*Marvel: 1965’s Fantastic Four #45 saw the culmination of a long-running subplot – and the introduction of a whole new family of supporting super-stars. Since #36, the mysterious Madame Medusa had been a thorn in the side of the FF, and latterly, from #44, she had been pursued by the equally mysterious Gorgon. Now, the pair’s true origin, and their royal heritage, was revealed, as the monarchs of the Inhumans made their debut in these two issues. Black Bolt, Crystal, Triton, Karnak and Lockjaw rounded out the Royal Family tree, and became long-running allies of the Fantastic Four. This pence printed copy has excellent cover colour and gloss, nice tight staples and off-white pages; there are no cover markings. Edge wear and corner blunting are not too bad; there are thin white reading creases next to the spine and one colour-breaking crease across the bottom right corner (see scan), but a solid copy that holds together and presents well, with one of the FF’s most appealing cover scenes. 
PICTURED: FANTASTIC FOUR #45 VG+ p £125 SOLD