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Fantastic Four #188

Marvel · Series began 1961 · November 1977

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Dates

Cover date: November 1977
On sale: August 24, 1977
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers (3)

Copies of #188 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Original edition35¢ cover

Barcode 0714860246411 · shared with another edition
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UK pence edition0.12 GBP cover

British

Printed cover price 0.12 GBP.

Barcode 0714860246411 · shared with another edition
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Whitman edition

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Whitman branding on the cover.
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Creators

pencils: George Pérez, Joe Sinnott, Jack Davisinks: Joe Sinnott, Mike Esposito, Jack Davisletters: Danny Crespi, Joe Rosen, Irv Watanabescript: Len Wein, Stan Leecolors: Glynis Oliver

Stories

The Rampage of Reed Richards! · 18 pages
While possessing Reed Richards' body, the Molecule Man goes on a rampage through Manhattan. After the heroes defeat the villain, the powerless Reed decides to leave the the team.

Publisher’s description

The Molecule Man has taken over Mister Fantastic's body, and Reed can only fight back with his mind! Is his psyche strong enough to prevent Molecule Man from destroying his teammates? All is revealed with a shocking twist.

Characters

Ben GrimmThe ThingReed RichardsJohnny StormHuman TorchMister FantasticSusan Storm RichardsInvisible GirlUatuAgatha HarknessUlysses KlaueKlawImpossible ManMolecule ManOwen ReeceAaron Stankey

Reprinted in

Essential Fantastic Four (1998), Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four (2003), Fantastic Four Visionaries: George Pérez (2005), Fantastic Four Omnibus (2005), Fantastic Four Epic Collection (2014)