Fantastic Four #51

Name: Fantastic Four #51
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Jun 1966 · Marvel · 0.12 USD

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“This Man... This Monster!”

In "This Man... This Monster!", the Fantastic Four face a chilling deception when an unnamed scientist, transformed to resemble the Thing, infiltrates the Baxter Building with murderous intent—only for a twist of fate to turn his plan into a desperate act of heroism. Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and inks by Joe Sinnott, this pivotal 1966 issue delivers a shocking revelation that upends the team’s trust and sends Reed Richards into the Negative Zone. The cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott captures the tension perfectly, setting the stage for one of the series’ most enduring mysteries.

writer Stan Lee · artist, writer Jack Kirby · inker Joe Sinnott · letterer Artie Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott

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Cast · 8 characters

Belle Thorne Coach Sam Thorne Human Torch Mister Fantastic Susan Storm Richards The Thing Whitey Mullins Wyatt Wingfoot

Full credits

writer Stan Lee

artist, writer Jack Kirby

inker Joe Sinnott

letterer Artie Simek

cover pencils Jack Kirby

cover inks Joe Sinnott

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An unnamed scientist gives himself the powers and appearance of the Thing and goes to the Baxter Building, planning to kill Reed. However, an accident results in him saving Reed's life and perishing in the Negative Zone.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).