Fantastic Four Vol 1 104

Fantastic Four #104
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Art by: John Romita and John Verpoorten
Release Date	August 18, 1970
Cover Date	November, 1970
Issue Details
Editor-in-Chief	Stan Lee

1. "Our World -- Enslaved!"
Appearances · Synopsis
Writer(s)	Stan Lee
Penciler(s)	John Romita
Inker(s)	John Verpoorten
Letterer(s)	Artie Simek
Editor(s)	Stan Lee

 Richards-- you've failed me -- and your nation! 

—Richard Nixon

Appearing in "Our World -- Enslaved!"

Featured Characters:

• Fantastic Four
  • Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards) (See chronology)
  • Invisible Girl (Sue Richards) (See chronology)
  • Thing (Ben Grimm) (See chronology)
  • Human Torch (Johnny Storm) (See chronology)
  • Crystal (See chronology)

Supporting Characters:

• Sub-Mariner (Namor McKenzie) (See chronology)

Antagonists:

• Magneto (See chronology)
• Atlantean Navy
• Atlantean Army

Other Characters:

• Lady Dorma (See chronology)
• ⏴ Richard Nixon ⏵ (Topical Reference)

Races and Species:

• Humans
• Inhumans
• Mutants
• Atlanteans
• Mutant Atlantean-Human Hybrids

Locations:

• Earth
  • North America
    • United States of America
      • New York
        • New York City
          • Manhattan
            • 42nd Street and Madison Avenue
              • Baxter Building
      • White House (Mentioned)
  • Atlantis (Mentioned)
• Moon (Mentioned)

Items:

• Fantastic Four Uniforms
• Magneto's Helmet
• Dynamo

Vehicles:

• Fantasti-Car MK II

Synopsis for "Our World -- Enslaved!"

The Fantastic Four and the Sub-Mariner return to the shores of New York City to witness the Atlantean army -- under the command of Magneto -- attack the city and incapacitate the military forces that have been set up there to meet them. When Namor tries to fly off to stop this senseless battle, Reed convinces him that the only thing he can do right now is pretend that he is siding with Magneto in order to buy them time to defeat their mutual foe. Despite his reservations, the Sub-Mariner agrees to follow Reed's advice. As the Fantastic Four speed away, Namor approaches his flagship and agrees to Magneto's terms. Magneto then orders Namor to lead his armies on an assault on Manhattan, warning him not to fail as the fate of Sue Richards and Lady Dorma hang in the balance.

The Fantastic Four return to their headquarters where they are reunited with Crystal. They are also contacted by the US President, who informs them that the Sub-Mariner has gathered an army on the mainland and herding citizens as prisoners. Regardless of the pressures on him from the Commander-in-Chief, Reed assures the President that he can stop the invasion before it's too late. He then sends Johnny out to call the Sub-Mariner back in. Narrowly avoiding Atlantean cannon fire, Johnny learns that Magneto plans to set up operations in Central Park. The pair then race off to face him there, with Johnny having complete faith in Reed coming up with an invention to stop Magneto.

As Magneto lands his flagship in Central Park, Sue tries to break free and escape under cover of her invisibility powers, but this proves to be a fruitless escape, as Magneto manages to uncover and subdue her. Namor then confronts Magneto in the park and orders him to let his captives go or face his wrath. Back at the Baxter Building, Reed is putting the finishing touches on his device while Johnny, Ben and Crystal keep Atlantean invaders at bay. With the weapon completed, the group flies to Central Park in the Fantasti-Car. Reed then comes at Magneto with his weapon, which is powered by Crystal's elemental powers. When Magneto tries to fight back, the weapon turns his magnetic powers against him, trapping Magneto in a cone of magnetic force that he cannot escape from.

With the battle now over, Namor orders his armies to stand down and return to the sea, putting an end to hostilities. With Magneto incapacitated, the Fantastic Four leave him in the park to be picked up by the military and return home.

Solicit Synopsis

The fighting F.F. - versus Magneto - versus Sub-Mariner! A thousand surprises! A million thrills! And oh, that ending!

Notes

Continuity Notes

• Magneto's arrival in Central Park is expanded upon in X-Men: The Hidden Years #21. Also Reed's preparations and the final battle against Magneto were expanded upon in X-Men: The Hidden Years #22. That story reveals that Reed was assisted in the construction of the weapon by Professor X who was monitoring events mentally, as such he is listed as being behind the scenes in this issue.

