*Marvel: Franklin Richards, son of Mr Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, made his debut in Fantastic Four Annual #6, by way of being born in that issue, which is fairly unusual for a character debut. The issue itself is typical Jack Kirby grandeur in the Negative Zone (also featuring the debut of Annihilus) with big panels, overblown action and devices and masterful inking by Joe Sinnott. Right at the end we see mother with child for the first time in an historic moment for the Marvel Universe. Franklin has gone on to star in many comics and events of the MU ever since and remains a frequently appearing character. This pence stamped copy is flat, tight and glossy, with just minor faint marks and barely noticeable creasing at lower edge and very, very minor wear at the base of the squarebound spine. There is a tiny 0.5 cm nick at the top centre of the back cover. All in all, a lovely copy of this increasingly significant issue. 
PICTURED: FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #6 FN/VF p £240 SOLD