Marvel's Greatest Comics #30
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Behold! A Distant Star!" delivers a thrilling twist on the Fantastic Four’s usual heroics, as Ben and Johnny take on a mysterious race only to find themselves trapped in an underground cavern with a masked foe marked by a question mark. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Dick Ayers and Paul Reinman, the story blends classic team dynamics with a surprising, high-stakes mystery. The cover by Sal Buscema and Marie Severin captures the eerie tension perfectly, making this 1971 25-cent classic a standout in the series.
In "The Mystery Villain!" from Marvel's Greatest Comics #30, Ben and Johnny take a high-speed race invitation—only to find themselves the sole contestants on the salt flats, where their cars suddenly go haywire. Trapped in an underground cavern, they face an enigmatic foe masked with a question mark, testing their teamwork and resolve. The story captures the Fantastic Four’s signature blend of action and brotherhood, with the team’s bond proving stronger than any mystery.
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↩ Reprints Strange Tales #127 (1964), Fantastic Four #37 (1965), Fantastic Four #38 (1965)
Reprinted in Marvel Origins #59 (2025)
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