Fantastic Four 257 Cover ..And Galactus means Death..
Artist: John Byrne (Penciller)
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DescriptionI’m so excited to own this piece. For me this is one of the ultimate classic Galactus covers.. With a fully characterized image of Galactus paired with death, we know who and what Galactus is about before even opening the book. John Byrne made only 2 Galactus Covers during his multi year run on the FF title, so it’s super special to have 1 of those 2.Galactus is one of my top favorite characters in the marvel universe..let’s hope when Disney brings him to the MCU they do his Majestic Cosmic power level and image justice. A big thanks to Dan Pottick for working out this deal with me. One of the beauties of CAF is when we get to know people we know truly how and when a piece means something strongly to the other. It always means more to know we are moving a piece to someone who truly loves it. And Dan got to know that this piece would be such a thing for me, Back to the book. Marvel and Byrne really stepped it up here with this issue furthering the development of the cosmic character of Galactus by both making him more human, showing his humanity in a sense, and his own inner conflicts about his life path..All the while showing his journey to accepting once again his path as the devourer of worlds and knowing that him being alive and choosing life is an important part of the Galactic scheme of things..Much like we are each challenged to do in our own lives when we reached these points of why are we really here, connecting with our own importance in the scheme of life..And after Galactus has this all important moment with the personification of Death he moves on to show why he is and should be one of the most feared natural forces of the universe by annihilating and consuming the Skrull home-world! We’re further blessed by the shiny flaming nude hotness of Nova gracing this cover while the FF’s floating heads look on in horror at what might come from Galactus’s next meal. In person the striking image of the largely rendered face of Galactus/Death is awesome. Byrne drew this piece from edge to edge increasing the visual impact. Take it from Galactus —We must do what we must —Its our nature—and we are here cuz we are meant to be here—consume create and be your own cosmic force! Social/Sharing |
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Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery 
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/6/2019
RS 88 wrote:
Wow! Great image!!
Thanks RS..!!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/6/2019
P A wrote:
Outstanding Byrne FF cover! Congrats!
Thanks for enjoying it as well.
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/6/2019
Jason K Fulton wrote:
Yasha - that's incredible. Congratulations!
Hey Jason, thx for the congrats, as a fellow Byrne FF collector I know you get the specialness
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/6/2019
Glen Brunswick wrote:
GALACTO-NUTZ!!!
LOL Yes..Thanks Glenn..Galactic Nutzoness🤪😈☠️
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/7/2019
Jason K Fulton wrote:
Is the art full bleed? And is that "large" art?
Jason, yes it is full bleed and large art..Both factors being in play makes it truly stunning in person.
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/7/2019
West Stephan wrote:
Outstanding cover! Such a beauty!
Thanks West! When eyeing a Byrne FF Cover I’ve seen a handful move through the market and yet this is one that truly drew me in..The Galactus Gaze does it.
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/7/2019
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery wrote:
Thanks West! When eyeing a Byrne FF Cover I’ve seen a handful move through the market and yet this is one that truly drew me in..The Galactus Gaze does it.
Best reply to a comment ever!
James S
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/6/2019
It's been a few months since you posted so I knew you would have something strong! Congrats!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/7/2019
James S wrote:
It's been a few months since you posted so I knew you would have something strong! Congrats!
Thanks for the congrats James..yea been a while eh? Well indeed was building up to something cosmically strong. Nova flew in and visited me one night in her nude flaming glory and informed me Galactus was coming and to get ready..and so I did..even though at that moment a night with Nova was all the hotness I ever wanted..
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/7/2019
J. Sid wrote:
Incredible! One of my absolute favorite comic covers
Thanks J. Happy to share a mutual fav like this..
Rob Hughes
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/7/2019
TREMENDOUS! Galactus, Death, Nova and the FF, all on one cover bt Byrne. What more could you ask for? Classic cover for a classic issue. "Galactus does what Galactus MUST!"
