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Fantastic Four #173

Aug 1976 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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“Counter-Earth Must Die -- at the Hand of Galactus!”

In "Counter-Earth Must Die — at the Hand of Galactus!", the Fantastic Four race against time to find a new world for Galactus to consume, hoping to spare Counter-Earth from destruction. With the team captured and the Evolutionary stepping forward to face Galactus in a final, desperate stand, the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life by John Buscema’s dynamic art and Joe Sinnott’s sharp inks, this pivotal issue features a cover by Jack Kirby and John Romita, with inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita.

writer Roy Thomas · artist John Buscema · artist, inker Joe Sinnott · colorist Phil Rache · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Jack Kirby, John Romita, Joe Sinnott

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writer Roy Thomas
artist, inker Joe Sinnott
colorist Phil Rache
letterer Joe Rosen
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover pencils, inks John Romita
cover inks Joe Sinnott

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The Fantastic Four try to find another planet to sacrifice so Galactus won't eat Counter Earth. After they are all captured, the Evolutionary decides to save his world by challenging Galactus in a fight to the death.

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