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Issue: Fantastic Four Annual #4
Publication Date: November 1966
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Issues: #4 of 27 Issues (44 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: 08/02/1966
Volume: 1
Pages: 76
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (3 stories, 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 US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound (#1-15, 21-27); saddle-stitched (#16-20)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 17 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in another Issue:
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2019
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Original Artwork
Inks over pencils, masting included. Colors yet to be added.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Richards]]; Doctor Doom; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner] (inset)
First Line: The sensation of the century!! The original Human Torch acutally returns from the past to battle Johnny Storm!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #53 published April 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Fantastic Four Annual #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four Annual #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four Annual #4 [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: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #2 published March 2010
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 The sensation of the century!! The original Human Torch acutally returns from the past to battle Johnny Storm! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Richards]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Scenes from interior stories.
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The Torch That Was!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Richards]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Mad Thinker; Quasimodo; Lockjaw; Wyatt Wingfoot; Human Torch [Jim Hammond] (origin); Professor Phineas Horton (flashback)
Synopsis: The Mad Thinker, in his many efforts to best the Fantastic Four, finds the android body of the original Human Torch and re-activates him. The Thinker then forces him to attack the team.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #53 published April 1973
as La Torcia che fu! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #10 published September 1973
as The Torch That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]page 9 removed
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four #189 [unnamed variant] published December 1977
as The Torch That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAtlantic special #6/1978 published January 1978
as Flamman nummer ett. [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as The Torch That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as The Torch That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as The Torch That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as La Torche qui fut... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #2 published March 2010
as The Torch That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡La Antorcha que una Vez Fue! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 19
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The Hulk Vs. The Thing

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Alicia Masters; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Rick Jones; the Avengers [Thor [Donald Blake]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]
Synopsis: The Hulk is on a rampage and Ben wants to stop him.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four #25 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1964
was The Hulk Vs. The Thing [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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217 Different Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Zenith Company
Synopsis: Ad for Zenith Company's postage stamp collections.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between pages 6 and 7 of previous story sequence, on lower half of page.
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U.S. Gov't Surplus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Surplus Bargains
First Line: Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc. Between pages 6 and 7 of previous story sequence, on lower half of page.
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Do You Need Extra Money?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cheerful Card Company
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Christmas card ad, located between pages 14 and 15 of previous story sequence.
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Live pet seahorses $1
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for various products. Located between pages 16 and 17 of previous story sequence.
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The Avengers Take Over!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]; the Avengers [Thor [Donald Blake]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Hulk [Bruce Banner]
Synopsis: Not even the Avengers can stop the Hulk. But Rick Jones can.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four #26 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1964
was The Avengers Take Over! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Thousands of beautiful stamps
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for various products. Located between pages 2 and 3 of previous story sequence.
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The Green Beret

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Royal Advtg. Corp.
First Line: Wear your own Green Beret
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad offering Green Beret for only $1 plus shipping charges. Located between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence, on upper half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Precise Publications
First Line: Now... fear no man! Don't be bullied! Turn your hands into "explosive" defense mechanism!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence, on lower half of page.
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See the New Super Heroes

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): CBS
Character(s): The Space Ghost; Jan; Jayce; Blip; Frankenstein Jr.; Buzz; Superman; The Lone Ranger; Tonto; Silver; Scout; The Impossibles [Coil Man; Fluid Man; Multi Man]; Dino Boy; Ugh, the Caveman; Bronty
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence. Promo ad for the Saturday morning TV cartoon line-up on CBS.
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Look, Fellows!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper.
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Home Science Lab and Course

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Basic Science Club, Inc.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad by the American Basic Science Club, Inc.
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[untitled]

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

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