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Marvel's Greatest Comics Ft. Fantastic Four #96
Marvel's Greatest Comics Ft. Fantastic Four #96
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Marvel's Greatest Comics Featuring Fantastic Four #96 (1980)
Relive the cosmic brilliance of Marvel's Greatest Comics Featuring Fantastic Four #96 (1980), a reprint of the iconic Fantastic Four #63 from 1967! Originally crafted by the legendary duo of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, this issue unleashes the Sandman in a gritty tale of vengeance and redemption. Titled "The Sandman Strikes," it pits the Fantastic Four against a newly powered-up Flint Marko, fresh from Doctor Doom’s labs with a tricked-out suit that amplifies his sandy menace. With Kirby’s dynamic art and Lee’s signature flair, this 1980 reprint brings Silver Age greatness to a new generation—perfect for collectors and fans of Marvel’s First Family!
Value Highlights
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Publication Details: Released in September 1980 as part of the Marvel’s Greatest Comics reprint series, this issue faithfully recreates Fantastic Four #63 (June 1967), spotlighting the Sandman’s evolution and the FF’s teamwork in a classic showdown.
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Key Moments: Features the Sandman’s upgrade via Doom’s experimental tech, a thrilling battle across New York, and a rare glimpse of Doom’s influence behind the scenes. It’s a quintessential Lee/Kirby tale of heroics and villainy.
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Condition and Pricing: As of March 2025, raw near-mint (NM) copies typically range from $4–$8 on platforms like eBay and MyComicShop, reflecting steady demand for affordable Silver Age reprints. CGC 9.8 graded copies fetch $40–$60, with premiums for high-grade examples tied to Kirby’s enduring legacy.
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Creative Team: Stan Lee’s witty dialogue and Jack Kirby’s groundbreaking pencils shine through, making this reprint a budget-friendly gateway to one of Marvel’s most celebrated eras.
Market Trends
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Silver Age Nostalgia: The Lee/Kirby Fantastic Four run remains a gold standard, and reprints like Marvel’s Greatest Comics #96 offer collectors an accessible entry point. Values have seen a modest 5–10% uptick since 2024, driven by nostalgia and the MCU’s Fantastic Four hype (July 2025).
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Doctor Doom Connection: Though Doom doesn’t appear directly, his role in enhancing Sandman’s powers ties this issue to his mythos. With the 2025 "One World Under Doom" event and his cinematic debut looming, Doom-adjacent comics are trending upward, potentially boosting this issue by 10–15%.
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Reprint Appeal: As a reprint, it lacks the rarity of the original Fantastic Four #63 (NM raw: $200–$300), but its affordability and fidelity to the source material attract budget-conscious collectors and completists.
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Condition Impact: Low-grade copies (VG or lower) hover at $1–$3, while NM and graded copies see stronger interest, reflecting a market that values preservation even for reprints.
Grab Marvel’s Greatest Comics Featuring Fantastic Four #96 today—a timeless Silver Age adventure reborn in 1980! With Sandman’s Doom-fueled rampage and the FF’s classic heroics, this issue blends collectible charm with rising potential as Marvel’s First Family and their foes take center stage in 2025.
