Major Key
Fantastic Four #5
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
First appearance of Doctor Doom.
Why this comic matters
Fantastic Four is drawn into a conflict that introduces the new character or threat named in the key milestone. The encounter establishes the newcomer’s personality, powers or place in the wider cast while keeping the larger consequences for later stories.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year1962
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersFantastic Four
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
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How this issue connects to the movies
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