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Issue: Fantastic Four #4
Publication Date: May 1962
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Issues: #4 of 416 Issues (912 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MCView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 02/08/1962
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 8 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stan Lee
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date reported in U. S. Copyright Office filings.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S., then standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #116, 200, 358)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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The Coming of the Sub-Mariner!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [the Thing [Ben Grimm]; the Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner
First Line: Stop him!
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published May 2003
In Content Item: FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #4 published December 1962
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagCreepy Worlds #34 published January 1964
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Undervannsmannen kommer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Cover: Fantastic Four #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as Fantastic Four #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #3 [Direct Edition] published February 1986
as Marvel Saga Classic Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as Fantastic Four #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGrandson of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published March 1998
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as Fantastic Four #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Saga #3 published ?
as Galleri med klassiska omslag [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [the Thing [Ben Grimm]; the Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Monster from Mars-statue (flashback); Miracle Man (flashback)
First Line: At a secret skyscraper hideout, in the caverns of New York, three of the most fantastic humans on earth are found!
Synopsis: The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published May 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #3 published June 1966
as The Coming of...Sub-Mariner!, Chapter 1: On the Trail of the Torch! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Coming of ... Sub-Mariner! [Chapter 1: On the Trail of the Torch!; Chapter 2: Enter the Sub-Mariner; Chapter 3: Let the World Beware!; Chapter 4: Sub-Mariner's Revenge; Chapter 5: Return to the Deep] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #2 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
as Book II: Transformation and Rebirth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1
In Content Item: FlagGrandson of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published March 1998
as The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter One: On the Trail of the Torch) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: V-643
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Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [the Thing [Ben Grimm]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner
First Line: Flame off, Torch!
Synopsis: Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published May 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #3 published June 1966
as [The Coming of...Sub-Mariner!] Chapter 2: Enter the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Coming of ... Sub-Mariner! [Chapter 1: On the Trail of the Torch!; Chapter 2: Enter the Sub-Mariner; Chapter 3: Let the World Beware!; Chapter 4: Sub-Mariner's Revenge; Chapter 5: Return to the Deep] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #2 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
as Book II: Transformation and Rebirth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2
In Content Item: FlagGrandson of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published March 1998
as The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter Two: Enter the Sub-Mariner) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner
First Line: At the very moment that Johnny Storm makes his incredible discovery, the other members of the Fantastic Four are continuing their strange search...
Synopsis: The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published May 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #3 published June 1966
as [The Coming of...Sub-Mariner!] Chapter 3: Let the World Beware! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Coming of ... Sub-Mariner! [Chapter 1: On the Trail of the Torch!; Chapter 2: Enter the Sub-Mariner; Chapter 3: Let the World Beware!; Chapter 4: Sub-Mariner's Revenge; Chapter 5: Return to the Deep] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as Chapter 3 Let the World Beware! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 3
In Content Item: FlagGrandson of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published March 1998
as The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter Three: Let the World Beware) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter 3 Let the World Beware! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Job Number: V-643
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Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [the Thing [Ben Grimm]; the Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner; Giganto (introduction)
First Line: No sooner does Namor utter those fateful words, than the three other members of the mighty foursome, back at their headquarters again, planning their next move, see...
Synopsis: The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published May 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #3 published June 1966
as [The Coming of...Sub-Mariner!] Chapter 4: Sub-Mariner's Revenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Coming of ... Sub-Mariner! [Chapter 1: On the Trail of the Torch!; Chapter 2: Enter the Sub-Mariner; Chapter 3: Let the World Beware!; Chapter 4: Sub-Mariner's Revenge; Chapter 5: Return to the Deep] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #3 [Direct Edition] published February 1986
as Book III: A Gathering of Dooms! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 4
In Content Item: FlagGrandson of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published March 1998
as The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter Four: Sub-Mariner's Revenge) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Mister Fantastic

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page
Character(s): Mr. Fantastic
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page Featuring: Mister Fantastic [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pin-up of Reed Richards/Mr.Fantastic
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Chapter 5 Return to the Deep!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Fantastic Four [the Thing [Ben Grimm]; the Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner; Giganto (death)
First Line: Slowly, warily, knowing that each step might be his last, the Thing stalks deeper and deeper inside the gigantic sea creature...
Synopsis: The Thing walks into Giganto with a bomb and blows him up. The Human Torch sweeps the Sub-Mariner and Giganto away into the sea. The Sub-Mariner says "I'll be back!"
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published May 2003
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published September 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #3 published June 1966
as [The Coming of...Sub-Mariner!] Chapter: 5 Return to the Deep! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as The Coming of ... Sub-Mariner! [Chapter 1: On the Trail of the Torch!; Chapter 2: Enter the Sub-Mariner; Chapter 3: Let the World Beware!; Chapter 4: Sub-Mariner's Revenge; Chapter 5: Return to the Deep] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #3 [Direct Edition] published February 1986
as Book III: A Gathering of Dooms! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 5
In Content Item: FlagGrandson of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published March 1998
as The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter Five: Return to the Deep) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: V-643
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thing; Invisible Girl
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Len Blake, Anthony Gonzales, S. Goldberg, Shirley Howard, Bruce Fogel, Jim Moony, and "unsigned."

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