Marvel's Greatest Comics #30
"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.
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Following a race, Ben & Johnny complain to Reed that they've done pretty good on their own, and he tells them the FF "isn't a prison." They reply to an invitation to take part in a high-speed race, but discover on arrival that they're the only 2 contestants! On the salt flats, they suddenly find out their cars are running out of control, and it looks like someone's suckered them in for a big fall. However, they find themselves in an underground cavern, facing an unknown villain with a question mark on his mask! Before it's over, they're ready to admit they're happy Reed is on their side.
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