Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott.
Reprinting Fantastic Four [1961] #168. WHERE HAVE ALL THE POWERS GONE?, Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. After being exposed to excessive gamma radiation from the Hulk last issue, the Thing has reverted back to normal Ben Grimm. And now Ben and his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, have a chance to build a new life together. But there may be someone (operating behind the scenes) that doesn't want Ben and Alicia to have a new anything. Meanwhile, Reed decides to replace the Thing right away. Someone powerful...so how about Power Man? Luke Cage accepts Mr. Fantastic's offer, and when the Wrecker starts creating havoc at a local bank, Power Man gets his first test with the Fantastic Four.