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Issue: Fantastic Four: Heroes Return - The Complete Collection #2
Publication Date: January 2002
 
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Rating: T
Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Worldwide Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/2020
Volume:
Pages: 500
ISBN: 9781302923402
UPC/EAN: 9781302923402
Price: $52.00 CAD
$39.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: T
Content Items: 45 (20 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mark D. Beazley (collection editor); Maia Loy (assistant managing editor); Lisa Montalbano (assistant managing editor)
Disclose Notes: Collects Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #16-32, and Annual 1999 (Marvel, 1999 series) and 2000 (Marvel, 2000 series).
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy; cardstock cover
Binding: trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Dorma; Shakti; Divinity; Technarx
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The Kree's Mightiest Heroes... ...The Avengers?!?

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Kree Giant-Man; Kree Iron Man; Kree Captain America; Kree Scarlet Witch
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Unnatural Selection

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Margali Szardos; Kree Avengers [Captain America; Giant-Man; Iron Man; Scarlet Witch]; Brood; Destiny; Legion; Acanti; Lucas (introduction); Redwing (introduction)
Margali Szardos transports the unknowing Fantastic Four into a future where Dr. Doom joined the Fantastic Four and Sue married him, and where the Kree and Brood have enslaved the earth. The Fantastic Four battle the Kree Avengers and team up with Lucas and Redwing to defeat the Brood.
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The Fantastic Four appear here following Iron Man (vol. 3) #14, where Ronan escapes with the Watcher's weapon, and Iron Man and Charlotte Jones return to Earth.
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In the Negative Zone!

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Lockdown; Rosetta Stone
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Shadow City's Most Wanted!

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Lockdown (introduction, guest-star); Rosetta Stone (introduction, guest-star); Twisted Sisters [Coil (introduction); Gyre (introduction); Helix (introduction); Ringlet (introduction)]
The Fantastic Four arrive back to their right time, but in the Negative Zone. They are captured and placed in a virtual reality scenario where they lead criminal lives, constantly thwarted by Lockdown and Rosetta Stone. Reed comes up with a dangerous escape plan.
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Part 1 of 2. Lockdown and Rosetta Stone's true names are revealed in the next issue.
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Jailbreak in Shadow City!

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Lockdown; Rosetta Stone
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Bedlam Breakout

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards] (briefly as Torque)]; Alyssa Moy (flashback); Lockdown [Jomo Kimanye] (guest-star); Rosetta Stone [Nefer Neith Sinue] (guest-star); Twisted Sisters [Coil; Gyre; Helix; Ringlet]; Dr. Edwina Dantes (introduction); Prince Bayan (introduction)
Lockdown and Rosetta Stone imprison the Fantastic Four. Reed breaks them out. Sue frees herself from the virtual reality scenario and from Mannequin's shape, then frees the others. They consider taking action against the scenario, and flee before they are recaptured.
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Part 2 of 2. Lockdown and Rosetta Stone's true names are revealed. They both appear next in Contest of Champions II #3. Ringlet is incorrectly called Ringtoss. Sue frees herself from the Mannequin. The Twisted Sisters appear next in X-Men #105.
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At Long Last... ...Annihilus Will Have His Revenge!

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Annihilus; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]
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Down & Out in the Negative Zone

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Annihilus (villain); Bureau of Monsters Management; Crystal Spiders
The Fantastic Four arrive on Annihilus' throneworld. Reed searches for hardware that Annihilus stole from Four Freedoms Plaza, while Ben, Sue, and Johnny battle Annihilus. Their combined skills bring them home, to learn that Paris has been overtaken by the Ruined.
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The Fantastic Four finally return to Earth at the end of this issue (they have been away from it since issue #13).
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The Return of the Ruined!

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Yvette Diamonde; Ruined
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Since the Last Time We Saw Paris -- -- Itza Been Ruined!

