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The Fantastic Four Omnibus 1 Hardcover – October 31, 2013

by Stan Lee (Author), Jack Kirby (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 369 ratings
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They were visionaries. Explorers. Imaginauts. They were Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. And like the Fantastic Four, they continually strove to overcome the impossible and achieve the extraordinary. Now, the first three years of their landmark run are collected in one oversized volume. This keepsake edition also includes all original letters pages and pinups, critical commentaries, a historical overview, and other DVD-style extras.
COLLECTING: FA NTA STIC FOUR (1961) 1-30, FA NTA STIC FOUR ANNUAL (1963) 1
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  1. Part of Series
    Fantastic Four (1961-1996)
  2. Print length
    835 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Marvel Enterprises
  5. Publication date
    October 31, 2013
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 2 x 11 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0785185666
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0785185666
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel Enterprises; First Edition (October 31, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 835 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785185666
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785185666
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 2 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 369 ratings

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Stan Lee

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Stan Lee is a man who needs no introduction. Nevertheless: Having begun his career with wartime Timely Comics and staying the course throughout the Atlas era, Stan the Man made comic-book history with Fantastic Four #1, harbinger of a bold new perspective in story writing that endures to this day. With some of the industry’s greatest artists, he introduced hero after hero in Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men and more — forming a shared universe for rival publishers to measure themselves against. After an almost literal lifetime of writing and editing, Lee entered new entertainment fields and earned Marvel one opportunity after another. He remains one of Marvel’s best-known public representatives.

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Stanley Martin Lieber (Manhattan, Nueva York; 28 de diciembre de 1922 - Los Ángeles, California; 12 de noviembre de 2018), más conocido como Stan Lee, fue un escritor y editor de cómics estadounidense, además de productor y ocasional actor de cine. Es principalmente conocido por haber creado personajes icónicos del mundo del cómic tales como Spiderman, Hulk, Ironman, los 4 Fantásticos, Thor, los Vengadores, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, X-Men y Bruja escarlata, entre otros muchos superhéroes, casi siempre acompañado de los dibujantes Steve Ditko y Jack Kirby. El trabajo de Stan Lee fue fundamental para expandir Marvel Comics, llevándola de ser una pequeña casa publicitaria a una gran corporación multimedia. Todavía hoy, los cómics de Marvel se distinguen por indicar siempre «Stan Lee presenta» en los rótulos de presentación. También tuvo un programa televisivo en History Channel en donde buscaba superhumanos "reales".

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Book itself came new and in perfect condition, all wrapped and everything. Which is not the case with every amazon purchase, but this time I'm lucky. The book itself is very good. Classic marvel at it's best. Some stories are better than others, but overall it's a great collection.
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Voice of Reason & Concern
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST...OMNIBUS...EVER!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021
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I have purchased many Omnibus editions of comics (two runs of Swamp Thing, Morbius, John Byrne's run of She-Hulk, Marvel's Bronze Age Horror collection and many more) and this is THE BEST. Why? Because if like me, way back in the day, you were able to pick up some issues of Fantastic Four but not all - if you missed an issue here or there - you can now have a complete collection. This is like much older me telling much younger me, "Collect this comic. Get all of them. Keep them in good shape. Enjoy them all."

This may be the best way to enjoy all of the ones you missed back in the day. You have the character, the banter, the humor, and all of the other elements that made this a truly revolutionary comic. It was relatable. It sounded like real people. People you might know. It never talked over your head even if you were a kid, but also it never talked down to you. It respected your intellect, engaged your imagination, and opened vistas of possibility for those just learning of the wonders of comics and science fiction.

Yes, I suppose, there is deeper and more complicated science fiction to be found out there, but this hit all the marks. Each story is solid. Each leads to bigger and more important story arcs. You'll find old friends and relish time with the Fantastic Four's oldest adversaries. They're all there to entertain you just as they did when you were a kid (if you were lucky enough to have been of a certain age when this was first being published).

The quality of the omnibus (the color, the binding, the paper) are all superior. This is a keeper. It is also an heirloom. It's so good, you'll be saving it for your kids and their kids; and I'm sure that each succeeding generation will love them just as much as you do.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Four Omnibus Volume 1, one of the best!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2013
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This collection is awesome. The characters and stories are classic and set up major parts of the Marvel universe. The FF themselves, Doctor Doom, Sub-mariner, the Mole Man the Skrulls, the Watcher, the Red Ghost, the Mad Thinker, etc... Stan Lee wrote dialogue that made the characters seem so much more real than any comic characters did at the time. The interplay between the characters was as important as the comic plots themselves. And the artwork --what can you say about Jack "King" Kirby that has not already been said! No one could draw action scenes like Jack or show panel progression in such a continuous, natural flow.
As for the book itself, it is very well put together. The length is just right. Some of the Omnibuses that are topping 1000 plus pages are just too bulky and are uncomfortable to handle. To me the 750 to 900 page length is perfect. The binding is solid. The printing is clear and vivid. The extras in the book really add to the value and enjoyment. The letter pages and Special Announcement Sections of other Marvel comics coming out really make for a special touch. Reading those you can see the growth of Marvel Comics as a company. For those of us who once held and read these comics in their original form, this is the closest we can come to the original experience without being rich enough to be able to buy all the collector priced issues now. I love the Marvel Omnibuses and this is one of the favorites that I own!
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Matthew C. Sommer
5.0 out of 5 stars The place to start your Silver (Marvel) Age collection...
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2012
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After reading  Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America  I became really interested in reading Silver Age Marvel comics. Wright stressed the significance of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's early 60s work, explaining their creation modern comics through their innovative story telling and "realistic" characters. So with his glowing review in mind I purchased the Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol. 1.

