Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis third volume of Mighty Marvel Masterworks continues the early adventures of the Fantastic Four, collecting issues #11-20 and the first annual. The title refers to the Thing's childhood stomping grounds, as the team faces a rogues' gallery including Doctor Doom, the Sub-Mariner, the Red Ghost and his Super-Apes, the Mad Thinker, and the Puppet Master. It also features the first appearance of the Watcher and a landmark crossover with the Hulk and the Avengers in the annual, cementing the FF's place as Marvel's first family of superheroes.
In "The Hate-Monger!", the Mole Man orchestrates a scheme to lure the Fantastic Four to a mysterious island by exploiting their neighbors' complaints—setting the stage for a confrontation beneath the surface. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with Jack Kirby’s dynamic art, G. Bell’s inks, and the vibrant colors of Michael Kelleher & Kellustration, this 2023 Mighty Marvel Masterworks entry features a cover by Leonardo Romero.
In "The Hate-Monger!" from Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #3 (2023), Colonel Nick Fury turns to the Fantastic Four for help—despite their current state under the mind-controlling influence of the Hate-Ray, a weapon designed to amplify hatred and turn heroes against one another. With the team's loyalty twisted and their powers turned inward, Fury must navigate their fractured minds to stop a threat that exploits fear itself.
In "The Return of the Mole Man!" from Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #3, the subterranean schemer sets a cunning trap by exploiting the neighbors' frustrations, luring the Fantastic Four to a mysterious island with a tempting ad—only to have his long-hidden plans ready beneath their feet.
When the Hulk returns to New York seeking revenge on the Avengers for Rick Jones’s departure, the Fantastic Four stand in his way—only the Thing finds himself face to face with the raging green giant in a battle that could shatter the city.
In "We Have to Fight the X-Men!", the Puppet Master manipulates Professor X into summoning the X-Men against the Fantastic Four, setting a dangerous trap. When Xavier breaks free, the Mad Thinker unleashes his Android to crush both teams in a clash of wills and might.
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