Fantastic Four #316 (1988)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 1988 Series: Fantastic Four Issue: #316 Writer: Steve Englehart Artist: Keith Pollard Cover Artist: Ron Frenz & Joe Sinnott Print: First print Variant: UK Price Variant (50p)

Condition

Cover: Strong gloss, bright cosmic 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

• Forbidden cosmic storyline — “That Which Is Forbidden!”

• Human Torch central to the cosmic event

• Late‑80s FF era under Englehart

• Frenz/Sinnott cover — highly collected

• Strong team‑dynamic issue

Why this comic matters

Fantastic Four #316 is a visually striking late‑80s cosmic adventure, showcasing the team at the edge of a powerful forbidden force. The dramatic Frenz/Sinnott cover and Englehart’s storytelling make this a solid collector issue from the era, especially for fans of Human Torch‑centric plots.