In this 2017 issue from the Marvel Official Collection, a mysterious scientist transforms himself into a being resembling the Thing and infiltrates the Baxter Building with deadly intent—only for a sudden twist to redirect his fate. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby, with inks by Joe Sinnott, the story unfolds with the kind of raw, dramatic tension that defined the era. The cover, also by Kirby and Sinnott, captures the moment of transformation in bold, iconic style.
Contains 9 stories
Untitled Superhero story
23 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Thing [Ben Grimm]]Alicia MastersAvengers [Thor [Donald Blake]Captain America [Steve Rogers]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Hawkeye [Clint Barton]Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Beast [Hank McCoy]Iceman [Bobby Drake]]Daredevil [Matt Murdock]Karen PageFoggy NelsonDoctor Strange [Stephen Strange]Nick FurySpider-Man [Peter Parker]Watcher [Uatu]Patsy WalkerHedy WolfeAndroidAttumaBeetle [Abner Jenkins]Black Knight [Nathan Garrett]Cobra [Klaus Voorhees]Doctor Doom [Victor Von Doom]Enchantress [Amora]Executioner [Skurge]Grey Gargoyle [Paul Duval]Human Top [David Cannon]KangMandarinMister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]Mole Man [Harvey Elder]Puppet Master [Phillip Masters]Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff]Super-Apes [IgorMikhloPeotr]Super-SkrullThinkerUnicorn [Milos Masaryk]Stan LeeJack Kirby
In "null," Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Girl host a joyous wedding celebration, inviting every hero they know—only for Doctor Doom to strike with his Emotion Charger, turning a moment of unity into a storm of villainous chaos.
Untitled Superhero story
20 pp · Superhero
GorgonFantastic Four [Mr. FantasticHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]Invisible Girlthe Thing]MedusaDragon Man
Untitled Science Fiction story
20 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]the Thing [Ben Grimm]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm Richards]]Dragon ManTrapsterSandmanInhumans [CrystalLockjawKarnakGorgonMedusaTritonBlack Bolt]
Untitled Science Fiction story
20 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]the Thing [Ben Grimm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm Richards]]Inhumans [Black BoltMedusaKarnakGorgonCrystalLockjaw]SeekerDragon Man
In this high-stakes clash from Marvel's *Official Collection #97*, the Fantastic Four find themselves locked in a desperate struggle against the Inhumans, with Triton taken hostage by the enigmatic Seeker. As the Inhumans vanish with their prisoner, the FF are swiftly captured in a bid to rescue him—leaving their fate hanging in the balance.
Untitled Science Fiction story
20 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]the Thing [Ben Grimm]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm Richards]]Inhumans [TritonBlack BoltMedusaKarnakGorgonLockjawCrystal]SeekerDragon ManAlicia MastersMaximusAlpha Primitives
Untitled Science Fiction story
20 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm Richards]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]The Thing [Ben Grimm]]Inhumans [Black BoltKarnakGorgonMedusaCrystal]MaximusSeekerThe Silver SurferSkrullsThe WatcherGalactus
In "null," Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four face off against Maximus's devastating scheme to eradicate humanity, only to be met with a new, cosmic threat. As they return to New York, the Watcher warns them of the looming arrival of Galactus, setting the stage for an uncertain future.
Untitled Science Fiction story
20 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Thing [Ben Grimm]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm Richards]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]GalactusSilver SurferWatcherAlicia MastersPunisher (introduction, a half-robot alien)
In "null," the Fantastic Four race against time to stall Galactus as the Watcher guides the Human Torch on a desperate quest for a weapon capable of stopping him. Meanwhile, Alicia Masters makes a bold appeal to the Silver Surfer, challenging him to choose sides in a battle that could decide the fate of Earth.
Untitled Science Fiction story
20 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Thing [Ben Grimm]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm Richards]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]GalactusSilver SurferAlicia MastersWatcherCoach Sam ThorneWhitey MullinsBelle ThorneWyatt WingfootDean AsherInhumans [Black BoltMedusaCrystalGorgon]
In this 2017 sci-fi superhero tale from Marvel's Official Comics Collection #97, Johnny Storm steps into a new chapter of his life, enrolling at Metro College where he crosses paths with the enigmatic Wyatt Wingfoot. With the Silver Surfer’s help, the Fantastic Four stand firm against Galactus, forcing the cosmic entity to turn away from Earth—though the aftermath of that confrontation lingers in the air.
Untitled Superhero story
20 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantasticthe ThingInvisible GirlHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]]Wyatt WingfootWhitey MullinsSam Thorpe
