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Fantastic Four, #53 British

Published: August 1966

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Issue Contents:
The Way It Began!

Story Featuring Fantastic Four

Characters
Fantastic Four
Other
Credits
The Way It Began..!

Story Featuring Fantastic Four

"Having successfully evaded all the uncanny traps of the Black Panther, the triumphant Fantastic Four, accompanied by Wyatt Wingfoot, are awarded a heroes' ceremony---"

Storyline

The Black Panther tells the story of Klaw's first attack on Wakanda. Klaw attacks the Black Panther and the FF.

Characters
Fantastic Four
Other
Credits

Letter Column Featuring Fantastic 4 Fan Page

"Dear Stan and Jack, I've just finished F.F. #49 and I must say, it was great!!!"

Credits
Story Notes

Letters from: Dan Madaj, Charles Hutler, John Bonhomme, Dennis O'Neil, Mark Mandel, Guy Michel, Paul Kalenak, Mrs. Sarah Doll, Bill Duff, and Scott Palmer; M.M.M.S. membership form.

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins

"Items of lasting insignificance from the four corners of Marveldom!"

Story Notes

Includes Bulletins; The Wrap-Up!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!

"We're looking for people who like to draw"

Story Notes

Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

"3 complete fishing outfits"

Story Notes

Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.

Ad Featuring American Body Building Club

"I have done it for millions."

Story Notes

Ad by the American Bodybuilding Club.

"Here he is!!"

Story Notes

House ad for Marvel merchandise including sweaters, a t-shirt, a stationery kit and a pin-up.

More Marvel Masterpieces...

Story Featuring Spider-Man , Story Featuring Thor

Credits
Story Notes

Between story pages 4 and 5. House ad for Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #39, Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #130 and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel, 1965 series) #4 using reprints of their covers.

Treasure Chest of Fun

Ad Featuring Honor House Products Novelties

"Throw your voice"

Story Notes

Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of mail order novelty items.

Hypno-Coin
Story Notes

Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on lower half of page.

The Whirling Satellite
Story Notes

Ad for a children’s toy located on top half of page.

Stamps; Shop By Mail
Story Notes

A series of thumbnail advertisements located between story pages 16 and 17. First part is a half-page, located beneath the Zenith Company stamp ad.

"Now! Olympic sports triangles and diamonds included in Zenith’s fabulous collection of 211 different stamps"

Story Notes

Between story pages 16 and 17, on top half of page.

Start Your Own Business!
Story Notes

Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. located between story pages 13 and 14, on lower half of page.

Ad Featuring Grit Newspaper

"Boys 12 or older. Make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"

Story Notes

Ad, with response coupon, for selling Grit newspaper. Between story pages 13 and 14, on top half of page.

Ad Featuring Strat-O-Matic Baseball Game

"Play 1966 big league baseball games"

Story Notes

Ad for Strat-O-Matic Games, between story pages 8 and 9.

U.S. Gov't Surplus

"Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!"

Story Notes

Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc. Between story pages 4 and 5 on lower half of page.

"Kids! Send today for this exciting new game"

Story Notes

Ad for “Pitchers Battle” baseball game by Games by Ludwig, located between story pages 4 and 5, on top half of page.