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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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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
 
 
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
 
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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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
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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
 
 
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
 
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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
 
 
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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
 
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
 
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Fantastic Four #2 Annual
182: Fantastic Four Annual #2
   
" Origin of Doctor Doom! / The Final Victory of Doctor Doom! "
The origin of Doctor Doom is revealed as well as his rescue from outer space by the infamous Rama-tut! He is sent back to Earth to exact revenge on the Fantastic Four!
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Published: Nov. 1964
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
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Journey into Mystery #1 Annual
237: Journey into Mystery Annual #1
   
" When Titans Clash! "
An epic battles ensues when Thor stumbles upon Hercules.
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Published: Oct. 1965
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Vincent Colletta
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Fantastic Four #40 (v1)
253: Fantastic Four (v1) #40
   
" The Battle of the Baxter Building "
After battling their way to the Baxter building with the aid of Daredevil, the Fantastic Four need to find a way to regain their lost powers and battle Doctor Doom. But even if they do manage this near impossible feat, even then will their combined mite be enough to defeat their arch nemesis?
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Published: July 1965
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Vincent Colletta
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Attachments
 
 
Strange Tales #136 (v1)
288: Strange Tales (v1) #136
   
" Find Fury or Die / What Lurkes Beneath the Mask "
Nick Fury tricks HYDRA with the location of SHIELD's hideout. Meanwhile, Dr. Strange must fend off Baron Mordo's minions while he continues his search for Eternity.
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Published: Sept. 1965
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker:
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Strange Tales #137b (v1)
291: Strange Tales (v1) #137b
   
" When Meet the Mystic Minds! "
Dr. Strange enters the Ancient One's mind in search of Eternity's location.
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Published: Oct. 1965
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
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Strange Tales #138b (v1)
292: Strange Tales (v1) #138b
   
" If Eternity Should Fail! "
Dr. Strange finally comes face to face with Eternity in quest for the power to beat Baron Mordo and his newly found strength. Will Eternity aid Dr. Strange in his bid to defeat Baron Mordo?
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Published: Nov. 1965
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: John Severin
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Thor #126 (v1)
333: Thor (v1) #126
   
" Whom the Gods Would Destroy! / The Summons! "
Thor and Hercules fight over Jane Foster, and Odin decides when to mete out punishment to Thor for disobeying his commands.
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Published: Mar. 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Vincent Colletta
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
 
Thor #127 (v1)
334: Thor (v1) #127
   
" The Hammer and the Holocaust! / The Meaning of...Ragnarok! "
Thor returns to Asgard to find the Odin Power in the wrong hands. Can half-powered Thor rival an opponent with the Odin Power?
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Published: April 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Vincent Colletta
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
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Fantastic Four #44 (v1)
350: Fantastic Four (v1) #44
   
" The Gentleman's Name is Gorgon! "
Medusa coerces Johnny into helping her escape a man known as Gorgon. The entire Fantastic Four team are soon brought into the fray by none other than Dragon man!
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Published: Nov. 1965
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Fantastic Four #46 (v1)
352: Fantastic Four (v1) #46
   
" Those Who Would Destroy Us "
Who are the Inhumans, and why is this super-powered team so afraid of the one called the Seeker?
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Published: Jan. 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
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Fantastic Four #48 (v1)
354: Fantastic Four (v1) #48
The Galactus Trilogy (1)
   
" The Coming of Galactus! "
Troubling signs appear have appeared in the sky signaling and Earth's greatest threat is on his way, Galactus!!
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Published: Mar. 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Fantastic Four #49 (v1)
355: Fantastic Four (v1) #49
The Galactus Trilogy (2)
   
" If this be Doomsday! "
Galactus has arrived on Earth and the Fantastic Four are powerless to stop him from devouring the planet. Can they find a way to prevail, and what part will the Silver Surfer play in this galactic drama?
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Published: April 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments
 
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Fantastic Four #50 (v1)
356: Fantastic Four (v1) #50
The Galactus Trilogy (3)
   
" The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer! "
The Silver Surfer has joined the battle and the Human Torch rushes back with a weapon that may be capable of defeating Galactus. What fate will Earth face when an all out showdown breaks out and a weapon capable of destroying the entire universe is introduced to the fray?
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Published: May 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby
Issue Has Comments Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Amazing Spider-Man #32 (v1)
358: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #32
If This May Be Destiny (2)
   
" Man On A Rampage! "
When part of a cure for Aunt May is stolen by the Master Planner, can Spider-Man get to it before it loses its potency?
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Published: Jan. 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments
 
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Amazing Spider-Man #33 (v1)
359: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #33
If This May Be Destiny (3)
   
" The Final Chapter! "
Can Spider-Man rescue himself, grab the ingredients for his Aunt's serum, and fight his way out before he succumbs to exhaustion?
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Published: Feb. 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments
 
 
Amazing Spider-Man #34 (v1)
367: Amazing Spider-Man (v1) #34
   
" The Thrill of the Hunt "
Exuberant at the recovery of his Aunt May, Spider-Man is quickly brought back to Earth by Kraven the Hunter's latest trap. Also, Betty Brant must finally decide whether she can be with Peter.
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Published: Mar. 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Steve Ditko
Issue Has Comments
 
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Tales of Suspense #79
382: Tales of Suspense #79
   
" Disaster! / The Red Skull Lives! "
Iron man prepares to defend himself against the charges brought against him. Also, Captain America fights a team of assassins, but no one else seems to be able to see them.
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Published: July 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Gene Colan
Inker: Jack Abel
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover:
Issue Has Comments Issue Has a Synopsis Issue Has Letters Column
 
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Tales of Suspense #80
383: Tales of Suspense #80
   
" When the Mighty Fall! / He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube! "
Iron Man fights Sub-Mariner and his power is draining. Also, Captain America learns of the Cosmic Cube and will stop at nothing to stop it from falling into the hands of the Red Skull.
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Published: Aug. 1966
EIC: Stan Lee
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Gene Colan
Inker: Gary Michaels
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover:
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