Strange Tales #125

In "The Sub-Mariner Must Be Stopped!", the Fantastic Four's usual antics take a sharp turn when reporters arrive to interview Reed and Sue, only to interrupt the team with news that Namor is en route to New York. Spurred by a desire to impress, Ben and Johnny launch a reckless ambush in the U-Car, confronting the Sub-Mariner—only to find him eerily prepared. After a tense clash, Namor departs, wounded by betrayal, vowing that their next encounter won’t end so easily. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Dick Ayers with inks by Paul Reinman, colors by Stan Goldberg, and letters by S. Rosen, this pivotal 1964 issue features a cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers that captures the moment of confrontation.