Fantastic Four #265 (1984)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 1984 Series: Fantastic Four Issue: #265 Writer: John Byrne Artist: John Byrne Cover Artist: John Byrne Print: First print Variant: UK Price Variant (25p)

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 Fine (VF). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• New FF member reveal — introduction of the newest Fantastic Four member

• Major turning point in Byrne’s run

• Strong Sue/Reed character focus

• Classic early‑80s FF cover

• Highly collected due to team‑change significance

Why this comic matters

Fantastic Four #265 is a key issue in Byrne’s celebrated run, marking the introduction of a new member to the team — a major status‑quo shift that makes this issue a standout for FF collectors. The cover tease and character‑driven storytelling give it long‑term relevance in the Fantastic Four mythos.