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Issue: Fantastic Four #53
Publication Date: August 1966
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Issues: #53 of 416 Issues (912 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 05/10/1966
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 10 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stan Lee
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1966 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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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:  
Disclose Variants2
Disclose Reprinted In18
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets1
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The Way It Began!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing]; Black Panther; Klaw
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #49 published February 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Fantastic Four #53 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four #53 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBlack Panther #36 published December 2001
as Fantastic Four #53 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]cover; as pinup
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [Regular Cover] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four #53 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as C'est arrivé ainsi [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as The Way It Began! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Frankenstein's monster
First Line: Throw your voice
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of mail order novelty items.
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The Way It Began..!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Invisible Girl; the Thing]; Black Panther; Wyatt Wingfoot; T'Chaka; Klaw
First Line: Having successfully evaded all the uncanny traps of the Black Panther, the triumphant Fantastic Four, accompanied by Wyatt Wingfoot, are awarded a heroes' ceremony---
Synopsis: The Black Panther tells the story of Klaw's first attack on Wakanda. Klaw attacks the Black Panther and the FF.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #40 published January 1973
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #49 published February 1973
as Tutto iniziò così... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBlack Panther #36 published December 2001
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [Regular Cover] published January 2007
as The Way It Began..! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as C'est arrivé ainsi [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡El Comienzo de Todo ...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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More Marvel Masterpieces...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Green Goblin; Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Pluto; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #39, Thor #130 and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #4.
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Items of Lasting Insignificance from the Four Corners of Marveldom!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Bullpen Bulletins!
First Line: Bulletin! Talk about a blast!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Bulletins; The Wrap-Up!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Spider-Man; Hulk
First Line: Here he is!!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Marvel merchandise including sweaters, a t-shirt, a stationery kit and a pin-up.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thing [Ben Grimm]
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, I've just finished F.F. #49 and I must say, it was great!!!
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In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [Regular Cover] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four Fan Page [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Dan Madaj, Charles Hutler, John Bonhomme, Dennis O'Neil, Mark Mandel, Guy Michel, Paul Kalenak, Mrs. Sarah Doll, Bill Duff, and Scott Palmer; M.M.M.S. membership form.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn
First Line: I have done it for millions.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad by the American Bodybuilding Club.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: 3 complete fishing outfits
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Famous Artists Schools
Character(s): Norman Rockwell
First Line: We're looking for people who like to draw
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

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