Category: Fantastic Four Vol. 1 (1961)

  • Fantastic Four #43:Lo! There Shall be an Ending!

    Fantastic Four #43:Lo! There Shall be an Ending!

    Cover Date: Oct 1965 | Review: 4.5 Stars

    Now, we arrive at the final chapter of this ongoing three-part story (or more than three parts, depending on how you count its beginning). We quickly learn something that changes the threat we expected: the Human Torch was only pretending to be under the Wizard’s control! This secret proves useful, but it doesn’t stay between…

  • Fantastic Four #42:To Save You, Why Must I Kill You?

    Fantastic Four #42:To Save You, Why Must I Kill You?

    Cover Date: Sep 1965 | Review: 4.5 Stars

    Marvel’s first family teeters on the edge as The Thing, turned enemy, pounds Mr. Fantastic mercilessly. The Human Torch forges a blazing path beside Invisible Girl until the Wizard’s twisted plan corrupts him. Forced to fight both friend and kin, only the bride-and-groom-to-be remain, risking everything to reclaim hope.

  • Fantastic Four #41:The Brutal Betrayal of Ben Grimm!

    Fantastic Four #41:The Brutal Betrayal of Ben Grimm!

    Cover Date: Aug 1965 | Review: 4.25 Stars

    In this issue, Ben Grimm’s departure from the Fantastic Four coincides with the Frightful Four’s cunning reemergence. Exploiting his exhaustion, The Wizard seizes control of The Thing’s identity, provoking a confrontation. As tension escalates, these developments build directly on existing continuity and drive the narrative toward a momentous next chapter.

  • Fantastic Four #40:The Battle Of The Baxter Building

    Fantastic Four #40:The Battle Of The Baxter Building

    Cover Date: Jul 1965 | Review: 3.25 Stars

    This story picks up as the Fantastic Four—powerless and aided by Daredevil—continue their mission to reach the Baxter Building. Upon arrival, the team discovers the building is surrounded by police forces, but thanks to Pentagon intervention, the Fantastic Four get first crack at stopping Doctor Doom. Inside, the heroes must navigate their own defenses, now…

  • Fantastic Four #39:A Blind Man Shall Lead Them!

    Fantastic Four #39:A Blind Man Shall Lead Them!

    Cover Date: Jun 1965 | Review: 3.5 Stars

    This story picks up right where Fantastic Four #38 left off, with the depowered Fantastic Four being rescued by the U.S. Navy. After a brief recap to remind readers of their recent loss, we see how our heroes are coping with being powerless as they are transported back to the United States. The team doesn’t…

  • Fantastic Four #38 :Defeated by the Frightful Four!

    Fantastic Four #38 :Defeated by the Frightful Four!

    Cover Date: May 1965 | Review: 4 Stars

    The story kicks off with Reed studying an enlarged photo of something mysterious their spaceship captured on a past mission. However, the serious tone quickly turns lighthearted as we see Marvel’s First Family roughhousing with each other—this time, surprisingly initiated by Sue Storm! It’s a charming reminder that Reed and Sue are soon to be…

  • Fantastic Four #37:Behold A distant Star

    Fantastic Four #37:Behold A distant Star

    Cover Date: Apr 1965 | Review: 5 Stars

    My first directive to you on this issue is simple: go read it. Seriously, I still want you to read my review (obviously), but let’s cut to the chase—it’s worth your time. Okay, I’m going to assume you’ve read Fantastic Four #37 now. If not… well, that’s on you. I can only do so much.…

  • Fantastic Four #36:The Frightful Four!

    Fantastic Four #36:The Frightful Four!

    Cover Date: Mar 1965 | Review: 5 Stars

    The Fantastic Four face thrilling challenges in this packed issue, featuring a new villainous team, romantic milestones, and iconic cameos. The Frightful Four bring unexpected intensity, while Reed and Sue’s engagement rocks the world due to the team’s celebrity status. With dynamic storytelling and stellar artwork by Jack Kirby, this is a must-read moment in…

  • Fantastic Four #35:Calamity on the Campus!

    Fantastic Four #35:Calamity on the Campus!

    Cover Date: Feb 1965 | Review: 4.5 Stars

    Fantastic Four return to State U, but this isn’t just an academic reunion—far from it! Between surprise cameos from Spider-Man and the X-Men, a rampaging new foe called Dragon Man, and the villainous Diablo’s comeback, there’s more than enough chaos to keep you on the edge of your seat. And just wait till you see…

  • Fantastic Four #34:A House Divided!

    Fantastic Four #34:A House Divided!

    Cover Date: Jan 1965 | Review: 4.75 Stars

    At the center of this story, we have the wealthy Mr. Gregory Gideon—described as the world’s richest man. But for Gideon, what he has is not enough. He makes a bet with his peers, wagering his fortune to acquire theirs if he can accomplish any challenge they set for him. His task: eliminate the Fantastic…

  • Fantastic Four #33:Side-By-Side with Sub-Mariner!

    Fantastic Four #33:Side-By-Side with Sub-Mariner!

    Cover Date: Dec 1964 | Review: 4.5 Stars

    In the epic tale that unfolds this issue we find the Fantastic Four after being appealed to by the Lady Dorma fighting “side by side” with Namor the Sub-Mariner. As the reader learns, Dorma, in the name of love betrayed Namor to an invader named Attuma before seeking out our four hero’s to help there…

  • Fantastic Four #32:Death Of A Hero

    Fantastic Four #32:Death Of A Hero

    Cover Date: Nov 1964 | Review: 3.75 Stars

    One might think that the subtitle is just an attention-grabbing ploy typical of comic books of the silver age. But in this case, you would be wrong. The Story does live up to the “Death Of A Hero” Title. Now as for the other mystery of the story, Guessing who the Invincible Man is, that…

  • Fantastic Four #31:The Mad Menace Of The Macabre Mole Man!

