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Issue: Fantastic Four #84
Publication Date: March 1969
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Issues: #84 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: Magazine Management Co.
On Sale Date: 12/12/1968
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1969 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
The story-arc, "Within this Tortured Land," starting here and running through issue #87, is widely known to have been inspired by the British TV series THE PRISONER. Kirby was a fan of the show and based the plot on key elements of The Prisoner, as documented in Comic Book Resources (https://www.cbr.com/the-100-greatest-stan-lee-stories-ever-told-35-31/2/) and The Jack Kirby Collector #11 (https://twomorrows.com/kirby/articles/11prisoner.html).
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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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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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The Name Is -- Doom!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Latverians
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In Issue: FlagFantastic Four #7 published April 1971
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1969 published January 2010
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #82 published May 1974
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #66 published October 1976
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #3 published June 2013
as The Name is -- Doom! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Tired of being 'skinny'?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a weight gain product.
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The Name Is Doom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): S.H.I.E.L.D.; Latverians
First Line: Only those blasted Inhumans would dream up a nutty gizmo like...
Synopsis: Nick Fury asks the FF to investigate rumors of secret army assembling in Europe; their investigations take them to Latveria where they become prisoners of Doom.
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In Issue: FlagUne Aventure des Fantastiques #11 published January 1976
In Issue: FlagFantastic Four : L'intégrale #1969 published January 2010
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #82 published May 1974
as Il nome... Destino! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #66 published October 1976
as The Name Is Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited; 2 pages removed
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #3 published June 2013
as ¡Y su Nombre es Muerte! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Kirby's co-plot credit is widely acknowledged by Lee and Kirby in numerous interviews. Credit here reads: "Produced by: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby."
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Secrets of teaching yourself music
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 3 and 4. Offer of free illustrated booklet from the U.S. School of Music.
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Plastic Pillows; Marvel T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Spider-Man; Thor; The Thing; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]; The Hulk
First Line: It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for inflatable Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows. $1.50 each plus 15 cents postage. Also Marvel super-hero t-shirts featuring Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk. $2.00 each including postage. And The Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00. Two mail-in coupons: Marvel Comics Group (Dept. PP or Dept. AJ) 625 Madison Ave., N.Y.C., N.Y 10022. Between story pages 6 and 7.
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.
Between story pages 6 and 7.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Boy
First Line: Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with response coupon, from Grit Publishing Co. located between story pages 9 and 10, on top half of page.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 4 new “finds” for coin collectors
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 9 and 10, on lower half of page.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Missile tank only $6.98
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Honor House Products.
Located between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Three small ads on lower half of page, between story pages 15 and 16.
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Shop by Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: These 3 big drafting kits given to you
Synopsis: A collection of classified advertising offering stamps, novelties, and comic books.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 18 and 19.
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In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Susan Storm Richards]
First Line: Brilliant bits of block-busting bombast straight from your blushin' bullpen!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Didja Know?; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: We pay $100.00 for only 59 Lincoln pennies
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for U.S. coin catalog.
Occupies top half of page.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Magic world of surprises & mystery
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a range of novelty items, located on lower half of page.
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic; the Thing; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Crystal]
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, The Fantastic Four is, without a doubt...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letter from: Joe Pearson, Chris Loye, Bill Nichols, Jerry Winana, David Shuman, "Pressed Rat and Warthog", and Jeffrey H. Wasserman. Includes two panels reprinted from an earlier issue and Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Not Brand Echh!
Character(s): Silver Surfer; Thor; Forbush-Man; Frankenstein's Monster
First Line: Two more triumphs for Marvel..!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Silver Surfer (Marvel, 1968 series) #4 and Not Brand Echh (Marvel, 1967 series) #12 with covers depicted and advertised as “now on sale.”
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Amazing $1 art offer
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for horse paintings.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
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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