Fantastic Four Epic Collection

Genres: Action, Adventure, Superhero
Publisher: Marvel

Vol 3: August 1, 2018
Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #33-51 And Annual #3.
Stan Lee called it “the World’s Greatest Comic Magazine,” and he wasn’t kidding. If Lee and Jack Kirby set the comics world on fire in 1961 with the debut of the Fantastic Four, in 1965 they burned it down. Letting loose an unmatched burst of rapid-fire creativity, they gave birth to the Frightful Four, the Inhumans, Galactus and the Silver Surfer — and even pulled off the first super-hero wedding! There are also monster menaces galore, including Dragon Man — and out-of-this-world villains, from the shape-shifting Skrulls to the undersea warlord Attuma. But it’s not just the panel-bursting action that makes FANTASTIC FOUR great. It’s the drama of a family, united to explore all the wonders of the Marvel Universe side by side!

Vol 4: October 18, 2022
Together, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby redefined super heroes and started the Marvel revolution. There was nowhere they notched more innovative firsts than with the First Family of super heroes – the Fantastic Four. In the pages of this massive Epic Collection, the FF struggle to protect their own against the android army of the Mad Thinker; travel into the Microverse to save the Silver Surfer from the wrath of Galactus; journey to the Himalayan refuge of the Inhumans and venture into the depths of the Negative Zone. That’s quite a trip, and that’s not even the whole itinerary! They’ll also witness the historic birth of Franklin Richards and engage Doctor Doom in a life-or-death epic battle in the heart of Latveria.
COLLECTING: VOL. 5: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 68-87, ANNUAL (1963) 6; MATERIAL FROM NOT BRAND ECHH (1967) 6-7.

Vol 5: July 07, 2020
Together, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby redefined super heroes and started the Marvel revolution. There was nowhere they notched more innovative firsts than with the First Family of super heroes – the Fantastic Four. In the pages of this massive Epic Collection, the FF struggle to protect their own against the android army of the Mad Thinker; travel into the Microverse to save the Silver Surfer from the wrath of Galactus; journey to the Himalayan refuge of the Inhumans and venture into the depths of the Negative Zone. That’s quite a trip, and that’s not even the whole itinerary! They’ll also witness the historic birth of Franklin Richards and engage Doctor Doom in a life-or-death epic battle in the heart of Latveria.
COLLECTING: VOL. 5: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 68-87, ANNUAL (1963) 6; MATERIAL FROM NOT BRAND ECHH (1967) 6-7.

Vol 6: November 10, 2020
Certifiably the World’s Greatest Comic Collaboration, the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby FANTASTIC FOUR run stands as one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of comics. Together, Stan and Jack’s FF laid the foundation of the Marvel Universe and birthed more amazing concepts and characters than any series before or since. Here, in the final issues of their run, expect plenty of explosive action and family drama, including: the Mole Man, an interstellar gladiatorial arena, Doctor Doom, a mission to save Apollo 11, the Inhumans, the Sub-Mariner, Magneto and more! To top it off, we’re including the completed version of Stan and Jack’s “lost” FF issue.
COLLECTING: VOL. 6: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 88-104, ANNUAL (1963) 7; FANTASTIC FOUR: THE LOST ADVENTURE (2008).

Vol 8: August 30, 2022
Fantastic Four enters a new era as Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway take the reins. Thomas begins where it all began—with the Mole Man. This time, paired with Kala, Queen of the Netherworld, and topped off with a retelling of the FF’s origin. The drama remains at its peak as the Human Torch’s relationship with Crystal runs head on into Quicksilver. Meanwhile, the Frightful Four launch a surprise attack that pushes Reed and Sue to the breaking point. In the aftermath, Medusa will become the FF’s newest member. Then, it’s into the Negative Zone for the origin of Annihilus. Also featuring a new look for the Torch; classic battles with Thundra and the Hulk; the return of Doctor Doom; and the world’s creepiest babysitter, Agatha Harkness.
COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 126-146, Annual (1963) 10 (cover only); Giant-Size Super-Stars (1974) 1; material from FOOM (1973) 1, 4, 5.

Vol 20: August 5, 2014
It’s sensational Simonson storytelling for Marvel’s first family! When the FF’s Congressional hearing is disrupted by dozens of vengeance-seeking villains, the famous foursome must deal with Capitol chaos! But when a time anomaly sends them forward to find the future’s fate, will the universe fall to Galactus while the FF are clashing with Kang and Nebula? As Sharon Ventura and the Human Torch face personal crises, the Fantastic Four find themselves on a parallel Earth batt ling cyborg dictators and displaced dinosaurs!
COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 334-346, ANNUAL 23; MATERIAL FROM NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL 6, X-FACTOR ANNUAL 5, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) 14 (FANTASTIC FOUR EPIC COLLECTION VOL. 20).

Vol 21: August 16, 2022
The Fantastic Four, like never before! With Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny out of commission, a new FF comes together: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider and the Hulk! But what monstrous threat could bring these heroes together? And how are the Mole Man and the Skrulls involved? Maybe the real FF can help figure all that out! Then, the one, true Doom returns — and a time-jumping battle for the ages with Mister Fantastic ensues! Did we say time? Uh-oh, better hope nobody tells the Time Variance Authority! The Thing battles the Wrecker before a fantastic new era begins — and a stunning revelation rocks the marriage of Johnny Storm and Alicia Masters! Plus: The New Warriors, the Guardians of the Galaxy and a Miracle on Yancy Street!
COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) #347-361 And Annual #24 And Material From Marvel Holiday Special #1.

Vol 22: November 09, 2021
From the Inniverse to Infinity War! When interdimensional warlord Occulus targets Sue and Franklin, what strange change will Franklin undergo? Then, as the Magus unleashes his army of twisted doppelgangers on Earth and the foursome battle their evil duplicates, the Invisible Woman must face the dark side of her psyche: Malice! When a cabal of cosmic villains ambushes the Human Torch, he panics — and does the unthinkable! Johnny Storm becomes a fugitive from justice, and his plight brings the “new Fantastic Four” team out of the woodwork…but the Thing’s battle with Wolverine will leave long-lasting — and very literal — scars! And when Uatu summons our heroes to the moon, what has forced the Watcher to break his vow of non-interference? What else…but Doom?!
COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 362-376, Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 25-26, Adventures of the Thing (1992) 3.

Vol 23: March 15, 2022
Four…no more! One member of the FF is about to die — but will it be at the hands of Paibok the Power Skrull, Devos the Devastator…or Doctor Doom?! The remaining “Fantastic Three” don’t have long to grieve before they’re whisked away to the Skrull Throneworld! If they can fight their way free, the trio may become a quartet again — with potential members including Lyja the Lazerfist, the teenage Franklin Richards…and Ant-Man! As Malice strikes, the FF must aid Namor in a bizarre battle against alien foes. Then, the Watcher banishes the team to an alternate world where they relive their initial encounter with Galactus! What is the Watcher’s endgame? Who is the mysterious Dark Raider? And is this the end of the FF?!
COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 377-392, Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 27, Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990) 47-48, Fantastic Four Ashcan Edition (1994) 1.

Fantastic Four Epic Collection

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