    Fantastic Four #31:The Mad Menace Of The Macabre Mole Man!

    Cover Date: Oct 1964 | Review: 4.25 Stars

    Having just read, and as I sit down to write my comic book review Fantastic Four #31, I find that I let the action, and all the promises made fly though my head.  First and foremost, this tale signals the return of the Mole Man last seen in Fantastic Four #22. Then as if that…

  • Fantastic Four Annual #2

    Fantastic Four Annual #2

    Cover Date: Sep 1964 | Review: 3.75 Stars

    While Fantastic Four annual #2 was divided into two stories in the issue; they go together so well that reviewing them separately would do the volume injustice. The first story titled “the fantastic origin of Doctor Doom!” Deals with Dr. Doom’s backstory, as we have never seen it before this issue. It is in these…

  • Fantastic Four #30:The Dreaded Diablo

    Fantastic Four #30:The Dreaded Diablo

    Cover Date: Sep 1964 | Review: 1.75 Stars

    With the Fantastic 30th issue of Fantastic Four, we had them facing off against Diablo. This mysterious and imprisoned foe is both released and captured by the Fantastic Four in this issue. Although his release may be the result of some ‘magical’ trickery on behalf of Diablo. As the story progresses and is told over…

  • Fantastic Four #29:It Started On Yancy Street!

    Fantastic Four #29:It Started On Yancy Street!

    Cover Date: Aug 1964 | Review: 4.75 Stars

    I feel that Fantastic Four #29, had one of the greatest, and most iconic covers of its day, if not even in the top covers of all time.  Showing our four heroes seeming nervous as they walk along Yancy Street, with the watcher in the background with the universe speaking all around him.  the colors being left…

  • Fantastic Four #28:We Have To Fight The X-Men!

    Fantastic Four #28:We Have To Fight The X-Men!

    Cover Date: Jul 1964 | Review: 4.25 Stars

    While we have had Iceman and The Human Torch team up before in  Strange Tales #120, the comic book I review today is the first time the two teams come face to face.  That’s right, in Fantastic Four #28, we have the X-Men as special guest stars, and if the cover is not enough of a hint, the…

  • Fantastic Four #27:The Search For Sub-Mariner!

    Fantastic Four #27:The Search For Sub-Mariner!

    Cover Date: Jun 1964 | Review: 4 Stars

    For this comic book review I am reading Fantastic Four #27, and a story titled “The Search For Sub-Mariner!“, Yes, you have guessed right, the Sub-Mariner is back in Fantastic Four, for the first time since Fantastic Four Annual #1.  Although Namor did have an appearance in Avengers #3 and #4. But in this issue as…

  • Fantastic Four #26:The Avengers Take Over!

    Fantastic Four #26:The Avengers Take Over!

    Cover Date: May 1964 | Review: 4.25 Stars

    After starting the fateful encounter of The Hulk Vs. The Thing last issue, I had to naturally read part two right away, moving on to see the melee become less about a one on one battle between the two titans and more of a team effort. But not just for the Fantastic Four Vs. The Hulk, but…

  • Fantastic Four #25:The Hulk Vs. The Thing

    Fantastic Four #25:The Hulk Vs. The Thing

    Cover Date: Apr 1964 | Review: 5 Stars

    For this comic book review, I sit down to read and review what the cover calls “A Marvel Super-Spectacular!” and “the battle of the century!” But what can it be?  well the cover tells us to, and as any long time marvel fan would know, the other words could not be a lie, to quote the…

  • Fantastic Four #24:The Infant Terrible!

    Fantastic Four #24:The Infant Terrible!

    Cover Date: Mar 1964 | Review: 3.5 Stars

    From the moment I picked up Fantastic Four #24 to read it for my comic book review, I did not know what to expect. From just seeing the words “the Infant Terrible” right below the title, with the arrow that inform’s me that I never read a tale or seen a creature like this.  …

  • Fantastic Four #23:The Master Plan of Doctor Doom!

    Fantastic Four #23:The Master Plan of Doctor Doom!

    Cover Date: Feb 1964 | Review: 3.5 Stars

    For today’s comic book review I read Fantastic Four #23,  titled “The Master Plan of Doctor Doom!” that is right, Dr. Doom is back, and seeing to eliminate the Fantastic Four yet again.  But is his plan one that is destined to succeed? or will we see Dr. Doom stopped yet again?  Story This is perhaps one of the best…

  • Fantastic Four #22:The Return Of The Mole Man!

    Fantastic Four #22:The Return Of The Mole Man!

    Cover Date: Jan 1964 | Review: 5 Stars

    I think the cover starts us off quite well for this comic book review,  giving us a wonderful drawn and colored look of the Fantastic Four approaching Mole Man, and him edging them on while Mr. Fantastic tries to stop the Fantastic Four from walking into certain doom. Then if that scene is not enough, we have an arrow…

  • Fantastic Four #21:The Hate-Monger

    Fantastic Four #21:The Hate-Monger

    Cover Date: Dec 1963 | Review: 4.75 Stars

    For today’s comic book review I read  Fantastic Four #21, where we have  The Fantastic Four team up with Nick Furry to defeat The Hate-Monger! But an issue such as this, has a greater meaning, as well as deeper thoughts then just the action packed events leading to the defeat of a nemesis that nearly broke up…