Fantastic Four (1961) #67

Cameo appearance & origin of Him (later becomes known as Adam Warlock)


"When Opens the Cocoon!"

While Reed rushes to recreate the wristband that will transport them to wherever Alicia was taken, Alicia and comes face to face with Him, a creature that is encased in a cocoon, the artificial being asks for her help. Finishing the device, Reed, Ben and Johnny use it to travel to the Beehive, there they fight the Enclave and their soldiers, while in Lock 41, Alicia asks Dr. Hamilton to help save Him, however fearing what is in the cocoon, Hamilton tries to kill it with his ray gun, however fails and Him begins to emerge from his cocoon. Reed and the others make their way into Lock 41 and rescue Alicia and travel back through the doorway before Him full hatches and passes judgment on his creators. Finding their intent evil, Him destroys the Hive seemingly destroying everyone.


NOTE: FF #66 begins Him's origin story, and this issue - FF #67 - is the second part of Him's origin and the first time he appears, emerged from the cocoon.