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Giant-Size Fantastic Four#5
Cover: Jack Kirby & Frank Giacoia

Giant-Size Fantastic Four #5

May 1975 · Marvel · 0.50 USD
“Divide--and Conquer!”

In "Divide--and Conquer!", the Mad Thinker hatches a scheme to conquer New York by pitting its gang leaders against one another—while secretly using the Fantastic Four’s temporary separation to his advantage. With the team scattered by tempting offers, he hijacks the Baxter Building to construct his menacing Awesome Android. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers, and lettering by Artie Simek, this Giant-Size issue features a cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia that captures the tension of a city on the brink.

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writer Stan Lee · artist Jack Kirby · inker Dick Ayers · letterer Artie Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia

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Cast · 28 characters

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writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Frank Giacoia

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The Mad Thinker has summoned gang leaders to try to become the king of New-York. To achieve his goal, he must defeat the Fantastic Four. So he makes sure they are all offered interesting opportunities. While they disband, the Thinker uses the Baxter Building to build his Awesome Android.

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