Marvel in the 60s

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  Strange Tales #102 (Nov 1962)

  Human Torch, Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics

  Anthology story. Superhero twist. Marvel is still figuring out how to blend these two worlds together.

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  The Incredible Hulk #4 (Nov 1962)

  Marvel Comics, The Hulk

  Two stories, two directions — one moving forward, one stuck in the past.

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  Fantastic Four #8 (Nov 1962)

  Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics

  The importance of Fantastic Four #8 might sneak up on you, but this issue introduces Alicia Masters — who will profoundly change Ben Grimm — and finally makes every page count.

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  Journey Into Mystery #86 (Nov 1962)

  Marvel Comics, Thor

  Thor slips back into anthology sci-fi. Kirby pushes forward.

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  Tales to Astonish #37 (Nov 1962)

  Marvel Comics, Hank Pym, Ant-Man

  Marvel realizes every hero doesn’t have to tell the same story.

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  Journey Into Mystery #85 (Oct 1962)

  Marvel Comics, Thor, Loki

  Marvel starts to realize how big Thor’s world can be.

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  Tales to Astonish #36 (Oct 1962)

  Marvel Comics, Hank Pym, Ant-Man

  Ant-Man embraces being a superhero, and that makes the anthology formula work.

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  Strange Tales #101 (Oct 1962)

  Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics, Human Torch

  Marvel is adding superheroes to everything — ready or not.

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  Fantastic Four #7 (Dec 1962)

  Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics

  Marvel has the superheroes. It can’t quit the anthology.

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  Journey Into Mystery #84 (Nov 1962)

  Marvel Comics, Thor

  Marvel has a god. It doesn’t have the stories yet.

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