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Alyssa Moy; Caledonia; Puppy; Bounty; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Ruined [B'arr (villain); Exalt (villain); Katar (villain, introduction); Stem (villain)]; Bacchae (villain); Margali Szardos; Yvette Diamonde; Reno (introduction); Arlisse
The Fantastic Four rescue Margali Szardos from the Ruined. At Pier Four, a teenage girl suddenly appears. Franklin recognizes her as Valeria, remembering her from his special dreams. Bounty arrives to arrest Caledonia. The Bacchae show up to take vengeance on the Fantastic Four.
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The Ruined last appeared in issue #1. The Bacchae appear here following their cameo in FF #7. Margali appears here between Fantastic Four #16 and Fantastic Four 1999. Valeria Von Doom (Marvel Girl) appears here for the first time in our timeline, after a cameo in FF #15.
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While the Parents Are Away... ...the Kids Will Play Deadly Games!

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Alyssa Moy; Franklin Richards; Caledonia; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Puppy; Bacchae
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Rascals 4

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Alyssa Moy; Caledonia; Puppy; Bounty; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Hercules (guest-star); Persephone (guest-star); Cerberus (villain); Hades (villain); Hera (villain); Hippolyta (villain); Bacchae (villain); Centaurs; Myrmidons; Titans; Reno
Franklin, Valeria, Caledonia, Bounty, Alyssa, and Puppy battle the Bacchae, Hippolyta, Hades, and Cerberus. Valeria runs afoul of Hera. The Fantastic Four and Hercules come to the rescue, aided by Persephone. Sue meets Valeria, who calls her "Mom."
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The Fantastic Four are reunited with Franklin and friends, for the first time since issue #13. Puppy teleports for the first time in this issue. The Fantastic Four appear next in Contest of Champions II #1-5.
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Marvel Girl [Valeria Von Doom]; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]
But You Are My Family!
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Lost Hope!

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Bounty; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; She-Hulk (guest-star); Absorbing Man (villain); Titania (villain); Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (guest-star); Ronan (cameo); Annihilus (cameo); the Ruined (cameo); Badoon (cameo); Brood (cameo); Doctor Doom (cameo)
Reed investigates Valeria's claim to be Sue's daughter. Sue vents her anger and Valeria overhears. They both reflect on their past. Valeria battles the Absorbing Man and Titania, who drug She-Hulk and Ben. Sue trounces the villains, and brings Valeria home.
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Part 1 of 2. The Fantastic Four appear here after Contest of Champions II (hence the reference to Badoon and Brood). Sue finds the birth certificate to her stillborn daughter (from Fantastic Four vol. 1 #267), Valerie Meghan Richards. Valeria is Sue and Doctor Doom's daughter.
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Chaos at a Comic Con!

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Mad Thinker's Awesome Android; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Chris Claremont; Salvador Larroca
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Skull Session

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Caledonia; Puppy; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers] (guest-star); Firestar (guest-star); Justice (guest-star); Scarlet Witch (guest-star); Thor (guest-star); Wonder Man (guest-star)]; Red Skull (villain); Mad Thinker (villain); Daredevil (guest-star); Namorita (guest-star); She-Hulk (guest-star); Chris Claremont (guest-star); Salvador Larroca (guest-star); Art Thibert (guest-star)
Valeria makes herself at home in Reed's lab. The Fantastic Four trace the villains to the San Diego Comic Convention. The Avengers (under influence) attack them. The real villains are the Red Skull and the Mad Thinker, who escape with SHIELD's Helicarrier.
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Part 2 of 2. This story was published shortly after the 1999 San Diego Comic Con. The Fantastic Four appear next in the Fantastic Four 1999 Annual. First appearance of Valeria's room, which suddenly appears in the Fantastic Four's headquarters out of nowhere.
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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Selene; Blackheart; Mechamage
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The Keys to the Kingdom

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Alyssa Moy; Caledonia; Puppy; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Selene; Blackheart (villain); Shadow Hunters [Mechamage (introduction); Margali Szardos; Jahrmarkt (introduction)]; Edwin Jarvis; Wong; Daimon Hellstrom; Reno
Alyssa Moy, researching the Hellfire Club, is attacked by magic. The Fantastic Four receive aid from Margali Szardos and Mechamage. They battle Selene and Blackheart at the Hellfire Club, and rescue Daimon Hellstrom. Mechamage joins Margali and the Shadow Hunters.
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This story takes place between Fantastic Four (vol. 3) #23 and #24.
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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards
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Last Farewell

