FANTASTIC FOUR (1961-96; 2003-12) #2
CGC VF-: 7.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 06/12/2019 1:21 PM
$5,009
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
Jack Kirby cover/art; 1st app of the Skrulls; Last 10c Issue; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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Jack Kirby cover/art; 1st app of the Skrulls; Last 10c Issue; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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ow/white pgs
Jack Kirby cover/art; 1st app of the Skrulls; Last 10c Issue; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)Who knew that the need for a faddish, sci-fi based villain would result in storylines and mythology spanning across decades? It wasn't as though Lee and Kirby were consciously creating a pop-culture world in the rocky days of early Silver Age Marvel, they were just trying to make fun comics that would sell and attract readers -- but, by following the hyperactive lead of their imaginative audience, they developed a language and style and mythos that carries on to this day, in the movies and beyond. This first appearance of the Skrulls hints at the grandeur and go-for-broke glee of the Marvel Universe to come.
Thanks to the MCU the Skrulls are now poised to play a major role in Phase Four of the movie franchise after being introduced in "Captain Marvel." This is a great opportunity to take home a handsome and sturdy copy of the alien race's introduction. The chromatic scheme on this cover is as fresh as it was fifty-seven years ago, and considering that this is the second-ever appearance of the Fantastic Four, the book is doubly desirable.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VF- (7.5) value = $3,113.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artist Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
Jack Kirby cover/art; 1st app of the Skrulls; Last 10c Issue; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)Who knew that the need for a faddish, sci-fi based villain would result in storylines and mythology spanning across decades? It wasn't as though Lee and Kirby were consciously creating a pop-culture world in the rocky days of early Silver Age Marvel, they were just trying to make fun comics that would sell and attract readers -- but, by following the hyperactive lead of their imaginative audience, they developed a language and style and mythos that carries on to this day, in the movies and beyond. This first appearance of the Skrulls hints at the grandeur and go-for-broke glee of the Marvel Universe to come.
Thanks to the MCU the Skrulls are now poised to play a major role in Phase Four of the movie franchise after being introduced in "Captain Marvel." This is a great opportunity to take home a handsome and sturdy copy of the alien race's introduction. The chromatic scheme on this cover is as fresh as it was fifty-seven years ago, and considering that this is the second-ever appearance of the Fantastic Four, the book is doubly desirable.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VF- (7.5) value = $3,113.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artist Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.