FANTASTIC FOUR (1961-96; 2003-12) #5
CGC FN+: 6.5
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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 12/15/2021 10:00 PM
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: white pgs
1st appearance of Dr. Doom, w/ origin, bondage cover; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
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1st appearance of Dr. Doom, w/ origin, bondage cover; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
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white pgs
1st appearance of Dr. Doom, w/ origin, bondage cover; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Fantastic Four #5 features the first appearance of Doctor Doom, instantly creating a top Silver Age collectible as the Fantastic Four ushered in one of Marvel's most important villains. Of course, the deathly countenance of the Latverian ruler had roots in the Golden Age. Jack Kirby's design (and Stan Lee's complex characterization) still made Victor von Doom one of the most influential pop-culture figures of the past 60 years.
Dr. Doom was soon a major Marvel presence outside of Fantastic Four, with Latveria becoming a hot destination for every hero from Thor to Luke Cage. Doom would even dominate the first Secret Wars saga on a planet populated by all of Marvel's favorites. (Mark Hamill confirmed the character's massive impact, recalling that his reaction to Darth Vader when first reading the Star Wars script was, “It’s Dr. Doom!”) A 2024 Doom one-shot comic quickly sold out in the shops. Fans also anxiously awaited Doom's debut within the official Marvel Cinematic Universe. That became one of the biggest showbiz stories of 2024 when Robert Downey Jr. took on the role for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
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"Meet... Doctor Doom!" proclaims the cover of issue #5 of "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine.” This classic Stan Lee and Jack Kirby issue introduced Marvel’s greatest supervillain of all time, Doctor Doom, as well as advertising the upcoming Incredible Hulk #1 and publishing a letter from future Marvel Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas. The FF had formidable foes before Doom, the Mole Man, the Skrulls, and Namor the Sub-Mariner, but Doctor Doom turned the team into a supernova. He was a sensational hit, and would immediately return in Fantastic Four #6, teaming up with Namor. Shortly after, he would cross over into Amazing Spider-Man #5, proving the strength of his villainy and staying power. He would go on to become the primary archvillain of the Marvel Universe for decades and was immediately iconic.
This copy earned an amazing 6.5 CGC Universal Grade, with white pages. The central image of Doctor Doom is crisp and clean, and Kirby’s illustrations of the Fantastic Four all shine here. By this point, the team has adorned their classic costumes and mastered their powers, and are all working together to save the world. With the Fantastic Four confirmed to be joining the MCU soon, all FF key issues have been rising dramatically in value. Within the next few years, audiences internationally will know the true might of Doctor Doom, as well as the excitement and fun of the Fantastic Four. A 6.0 CGC copy recently sold for over $24,000. This is an all-time historic key issue that will always be in high demand.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
Overstreet Guide 2021 FN+ (6.5) value = $8,500.
1st appearance of Dr. Doom, w/ origin, bondage cover; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Fantastic Four #5 features the first appearance of Doctor Doom, instantly creating a top Silver Age collectible as the Fantastic Four ushered in one of Marvel's most important villains. Of course, the deathly countenance of the Latverian ruler had roots in the Golden Age. Jack Kirby's design (and Stan Lee's complex characterization) still made Victor von Doom one of the most influential pop-culture figures of the past 60 years.
Dr. Doom was soon a major Marvel presence outside of Fantastic Four, with Latveria becoming a hot destination for every hero from Thor to Luke Cage. Doom would even dominate the first Secret Wars saga on a planet populated by all of Marvel's favorites. (Mark Hamill confirmed the character's massive impact, recalling that his reaction to Darth Vader when first reading the Star Wars script was, “It’s Dr. Doom!”) A 2024 Doom one-shot comic quickly sold out in the shops. Fans also anxiously awaited Doom's debut within the official Marvel Cinematic Universe. That became one of the biggest showbiz stories of 2024 when Robert Downey Jr. took on the role for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
_______________________________________________
"Meet... Doctor Doom!" proclaims the cover of issue #5 of "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine.” This classic Stan Lee and Jack Kirby issue introduced Marvel’s greatest supervillain of all time, Doctor Doom, as well as advertising the upcoming Incredible Hulk #1 and publishing a letter from future Marvel Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas. The FF had formidable foes before Doom, the Mole Man, the Skrulls, and Namor the Sub-Mariner, but Doctor Doom turned the team into a supernova. He was a sensational hit, and would immediately return in Fantastic Four #6, teaming up with Namor. Shortly after, he would cross over into Amazing Spider-Man #5, proving the strength of his villainy and staying power. He would go on to become the primary archvillain of the Marvel Universe for decades and was immediately iconic.
This copy earned an amazing 6.5 CGC Universal Grade, with white pages. The central image of Doctor Doom is crisp and clean, and Kirby’s illustrations of the Fantastic Four all shine here. By this point, the team has adorned their classic costumes and mastered their powers, and are all working together to save the world. With the Fantastic Four confirmed to be joining the MCU soon, all FF key issues have been rising dramatically in value. Within the next few years, audiences internationally will know the true might of Doctor Doom, as well as the excitement and fun of the Fantastic Four. A 6.0 CGC copy recently sold for over $24,000. This is an all-time historic key issue that will always be in high demand.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
Overstreet Guide 2021 FN+ (6.5) value = $8,500.