Cover art by Jack Kirby (pencils) with inks by Joe Sinnott.
First Appearance & Origin of Doctor Doom
“Prisoners of Doctor Doom!”
Written by Stan Lee, with dynamic pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Sol Brodsky.
The Fantastic Four face their most dangerous foe yet — the armored tyrant Doctor Doom. To ensure their obedience, Doom kidnaps the Invisible Girl and lures the team into his trap. But this is no ordinary showdown…
A Five-Part Epic Adventure:
Part 1 – Prisoners of Doctor Doom!
Doom reveals his brilliance and ruthlessness, holding Sue Storm hostage while forcing the team into submission.
Part 2 – Back to the Past!
Transported to Doom’s castle stronghold, the Human Torch, the Thing, and Mr. Fantastic are hurled back in time on a perilous mission — recover the lost treasure of Blackbeard the Pirate!
Part 3 – On the Trail of Blackbeard
The Thing takes command of a pirate vessel in the age of high seas adventure.
Part 4 – Battle!
Embracing the role of Blackbeard himself, the Thing is tempted to remain in the past forever.
Part 5 – The Vengeance of Doctor Doom!
The team returns to the present — only to face Doom’s final deadly betrayal. Saved by the Invisible Girl, the Fantastic Four survive, but Doom escapes to fight another day.
Plus:
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A cameo by the Hulk
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Letter to the editor from future comics legend Roy Thomas
36 pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.12
A cornerstone Silver Age issue introducing one of Marvel’s greatest villains in an unforgettable time-travel saga.
