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Issue: Fantastic Four #4
Publication Date: May 1962
 
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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: 21 (5 stories, 1 cover)
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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
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Cover, Front
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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The Coming of the Sub-Mariner!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
superhero
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
Stop him!
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #4 published December 1962
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagCreepy Worlds #34 published January 1964
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Undervannsmannen kommer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagMarvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #81445 published November 1977
as Cover: Fantastic Four #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as Fantastic Four #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Marvel 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)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as Fantastic Four #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGrandson of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published March 1998
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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
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)]
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)]
FlagMarvel Saga #3 published ?
as Galleri med klassiska omslag [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Reward $9,985.50 for This Coin!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Inside front cover. Indicia at bottom of the page.

Send $1.00 for catalog listing prices the company will pay for rare coins.
The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
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)
At a secret skyscraper hideout, in the caverns of New York, three of the most fantastic humans on earth are found!
The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
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)]
FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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)]
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)]
FlagThe Marvel 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)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1
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)]
FlagEssential Fantastic Four #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1998
as The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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)]
 
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V-643
[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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typeset
Subject Matter
Thing; Invisible Girl
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Letters from Len Blake, Anthony Gonzales, S. Goldberg, Shirley Howard, Bruce Fogel, Jim Moony, and "unsigned."
How to 'Take Charge' of a Highly-Paid Job in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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Credits
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typeset
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Miscellaneous
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Send for free booklet with information on CTI courses in air conditioning.
Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner
Flame off, Torch!
Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
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)]
FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
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)]
FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as [The Coming of... Sub-Mariner!] Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Marvel 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)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2
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)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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8mm Motion Picture Projector

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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?
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An advertisement for a "fully electric" 8mm movie projector with screen for $6.98 from Honor House Prod. Corp. on upper half of page.
Complete 4 Piece Matched Set of Luggage

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Credits
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An advertisement for luggage "unbelievably priced at" $2.98 from Honor House Products Corp. on lower half of page.
Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Fantastic Four [The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]]; Namor the Sub-Mariner
At the very moment that Johnny Storm makes his incredible discovery, the other members of the Fantastic Four are continuing their strange search...
The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
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)]
FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
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)]
FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as [The Coming of... Sub-Mariner!] Chapter 3 Let the World Beware! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 3
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)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter 3 Let the World Beware! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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V-643
Learn Radio-Television Electronics

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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? (photographs)
? (background only)
typeset
?
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Miscellaneous
1
Send for free information on NRI electronics courses.
Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
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)
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...
The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
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)]
FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
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)]
FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as [The Coming of... Sub-Mariner!] Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Marvel 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)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 4
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)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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I'll Give You the Keys to This Brand New Car…

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
?
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An advertisement seeking sellers of Mason shoes.
Look! Boys Wanted to Sell Grit

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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?
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An advertisement seeking sellers of Grit newspaper from Grit Publishing Co. on lower half of page.
Mister Fantastic

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Mr. Fantastic
Reprinting
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page Featuring: Mister Fantastic [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page; Pin-up of Reed Richards/Mr.Fantastic
Stamps; Shop by Mail

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Credits
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?; ? (photographs)
typeset
?
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Full page of thumbnail size ads for stamps and various novelty items.
Chapter 5 Return to the Deep!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
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)
Slowly, warily, knowing that each step might be his last, the Thing stalks deeper and deeper inside the gigantic sea creature...
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
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[1] published November 1997
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
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)]
FlagFantastiske Fire #4/1968 published April 1968
as Fantastiske Fire møter Undervannsmannen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagI Fantastici Quattro #3 published May 1971
as I nemici impossibili [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #11 [Regular] published January 1976
as Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
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)]
FlagThe Fantastic Four #[nn] published January 1979
as [The Coming of... Sub-Mariner!] Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Marvel 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)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #2 published November 1987
as The Coming of the Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 5
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)]
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Fantastic Four in the Coming of... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #1 published January 2009
as Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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V-643
Bike Bonanza of Big Buys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
?
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An advertisement for bicycle-related accessories including a "bike machine gun" for 75¢ from Honor House Prod. Corp. on top half of page.
Record Your Voice at Home

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Credits
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An advertisement for recording your own record at home - attaches to your own phonograph - for $6.98 from Honor House Products Corp. on lower half of page.
Boys! Men! My Secret New Dynaflex Method

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Mike Marvel (photograph)
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On the last inside page.

An advertisement for Dynaflex body-building course for $1.98.
Start Your Own Business!

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Credits
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?; typeset
?
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Inside back cover.

Send for electronic appliance repair training information from Christy Trades School, Inc.
He's Looking for People Who Like to Draw

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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?
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typeset
?
Subject Matter
Albert Dorne (caricature)
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Back cover.

Send for no obligation Famous Artists Talent Test.

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