Ah, Dan, you've brought us a shimmering slice of comic book history with this Silver Age masterpiece, "Fantastic Four number 35," straight from the pen of Stan Lee and the dynamic pencils of Jack Kirby. This fine February 1965 issue bears witness to its journey through time with moderate edge and spine wear, a hint of color fading, and some characteristic cover creasing, landing it in 'Very Good' condition (and unslabbed for its sins). The delightful period advertising on the back cover turns this into a veritable time capsule, whispering tales of mail-order wonders right out of the swinging sixties. It's the sort of comic you could swear might have inspired a thousand youthful imaginations before the next Doctor Doom plot twist unfolded.
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Item Report
Silver Age Marvel Comics Fantastic Four #35
By:Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby (cover artist), Marvel Comics
Condition:Very Good (moderate edge and spine wear, apparent color fading and cover creasing, not officially graded or slabbed)
Value:$120 – $300 (depending strongly on condition, for a raw ungraded copy in mid-grade; higher and lower grades vary outside this range)
Maker's Marks / Writing:Front cover: 'MARVEL COMICS GROUP 12¢', 'APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY', 'STAN LEE' (writer credited in signature bubble, lower left); Back: 'PALMER-JONES BOOKS Dept. P-711', mail-order form with name, address, etc.
Date:2025-06-19 18:38:53.204305
Description:
This is an original copy of 'Fantastic Four' issue #35, published by Marvel Comics in February 1965. The cover features the Fantastic Four team encountering a large dragon-like villain, with dramatic 1960s comic art and vibrant colors. The issue was written by Stan Lee, with cover art by Jack Kirby, and is significant for its early Silver Age superhero content. The cover price is 12¢, and it is approved by the Comics Code Authority. The back features a classic 1960s mail-order ad for hypnotism lessons.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A well-preserved, original Silver Age comic featuring the Fantastic Four, highly collectible among comic fans and Marvel enthusiasts. It shows moderate signs of age: light to moderate edge wear, some spine creasing, and general toning consistent with vintage comics, but with complete covers and good display value. No restoration or major flaws noted from the provided images.
Individual Images:
The second image (back cover) confirms original period advertising typical for 1960s comics
with no sign of reprint barcodes or modern logos. Slight discoloration
foxing along the edges
spine ticks
and minor cover wear are visible but no missing pieces
severe tears
or markings detected. Staples appear intact from what is visible. No interior page photos were provided
so completeness and page color/tanning can't be fully assessed.
Provenance:
No specific provenance provided, appears to be a raw, unslabbed copy with no seller or previous owner documentation included.
Condition:
Very Good (moderate edge and spine wear, apparent color fading and cover creasing, not officially graded or slabbed)
Identification Score: 100%
Identification is certain due to the clear title, issue number, publisher branding, date, and recognizable cover art all matching known references for Fantastic Four #35 (1965).
Authenticity Score: 95%
The minor wear, toning, and printing qualities (including the original 12¢ price and period advertisements) strongly support this as an authentic 1965 Marvel comic. No obvious reprint or facsimile indicators. Score reduced slightly due to not seeing the inside indicia page, which definitively confirms period status.
Image Memory Note
The comic is 'Fantastic Four' #35, published by Marvel Comics, cover dated February. The front cover features the Fantastic Four fighting a giant green dragon-like villain midair, with Human Torch throwing fire, The Thing grappling, and Reed and Sue Richards in the foreground; vivid classic Silver Age artwork. The price box at upper left says 'MARVEL COMICS GROUP 12¢' and '35 FEB IND'. Comics Code Authority seal is in the upper right. Banner on the cover says: 'WOW! HAVE WE GOT A TREAT FOR YOU! CALAMITY ON THE CAMPUS! NUFF SAID'. Lower left features art signature 'STAN LEE'. Spine has typical light creasing and edge wear. Back cover has large red and black text: 'GIVE ME JUST ONE EVENING and I'LL TEACH YOU TO HYPNOTIZE EASILY!', with typical period mail-order ad. Ad features sections like '23 LESSONS', 'SO EASY TO MASTER!', and a coupon for 'PALMER-JONES BOOKS Dept. P-711 285 Market St., Newark, New Jersey.' Interior pages not visible. Color is slightly faded, cover is attached, and corners show minor rounding and wear.
Keywords
Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics, Silver Age, comic book, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, 1965, American comics, superhero, collectible, United States
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
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