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Fantastic Four, #52 British

Published: July 1966

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Issue Contents:

Story Featuring Fantastic Four

"Introducing: the sensational Black Panther!"

Characters
Fantastic Four
Other
Credits
Story Notes

Jack Kirby's original cover for this issue is printed in Jungle Action (Marvel, 1972 series) #11 (September 1974).

The Black Panther!

Story Featuring Fantastic Four

"Hey, Stretch...when did you have time to dream up a jazzy..."

Storyline

The Black Panther invites the FF to Wakanda and demonstrates his powers by attacking them.

Characters
Fantastic Four
Other
The Inhumans
Credits
Story Notes

Introduction of T'Challa, the Black Panther. Kirby's role as co-plotter was frequently acknowledged in interviews by Lee and Kirby. The credits read: "Script by: Smilin' Stan Lee Art by Jolly Jackie Kirby."

Letter Column Featuring Fantastic 4 Fan Page

"Dear Stan and Jack, The Marvel Comic Co..."

Credits
Story Notes

Letters from: Phillip Pearson, Garlad Storrow, Don Jarvis, Larry Bush, J. W. Goodwin, Dave Wieck & John Stuart & Vernon Haskell, Eugene Bearringer, Doug Nikkel, and Donald J. Brown; includes M.M.M.S. membership form.

"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.

"I have done it for millions."

Story Notes

Ad by the American Bodybuilding Club.

"Last chance (until next issue!)..."

Story Notes

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

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins

"Incredible, indubitable, interminable items to startle your senses and soothe your soul!"

Story Notes

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

More Marvel Masterpieces...

Story Featuring Daredevil , Story Featuring Spider-Man

Credits
Story Notes

Between story pages 4 and 5. House ad for the Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #38, Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #17 and Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #3 using reprints of their covers.

Treasure Chest of Fun

"Throw your voice"

Story Notes

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

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 loy located on top half of page.

"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.

Stamps; Shop by Mail

"U.S. stamps free!"

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.

"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"

Storyline

Ad with response coupon for Grit newspaper.

Story Notes

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, located between story pages 4 and 5, located on top half of page.