Fantastic Four (1961) 3-A

"Chapter I: The Menace of the Miracle Man" (V-563) by Lee and Kirby/Brodsky. 5 pages
The Fantastic Four attend the night club show of the Miracle Man. During the show, he calls them out, claiming his power is greater than theirs, and embarrasses the Thing. Thus emboldened, he plans to subjugate the world.

Pin-up of Johnny Story, the Human Torch (V-364) by Kirby.

"Chapter II: The Monster Lives!" 5 pages.
The Miracle Man animates a monster movie promotional statue, and terrorizes the city.

"Chapter III: The Flame That Died!" 3 pages.
The team tracks down and destroys the monster, but are beaten by the Miracle Man. The Invisible Woman tracks his departure.

"Chapter IV: In The Shadow of Defeat!" 5 pages.
Reed, Ben and Johnny bicker amongst themselves until Sue sends off the signal flare.

"Chapter V: The Final Challenge!" 5 pages.
Sue has been hypnotized by the Miracle Man and the rest of the team finally rescue her, but the Torch departs the team, tired of being bossed around.

1st appearance of the Miracle Man, the Fantasticar, uniforms, and the Baxter Building.

Reprinted in Marvel Collectors Item Classics #2