Fantastic Four #192

Fantastic Four #192, published by Marvel Comics in March 1978, serves as a significant entry point in the 'Battle of the Baxter Building' storyline. Written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott, the issue centers on the team's conflict with the Brute, an alternate-reality version of Reed Richards. This era of the title is often noted for its attempts to re-establish the core team dynamics during a transitional period for Marvel's flagship family series.

The creative direction for this period reflected the editorial shifts common at Marvel in the late 1970s, as writers navigated long-running character arcs established by earlier legends like Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Keith Pollard’s clean, traditional line work, complemented by Joe Sinnott’s seasoned inking style, provided a visual continuity that honored the series' history while accommodating the narrative complexity of Wolfman’s scripts. It remains a representative artifact of mid-Bronze Age superhero storytelling.