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Cover: Adi Granov

Fantastic Four #543

Apr 2007 · Marvel · 3.99 USD; 4.75 CAD
📊 ~78,818 copies sold its debut month
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In "C'Mon, Suzie, Don't Leave Us Hangin'," Reed and Sue confront the rift in their marriage following the Civil War, stepping back from the Fantastic Four to focus on their relationship. As Ben and Johnny watch a nostalgic broadcast of their team’s past, Reed and Sue return home to reveal their temporary departure—and introduce Black Panther and Storm as the new team’s replacements. Written by Dwayne McDuffie and illustrated by Mike McKone, with inks by Andy Lanning and Cam Smith, colors by Paul Mounts, and letters by VC's Rus Wooton, this 2007 issue features a striking cover by Adi Granov.

Contains 3 stories
C'Mon, Suzie, Don't Leave Us Hangin'
30 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]ThingBlack Panther [T'Challa] (cameo, joins)Storm (cameo, joins)Mr. Fantastic (quits)Invisible Woman (quits)]Franklin RichardsValeria RichardsHank Pym (cameo)Namor, the Sub-Mariner (cameo)Dr. Doom (cameo)Willie Lumpkin (cameo)Wyatt Wingfoot (cameo)Spider-Man (cameo)Luke Cage (cameo)She-Thing [Sharon Ventura] (cameo)She-Hulk (cameo)Conan O'Brien (cameo)Oprah Winfrey (cameo)Wolverine (cameo)Tony Stark [Iron Man] (cameo)Galactus (cameo flashback)Silver Surfer (cameo flashback)

In "C'Mon, Suzie, Don't Leave Us Hangin'," Reed and Sue confront the rift in their marriage amid the fallout of the Civil War, seeking to rebuild their relationship while making the difficult decision to step back from the Fantastic Four. As they prepare to introduce Black Panther and Storm as their replacements, the team gathers to watch a retrospective on Lateline, where Ben, Johnny, and the kids witness the quiet but profound shift in their dynamic.

If This Be... Anniversary!
10 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mister FantasticHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]Invisible WomanThe Thing]Franklin RichardsStan LeeJoe QuesadaMole Man (villain)Moloids (villain)

On the 45th anniversary of the Fantastic Four, Mole Man launches a surprise attack on the city, but Reed Richards refuses to fight—frustrated that no one has acknowledged their milestone. When the moment calls for heroes, Stan Lee himself steps in to save the day.

A Day at the Races!
12 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mister FantasticHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]The Thing]CrystalSpider-Man [Peter Parker]J. Jonah JamesonGorgonWyatt Wingfoot

In "A Day at the Races!", Jo is sent by Jameson to photograph Johnny Storm racing, but the event quickly spirals into chaos when Spider-Man and the Torch clash in the middle of the track. The story captures the usual mix of high-speed antics and superhero mishaps, all set against the backdrop of a public race gone wrong.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (NM) $5
CGC 9.8 · 10 in census $62*
CGC 9.6 none in existence
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $30*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
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Full credits

inker Cam Smith
colorist Paul Mounts
cover pencils, inks Adi Granov

Reprints

Reprinted in Civil War: Fantastic Four #[nn] (2007), Marvel Icons #30 (2007), Marvel Icons #31 (2007), Marvel Icons #35 (2008), Fantastic Four: Lost Adventures by Stan Lee #[nn] (2009), Civil War: Fantastic Four #[nn] (2010), Civil War #6 (2014), Civil War #4 (2016)

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