Fantastic Four #18

· Marvel UK · 0.20 GBP

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In "The Flame and the Quest!", Stan Lee and Steve Ditko deliver a gripping origin moment for a hero whose path is shaped by a single, fateful choice. When a young Peter Parker gains spider-like powers after a lab accident, his failure to stop a fleeing thief sets off a chain of events that will define his future. A 0.20 GBP comic from Marvel UK, this issue features Jerry Paris's dynamic cover and the unmistakable art of Ditko, capturing the raw tension of a hero’s first steps.

Contains 2 stories

The Flame and the Quest!

10 pp · Superhero

Fantastic Four [Mr. FantasticInvisible GirlHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]The Thing]CrystalLockjawAgatha HarknessFranklin RichardsDiablo (villain)Kaliban (villain)Asmodeus (villain)Charon (villain)General Robles

In "The Flame and the Quest!", the Fantastic Four race to stop Diablo’s takeover of Terra Verde, where they free the mind-controlled Crystal from his grasp. As the conflict reaches a breaking point, Diablo and General Robles meet their end in a fiery explosion.

Spider-Man!

11 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (introduction, origin)Ben Parker (introduction)Crusher HoganFlash Thompson (introduction)Liz Allen (introduction)May Parker (introduction)the Burglar

In this pivotal story from Fantastic Four #18, Peter Parker’s life changes forever after a radioactive spider bite grants him extraordinary abilities. When he hesitates to stop a fleeing burglar, the consequences are devastating—his uncle’s death becomes a turning point he can’t escape. The weight of that moment shapes a promise he’ll carry forward: to use his powers with purpose.