Fantastic Four #43

Title: Fantastic Four

Issue Number: #43

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: October 1965

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Stan Lee

Artist/Penciler: Jack Kirby

Cover Artist: Jack Kirby

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Standard 12¢ Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Frightful Four appearance; Medusa appearance; conclusion of the Frightful Four storyline; classic Jack Kirby cover

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: VG+/VG-FN (4.5–5.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Solid Silver Age copy with strong cover color and good overall eye appeal. Front cover shows moderate spine wear with numerous small color-breaking stress marks, general edge wear, surface wear and several small creases. Small pieces are missing from both the lower-left and lower-right corners of the front cover. Additional chipping and wear are present along the top edge and corners. Back cover has moderate age toning, light soiling, edge and corner wear, and a few creases. Interior pages show even age toning. Both staples remain intact and the centerfold is securely attached.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

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