*HOLY GRAIL* Fantastic Four #112 finale end page Classic Hulk vs Thing battle issue by John Buscema
Artists: John Buscema (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker) , Stan Lee (Writer)
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DescriptionHere is my Holy Grail of all my pages. The finale end page to the one comic that defined my childhood.When I read this comic as a wee tike, I was blown away at seeing two heroes battling to the "death" (spoiler alert for those who have not read Fantastic Four #112). I remember tracing the classic cover to this issue and taping it to my bedroom wall. Of all the pages from this comic, this finale page speaks to me the most, as I remember being moved by seeing the Thing lying dead on the ground. I am very thankful to be the caretaker for this historic page. Note: I share more details on how I acquired this page in my Comic Art Live Collector's Spotlight interview with Bill on You Tube. Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 11/25/2021
This is definitely something to be thankful for! A gem of a piece that holds value artistically, historically, and emotionally.
* bronze-is-gold
Member Since 2007
Posted on 11/25/2021
Congrats on this great page with deep personal meaning. Now I need to go back and watch your interview again to hear the acquisition story.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
Posted on 11/25/2021
Such great facial expressions on your holy grail page. And the Hulk reverse transformation panel is sublime ;)
Congrats and Thanks for sharing!
James S
Member Since 2017
Posted on 11/25/2021
That's awesome, Jordan! Congrats on grabbing something you'll cherish!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/25/2021
Spectacular page from a landmark issue and even moreso as a personal grail, congrats Jordan!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
Posted on 11/25/2021
Definitely a grail piece for any collector! Congratulations!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/25/2021
Absolute classic in the long history of Hulk vs Thing battles. The peak period Buscema/Sinnott art is SO good!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/25/2021
Congrats on the grail. What a great page from an amazing issue.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
Posted on 11/25/2021
Hall of Famer FF page. Loved when you talked about it in your interview. Congrats - happy thanksgiving Jordan mahalo
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/25/2021
You must have been very young to have thought Ben was dead! Fun page. Overwrought, overwritten Marvel at its best.
P A
Member Since 2013
Posted on 11/25/2021
Epic FF page! Huge congrats on acquiring your grail piece!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/26/2021
Fantastic Marvel drama page! Super classic Buscema Sinnott!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/26/2021
You got a "HOLY GRAIL" and, somewhere, an angel got his wings. (That a boy, Clarence!) Cheers!
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/26/2021
wow, such an amazing piece of art, huge congrats!!
Tony Brischler
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/26/2021
Wonderful page from a great bronze issue! Congrats!!
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
Posted on 11/26/2021
Glorious closing page. All those classic FF features, with Reed's anguished face and the pathos of the Thing's fate. To get a Hulk transformation in there too is very special. Congrats!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/26/2021
Great book to have loved as a child - showed early taste and excellent to see the page in its best place!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/29/2021
Holy Grail indeed! Wowowowow - congrats JJ! Thanks for sharing!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
Posted on 12/1/2021
Odin looks favorably upon thee I say. Mazel tov!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 12/20/2021
Congrats on achieving your holy grail, Jordan, and it's not hard to see why! Gorgeous illistration, moment, and storytelling top to bottom. Love that final lettering hyping the next issue! Killer stuff all around. Congrats, again!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/1/2023
What a wonderfully awful end page. I remember this one as well. Hated the idea that the Thing had died, It really hit me. But fortunately he recofered, as they say. But it obviously hit you pretty hard too. I;m hjppy for you that you were able to acquire your grail. It's a very cool get.
Bill Thomson
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/19/2023
Simply put the starling conclusion to... THE BEST COMIC EVER!!! Some interesting production things going on here in the 5th and 7th panels. Hard to tell if they are stats or moved panels- I'd be curious if the original drawings were larger/smaller if stats, or what was originally drawn if replacement panels.I also looks like they scratched on a clear overlay to get the white cross-hatch effect on the Hulk and "aftermath". Just an all-around amazing page!!!
Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008
Posted on 12/19/2023
Bill Thomson wrote:
Simply put the starling conclusion to... THE BEST COMIC EVER!!! Some interesting production things going on here in the 5th and 7th panels. Hard to tell if they are stats or moved panels- I'd be curious if the original drawings were larger/smaller if stats, or what was originally drawn if replacement panels.I also looks like they scratched on a clear overlay to get the white cross-hatch effect on the Hulk and "aftermath". Just an all-around amazing page!!!
Thanks for your comment Bill. The stats atre over original aet, where they repositioned the characters.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/4/2024
Although this comment comes so late, it is nevertheless heartfelt. Most of us know the feeling when we obtain THE page that is closest to our hearts. It is an indescribable feeling. I am so happy for you. Indeed, any finale page would be significant in and of itself. This one goes much, much further than that - and then some! Many congratulations, my friend!
Super-Hero Fatigue??
Member Since 2024
Posted on 1/17/2025
As if this page wasn't cool enough already check out that nice transformation panel in the center!
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