John Buscema--The Marvel Saga #20 Cover (1987) The Fantastic Four vs Dr. Doom!
Artist: John Buscema (All)
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DescriptionIt doesn’t get much better than a cover with the Fantastic Four facing their greatest enemy, Doctor Doom! But that’s just what you get in this fabulous homage to Fantastic Four #39 by John Buscema. He both penciled and inked this cover for the 1987 miniseries “The Marvel Saga: The Official History of the Marvel Universe.” But while Buscema stayed relatively close to the original layout, with the massive figure of Doom looming over the city, he wasn’t content to just copy it, he made significant changes that really amped up the action. In the original, the Fantastic Four have lost their powers and, joined by Daredevil, they move cautiously, clearly fearing Doom's wrath. But Buscema's re-imagined version is not focused on the loss-of-power storyline, so he drew the team all powered up and fearlessly charging into action--The Human Torch has flamed on, Reed Richards is stretching forward, and Sue Storm is turning invisible while Ben Grimm and Daredevil confidently stride forward, fists clenched and ready for battle. IMHO, it's a spirited re-imagining of a Silver Age classic.Social/Sharing |
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Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Wow !! What an incredible cover ! it's rare to see DD sharing a cover with the FF (outside of the big crossovers) and it really couldn't be any better !! John Buscema showed once again why he's one of the industry's greats !!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
3 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Yup, it really doesn't get much better than this! And a very rare Daredevil by Big John!
Andy Wurst 
Member Since 2004
3 - Posted on 9/6/2022
What an epic cover. Huge congrats. It's beautiful.
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
3 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Woww Wonderful cover, great Big John, great Bill
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
3 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Extraordinary cover and a great addition to your amazing collection!
Malvin V
Member Since 2004
3 - Posted on 9/6/2022
You are right! It doesn't get any better than this. Congrats!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Fabulous image! Love the looming Doom! Huge congrats!!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
3 - Posted on 9/6/2022
I loved the Marvel Saga title. This is one of the great covers & is a fantastic alternative to buying the FF #39 cover for $700,000+ (which probably does not exist anyway!).
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
West Stephan wrote:
I loved the Marvel Saga title. This is one of the great covers & is a fantastic alternative to buying the FF #39 cover for $700,000+ (which probably does not exist anyway!).
Last time I checked, I had that in my pockets....My relatives would kill me if I had that much spare cash. Lol. Luckily one of usernames I created recently was Peter Pauper!
Dan P
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
This is a fun one!
Great characters by a great artist, with a little nostalgic sprinkled in!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
FF #39 is one of my favorite covers from that run! This is definitly a great rendition. Congrats on the beautiful piece!
RS 88
Member Since 2018
3 - Posted on 9/6/2022
This is just Doom Divine! Not a lot of silky gorgeous drops these days - this is a mountain fresh eye pleaser! Thanks for sharing Bill!
Michael Kirton
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Awesome cover! Really love how he handled Sue here.
Steven biali001
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
It's hard to think of an adjective for this cover that hasn't already been used by others commenting on it. It's wonderfully fantastic! Congrats!
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Amazing cover that's a fitting addition to your mind-boggling collection!
Hans Kosenkranius
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Wow! I didn't know Big John had a rendition of my favorite Kirby F.F. cover of all time. Congrats.
Canada Jones
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
FANTASTIC FF cover here, and fine homage to the King!!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
A great Kirby cover gets the John Buscema redo and it only happens for special occasions like the reprint series that need new cover for a Marvel key issue. Buscema's take makes Reed and Johnny more dynamic emphasizing Daredevil with a bigger image leading the charge! A marching cover so the M.M.M.S. still lives on!
Red Raven
Member Since 2012
2 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Cover marvel saga by the master buscema is great - congratulations !!!!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
The original cover this one homages is one of my favourite and most memorable Kirby covers from the original FF run. I've always been partial to the "villain looming overhead" cover layout, no matter how many times it's been used. To have had another legendary Marvel artist do an homage to it was a stroke of genius at the time, especially as he made all the changes you mention in order to still make it somewhat original rather than a direct copy. Congratulations on another fine piece!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
What a crazy fierce mashup here!
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Love seeing Big John do his take on Kirby's original version--and always a rare treat to see him draw Daredevil. Well done!
