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Issue: Fantastic Four #102
Publication Date: September 1970
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Issues: #102 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. Inc.
On Sale Date: 06/09/1970
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.15 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1970 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress with a correction factor of plus 28 days.
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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 9 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in 2 other Issues:
FlagX-Men: The Hidden Years #2 published January 2012
FlagX-Men: The Hidden Years Omnibus #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 2023
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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
 
 
Interior Page
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Original Artwork
Page 9 of story. Inks over pencils. Colors yet to be added.
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The Super-Strength of the Sub-Mariner!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Crush the Fantastic Four!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #100 published February 1975
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #82 published March 1979
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #10 [Regular Edition] published May 2006
as FANTASTIC FOUR #102 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #3 published June 2013
as The Super-Strength of the Sub-Mariner! [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
First Line: 400 crazy labels
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for various novelty items from the Johnson Smith Company.
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The Strength of the Sub-Mariner

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: C'mon, blue-eyes! Crys isn't gonna hurt you!
Synopsis: Prince Namor of Atlantis, also known as the Sub-Mariner, saves the life of the evil mutant Magneto. Failing to talk Namor into joining him in his plans to take over the world, Magneto instigates a conflict between Namor and the Fantastic Four. The army of Atlantis mobilizes to attack New York City!
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In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #100 published February 1975
as L'assalto di Sub Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel's Greatest Comics #82 published March 1979
as The Strength of the Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited; 1 page removed
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #10 [Regular Edition] published May 2006
as The Strength of the Sub-Mariner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Gold. Los 4 Fantásticos #3 published June 2013
as ¡La Fuerza del Hombre Submarino! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastiska Fyran #9/1980 published ?
as Vattenmannen mot FF [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 19
Job Number: 343 Z
Disclose Notes: This is Jack Kirby's last issue as interior artist.
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Snoopy Strikes Again!

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?; ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Snoopy
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story's pages 3 and 4.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 6 and 7 on upper half of page.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvelmania
Character(s): The Silver Surfer; Galactus; The Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; The Invisible Girl; The Thing; The Human Torch]
First Line: Marvelmania super-hero posters
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.6
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 6 and 7 on lower half of page. Ad for Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer posters.
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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: Famous name prizes or cash...from Olympic
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Olympic Sales Club, Inc. soliciting salespeople for greeting cards.
Appears between story pages 6 and 7.
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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
Character(s): Joe Weider (photograph)
First Line: Tired of being ‘skinny’?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for weight-gain drink, between story pages 9 and 10.
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[untitled]

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
First Line: Comic books for sale.
Synopsis: Miscellaneous ads from various dealers. Includes ads for stamps, novelty items, and back-issue comic books
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Half-page ad, beneath story half-page number 12.
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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: We sell Giant 40 page comic catalog We buy
Synopsis: Miscellaneous ads from various dealers. Includes ads for novelty items, and back-issue comic books
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Half-page ad, beneath story half-page numbered 13.
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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: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
Synopsis: Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages numbered 15 and 16.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Now... save almost 50% on the hit records you want!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Between story pages numbered 18 and 19.
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[untitled]

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
First Line: Big! Model rockets supply catalog
Synopsis: Miscellaneous ads from various dealers. Includes ads for stamps, novelty items, and back-issue comic books
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
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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: Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad soliciting salespeople for newspaper.
Located on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Lesson one: how to fill a page when you've nothing to say!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.6
Disclose Notes: On top portion of page. Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Conan the Barbarian
First Line: The comic-mag event of the ‘70’s!!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: House ad for Conan the Barbarian (Marvel, 1970 Series), with two spot illustrations, and advertised as "On Sale Soon!".
Located on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, Fantastic Four #98...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from: John Ostapkovich, Michael N. Tierstein, and Tom Lane. Includes “Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.”
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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
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Famous Artists School.
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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: America's greatest values in science labs and courses!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for 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
First Line: If you need extra money & you know just 10 people...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad to sell greeting cards to earn money.

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