Fantastic Four ##43
Marvel Comics • Fantastic Four Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
October 1965
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Lo, There Shall Be An Ending! Part 2 of the Frightful Four storyline. The Frightful Four (Wizard, Sandman, Trapster, and Medusa) manage to capture and neutralize the Fantastic Four. Reed Richards works to reverse the brainwashing of the Thing.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear including a large piece of darkened tape on the left edge, significant spine stress and rounding, surface creasing, corner blunting, possible small tears, and visible 'lober' or similar ink writing above the word 'Four' on the masthead.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (2.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
CGC 2.0 copies have recently sold in the $65-$85 range, while mid-grade raw copies (VF) can reach $250+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The presence of tape, heavy creasing, and ink writing on the cover significantly lowers the grade and the cost of grading would likely exceed the added market value for a low-grade copy.
Notable Features
Early appearance of the Frightful Four and Medusa (later of the Inhumans). Iconic Jack Kirby cover art. Features the vintage 12-cent price point and 'Marvel Pop Art Productions' branding.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, paper oxidation consistent with 1960s newsprint, and classic 'Marvel Pop Art' logo configuration align with authentic 1965 production copies.