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/7/2019
Rob Hughes wrote:
TREMENDOUS! Galactus, Death, Nova and the FF, all on one cover bt Byrne. What more could you ask for? Classic cover for a classic issue. "Galactus does what Galactus MUST!"
Rob thanks so much man! For sure all of those elements on one cover bring a marvel fan man joy.. “and on the earthly side of things “we must collect what we must’ lol
Eelco V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/7/2019
For over a decade this was the centerpiece of my collection.
It is beautiful. Many congrats adding this to your collection Yasha!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/7/2019
Eelco V wrote:
For over a decade this was the centerpiece of my collection.
It is beautiful. Many congrats adding this to your collection Yasha!
Wow Eelco, very cool to know and ofc I know your interests and well full circle..this is indeed now a centerpiece of my collection! And I have a feeling it will be for a long time.. or at least until Galactus’s next major meal..
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/11/2019
Eelco V wrote:
For over a decade this was the centerpiece of my collection.
It is beautiful. Many congrats adding this to your collection Yasha!
..... so what's your centerpiece in 2019, Eelco???
Nils E
Member Since 2014
Posted on 8/7/2019
I love your insights, obviously reached it's natural home.
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/7/2019
Nils E wrote:
I love your insights, obviously reached it's natural home.
Nils, I’m glad you appreciate my notes and I like your sense that this piece reached its natural home..Both the character and this cover in particular always struck me so vividly.
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/7/2019
Phil H wrote:
This is just soooooo bad @$$!!!!! congrats!
Thanks Phil. I love your reaction to it!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/7/2019
Stunning cover from one the greatest runs of the world’s greatest comic! Huge congrats.
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/7/2019
Carlo M wrote:
Stunning cover from one the greatest runs of the world’s greatest comic! Huge congrats.
Carlo, Thanks for loving the cover and the huge congrats..
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/7/2019
Striking and compelling image, one of Byrne’s best FF covers, big congrats!!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/8/2019
Joe Murray wrote:
Striking and compelling image, one of Byrne’s best FF covers, big congrats!!
Thanks for the congrats Joe, and I know you appreciate Byrne material...
A B
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/7/2019
What can anyone says when you see this marvelous cover?
Just congrats and enjoy it!
Ettore Riccio
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/8/2019
Byrne 's run is great and this cover one of the best.
Galactus, Nova and all Fantastic Four.
Congratulations, a piece of Marvel history!
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/8/2019
A very striking cover! I've seen it in person a number of times when Dan owned it - it's large art size, right? I'm surprised he let it go - congrats!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/9/2019
Gene Park wrote:
A very striking cover! I've seen it in person a number of times when Dan owned it - it's large art size, right? I'm surprised he let it go - congrats!
Thanks Gene, and yes it is large art —def fully striking and having seen it in person you know first hand.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/9/2019
Byrne was at the very top of his game when he drew this. The image is so very well designed and the overall effect is striking. Cheers!
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/9/2019
Incredible cover--so striking, I love all that black ink on the page; and one of the best Galactus head-shots ever. Unforgettable image--congrats!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/11/2019
Jeremy Radisich wrote:
Incredible cover--so striking, I love all that black ink on the page; and one of the best Galactus head-shots ever. Unforgettable image--congrats!
Thanks Jeremy, indeed the contrast and overall image has this major memorable effect! Thanks for the congrats.
Andrew Allen
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 8/14/2019
An undeniable turning point in Marvel History.
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/15/2019
Love how all that black ink makes the drawing pop even more. A great image of Galactus and a great cover too!!!! Congrats Yasha!!!! 8 )
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/16/2019
J L wrote:
Love how all that black ink makes the drawing pop even more. A great image of Galactus and a great cover too!!!! Congrats Yasha!!!! 8 )
Thanks Joe! The piece does indeed have major contrast features just as only Galactus would have it
Canadian Collector
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/27/2019
I have always loved this cover - amazing acquisition!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/15/2019
What a memorable cover - brilliant artwork. Congrats!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/7/2025
Galactus looks half dead. He needs a feed. Sorry, could not resist that one.
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