Description

Fantastic Four Issue #55                                          Comic
Featuring the fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer and his battle with The Thing.  Awesome!!
Writer: Stan Lee
Artist: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnot
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Editor: Stan Lee
Covers by: Jack Kirby

The 1961 premiere of this self-proclaimed, “World’s Greatest Comic Magazine” ushered in the Marvel Age of Comics. It all started when Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm took part in a space shot. Everything went perfectly until they were bombarded with cosmic rays. Their inadequately-shielded spaceship did nothing to protect them, and suddenly the four found themselves altered by the radiation. Reed’s body became elastic; Susan found herself able to turn invisible at will; Ben became mutated into the Thing; and Johnny became a Human Torch. Together, they became the Fantastic Four.

The Thing visits Alicia Masters and is surprised to see the Silver Surfer already there. Thinking the worst, he quickly attacks the Surfer. The two continue their battle until Mr. Fantastic arrives to break up the fight and admonish the Thing for jumping to conclusions. Meanwhile, the Human Torch and Wyatt Wingfoot continue their search for the Inhumans in the Himalayas…

Story/Spoilers
With no threats to deal with currently, Reed and Sue decide that it’s time to finally take their honeymoon. While Ben tries to get in touch with Alicia. The Silver Surfer also decides to seek out Alicia. He’s finished traveling the Earth and is not happy with all the greed, fear, and hatred that he has found. He hopes to seek comfort and hope from the woman that first showed him these emotions. When Ben arrives at Alicia’s home, he finds that the Silver Surfer has come to visit her. Jealous and enraged, Ben attacks the Surfer and the two engage in a battle.

While in the Himalayas, Johnny and Wyatt notice that the locals are evacuating the place en mass, and decide to investigate the situation. After setting up camp they spot a giant creature in the shadows and decide to track it. While back in New York, Ben and the Surfer’s battle takes them into the warehouse district of the city.

Back in the Himalayas, Johnny and Wyatt catch up with the mysterious creature, learning that it’s Lockjaw of the Inhumans. Johnny is happy to have found the creature as it’s teleportation ability could help them reach the Hidden Land of the Inhumans. While back in New York, the fight between Ben and the Surfer is broken up by Reed and Sue. Reed talks some sense into Ben, stating that he’s mistaken the Surfer’s intentions and has him apologize to the Surfer. Accepting the apology, the Surfer repairs Ben’s air-cycle, and creates some flowers for Ben to give to Alicia before departing to learn more about the human race.

Comic is bagged & triple boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: October 1966
Format per comic: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.20″ x 6.65″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Comic is in Fine to Fine + condition. (significant browning throughout)  Otherwise… Nice!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Fantastic Four and/or Silver Surfer collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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