Essential Fantastic Four Series by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, Len Wein, Tony Isabella, Marv Wolfman, Chris Claremont, Steve Englehart, Rich Buckler, John Buscema, Bill Mantlo

Collects Fantastic Four numbered 1-20 and Annual No.1.

Four friends braved the unknown dangers of space together in search of the secrets of the universe! But then, the unthinkable happened -- the spacecraft carrying the adventurous foursome was bombarded by cosmic rays. Forced to crash-land back on earth, the quartet found themselves in possession of astonishing powers! Together, they are Marvel's First Family, the Fantastic Four!Collects: Fantastic Four #21-40

Mysterious cosmic rays bombard four courageous explorers testing an experimental spacecraft. They emerge with amazing abilities and herald a new era... moreMysterious cosmic rays bombard four courageous explorers testing an experimental spacecraft. They emerge with amazing abilities and herald a new era. Using their powers to protect mankind, they are the Fantastic Four, Marvel's First Family! This volume collects perhaps the greatest of the legendary Fantastic Four stories--including the first ever appearances of the Black Panther, the Inhumas, the Negative Zone and the Silver Surfer and Galactus! COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 41-63; ANNUAL 3-4 less

Re-live more of the FF's classic exploits as they stand united against Dr. Doom, Annihilus and Galactus! Featuring the first appearances of the Kree and the microversal Psycho-Man! Guest starring Spider-Man, Daredevil, Thor and the Warlock formerly known as Him! Lee and Kirby were the ones who started it all, and they keep it going in these cosmic tales! COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 64-83, ANNUAL 5-6

Lee and Kirby spin the classics with characters and concepts that remain among Marvel's mainstays today! After being lorded over in Latveria by Doctor Doom, the FF face a new level of grudge match when the Thing is tapped for the fighting arena of gangster Skrulls! Featuring the enigmatic inhumans, the Frightful Four, the Mad Thinker and other enduring opponents! Guest-starring Magneto and the Sub-Mariner! Plus: classic invasions from under the earth and under the sea! COLLECTING: FANTASTIC... moreLee and Kirby spin the classics with characters and concepts that remain among Marvel's mainstays today! After being lorded over in Latveria by Doctor Doom, the FF face a new level of grudge match when the Thing is tapped for the fighting arena of gangster Skrulls! Featuring the enigmatic inhumans, the Frightful Four, the Mad Thinker and other enduring opponents! Guest-starring Magneto and the Sub-Mariner! Plus: classic invasions from under the earth and under the sea! COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 84-110, ANNUAL 7-8 less

From the Monster from the Lost Lagoon to the Overmind from beyond the stars, menaces from across time and space converge on Earth's most fabulous foursome! A space angel of death! Future warrior women! The horrors of the 1950s! Plus: Doctor Doom, Diablo and Dragon Man! Guest-starring the Inhumans! COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 111-137

The Horsemen are coming nearer! When the world nears its end, the Fantastic Four's day has just begun! The world's greatest super-team faces enemies from the future, the past, the Earth's four corners - and the Fifth Dimension!Collects: FANTASTIC FOUR #138-159, GIANT-SIZE SUPER-STARS #1, GIANT-SIZE FANTASTIC FOUR #2-4 and AVENGERS #127.

It's another fantastic volume of classic FF action! Marvel's first family heroically battles the Brute and takes on Salem's Seven for the life of young Franklin - so why, when the Molecule Man possesses Mr. Fantastic, does it lead to the team's dissolution? Separated, the Fantastic Four face such foes as Diablo, the Impossible Man and Namor...but when the deadly threat of Dr... moreIt's another fantastic volume of classic FF action! Marvel's first family heroically battles the Brute and takes on Salem's Seven for the life of young Franklin - so why, when the Molecule Man possesses Mr. Fantastic, does it lead to the team's dissolution? Separated, the Fantastic Four face such foes as Diablo, the Impossible Man and Namor...but when the deadly threat of Dr. Doom returns, the family rises to the challenge and reunites! And just in time, too, for waiting in the wings are Quasimodo, the Inhumans, the Mole Man and the Sandman! COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 184-188, 190-207; Fantastic Four Annual 12-13 less