Fantastic Four Unplugged

    (Marvel, 1995-1996)
™ and ©1995 Marvel Characters, Inc.

This bimonthly comic was part of an experiment in which Marvel introduced a number of low-price (99¢) “unplugged” comics in an increasingly expensive market. With the average comic price heading toward (and above) $2.00, readers were expected to flock to the low-cost titles.

Sadly, the experimental nature of the titles was far too obvious, and the “unplugged” titles were devoid of important plot events or top-line creative talent. Although this series, which featured solo stories of the members of the Fantastic Four, was credible enough, the overall experiment was a failure. Fantastic Four Unplugged lasted just six issues, and the low sales would not encourage Marvel to try a similar experiment with lower-priced titles.
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Fantastic Four Unplugged #1

September, 1995
Cover Price: $0.99
13 copies available from $0.30 		Mike LackeyHector Oliveira
Fantastic Four Unplugged #2

November, 1995
Cover Price: $0.99
9 copies available from $0.44 		Mike LackeyAdriana Melo
Fantastic Four Unplugged #3

January, 1996
Cover Price: $0.99
7 copies available from $1.80 		Mike LackeyAdriana Melo
Fantastic Four Unplugged #4

March, 1996
Cover Price: $0.99
7 copies available from $2.00 		Mike LackeyAdriana Melo
Fantastic Four Unplugged #5

May, 1996
Cover Price: $0.99
5 copies available from $2.00 		Mike LackeyAdriana Melo
Fantastic Four Unplugged #6

July, 1996
Cover Price: $0.99
6 copies available from $1.50 		Mike LackeyAndrew Wildman