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Fantastic Four Vol. 1 #1 (1961)
A reference to the November 1961 issue by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that introduced the Fantastic Four.
- era
- Silver Age
- volume
- 1
- publisher
- Marvel Comics
- cover date
- November 1961
- issue number
- 1
- series title
- Fantastic Four
The beginning of a series
*Fantastic Four* #1 is cover-dated November 1961. Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby, it introduces Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm as the Fantastic Four.
Identification
The cover presents the team confronting a large underground creature in a city street. Collectors should verify the issue number, cover price, page count, indicia, and interior advertisements when distinguishing an original from later reprints and facsimile editions.
Recording a copy
Note spine wear, staple condition, tears, creases, writing, page quality, missing pieces, and any restoration. Record an edition or printing only when the physical evidence supports it.
Collector reference only. Verify grading, attribution, authenticity, and current values with qualified specialists before buying or selling.