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Fantastic Four #97

Marvel · Series began 1961 · April 1970

first appearance of Monster from the Lost Lagoon and Monster's Mate

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Monster from the Lost Lagoon (Mowfus) — first appearance
Monster's Mate (Marvel) — first appearance

Dates

Cover date: April 1970
On sale: January 13, 1970
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #97 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Original edition15¢ cover
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UK pence edition1'- [0-1-0 GBP] cover

British

Printed cover price 1'- [0-1-0 GBP].
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Creators

script: Stan Lee, John F. Hayespencils: Jack Kirby, Russ Heathinks: John Verpoorten, Frank Giacoia, Joe Sinnott, Russ Heathletters: Sam Rosen

Stories

The Monster from the Lost Lagoon! · 20 pages

Publisher’s description

The FF take a much needed vacation! But while the happy family sunbathes in Florida, a mysterious fish-man is on the loose. Plus, will Reed Richards find the Lost Lagoon of mythic lore?

Characters

Ben GrimmThe ThingReed RichardsJohnny StormHuman TorchMister FantasticSusan Storm RichardsInvisible GirlFranklin RichardsMonster from the Lost LagoonMonster's Mate

Reprinted in

Marvel's Greatest Comics (1969), Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four (2003), Fantastic Four Omnibus (2005), Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four (2009), Fantastic Four Epic Collection (2014)