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Perfectly executed by Buscema! Congrats!!!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Fantastic homage cover! The FF vs Doom is always a wonderful thing, and it's definitely awesome that the characters are displaying their powers and battle ready determination. This is pure John Buscema goodness, congrats!!!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Oh my!! What a killer cover Bill! Knocking it out of the park man! Congrats!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Oh My GOD! Oh My GOD! OH MY GOD! I love this cover! Congrats Bill! Wow! This is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
This is fantastic homage to the original Bill. Great choice!!!!
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
I love JB inking himself, and I've never even seen this great comic! Is Ben's foot underneath the blurb?
Bill J
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Sean Clarke wrote:
I love JB inking himself, and I've never even seen this great comic! Is Ben's foot underneath the blurb?
Yes, Ben's foot is drawn under the stat. The full background art is under the other stat as well.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Bill J wrote:
Yes, Ben's foot is drawn under the stat. The full background art is under the other stat as well.
Are you sure its not his thing? Snapped off after a night of passion with Alicia?
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Spirited Buscema reimagining of a classic Kirby cover!. Big John did not phone it in. Congrats are definitely in order!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
This is such an amazing cover and wonderful take on the classic Kirby cover! Primo cast. Epic addition to your incredible collection!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
Death of the HULK???? Noo!! Nice score on a great FF cover with them using their powers and getting DD on it as well. Congrats!!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/6/2022
I described when I posted two weeks ago a splash page from Marvel Saga how much I loved this series as a kid, so it goes without saying that I think this cover is absolute gold. Huge congrats on landing this!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Bravo on another gem bud! Beautiful Cover.
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Absolutely terrific piece. Such a captivating cover with Doctor Doom in that pose.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Wow great superhero shot in the front with the menacing Doom looming in the back!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Fun to see Big John paying homage to Kirby by way of his own style. The (artistic) circle is complete :)
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
A Master's homage to s Master. Very interesting indeed
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
What a wonderful cover! It is no mere homage but one that is done by another master himself. Many congratulations!
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
such a classic looking cover from John, congrats!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
The FF teams up with DD against the other DD! This is definitely a display piece. Congrats, Bill!
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Holy Hanna Barbera,the gangs all here ! Always loved this Marvel cover and a great re-imagining by big John,congrats !
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
SCHWEEEET! Lost control of myself for a second. Ahem. Acceptable.
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Love this cover mostly because I cherished Marvel Saga. It came out right around the time I had just started reading/collecting comics weekly with a pull list. Bravo!!!
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Wow!!!!! A masterpiece that is 100% Big John. Love the huge Doom image over-shadowing the page! Mondo congratulations!!!
NEBUR ADLAN
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
Incredible GEM , DOOM over the entire FF and DD by the hand of Big John ! Amazing
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/8/2022
Amazing cover by the great one, Big John! Huge congrats on this one, Bill!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 9/8/2022
Loving how great masters homaged tribute to The King, as Byrne did in FF247. Amazing art even better than FF39. OH man!!! This is so great.
Dietmar Krueger
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/8/2022
FV39 & JBuscema are both favorites for me!!!
A N H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/8/2022
Fantastic! The heroes spacing works better here IMO than on the FF 39 where they are all side by side. Another incredible addition.
Anthony T
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/8/2022
Great cover, congrats on the new addition to your collection.
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/12/2022
Such a cool cover reinterpretation, but Buscema over Buscema inks were always exceptional, big congrats!
Sylvain R
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 9/15/2022
Hard to imagine anything better than this... it definitely reminds me the FF #49 cover!
Congrats!
gene o
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/17/2022
Holy Smokes, what a dream! A Buscema Doom cover, with the whole FF....and DD to boot!!!!! How do you top this, Bill?
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/23/2022
Dr. Doom might have been a Kirby creation but Big John sure knew how to draw him! What a wonderful, ominous cover this is. A worthy addition to your great collection!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/30/2022
Such an intensly awesome cover. Congrats on a very special piece.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/3/2022
Such an iconic image done by an all time master! Great cover (well, except for the part about the detah of the Hulk ... ) that fit perfectly in your stunning collection. Congrats - thanks for sharing!
Frank Giella
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/11/2022
A Marvel masterpiece! Someday we'll see it hanging in a museum!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/15/2022
OMG...This is stunning! The Kirby homage with that big, beautiful Doom. The good guys looking determined and ready. Gorgeous, full backgrounds. And all that beautiful pencil and ink Buscema. You win! Wow, what a score!
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