*Marvel: This early Lee & Kirby classic saw the introduction of one of the Fantastic Four’s nemeses, the malevolent Mad Thinker! A strategic genius, criminal mastermind and brilliant scientist in multiple fields, the Thinker’s intellect is believed to be the equal of Reed Richards himself. Despite being a thorn in the collective sides of the FF and multiple other Marvel heroes, the Thinker’s background and origin remained entirely unexplored for more than half a century. Also premiering here, the Thinker’s Awesome Android, initially just a near-mindless artificial henchperson, who over the years blossomed into an endearing supporting character as a co-worker of the She-Hulk in her later series. No, really. This is a low grade pence printed copy with a small book shop stamp between the masthead and the logo and a short sealed tear below the number box (sealed with tape on the inside front cover). Spine and edge wear, chipping to right edge (not too bad) and a tiny scuff over the Thing’s head in the masthead box. Bottom staple is coming loose at the front cover. Pages are decent, except for a ragged corner off the top right splash about the size of a £2 coin, which eats into the caption of the first panel on page 2. Tape is also evident by the staples on the inside back cover. For all that a bright copy with reasonable eye appeal.
PICTURED: FANTASTIC FOUR #15 GD- p £85 SOLD