Posted By Dan Greenfield on Mar 13, 2025 | 2 comments

EXCLUSIVE: The Galactus Trilogy continues, Dark Phoenix, Kirby…

June’s coming and Marvel’s rolling along with another three Facsimile Editions — their monthly Fantastic Four and X-Men issues, and the second part of the Galactus Trilogy.

Dig the official solicitations, which will be released formally by Marvel next week:

FANTASTIC FOUR #49 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by STAN LEE

Penciled by JACK KIRBY

Cover by JACK KIRBY

VARIANT COVER BY MIKE MAYHEW

The action-packed middle chapter of the all-time-classic Galactus Trilogy! The World-Eater has come to Earth, and the Fantastic Four can only watch in awe as this towering cosmic force of nature shares a fateful conversation with the Watcher! Set on his plan to consume the planet, Galactus shrugs off the FF’s attacks as if they were nothing and unleashes his deadly Punisher robot to deal with the distraction. Meanwhile, though, his enigmatic herald – the Silver Surfer – learns about Earth from the blind sculptress Alicia Masters. Will the Surfer’s devotion to Galactus be put to the test? And is there anything the FF can do to prevent their world’s total destruction? It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #49.

Marvel is reprinting the original Galactus trilogy as it originally appeared, over three months!

32 PGS./All Ages… $4.99

On Sale 6/18

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FANTASTIC FOUR #6 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by STAN LEE

Penciled by JACK KIRBY

Cover by JACK KIRBY

VARIANT COVER BY EMA LUPACCHINO

FOIL VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE

The newly formed Fantastic Four barely withstood their first encounters with each of their powerful enemies, Doctor Doom and the Sub-Mariner. So what happens when Doom and Namor join forces? Find out as the armored tyrant tracks down the Sub-Mariner in his underseas kingdom, inciting him to seek vengeance on the surface world – and its accursed protectors, the Fantastic Four! But when it comes down to battle, just whose side will Namor be on? It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #6.

Marvel is reprinting the first twelve issues of FANTASTIC FOUR as they originally appeared!

32 PGS./All Ages… $4.99

RETAILERS/CONSUMERS: PLEASE INQUIRE REGARDING FOIL PRICING.

On Sale 6/11

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X-MEN #136 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT & JOHN BYRNE

Penciled by JOHN BYRNE

Cover by JOHN BYRNE

VARIANT COVER BY IVAN TAO

Jean Grey is power incarnate as the Dark Phoenix – and holds the fate of the cosmos in her hands! But the mighty Shi’ar Empire has this intergalactic threat in its sights! As Jean returns to her family on Earth, Shiar Empress Lilandra declares: If the universe is to survive… Phoenix must be destroyed! But before her Imperial Guard can reach Jean, the X-Men find her first – and so begins their epic rematch with the Dark Phoenix! Can Cyclops reach the woman he loves before she slays everyone else he holds dear? The penultimate chapter of the classic Dark Phoenix Saga is one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting X-MEN (1963) #136.

Marvel is reprinting the complete Death of Phoenix Saga issues as they originally appeared!

32 PGS./All Ages… $4.99

On Sale 6/25

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A few thoughts:

— Obligatory Price Comparison No. 1: An unslabbed, high-grade original Fantastic Four #49 recently sold on eBay for $1,800.

— Obligatory Price Comparison No. 2: An unslabbed, mid-grade original Fantastic Four #6 recently went for $800.

— Obligatory Price Comparison No. 3: An unslabbed, high-grade original X-Men #136 recently sold for about $69.

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MORE

— FANTASTIC FOUR: Marvel to Publish GALACTUS TRILOGY as Facsimile Editions Across Three Months. Details.

— MARVEL Sets Dates For May’s Landmark FANTASTIC FOUR and X-MEN Facsimile Editions. Click here.