Fantastic Four #156

In "Middle Game!", the Fantastic Four find themselves at a shocking disadvantage when Doctor Doom takes control—literally handing them over to his will, but with a far more intricate scheme in mind. With the Silver Surfer caught in the crossfire, Doom’s grand design begins to unfold, proving once again that his ambitions stretch far beyond simple victory. Written by Roy Thomas and Len Wein, with dynamic art by Rich Buckler and inks by Joe Sinnott, this 1975 classic features a cover by Buckler and Sinnott that captures the tension perfectly.