Fantastic Four #40

In "The Battle of the Baxter Building," the Fantastic Four face their most formidable foe yet as Dr. Doom launches a full-scale assault on their headquarters, aided by the unexpected arrival of Daredevil. With Reed Richards using the newly introduced Stimulator to restore the team’s powers, the battle reaches a breaking point when Ben Grimm, now fully restored as The Thing, delivers a decisive blow—only to walk away from the team in silence. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, this pivotal issue marks a turning point in the series, with cover art by Kirby and Giacoia capturing the chaos in bold, iconic strokes.