Coach Sam Thorne

Trivia

• 🗓️ Coach Sam Thorne first appeared in Fantastic Four #50 in 1966 — that's 60 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
• 🎨 Co-created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
• 📚 Appears in 14 issues across 7 different series.
• ⭐ 1 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
• 📈 Has appeared in comics for 59 years (1966–2025) — a true Silver Age mainstay.
• 🛡️ Runs with Fantastic Four.

Covers through the years — 1966–1973

★ 1966

Fantastic Four #50

1973

Fantastic Four #138