• The appearance of Richard Nixon as President of the United States in this story should be considered a Topical Reference per the Sliding Timescale of Earth-616.

• Following his defeat here, Magneto breaks out of prison and battles the Inhuman royal family in Amazing Adventures (Vol. 2) #9–Amazing Adventures (Vol. 2) #10.

Chronology Notes

Events occur behind the scenes in this story that affect the chronology of the following characters:

Mister Fantastic:

• ⏴ Page 1-15, Panel 1 ⏵ - Namor faces Magneto while the Fantastic Four liberate the Baxter Building.
• ⏴ Page 15, Panel 2-Page 16, Panel 1 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four secure the Baxter Building.
• ⏴ Page 16, Panel 2-Page 17, Panel 2 ⏵ - Reed completes a device that will use Magneto's powers against him.
• ⏴ Page 17, Panel 3-Page 20, Panel 4 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four help Namor defeat Magneto, the Sub-Mariner and his forces retreat.
• ⏴ Page 20, Panel 5 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four return home.

Invisible Girl:

• ⏴ Page 1-14, Panel 1 ⏵ - Sue is a prisoner of Magneto.
• ⏴ Page 14, Panel 3-Page 14, Panel 1 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four secure the Baxter Building.
• ⏴ Page 17, Panel 3-Page 20, Panel 4 ⏵ - Magneto is defeated, Sue is rescued.
• ⏴ Page 20, Panel 5 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four return home.

Human Torch:

• ⏴ Page 1-15, Panel 1 ⏵ - Namor faces Magneto while the Fantastic Four liberate the Baxter Building.
• ⏴ Page 15, Panel 2-Page 16, Panel 1 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four secure the Baxter Building.
• ⏴ Page 16, Panel 2-Page 17, Panel 2 ⏵ - Reed completes a device that will use Magneto's powers against him.
• ⏴ Page 17, Panel 3-Page 20, Panel 4 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four help Namor defeat Magneto, the Sub-Mariner and his forces retreat.
• ⏴ Page 20, Panel 5 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four return home.

Thing:

• ⏴ Page 1-15, Panel 1 ⏵ - Namor faces Magneto while the Fantastic Four liberate the Baxter Building.
• ⏴ Page 15, Panel 2-Page 16, Panel 1 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four secure the Baxter Building.
• ⏴ Page 16, Panel 2-Page 17, Panel 2 ⏵ - Reed completes a device that will use Magneto's powers against him.
• ⏴ Page 17, Panel 3-Page 20, Panel 4 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four help Namor defeat Magneto, the Sub-Mariner and his forces retreat.
• ⏴ Page 20, Panel 5 ⏵ - The Fantatsic Four return home.

Crystal:

• ⏴ Page 1-15, Panel 1 ⏵ - Namor faces Magneto while the Fantastic Four liberate the Baxter Building.
• ⏴ Page 15, Panel 2-Page 16, Panel 1 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four secure the Baxter Building.
• ⏴ Page 16, Panel 2-Page 17, Panel 2 ⏵ - Reed completes a device that will use Magneto's powers against him.
• ⏴ Page 17, Panel 3-Page 20, Panel 4 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four help Namor defeat Magneto, the Sub-Mariner and his forces retreat.
• ⏴ Page 20, Panel 5 ⏵ - The Fantastic Four return home.

Sub-Mariner:

• ⏴ Page 1-14, Panel 1 ⏵ - Namor faces Magneto to save Sue and Dorma.
• ⏴ Page 17, Panel 3-Page 20, Panel 4 ⏵ - Magneto defeated by the FF and Namor. The Atlanteans return home.

Magneto:

• ⏴ Page 1-14, Panel 1 ⏵ - Namor faces Magneto to save Sue and Dorma.
• ⏴ Page 17, Panel 3-Page 20, Panel 4 ⏵ - Magneto defeated by the FF and Namor.

Dorma:

• ⏴ Page 1-14, Panel 1 ⏵ - Dorma is a prisoner of Magneto
• ⏴ Page 17, Panel 3-Page 20, Panel 4 ⏵ - Freed by the FF and Namor.

Publication Notes

• This issue contains a letters page, Fantastic Four Fan Page. Letters are published from Carl Gafford, William A. Sweeney, Gary Chun, Steve Turner, and Steve Smith.

See Also

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