Fantastic! #9

When the shape-shifting alien Ugarth launches a covert takeover of New York by replacing key officials, Thor [Don Blake] must race to expose the invasion before the city falls under alien control. With help from Jane Foster and the enigmatic Mayor Harris, Thor uncovers a plot tied to Ugarth’s mysterious origins—and a dangerous connection to the ancient realm of Odin.

Namor, the Sub-Mariner, finds himself at the center of a clash between ideologies when Professor X and Magneto both see him as a potential mutant—each with their own agenda. Magneto invades Namor’s underwater kingdom with a twisted invitation, backed by the Scarlet Witch’s enchantment, while the X-Men rush in to stop him. As the battle rages, Namor must decide where his loyalties truly lie—before the tide turns against him.

The Missing Link, sentenced to prison for destruction, escapes—only to be recaptured and imprisoned again. When the captivating Lita Munro visits him with books, he surprises everyone by mastering English through study. Meanwhile, the sinister Dr. Viktor Kelso arrives in England to show Prof. Richard Allen his latest creation: a terrifying nerve paralyser.

In "The Mysterious Mr. Doll!", the enigmatic Mister Doll unleashes a sinister scheme using enchanted dolls to seize control of major corporations. With Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan caught in the crossfire, Iron Man races to stop him—only to find himself caught between duty and a risky distraction that strains his relationship with Pepper.