CATALOG RECORD
Fantastic Four #164
first appearance of Frankie Raye
WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT
- Frankie Raye (Nova) — introduction
- The Crusader (Thelius, alias Robert Grayson) — introduction as Crusader
- Calvin McClary (Marvel) — introduction
- Mrs. McClary (Marvel) — introduction
Dates
- Cover date
- November 1975
- On sale
- August 26, 1975
- Pages
- 36
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Editions and covers (2)
Copies of #164 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.
- Original edition25¢ coverSource ↗
Creators
pencils: Jack Kirby, George Pérez, Joe Sinnott, John Romitainks: Joe Sinnott, John Romitaletters: Danny Crespi, John Costanza, Joe Rosenscript: Roy Thomas, Stan Leecolors: Petra Goldberg
Stories
- The Crusader Syndrome! · 18 pages
Publisher’s description
While Johnny Storm is painting the town red on a date with Frankie Raye, New York City becomes the target of an attack from the Crusader. Will Johnny’s date still be into him when she discovers his true identity as the Human Torch?
Characters
Ben GrimmThe ThingReed RichardsJohnny StormHuman TorchMister FantasticSusan Storm RichardsInvisible GirlFranklin RichardsAlicia MastersFrankie RayeTheliusThe CrusaderCalvin McClaryMrs. McClary
Reprinted in
Essential Fantastic Four (1998), Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four (2003), Fantastic Four Visionaries: George Pérez (2005), Fantastic Four Omnibus (2005), Atlas: Marvel Boy (2010), Fantastic Four: Crusaders & Titans (2013), Fantastic Four Epic Collection (2014)