Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four's First Major Villains
In addition to exploring the unknown and discovering new frontiers in science, the Fantastic Four save the world from some of the most dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe. The Fantastic Four have clobbered, scorched, and outsmarted these threats to lay a better foundation for the future. Here are a few of the Fantastic Four's major villains from their early days as heroes.Fantastic Four's First Major Villains
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Doctor Doom, in his very First Appearance! The Fantastic Four's greatest nemesis is introduced in the first of many titanic battles as Victor Von Doom is out to prove that all should bow before Doom!Fantastic Four (1961) #48
The First Appearance of Silver Surfer and Galactus! Introducing the World-Eater and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer, as the Fantastic Four stand in defense of Earth in one of the most beloved sagas ever told!Fantastic Four (1961) #1
Jack Kirby set the standard for massive monster mayhem covers before the super hero boom. So bringing those elements together? Magical.Fantastic Four (1961) #30
Witness the debut of the adept alchemist Diablo. Is this mysterious new superhuman friend or foe? And can he succeed in curing the Thing where Reed failed?Strange Tales (1951) #102
As the Human Torch makes headlines, the Wizard blames him for his recent loss in popularity. A jealous Wizard tricks and traps the Torch in his house! (note: this issue only contains the Human Torch story)Fantastic Four (1961) #8
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The enigmatic Watcher makes his debut in this very issue! On a mission to the moon, the Fantastic Four meet Uatu, better known as the Watcher, who is tasked to watch humanity but never intervene in their affairs. And on the way to the moon, the FF see a nearby Russian ship being hit by cosmic rays and the Russian crew are affected in a startling way!Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #5
Black Panther and the Inhumans storm the Psycho-Man's base, where they must do battle with...Lockjaw!? But that's not all, as Reed and Sue have a stunning announcement that will change the Fantastic Four forever!Fantastic Four (1961) #18
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