Fantastic Four #302 (1987)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 1987 Series: Fantastic Four Issue: #302 Writer: Roger Stern Artist: Ron Frenz Cover Artist: Ron Frenz Print: First print Variant: 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 Fine (VF). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• Human Torch storyline — “To Flame No More!”

• Johnny Storm’s powers malfunction — major character beat

• Late‑80s FF era

• Frenz/Stern creative team

• Strong emotional focus on Johnny’s identity crisis

Why this comic matters

Fantastic Four #302 delivers a dramatic Human Torch‑centric story, exploring what happens when Johnny’s powers begin to fail. It’s a standout issue from the late‑80s run, offering strong character development and a memorable cover that remains popular with FF collectors.