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Jack Kirby cover/art; 1st app of Krang & Lady Dorma, Origin of Sub-Mariner; pin-ups; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Expanding the Marvel Universe bit by bit, this annual featured the retelling of the FF origin and the deepening of the tug-of-war between the imperious Prince Namor and our surface-dwelling heroes. Whether this appearance was meant to build interest in the Spider-Man title, or meant to draw Spider readers into the Fantastic Four orbit isn't certain, but it's one more example of Lee and Kirby's determination to create a bustling, big world for their new heroes to play in, and for readers to become addicted to.