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Billie Lumpkin; Caledonia; Puppy; Bounty; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Captain America [Steve Rogers] (guest-star); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (guest-star); Professor X (guest-star); Scarlet Witch (guest-star); Hydro-Man; Razorback (villain); Yancy Street Gang
The Fantastic Four prepare for the arrival of the chaos storm. Valeria vows to protect Franklin. The Fantastic Four and friends enjoy a fabulous feast. The chaos storm arrives early. Sue sends Franklin, Caledonia, and Puppy to safety. A massive tidal wave looms over Manhattan.
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Part 1 of the "Return of Dr. Doom" epic (of 8 parts). The Earth of the Pocket Universe arrives in our universe (see Heroes Reborn: Doomsday, Heroes Reborn: Ashema, and Heroes Reborn: Doom). Franklin, Puppy, and Caledonia appear next in Fantastic Four 2000.
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The Return of Doom!

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Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Doctor Doom
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"60 Years of Super Heroes" emblem on cover.
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When Worlds Collide!

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom] (cameo); Doctor Doom; Ashema; Lancer; Dreaming Celestial (villain); Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain)
The tidal wave hits Manhattan. Doctor Doom's ship appears. Time stops. The Fantastic Four and Valeria enter the ship and battle Doom's army. They join forces to battle the Dreaming Celestial and rescue Ashema. Only Reed and Doom remain standing -- and then only Doom.
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Part 2 of the "Return of Dr. Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Doctor Doom, Ashema, Lancer, the Dreaming Celestial, Divinity, Dorma, Shakti, and Technarx all appear here immediately after Heroes Reborn: Doom, in which they return from the Pocket Universe.
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Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]
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I Am Doctor Doom!

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Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom] (cameo); Wyatt Wingfoot (cameo); Wynona Wingfoot (cameo); Lancer; Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain); The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [Tony Stark] Scarlet Witch]; Ashema
Valeria hugs Doctor Doom (her "Daddy"). Sue realizes that the man in Doom's armor is her husband. They send Valeria to Haven. "Doom" demands an alliance between his army and the Fantastic Four. Dorma insists that it be sealed by the wedding of Doom and Sue.
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Part 3 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Mr. Fantastic poses as Doctor Doom from this issue until issue #31. The real Doctor Doom appears next in issue #30.
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Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic; Reed Richards]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Firestar; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Justice [Vance Astrovik]; Wolverine; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]
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Dedicated to Maria Pilar.
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Say -- What?!

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Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers] (guest-star); Firestar (guest-star); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (guest-star); Justice [Vance Astrovik] (guest-star); Scarlet Witch (guest-star); Thor (guest-star); Wonder Man (guest-star)]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner (guest-star); Lancer (guest-star); Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (guest-star); Black Panther (guest-star); Black Widow [Natasha Romanova] (guest-star); Val Cooper (guest-star); Daredevil [Matt Murdock] (guest-star); Nick Fury (guest-star); J. Jonah Jameson (guest-star); Magneto (guest-star); Alicia Masters (guest-star); Namorita; Nova [Richard Rider] (guest-star); Red Skull (guest-star); She-Hulk (guest-star); Wasp (guest-star); Chris Claremont (cameo); Salvador Larroca (cameo); Art Thibert (?, cameo); Stan Lee (cameo); Jack Kirby (?, cameo); Bobbie Chase (cameo); Maria Pilar (cameo); Neal Conan (cameo); Bob Edwards (cameo); Manoli Wetherell (cameo); President Bill Clinton (cameo); Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain)
The world reacts to the news that Sue is going to marry Doctor Doom. Reed tries in vain to free himself from Doom's armor. The Avengers confront Ben about the situation. Namor gives Sue a necklace. Sue marries Doom, and becomes the Baroness von Doom.
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Part 4 of the "Return of Dr. Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Sue becomes the Baroness von Doom in this issue, a title she will keep forever. The necklace that Namor gives Sue plays a major role in issue #32.
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Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Dorma; Shakti; Divinity; Technarx
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Flashpoint!

