Fantastic! #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Challenged by the Human Cobra," the X-Men are sent to investigate a mysterious presence on Earth, leading to a clash with Magneto and the Brotherhood—only for the enigmatic Stranger to intervene, revealing himself as an alien collector of mutants. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, with Chic Stone’s inks and Artie Simek’s lettering, this 1967 issue features a striking cover by Kirby and Stone. The story deepens the X-Men’s cosmic connections as Xavier uncovers the Stranger’s true origins, setting a course beyond Earth.
In "Challenged by the Human Cobra," Don Blake’s trip to India takes a deadly turn when he discovers his old teacher has been murdered by a serpent-like villain wielding unnatural powers. When the Human Cobra strikes again in New York, Thor answers the call, facing off against the snake-man in a clash of myth and might. Meanwhile, Jane Foster, once a loyal employee of Doctor Andrews, is left disillusioned by his cowardice—and finds herself drawn back to the side of justice, now working once more with Don Blake.
In "The Triumph of Magneto!" from Fantastic! #20 (1967), the X-Men are sent to investigate a mysterious entity Earth, only to find the Stranger attempting to adapt to human life—until he takes Magneto and Toad aboard his ship, whisking them away into the cosmos. With Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch choosing to return home, Xavier confronts the truth: the Stranger is no human, but an alien gathering mutants across the universe.
In "Iron Man Battles the Melter! (Part 2)," Tony Stark faces off against his former rival turned villain, the Melter, who has sabotaged one of Stark’s industrial facilities. With the plant under threat and his armor no match for the Melter’s heat-based attacks, Iron Man must think fast—turning to a clever, aluminum-based suit to outwit a foe whose power lies in melting metal.
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↩ Reprints Journey into Mystery #98 (1963), Tales of Suspense #47 (1963), The X-Men #11 (1965)
Reprinted in The Complete Johnny Future #[nn] (2020)
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