The Fantastic Four debuted as the first family of Marvel Comics, signaling the beginning of the Silver Age at Marvel. The unbroken collaboration between Stan Lee and Jack Kirby set a record for the company that would not be broken for decades.
The Fantastic Four broke many superhero conventions from the start. Originally appearing in civilian clothes, the Fantastic Four did not have masks, capes, or secret identities. They were celebrity superheroes and master adventurers. Though noble and selfless, they could also be petty and inconsiderate, much like any family. This series introduced many of the key elements that would define the Marvel universe include the shapeshifting Skrulls, the return of Namor and Atlantis, Galactus and his herald the Silver Surfer, Uatu the Watcher, Black Panther and the nation of Wakanda, the mysterious Inhumans, the Negative Zone, and the alien Kree Empire. |
MEMBERS
Mr. Fantastic The Thing Invisible Woman Human Torch Crystal VILLAINS
Dr. Doom Galactus Skrulls Frightful Four Kree Annihilus SUPPORTING CHARACTERS
Alicia Masters Silver Surfer Namor Inhumans Black Panther Uatu the Watcher |
Collected Editions
Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 1
Fantastic Four #1-10 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 2
Fantastic Four #11-20, Annual #1 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 3
Fantastic Four #21-30 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 4
Fantastic Four #31-40, Annual #2 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 5
Fantastic Four #41-50, Annual #3 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 6
Fantastic Four #51-60, Annual #4 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 7
Fantastic Four #61-71, Annual #5 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 8
Fantastic Four #72-81, Annual #6 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 9
Fantastic Four #82-93, Annual #7 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 10
Fantastic Four #94-104 Hardcover |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 11
Fantastic Four #105-116 Paperback |
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Marvel Masterworks - The Fantastic Four - Vol. 12
Fantastic Four #117-128 Paperback |
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