Fantastic Four #236 — 20th Anniversary Special (1981)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 1981 Series: Fantastic Four Issue: #236 Writer: John Byrne Artist: John Byrne Cover Artist: John Byrne Backup Story: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby (all‑new FF story) Print: First print Variant: Standard UK Price Variant (40p)

Condition

Cover: Strong gloss, bright colours, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light Spine: A few tiny stress ticks, staples tight Corners: Slight softening on lower corners, upper corners sharp Edges: Clean with light shelf wear Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks Other notes: No creases, dents, or bends visible Default Grade: Very Good (VG). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• 20th Anniversary issue

• Triple‑sized special

• Huge Marvel hero lineup on the cover

• All‑new Stan Lee & Jack Kirby Fantastic Four story

• Byrne writes and draws the main feature

• Highly collected milestone issue

Why this comic matters

Fantastic Four #236 is one of the most celebrated anniversary issues Marvel ever produced. The triple‑sized format, Byrne’s full creative control, and an all‑new Stan Lee & Jack Kirby backup story make this a major milestone for FF collectors. The hero‑packed cover is iconic and remains one of the most recognisable celebration issues of the Bronze Age.