Fantastic Four #190

Fantastic Four #190 was published by Marvel Comics in January 1978. It was released during a transitional period for the title, written by Marv Wolfman with interior art by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. This issue features the team during the 'Battle of the Baxter Building' storyline, a high-stakes narrative arc that saw the Fantastic Four facing off against internal and external threats, reflecting the dramatic, soap-operatic style that defined the title during the late 1970s.

The cover art was provided by George Pérez, a rising star in the industry who would later become one of the most celebrated artists in comics. His work on this era of Fantastic Four helped bridge the gap between the classic Stan Lee and Jack Kirby foundations and the more modern, detailed aesthetics of the 1980s. The issue is widely regarded by fans of this period as a quintessential example of the energetic, character-driven storytelling that sustained the longevity of the Fantastic Four franchise during the post-Kirby era.