Return of the Mole Man • Early Silver Age FF classic by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
In “The Return of the Mole Man!”, the Fantastic Four are lured into another subterranean showdown when their infamous foe resurfaces — literally. Using a clever real estate ruse, the Mole Man tricks the team into traveling to his island lair, setting the stage for an early showcase of Jack Kirby’s cosmic adventure energy and Stan Lee’s trademark humor.
This issue also includes letters from future legends Roy Thomas and Dave Cockrum, making it a fun historical snapshot of Marvel’s fan-creator crossover era. Early Fantastic Four issues like this mark the point where the book solidified its identity as Marvel’s flagship sci-fi superhero series.
📚 Details:
Story by Stan Lee
Art by Jack Kirby & George Roussos (as G. Bell)
Cover by Jack Kirby & Dick Ayers
Features the Fantastic Four vs. Mole Man
Letters from Roy Thomas, Dave Cockrum & Wayne Howard
36 pages · Full color · 12¢ cover price
📝 MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES
VG/F (5.0) — Strong mid-grade copy with clean presentation and good color. Light spine stress and general handling wear consistent with grade. Solid structure, tight staples, and minimal creasing.
Return of the Mole Man • Early Silver Age FF classic by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
In “The Return of the Mole Man!”, the Fantastic Four are lured into another subterranean showdown when their infamous foe resurfaces — literally. Using a clever real estate ruse, the Mole Man tricks the team into traveling to his island lair, setting the stage for an early showcase of Jack Kirby’s cosmic adventure energy and Stan Lee’s trademark humor.
This issue also includes letters from future legends Roy Thomas and Dave Cockrum, making it a fun historical snapshot of Marvel’s fan-creator crossover era. Early Fantastic Four issues like this mark the point where the book solidified its identity as Marvel’s flagship sci-fi superhero series.
📚 Details:
Story by Stan Lee
Art by Jack Kirby & George Roussos (as G. Bell)
Cover by Jack Kirby & Dick Ayers
Features the Fantastic Four vs. Mole Man
Letters from Roy Thomas, Dave Cockrum & Wayne Howard
36 pages · Full color · 12¢ cover price
📝 MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES
VG/F (5.0) — Strong mid-grade copy with clean presentation and good color. Light spine stress and general handling wear consistent with grade. Solid structure, tight staples, and minimal creasing.
