*Marvel: We kick off this week’s Good Doctor Collection listings with the first release from the second title we’ve tackled: Fantastic Four. 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. #46 featured the first full appearance of Black Bolt, having teased us with a cameo in the preceding issue. Great covers on these issues.
PICTURED: FANTASTIC FOUR
#45 VG+ p £215 Pence printed, minor spine, edge and corner wear, great central image with small faint stamp on the moon. Tight staples and vivid colour, very nice white to off-white pages. SOLD
#46 FN+ £265 Flat with great colour, tight staples and an unmarred cover image. A faint suggestion of a short crease at the logo with a tiny colour break, a little bit of corner blunting and very minimal wear at top edge; presents very well.