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Issue: Fantastic Four #59
Publication Date: February 1967
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Issues: #59 of 416 Issues (930 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: 11/10/1966
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 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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reprinted 5 times as/in other Issues.
reprinted 18 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as a Content Item in another Issue:
FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007 as The Fantastic Four Omnibus [Title Page] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)] see note
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in 2 other Issues:
FlagKing-Size Kirby #[nn] published January 2015
FlagFantastic Four Epic Collection #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2019
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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
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Inks over pencils; colors yet to be added. From the collection of David Mandel.
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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Doomsday!

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: FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #86 published November 1967
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #56 published May 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Fantastic Four #59 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Fantastic Four #59 [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 #59 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1967 published January 2008
as Catastrophe ! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #5 published June 2010
as Doomsday [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as "Doomsday!" [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): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: U.S. government surplus
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for government surplus items.
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Doomsday

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sam; Gustave
First Line: The time has come for every nation--every hostile bloc--
Synopsis: Dr. Doom wreaks havoc across the globe with the Power Cosmic. Black Bolt destroys the barrier that was imprisoning the Inhumans.
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 Issue: FlagSilver Surfer Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #3 published June 1972
as Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #56 published May 1973
as Giorno del giudizio! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #4 published January 1974
as Jour fatal ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #[6] published February 2000
as Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Fantastic Four #3 [unnamed variant] published April 2000
as Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2007
as Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1967 published January 2008
as Catastrophe ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #5 published June 2010
as Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #1 [3] published September 2011
as ¡El Día del Juicio! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Kirby's co-plot credit is acknowledged by Lee and Kirby in many interviews. The actual credit reads "A Stan Lee * Jack Kirby Modern Day Masterpiece."
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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
Character(s): Newsboy
First Line: Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with response coupon, from Grit Publishing Co. located between story pages 4 and 5 on top half of page.
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Be a Super Spy

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Napoleon Solo (photograph of Robert Vaughn); Ilya Kuryakin (photograph of David McCallum); femme fatale
First Line: Be a super spy
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupon, from Hidden Devices, located between tory pages 4 and 5, on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hi-power binoculars see up to 18 miles
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with response coupon, from Bruce Sales Co. located between story pages 8 and 9 on top 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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens
First Line: Mystify your friends! Baffle your family! You’ll astonish them all! 250 magic tricks revealed
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with response coupon, from Magic Collection, located between story pages 8 and 9 on lower half of page.
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War Books

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupons, for pocket paperbacks from Ballantine Books, located between story pages 13 and 14.
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Shop By Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Live pet seahorses $1
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: A series of thumbnail advertisements located between story pages 16 and 17.
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More Triumphs for Marvel..!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Lizard [Curt Connors]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Ka-Zar; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

Promos for The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #45, Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel, 1965 series) #7, and Daredevil (Marvel. 1964 series) #24 using reprints of their covers.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 60,000 candlepower long distance land & sea beam lights
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for various novelties, including for "X-Ray" specs, Located on upper half of 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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now… fear no man! Don’t be bullied!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Master System of oriental fighting arts from Precise Publications, on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): The Thing [Ben Grimm]
First Line: The latest low-down on Marvel’s light-hearted luminaries for literature lovers at large!
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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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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thor; Captain America; Sub-Mariner; Hulk; Iron Man
First Line: Marvel Super-Heroes are on T.V.!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promo for Marvel Super-Heroes television show. Features list of television stations featuring the program.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Captain America; Thor; Dr. Strange; Human Torch; Spider-Man; Hulk; Sub-mariner; Iron Man
First Line: Hey, Marvelites! If you thought the Louisiana purchase was a bargain, get a load of this!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Marvel hero posters.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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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: Rhiman Rotz, Jr., Panayote Controuboussis, Richard Gold, Maureen Campbell, Robert Selig, Guy Haughton, and Juilian Chavez, Jr.; M.M.M.S. membership form.
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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: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Academy for Home Study.
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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: American basic science club's master lab... a home science lab and course
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for science kits.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (advertisement copy)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man; Kraven; Hulk; Captain America
First Line: Attention all super-hero fans — here are the new Aurora hobby kits you’ve been waiting for!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Aurora Hobby Kits for Spider-Man (Kit No. 447), Hulk, and Captain America.
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