Essential Fantastic Four #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Essential volume collects Fantastic Four #21-40, covering a pivotal stretch of the Lee/Kirby run. It includes the first appearance of the Hate-Monger, the return of Doctor Doom, and the introduction of the Mole Man's rival Harvey Elder, as well as key battles against Adolf Hitler's clone and Nick Fury's early encounters with the team. The black-and-white omnibus format presents these classic Silver Age stories in a budget-friendly edition, showcasing the growing family dynamic of Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben.
In "The Hate-Monger!", the Mole Man schemes to drive the Fantastic Four out of their neighborhood by stirring up complaints from their neighbors—then offers them a tempting escape to a mysterious island for sale. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby with inks by G. Bell, this 1999 Essential Fantastic Four issue brings the classic team into a tense, isolated showdown, with lettering by S. Rosen. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer, captures the moment of confrontation with bold, expressive detail.
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The Mole Man arranges for the neighbors of the Fantastic Four to complain about their activities so they will be interested when they receive an ad for an island that is for sale. When they visit the island, the Mole Man is waiting for them.
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