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.
When Nick Fury, now a CIA colonel, tracks down the Fantastic Four—still under the mind-altering grip of the Hate-Ray—he makes a desperate plea for their help, knowing full well they’re not themselves. The team’s struggle against the Hate-Monger’s influence becomes a battle not just for freedom, but for the very bonds that hold them together.
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↩ Reprints Fantastic Four #21 (1963), Fantastic Four #22 (1964), Fantastic Four #23 (1964), Fantastic Four #25 (1964), Fantastic Four #27 (1964), Fantastic Four #28 (1964)
Reprinted in Fantastic Four Omnibus #3 (2015)
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