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Fantastic Four, #51 British

Published: June 1966

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Issue Contents:
This Man...This Monster!

Story Featuring Fantastic Four

Characters
Fantastic Four
Other
Credits
This Man... This Monster!

Story Featuring Fantastic Four

"I'll never be human again!"

Storyline

An unnamed scientist gives himself the powers and appearance of the Thing and goes to the Baxter Building, planning to kill Reed. However, an accident results in him saving Reed's life and perishing in the Negative Zone.

Characters
Fantastic Four
Other
Credits
Story Notes

Although Ricardo Jones identity remains unknown throughout this episode, it’ll be revealed in Web of Spider-Man #69, October 1990.

Letter Column Featuring Fantastic 4 Fan Page

"Dear Stan and Jack, You guys have got to be kiddin'!"

Credits
Story Notes

Letters from: Bill Hitchcock, Carl H. Helmstetter, Robert Ford, George Gardiner, Dick Bandoli, Melvin Gionson, Dennie Landau, Dorothea Baker, Jack Skowron, and Peter Mancuso.

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins

"Greater, groovier, goofier goodies than ever, gathered from the four corners of Marveldom!"

Story Notes

Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; list of 26 M.M.M.S. members

Ad Featuring Aurora Products

"Another two-pointer for Jerry West!"

Story Notes

Back cover. Ad for Aurora hobby kits.

"He's looking for people who like to draw"

Story Notes

Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

"Is your hair growing or going?"

Story Notes

Ad for a formula to stop hair loss.

"You've gotta help us!"

Story Notes

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

Story Featuring Daredevil

"And don't miss this spectacular!!!"

Story Notes

House ad for Daredevil #16. The ad is located between pages 4 and 5 of the "This Man... This Monster!" feature.

Story Featuring Spider-Man

"More Marvel masterpieces..."

Credits
Story Notes

House ad for the Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #37 and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel, 1965 series) #3. The ad is located between pages 4 and 5 of the "This Man... This Monster!" feature, on the upper half of the page.

"Exclusive fun products by mail"

Story Notes

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

Shop By Mail

"Live seahorses $1 each"

Story Notes

Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products. Appears between story pages 16 and 17.

Hypno-Coin
Story Notes

Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on lower half of page between story pages 16 and 17.

"Now…fear no man! Don’t be bullied!"

Story Notes

Ad for Master System of oriental fighting arts from Precise Publications. Appears 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. between story pages 13 and 14, on lower half of page.

"Save 1/2 on “new sound” electronic accordions"

Storyline

Send in coupon for free catalog of electronic accordions.

Story Notes

Between story pages 13 and 14, on top half of page.

Look, Fellows!

Ad Featuring Grit Newspaper

Story Notes

Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, between story pages 8 and 9.

Polaris Nuclear Sub

Ad Featuring Honor House Products Novelties

Story Notes

Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids. Between story pages 4 and 5, on lower half of page.

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 top half of page.

Stamps; Shop By Mail

"Stamp collecting outfit"

Story Notes

Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products.