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Issue: Fantastic Four #68
Publication Date: November 1967
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Issues: #68 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: 08/08/1967
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 1967 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 In11
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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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His Mission: Destroy the Fantastic Four!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #2 published September 2012
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #65 published October 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #51 published September 1974
as His Mission: Destroy the Fantastic Four! [Illustration on Cover, Front]apparently from an unaltered stat
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1967 published January 2008
as Sa Mission : détruire les 4 Fantastiques ! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #16 published April 2011
as His Mission: Destroy The Fantastic Four! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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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
First Line: Boy, have you got it made.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for Tackle medicated clear gel.
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His Mission: Destroy the Fantastic Four!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Joe; Blackie; ?
First Line: Flowers--for me?
Synopsis: A mysterious villain, posing as the chemist Dr. Santini, aids Reed in attempting to find a cure for Ben.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #2 published September 2012
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #65 published October 1973
as Annientare i Fantastici Quattro [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #51 published September 1974
as His Mission: Destroy the Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty World of Marvel #150 published August 1975
as His Mission: Destroy the Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1967 published January 2008
as Mission : détruire les 4 Fantastiques ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Adventures #16 published April 2011
as His Mission: Destroy The Fantastic Four! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Kirby co-plot credit was acknowledged by Lee and Kirby in several interviews. The credit here read "Another titanic thrill-fest by Smilin' Stan Lee and Jolly Jack Kirby"
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Matt Numiss
First Line: Coin collector specials!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 5 and 6.
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (panel background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Comic books for sale
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A series of thumbnail advertisements located between story pages 9 and 10.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Invisible Girl]; Spider-Man; Casper; King Kong; George of the Jungle; Beatles
First Line: America’s best TV comics are here.. Saturdays!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the new Saturday morning cartoons on ABC featuring the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Journey to the Center of the Earth, King Kong, George of the Jungle and the Beatles. Located between story pages 13 and 14.
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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): National Youth Sales Club
Character(s): Mickey Mantle (photograph)
First Line: Win any of these terrific prizes or - take big cash profits!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 16 and 17. Recruitment ad for children to sell greetings cards, endorsed by Mickey Mantle.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hang loose, frantic ones…
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for posters and buttons from Super-Heroes Club.
Located between story pages 16 and 17, on top half of page.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Littleton Coin Co.
First Line: Scarce Lincoln cents sale
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 16 and 17, on lower half of page.
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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): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Welcome to the wonderful world of Marvel madness!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Doctor Doom; Black Panther; Inhumans [Medusa; Black Bolt; Gorgon; Karnak; Crystal; Triton]; Psycho-Man; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Wizard [Bentley Wittman]; Mysterio [Quentin Beck]
First Line: More Marvel masterpieces…
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #6 & The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #5 on top 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): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Marvel super-hero T-shirts
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: In-house advertisement for T-shirts and sweat shirts from Marvel Comics Group.
Located on the lower half of the page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, I know that this letter is late in being...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Cpl. Phillip L. McManus, Mr. & Mrs. Allen Frost, Danny Staniskis, Ned Barnett, Allan Perun, and Kathy Lohr; membership form for M.M.M.S.
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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: Look, fellows!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad solicits boys to sell Grit magazine.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wholesale-Discount Buyers Club
First Line: Now you can buy Fords, Chevrolets, Dodges below wholesale!!
Synopsis: Ad for discount buying club.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

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