In this issue:
A Visit with the Fantastic Four
11 pages :: Jack Kirby/Dick Ayers
The Impossible Man
11 pages :: Jack Kirby/Dick Ayers
reprinted complete in Fantastic Four Annual 3, Marvel Treasury 2, Marvel Masterworks
:: Coming Soon ::
............. Philip Parodayco :: 17 February 2004
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Dear Editor,
The man from planet Pop Up was a great charactor. He was kept on the shelf for to
long. I am glad he came back. I hope he has
his own series some day, like “My Favorite Martian.”
Take care,
Bob T.
............. Bob T. :: 26 May 2003
Although Stan always claims the issue featuring Diablo was one of the worst selling issues, I suspect it was this issue that failed to make big numbers since the Impossible Man only appeared long after Kirby was gone. The uninspired cover and choice of colors more than the character may have been the problem.
Mark Evanier mentioned an anecdote that when Kirby was working at DC he saw a copy of the latest FF and didn't believe that they brought back a character from one of the worst selling issues of FF. Since Impy was revived when Kirby returned to Marvel, and Evanier noted it wasn't Diablo, that leaves only two candidates: the Miracle Man from FF 2 or Gideon, the non-costumed protagonist from FF 34. Or did I forget someone?
............. Nick Caputo :: 10 December 2003
What about the Infant Terrible?
............. John Kaminski :: 08 January 2004
John,
Thanks for reminding me, I completely forgot that character, although IT appeared to be a one shot character (with a plot that Stan probably used in an earlier pre-hero story) and Impossible Man appeared to be a character that could be used again.
............. nick caputo :: 17 March 2004
The Infant Terrible was basically Monsteroso redone with super heroes.
............. John Kaminski :: 17 March 2004
I am fascinated to hear that this was a poor selling issue. I have to guess though, that for many it was a favorite issue because it was like the proverbial breath of fresh air. Superhero stories just aren't supposed to be like this. And, as I remember, this is also the issue that introduced Willy Lumpkin with his super ear wiggling power. I think the fun and daring that made up the Marvel Age of Comics in 1963 was never displayed better than it was in this comic.
............. Ron Kasman :: 27 April 2004
In an early Fantastic Four story ( Fantastic Four #11, feb 1963) Sue laments at the number of negative fan letters she gets saying, “ … A number of (readers) have said that I don’t contribute enough to you (the team) … You’d be better off without me! And perhaps they’re right.” Yet Reed stands behind his Invisible Girl stating, “ When it comes to bravery and courage, Susan Storm takes a back seat to no MAN! “
The epidose in this issue is a prime example of how the writer ( in this case stan lee ) felt about the Invisable Girl. She was the offical hostage and her powers were defensive while her teammates powers were offensive. That started to change after this issue.
............. Bryan R. Hollingsworth III :: 09 November 2004
The fans are singing! Join the choir, oh Jubilant One.
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