EXCLUSIVE! Fantastic Four and Civil War — it rhymes!
Marvel has two Facsimile Editions on tap for December: the last of the monthly Fantastic Four issues and the latest Civil War. Plus, there’s a January surprise we’ll be able to tell you about soon enough. (UPDATED: Here it is!)
Dig the solicitations for Fantastic Four #12 and Civil War #5. The info will be formally released later this week:
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FANTASTIC FOUR #12 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY
Cover by JACK KIRBY
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
FOIL VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
Continuing a facsimile collection of the foundational adventures of Marvel’s First Family! And the early days of the FF were never more eventful than their fateful first encounter with the Incredible Hulk! General “Thunderbolt” Ross wants the help of the fabulous foursome in his relentless vendetta against the rampaging Hulk, and Reed Richards’ updated Fantasti-Car might help them find their target! A rivalry for the ages is about to form between the Thing and the Hulk, but can Dr. Bruce Banner help the FF identify the real danger? 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) #12.
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 12/10
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CIVIL WAR #5 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by MARK MILLAR
Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN
COVER BY STEVE MCNIVEN
FOIL VARIANT COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER
Continuing a facsimile re-presentation of the blockbuster crossover that scarred the Marvel Universe for years! The Superhuman Registration Act requires all those with powers to register with the government. Captain America and his outlaw band are strenuous objectors. Iron Man leads the pro-registration camp. After a brutal battle between the rival factions, many heroes are left injured – and one lies dead. In the aftermath, some are beginning to doubt their allegiances. The Fantastic Four are torn apart and Spider-Man clashes with Iron Man – but as the renegade wall-crawler goes on the run, Maria Hill of S.H.I.E.L.D. mobilizes the deadly Thunderbolts! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all!
Reprinting CIVIL WAR (2006) #5.
Marvel will be reprinting the original seven issues of Civil War!
32 PGS./Rated T+… $4.99
RETAILERS/CONSUMERS: PLEASE INQUIRE REGARDING FOIL PRICING.
On Sale 12/17
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A few thoughts:
— It’s been a lot of fun reading the FF issues this year. As I’ve said before, my prediction is that next year will feature Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
— Look for the third Facsimile Edition this week. (UPDATED: Here it is!)
— Obligatory Price Comparison: An unslabbed, poor copy of Fantastic Four #12 recently sold on eBay for $550.
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MORE
— MARVEL to Publish Three Facsimile Editions in November. Click here.
— The First MARVEL/DC Facsimile Edition Is… AMALGAM SPIDER-BOY #1. Click here.
September 16, 2025
>>> and a surprise we’ll be able to tell you about soon enough.
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Does Marvel reach out to you, Dan? Or, are you channeling the showmanship of Stan in building up our anticipation? It would be cool if Marvel was reaching out with “secret” information so you can prepare your article around the official release. That would show me that Marvel is interested in the market our little community represents. Which is it?
That all said, my (5) copies of FF #12 are locked and loaded. I’ve less than zero interest in Civil War. Those stories are what took me out of the comics on the Marvel side of things.
September 16, 2025
Oooh, please let the third facsimile be Uncanny X-Men #143. 🙂
September 16, 2025
Honestly I with they would start reprinting their treasury editions like DC did.
September 16, 2025
That is something that I would instantly buy. Like DC make a regular and foil Treasury Editions and I’d happily pick both editions up starting with their first.
Marvel would be wise to reprint these.
September 16, 2025
I hope in 2026 we’ll see some more classic Silver and Bronze Age releases. DC is way overdue to release Flash #135 which debuted Kid Flash’s second and far superior uniform.
You may recall it was scheduled to be released as pat of DC’s Dollar line but was cancelled as Covid hit in 2020. Marvel amazingly never released Daredevil 7 featuring the epic battle between Daredevil and the Sub-Mariner, drawn by the legendary Wally Wood as part of it’s True Believer line!
Incredibly, the same could be said for Sgt Fury #13 which featured Cap and Bucky fighting alongside the Howlers! Can you imagine a better title to release in July of 2026 as we celebrate our nation’s 25th anniversary.
Other tiles for consideration; Batman #156 Robin dies at dawn, X-Men #9 as the original mutants meet the Avengers and for that matter issue #10 featuring the debut of Ka-Zar. Avengers #16 as the “Old Order Changeth,” JLA #4 as Green Arrow belatedly joins the Justice League, any of the Showcase and the Brave and the Bold issues featuring members of the Justice Society.
For Memorial Day next year, DC should release Brave and Bold #52 featuring “Three Battle Stars.”