Fantastic! #12

In "Sandu, Master Of The Supernatural! Part 2," a greedy carnival mystic, empowered by Loki’s dark magic, wields supernatural abilities to challenge Thor. Though the god of thunder is initially overpowered, he regains his strength with Odin’s aid and the mighty Belt of Strength—setting the stage for a clash of myth and magic.

In "The Menace of the Blob," the X-Men graduate from Xavier's school as the Professor takes a leave of absence, entrusting Cyclops with leadership and unveiling the powerful Cerebro. Meanwhile, Magneto tracks down the Blob and recruits him into the Brotherhood, unaware that a sudden clash will shatter Xavier’s mental safeguards—unearthing a long-buried secret about the X-Men.

In this taut 1967 adventure from *Fantastic! #12*, the mysterious Link finds himself caught between a firing squad and a hidden scientist’s deadly experiment. When Dr. Viktor Kelso activates his Paralyser, freezing everyone in the area, only the Link remains mobile—though barely—forcing him to confront the man behind the device. As he stumbles to his feet, dazed and disoriented, he’s left with nothing but stolen documents and a room full of accusing soldiers.

In "The Hands Of The Mandarin!" from Fantastic! #12 (1967), Iron Man is sent deep into China on a high-stakes mission to uncover secrets about the feared Mandarin, a scientist whose power intimidates even the Chinese regime. Trapped in the villain’s fortress, Iron Man must survive the Mandarin’s deadly rings and skillful martial arts, pushing his tech and resolve to the limit in a desperate bid to escape.