And I am so glad I did. Besides its beautiful quality (the leather exterior, glossy pages, etc.) The stories are amazing, and the absolute starting place for a fan who wants to introduce themselves to Marvel comics. Before reading this book, I was a DC fan all the way, now I am a "true believer." The included letter pages make you feel like a part of a real community (even though that community has grown up substantially over the past 50 years. More than once I found myself urged to write Stan and Jack a letter, only to remember that it would arrive half a century too late. This book perfectly explains why and Marvel is and how it became the largest and greatest comic book company in the world. The stories are beautifully illustrated by the King, and tell fancifully, creative tales, that definitely still hold up today (unlike "brand-echh" stories from the era). You get to experience the origin of not just the Fantastic Four, but also Dr. Doom, the Mole Man, The Puppet Master and many more. You get experience the legendary battle between the Thing and the Hulk! All the while the letters column makes you feel like you are not just a reader, but a part of a shared experience.

After this volume, I moved on to the X-Men Omnibus, then the Thor Omnibus, then the Hulk Omnibus and finally the Avenger Omnibus (which I am currently reading). All the Marvel Omnibuses recounting the tales from the Early 60s are phenomenal, but of all the issues I have read, none excite me like the early FF stories contained in this Vol. (the first annual will just blow you away). This is a must have and the starting point for those who want get lost in the magic of the Marvel Universe.
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Kamino Ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect classic!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
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Book itself came new and in perfect condition, all wrapped and everything. Which is not the case with every amazon purchase, but this time I'm lucky. The book itself is very good. Classic marvel at it's best. Some stories are better than others, but overall it's a great collection.
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Kamino Ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect classic!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
Book itself came new and in perfect condition, all wrapped and everything. Which is not the case with every amazon purchase, but this time I'm lucky. The book itself is very good. Classic marvel at it's best. Some stories are better than others, but overall it's a great collection.
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Everett Namtip
5.0 out of 5 stars The start of the Marvel age of comics!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
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A nice edition and a welcome addition to any comics library. Anyone interested in Marvel comics or comics history should have this book. This is where the Marvel age of comics began, with scripts by Stan Lee and artwork by Jack Kirby. It is interesting to note how the stories and characters evolved from the first of the book to the last. The book is well thought out and put together, a nice time capsule into the Silver Age of comics!
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Mike arroyo
5.0 out of 5 stars Las mas grandes historias scifi de marvel
Reviewed in Mexico on June 14, 2022
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En la época en que se editaron originalmente estas historias la tendencia era de un scifi muy inocente; seres de otros planetas, monstruos y misterios al por mayor y por eso pocas logran envejecer bien: la golden age de Batman ya entrada en su meseta por ejemplo y si bien Avengers mantienen un ritmo similar, las corridas de fantastic four son de mas alta calidad.
Personajes icónicos, villanos totemicos e historias de buena complejidad que mantienen un grado de interés bueno y adictivo; de lo mejor de Stan Lee. El dibujo de Jack Kirby inmejorable y se puede ver como fue evolucionando gratamente en sus diseños. Muy, muy buena colección y técnicamente el binding del libro impecable.
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Mike arroyo
5.0 out of 5 stars Las mas grandes historias scifi de marvel
Reviewed in Mexico on June 14, 2022
En la época en que se editaron originalmente estas historias la tendencia era de un scifi muy inocente; seres de otros planetas, monstruos y misterios al por mayor y por eso pocas logran envejecer bien: la golden age de Batman ya entrada en su meseta por ejemplo y si bien Avengers mantienen un ritmo similar, las corridas de fantastic four son de mas alta calidad.
Personajes icónicos, villanos totemicos e historias de buena complejidad que mantienen un grado de interés bueno y adictivo; de lo mejor de Stan Lee. El dibujo de Jack Kirby inmejorable y se puede ver como fue evolucionando gratamente en sus diseños. Muy, muy buena colección y técnicamente el binding del libro impecable.
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Rafael p Ferreira
5.0 out of 5 stars Quatro fantásticos
Reviewed in Brazil on September 17, 2021
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A primeira família de heróis pelo grande Jack the king Kirby. Top demais.
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Sérgio Miguel Machado Franco Santos alves
5.0 out of 5 stars Lindo!
Reviewed in Spain on January 6, 2022
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Obrigado Marvel!
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wicedwest
5.0 out of 5 stars At the age of eleven I got into the fantastic four as I watched the first hanna Barbara episodes ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2017
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At the age of eleven I got into the fantastic four as I watched the first hanna Barbara episodes on channel 4. I outomaticly liked it straight away. I went out and about in the early ninetys. picking up bronze age ff comics. ive always wanted the first issue now I have. with this amazing hard cover issues one to 30 by stanlee jack Kirby etc. I'm so happy the storys are brilliant and the art work. a must have for any fantastic four fan don't wait pick up this omnibus edition. fantastic.
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Venanzo
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfettamente rispondente alla descrizione
Reviewed in Italy on June 21, 2015
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Ottimo volume sia come rilegatura che come formato e resa grafica: il prezzo da me pagato (poco più di 60 €) è grosso modo adeguato alla qualità della raccolta.
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