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Issue: Fantastic Four #55
Publication Date: October 1966
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Issues: #55 of 416 Issues (930 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.
On Sale Date: 07/07/1966
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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:  
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Disclose Reprinted In26
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets1
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Featuring: The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer!
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #60 published February 2010
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #51 published March 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #42 published May 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics #[nn] [First Printing] published January 1974
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Fantastic Four #55 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four #55 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagLe Surfer d'argent L'Intégrale #0 published July 2003
as The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four #55 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as Featuring: The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: U.S. government surplus direct by mail!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a catalog of surplus goods.
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When Strikes the Silver Surfer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mrs. Binns
First Line: Leaving the Human Torch and Wyatt Wingfoot behind in the Near East to search for the trapped Inhumans, Reed Richards and his lovely wife Sue return to F.F. headquarters...
Synopsis: Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #60 published February 2010
In Issue: FlagSilver Surfer Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #1 published February 1972
as When Strikes the Silver Surfer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #51 published March 1973
as La Cosa contro Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics #[nn] [First Printing] published January 1974
as When Strikes the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of Fantastic Four #'028380 published March 1984
as When Strikes the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as When Strikes the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as When Strikes the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagLe Surfer d'argent L'Intégrale #0 published July 2003
as Quand Frappe le Surfer d'argent ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as When Strikes the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as Quand frappe le Silver Surfer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡Cuando Ataca Estela Plateada! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Collectors’ Item Classic; Marvel Super-Heroes
Character(s): Destroyer; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Enchantress; Executioner; Mad Merlin; The Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; The Mighty Thor; Giant Man; The Wasp; The Incredible Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Daredevil; the Sub-Mariner; the Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Puppet Master [Phillip Masters]; Red Barbarian [Ivan Krushki]; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Baron Mordo [Karl Mordo]; Rick Jones
First Line: More Marvel masterpieces…
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

Promos for Thor Annual (Marvel, 1966 series) #2, Marvel Super-Heroes (Marvel, 1966 series) #1, and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel. 1965 series) #5 using reprints of their covers and advertised as “now on sale.”
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Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Throw your voice
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Is your hair growing or going?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sold by H. H. Ward & Co.
Between story pages 8 and 9.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Strange coins and valuable coin catalog
Synopsis: Ad with order coupon for Littleton Coin Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 13 and 14, on top half of page.
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Start Your Own Business!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. located between story pages 13 and 14 on lower half of page.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
Synopsis: A collection of classified advertising offering stamps and novelties.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page between story pages 16 and 17.
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Fellows! Here's A Swell Way To Make Lots of Money and Win Prizes Too!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Grit newspaper sales from Grit Publishing Co. Appears between pages 16 and 17 of story on lower half of page.
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Shop by Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Blast off into the exciting world of space hobby
Synopsis: A collection of classified advertising offering stamps and novelties.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 16 and 17.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now…fear no man! Don’t be bullied!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Nationwide Mail Order Sales.
Located on top half of page.
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Now You Can Join!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Turbonique super-speed equipment for engines, sold by Turbonique, lnc. Appears on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Newsworthy notes and nutty nonsense from your friendly neighborhood Bullpen!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
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It's Clobberin' Time!!

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: This is it!
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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)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thing [Ben Grimm]
First Line: Who's the wiseguy that's holdin' out?
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic 4 Fan Page [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Greg Spisak, Hans Schaper, Ken Greene, James D. Pecot, Philip Normand, Sanford Meschkow, Darryl Miller, Alan Finn. Includes a membership form for the M.M.M.S.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 200 pc. set World War II soldiers
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for plastic toy soldiers sold by Lucky Products.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 3 complete fishing outfits
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Reprint Notes:  
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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys, girls, men, women
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad to sell greeting cards to earn money.

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