As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for comic book adaptations and a deep appreciation for Alex Ross’ artistic mastery, I can hardly contain my excitement about the upcoming Fantastic Four: Full Circle (Expanded Edition). Having grown up reading the classic Stan Lee and Jack Kirby stories, this graphic novel holds a special place in my heart.
Exclusive disclosure by ComingSoon: Alex Ross’s artwork will grace the pages of the extended version of “Fantastic Four: Full Circle”.
The graphic novel “Fantastic Four: Full Circle” hit shelves in August 2022, penned and visually brought to life by Ross. This 64-page book revives a timeless tale originally created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, making it accessible for contemporary readers once more.
This month’s release from Abrams ComicArts will be an extended version of Fantastic Four: Full Circle, boasting more than 250 extra pages filled with additional content. Among the new additions are Ross’ initial sketches for logo designs and fresh renditions of the Fantastic Four costumes.
Check out the exclusive Fantastic Four: Full Circle (Expanded Edition) pages below:
What else is featured in Fantastic Four: Full Circle (Expanded Edition)?
The enlarged, fresh version of Fantastic Four: Full Circle includes an extra 288 pages filled with stunning bonus content directly from Jack Kirby (Ross), offering readers a comprehensive look at his creative journey and the ideas behind this book that School Library Journal labeled as a ‘pop art masterpiece.’ This extensive material takes you on a tour, unveiling for the first time Kirby’s proposal, rough sketches, detailed inks, color guides, models, and preliminary artwork – much of which has never been seen before.
Moreover, the graphic novel includes commentary by Ross about his love for the Fantastic Four and his artistic methods, as well as reproductions of Ross’ Marvel Comics covers for the Fantastic Four from 2023 and 2024. It also features a reprint of the “This Man… This Monster!” storyline by Lee and Kirby, which was initially published in June 1966.
On a damp Manhattan evening, only Ben Grimm seems active amidst the tranquility. This is the scene set by Fantastic Four: Full Circle’s narrative. An unexpected intruder emerges within the Baxter Building, causing the Fantastic Four – Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards), Invisible Woman (Susan Storm Richards), Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Thing (Ben Grimm) – to be besieged by a horde of invading parasites. These creatures, made up of Negative Energy, have arrived on Earth using humans as vessels. The purpose behind this sudden invasion, and the identity of its orchestrator, remain shrouded in mystery. Faced with no other options, the Fantastic Four must venture into the Negative Zone, a realm composed entirely of anti-matter, a journey that could jeopardize not only their lives but also the destiny of the universe itself.
On October 29, 2024, you can find Fantastic Four: Full Circle (Expanded Edition) on shelves of bookstores nationwide. The following day, October 30, 2024, comic enthusiasts can grab it from their local shops. Pre-order details are available by clicking here.
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