Finally the culmination of Jonathan Hickman’s arc of Fantastic Four has reached its pinnacle with the release of FF #1. The answers that Fantastic Four fans have been waiting for are finally going to be explained and it all starts here in this issue, and it begins with a heartfelt goodbye from theHuman Torch himself that was recorded prior to his death.
Once again with this issue, Jonathan Hickman does not miss a beat. The only thing I would change is making the issue easier to jump into since it is an issue one and not the next issue of Fantastic Four. Aside from that, the writing is great as always, releasing just enough info to be excited for the story, but not enough to make it predictable. And to top it all off, set up for the first story arc with this issues ending is monumental.
The art of Steve Epting is always phenomenal, but with the addition of Paul Mounts color, it’s even better. Epting’s illustration of the scientifically bizarre and fast paced actions that occur in any Fantastic Four based book is simply perfect, easily bringing to life these classic characters that would undoubtedly make Jack Kirby proud.
This combination of great writing and great are is what has allowed FF to live up to its expectations. The book continues right where Fantastic Four left off, but at the same time seizing to be Fantastic Four all together, and becoming something all of its own. The cast of characters and the multiple story lines that are featured keep the reader drawn in and excited throughout the duration of the issue, but nothing less is to be expected from comic greats such as Hickman, Epting and Mounts. There is no doubt that the series will continue to keep its readers on its toes and provide even more excitement and quality.
10 out of 10
I've never been that interested in Fantastic Four, but Hickman is great and this does seem pretty cool. One question: is Spider-Man integrated into the team naturally or does it seem forced?
ReplyDeleteSpider-Man has had a deep set tie-in with the Fantastic Four since the early issues of Spider-Man (around issue 14 or so I think) so it is pretty natural. Also, the Mark Millar run of Fantastic Four kinda reiterates the closeness of the Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. The first few pages of this issue gives a reason as to why Spider-Man was picked to fill in.
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