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Issue: Fantastic Four #57
Publication Date: December 1966
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Issues: #57 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: 09/08/1966
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (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:  
Disclose Variants2
Disclose Reprinted In26
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images1
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Enter... Doctor Doom!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Issue: FlagMarvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby #2 published March 2006
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #54 published April 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Fantastic Four #57 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four #57 [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 Enter... Doctor Doom! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Fantastic Four #57 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as Entre... le Dr Fatalis [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #3 published April 2010
as Enter Doctor Doom! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as "Enter... Doctor Doom!" [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Body Building Club
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn (photograph)
First Line: Let me show you too, how to make yourself astronaut-tough
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a body building program, inside front cover.
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Enter... Dr. Doom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Ben! Sue! Look sharp!
Synopsis: While Sandman attempts to free the Wizard, Dr. Doom steals the Surfer's Power Cosmic.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #6 [Regular Edition] published March 2004
In Issue: FlagMarvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby #2 published March 2006
In Issue: FlagSilver Surfer Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #1 published February 1972
as Enter Dr. Doom [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #54 published April 1973
as L'ira del Dottor Destino! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #4 published January 1974
as Fatalis entre en scène ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Enter...Dr. Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Enter... Dr. Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagLe Surfer d'argent L'Intégrale #0 published July 2003
as Docteur Fatalis arrive ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Enter...Dr. Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1966 published May 2007
as Entre... Dr Fatalis [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #3 published April 2010
as Enter... Doctor Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡Entra en Escena el Dr. Muerte! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Kirby's co-plot credit is acknowledged by Lee and Kirby in many interviews. The actual credit reads "Produced by Stan Lee * Jack Kirby."
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217 Different Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Zenith Company
Synopsis: Ad for Zenith Company's postage stamp collections,E
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 5 and 6, on top 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): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Surplus Bargains, Dept.
First Line: Hundreds of items for as little as 2c and 3c on the dollar direct by mail!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 5 and 6 on lower half of the page.
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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): Cheerful Card Company
First Line: Do you need extra money?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad, with response coupon, for selling Christmas cards from Cheerful Card Company, located between story pages 9 and 10.
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See the New Super Heroes

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
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
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: In the centerfold between pages 13 and 14 of the main story sequence. Promo ad for the Saturday morning TV cartoon line-up on CBS.
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The Green Beret

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Royal Advtg. Corp.
First Line: Wear your own Green Beret.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad offering Green Beret for only $1 plus shipping charges. Located between story pages 16 and 17 on upper half of the page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (lettering and flat colors only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Coin Wholesalers
Character(s): Abraham Lincoln
First Line: Coin Collector Specials!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad from Coin Wholesalers, located between story pages 16 and 17, on lower half of the page.
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Shop By Mail

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: Live pet seahorses $1
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Various ads for novelty items. Appears between story pages 16 and 17.
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Stamps; Shop By Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (panel background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Thousands of beautiful stamps
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Various ads for stamps companies and other items.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): The Thing [Ben Grimm]
First Line: Earth-shattering essays, eloquent epithets, and exaggerated endorsements which you can easily live without!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!
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Marvel Super-Heroes Are On TV!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Captain America; Hulk; Sub-Mariner; Iron Man; Thor
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Reprint Notes: Illustrations sourced from various panels in the heroes' respective series.
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the Marvel Super-Heroes animated television series with partial list of stations that will be airing the program.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, I just had to give you my compliments...
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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: Linda Lee Johnson, Barry Brookner, Carl Nelson, Edward Koh, Chuck Robinson, Mrs. Roslyn Smith, Eugene Frederick, and Buzzy Blair, as well as two panel reproductions from previous issues; includes M.M.M.S. membership form.
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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: Look, fellows!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspaper with coupon.
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[untitled]

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.
First Line: American Basic Science Club’s master lab… a home science lab and course
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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
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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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