sinister Mandarin!
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Published: Feb. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Ray Holloway
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #52 (v1)
124: Tales to Astonish (v1) #52
   
" The Black Knight Strikes! / Not What They Seem! "
Professor Garrett was captured by Giant-man and imprisoned for trying to sell scientific secrets to the Chinese Reds. The Reds paid his bail but he has revenge in his heart against Giant-man. So Garrett genetically engineers a flying steed and with a mechanical lance he has become the Black Knight!
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Published: Feb. 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales of Suspense #51
125: Tales of Suspense #51
   
" The Sinister Scarecrow / The Primitive! "
Umberto was a contortionist in a Broadway show when he realized that his powers can serve him better as a thief than a performer. With a disguise and trained crows at his call, he became the Scarecrow!
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Published: Mar. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #53 (v1)
126: Tales to Astonish (v1) #53
   
" Trapped by the Porcupine! / When Wakes the Colossus! "
The inventive genius of Alex Gentry has returned as the Porcupine! After being thwarted by Ant-man in their last encounter by liquid cement, the Porcupine has a new plan to exact his revenge on our hero!
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Published: Mar. 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker:
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover:
Issue Has Comments
 
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Fantastic Four #25 (v1)
127: Fantastic Four (v1) #25
   
" The Hulk vs. the Thing "
The Hulk heads to New York to find and destroy the Avengers, instead he finds three members of the Fantastic Four. When Johnny and Sue are rendered powerless it is up to the Thing to confront the Hulk. Heralding one of the greatest hand-to-hand battles in recorded history!
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Published: April 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Roussos
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
Essential Issue
 
Fantastic Four #26 (v1)
128: Fantastic Four (v1) #26
   
" The Avengers Take Over! "
The Hulk continues his rampage to find the Avengers who turned against him. The Thing wearily continues to try to stop him but fortunately the Avengers have returned to New York to stop their former teammate!
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Published: May 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Roussos
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Amazing Spider-Man #11 (v1)
129: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #11
   
" Turning Point "
After serving his prison term Doctor Otto Octavius has been released! Meanwhile Peter Parker is dealing with his feelings over the disappearance of Betty Brant. Will this affect him as Spider-man when he may have to stop Doctor Octopus for the second time?!
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Published: April 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Avengers #5 (v1)
130: Avengers (v1) #5
   
" The Invasion of The Lava Men! "
After battling the Hulk and his disappearance in New York. The Avengers disband to return to their personal lives. However this break is a short one as the Lava Men have finally decided to invade the surface world!
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Published: May 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Daredevil #1 (v1)
131: Daredevil (v1) #1
   
" The Origin of Daredevil "
By saving a blind man from a runaway truck carrying radioactive materials, Matthew Murdock's life was changed forever. The accident left him blind but the radiation boosted the sensitivity of his other senses, giving him the power to become the Daredevil!
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Published: April 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Bill Everett
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Amazing Spider-Man #12 (v1)
132: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #12
   
" Unmasked By Doctor Octopus! "
Doctor Octopus escaped from Spider-man in Philadelphia and has been on a crime spree ever since. Finally returning to New York to confront his nemesis, he kidnaps Betty Brant and uses her as bait to get a confrontation with the amazing Spider-man!
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Published: May 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
X-Men #5 (v1)
133: X-Men (v1) #5
   
" Trapped: One X-Man "
The evil mutants have returned and are seeking the location of the heroic X-men. Magneto kidnaps the Angel and plans to use him as bait to lure his teammates into a trap. The X-men will have to face this challenge on their own as their leader Professor X has lost his mutant powers!
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Published: May 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Tales of Suspense #52
134: Tales of Suspense #52
   
" The Crimson Dynamo Strikes Again! / The Failure "
Russia sends two agents to America, Boris and the Black Widow. Their mission is to eliminate Tony Stark, Iron Man and the Red traitor Professor Vanko. The Crimson Dynamo returns when Boris kidnaps Vanko and uses his mechanical suit to defeat Iron Man!
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Published: April 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Tales to Astonish #54 (v1)
135: Tales to Astonish (v1) #54
   
" No Place To Hide! / Conquest! "
El Toto, a communist leader, won the election in the democratic country of Sant0 Rico. Suspecting that he won by foul means, Washington sends Giant-man and the Wasp to Santa Rico to investigate.
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Published: April 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Don Heck
Inker:
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Tales to Astonish #55 (v1)
136: Tales to Astonish (v1) #55
   
" On the Trail of the Human Top! / The Gypsy's Secret! "
The Human Top has escaped from prison and after a confrontation with Giant-man he manages to steal a growth capsule, turning himself into a giant Human Top! Giant-man knows after his last encounter that the only way to beat this giant foe will be with smarts not speed.
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Published: May 1964
EIC:
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker:
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover:
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #120 (v1)
137: Strange Tales (v1) #120
   
" The Torch Meets The Iceman! / The House of Shadows! "
Johnny Storm and his girlfriend, Doris Evans, go on a boat line cruise around New York. Little do they know that on the same cruise is none other than Bobby Drake known better as the Iceman! Can they combine their strengths to save everyone from the Barracuda! When a reporter disappears in a haunted house it is up to Dr Strange to see the truth within the mystery.
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Published: May 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Dick Ayers
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #121 (v1)
138: Strange Tales (v1) #121
   
" Prisoner of the Plantman! / Witchcraft in the Wax Museum! "
Once again the Human Torch must confront the master of all plants, Plantman! Doctor Strange, in his ectoplasm form, was tricked by Baron Mordo who stole his physical body. Doctor Strange will have to find it in 24 hours or else he will perish!
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Published: June 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Dick Ayers
Inker:
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Fantastic Four #27 (v1)
139: Fantastic Four (v1) #27
   
" The Search for Sub-Mariner! "
Susan Storm is kidnapped by Prince Namor believing that she is in fact in love with him. After learning of the kidnapping, Mr Fantastic is on the war path as he hunts down the Sub-Mariner for stealing the love of his life!