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Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers] (guest-star); Firestar (guest-star); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (guest-star); Justice [Vance Astrovik] (guest-star); Scarlet Witch (guest-star); Thor (guest-star)]; Lancer (guest-star); Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain); Edwin Jarvis (guest-star)
The Pentagon, the Avengers, the villains, and the Fantastic Four all play out disastrous war scenarios. The Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the villains battle. The villains are captured. The Avengers begin to suspect the truth. Reed sends Lancer to find the real Doctor Doom.
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Part 5 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Divinity, Dorma, Shakti, Technarx, and Lancer all appear next in Fantastic Four 2000.
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Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]
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Fear!

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Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Billie Lumpkin; Namorita; Wyatt Wingfoot; Wynona Wingfoot; Frightful Four [Punisher [Galactus's herald] (villain); She-Thing [Sharon Ventura; Ms. Marvel] (villain); Trapster (villain); Wizard (villain)]; Black Eagle (guest-star)
The Frightful Four attack Wyatt Wingfoot's tribe and the Fantastic Four come to the rescue. Sharon Ventura tries to come to grips with what has been done to her. Sue sees Reed change security protocols and put on Doom's mask by choice. She vows to save her husband.
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Part 6 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts).
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Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic; Reed Richards]
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Latveria

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Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Doctor Doom
The Fantastic Four travel to Latveria, where Doom and his bride are greeted with acclamation. Sue tries to get used to her new role as Baroness von Doom. Doom contacts Sue, asking her to build a teleport link. Sue struggles with her loyalties, and brings Doom home.
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Part 7 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts).
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Doctor Doom; Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic; Reed Richards]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]
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Doomsday!

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Fantastic Four [Doctor Doom [Mr. Fantastic; Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Doctor Doom (guest-star)
Doom and Reed battle. Doom and Sue disappear. Ben and Johnny find them and learn that Reed is being controlled by Doom's armor. Doom defeats Reed, and reclaims his armor, thus freeing Reed from its control. Doom and the Fantastic Four bid farewell.
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Part 8 of the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic (of 8 parts). Reed returns to his right mind and body. The Fantastic Four appear next in Fantastic Four 2000, which serves as an epilogue to this epic.
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Original art from Fantastic Four #17 pages 2-3.
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Original art from Fantastic Four #25 page 38.
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Dorma Triumphant!

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Dorma; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]
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Betrayal!

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Franklin Richards; Caledonia; Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Divinity (villain); Dorma (villain); Shakti (villain); Technarx (villain)
Divinity, Dorma, Shakti, and Technarx escape and attack the Fantastic Four as they return from Latveria. The Fantastic Four capture them and send all of them (except Dorma, who escapes) as prisoners to Doctor Doom on Planet Doom.
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The Fantastic Four appear here between Fantastic Four (vol. 3) #31 and #32. This story serves as an epilogue to the "Return of Doctor Doom" epic in Fantastic Four #24-31.
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Bonus Pin-Up!!

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Crucible
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Based on the Crucible story in Fantastic Four (vol. 3) #5 and #10-12.
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Marvel Girl!

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Marvel Girl [Valeria von Doom]; Lancer (guest-star)
Marvel Girl and Lancer both remember their families.
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This story takes place in "New York City, a few years into an alternate future."
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[untitled]

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Abyss

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Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Woman [Sue Storm Richards]]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner (guest-star); Dorma (villain); Atlanteans (villains)
Sue takes a boat out into the mid-Pacific, where she is attacked. Her necklace allows her to breathe underwater and brings Namor to her aid. They are attacked by Dorma. The Fantastic Four come to the rescue. Sue and Reed affirm their love for each other.
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The Fantastic Four appear here following Fantastic Four 2000. Dedicated to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Chris Claremont's last issue. Sue's necklace appears here following its introduction in issue #27. The Namor/Sue sub-plot (see issue #7) comes to a resolution.

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