Fantastic Four #222

In "The Possession of Franklin Richards!", the Fantastic Four face a terrifying threat when Nicholas Scratch, trapped in the Dark Realm, attempts to break free by manipulating Franklin Richards through a portal to the Negative Zone. With Agatha Harkness and the enigmatic Gabriel the Devil-Hunter stepping in to help, the team must confront a supernatural danger that reaches deep into the mind of their youngest member. Written by Doug Moench and brought to life by Bill Sienkiewicz’s striking interior art and Joe Sinnott’s dynamic inks—plus a cover by Sienkiewicz and Sinnott—this 1980 Marvel classic blends cosmic horror with family stakes in a story that remains a standout in the series’ long history.