True Believers: Fantastic Four - Mad Thinker & Awesome Android #1
In "The Fantastic Four Battle... the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android!", the Mad Thinker schemes to rule New York by pitting the city's gang leaders against one another—using the Fantastic Four as his ultimate challenge. While he lures each member away with tempting distractions, he secretly transforms the Baxter Building into a fortress for his new Awesome Android. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by Jack Kirby’s dynamic art, Dick Ayers’ inks, Stan Goldberg’s colors, and Artie Simek’s lettering, this 2019 Marvel one-shot delivers a classic clash of intellect and invention. The cover, penciled by Kirby and inked by Ayers, captures the tension with bold, timeless flair.
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The Mad Thinker has summoned gang leaders to try to become the king of New-York. To achieve his goal, he must defeat the Fantastic Four. So he makes sure they are all offered interesting opportunities. While they disband, the Thinker uses the Baxter Building to build his Awesome Android.
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