Fantastic Four #3

Cover A

Direct Edition

Key FactsKey issue

1st appearance of Alicia Masters

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This page represents the regular first-print edition (Cover A). Separate pages are available for the 1 variant cover.

Market Value

Near Mint (raw): $4.95; current listings, Oct 8, 2026

CGC Census

1,742

Total Graded

9.8 NM/MT

8.0 VF

Reprinted 3x

Fantastic Four #3. Written by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee with art by Chris Bachalo and Jim Lee. A superhero comic. Published by Marvel in 1997. 44 pages. Featuring Alicia Masters (1st appearance), Ben Grimm, Captain America and more.

Cover Date

January 1, 1997

On Sale Date

November 6, 1996

Pages

Cover Price

$1.95 / CA$2.75

Rating

Approved by the Comics Code Authority

Editor

Michael Heisler

Barcode

75960604361300311

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Credits

Writer

Brandon Choi, Jim Lee, Matt Idelson

Penciller

Chris Bachalo, Jim Lee

Inker

Alex Garner, John Dickenson, Scott Williams, Tom McWeeney

Colorist

Joe Chiodo, Martin Jimenez, Wildstorm Effects

Letterer

Dave Lanphear, Rich

Characters

Alicia Masters (1st appearance); Ben Grimm; Captain America; Cass; Giganto (death); Human Torch; Invisible Woman; Johnny Storm; Lady Dorma; Lieutenant McKinney; Lord Krang; Mr. Fantastic; Namor; Nick Fury; Reed Richards; Steve Rogers; Sub-Mariner; Susan Storm; The Thing; Thor; Thor Odinson

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