Kosenkranius , Hans :: Jack Kirby's 107th Birthday Gallery

Fantastic Four #40

Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Frank Giacoia (Inker)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Fantastic Four #40
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Artist:	Frank Giacoia (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	Bwahhaha!!
Views:	8,237
Likes on CAF:	7 8
Favorited on CAF:	7
Comments:	28
Added to Site:	9/13/2008
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Description

Stated with tongue in cheek exaggeration as "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine," the Fantastic Four became Marvel's flagship title in the 1960's.

A desperate Mr. Fantastic changes the recently humanized Ben Grimm back to his monstrous form in order to defeat Dr. Doom. An enraged Thing displaces his anger at the decision by almost murdering the villain with his bare hands.

"The Battle of the Baxter Building" presented the very first Thing/Dr. Doom hand to hand fight and in 2014 made the list of the 75 Most Memorable Moments in Marvel Comics History.

Daredevil also guest stars...a recent newcomer to the MCU and the first disabled hero to star in his own Marvel series.

This is the earliest surviving published F.F. cover art known to exist. The covers for issues #1-#39 are presumed lost.

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	Hans Kosenkranius Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	October 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
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Website:	http://tri-stateoriginalart.com/
Country:	UNITED STATES
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J. Hiroshi Morisaki
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/13/2008

Wow! This is insanely cool...!

Ferran Delgado
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/13/2008

Historic! It should be shown at a museum. Thanks for sharing!

J L
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/13/2008

Congratulations on owning such a stellar example Hans!!!! I'm so jealous. 8 )

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator

Posted on 9/13/2008

A perfect Kirby cover--congrats!!!

Simon M.
Member Since 2003

Posted on 9/13/2008

Wow, I think my socks just got blown off...delightful!!

Lambo S.
Member Since 2003

Posted on 9/13/2008

Whoa....

Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/13/2008

Dayum! That's known as "the goods".

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/15/2008

Been trying to think of a worthy comment but can't come up with one. Simply an awesome piece--congrats!

Steve Welch
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/15/2008

One of the 50 best? I'd say this story arc is in the top 5! Thanks for sharing this GREAT cover to an absolutely classic comic with one of the most climactic battles in comicdom!

Andrew Van Embden
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/16/2008

Hans !!! How dare you own a piece of artwork with Daredevil on it !!!!
I WANT !!!! I WANT !!!!!!

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/16/2008

In the next Indiana Jones movie he should go after this piece of art!

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 9/17/2008

OH! MY! GOD!

Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/17/2008

Not much else to say. It's just a fantastic cover. Thanks for sharing this historical cover. Cheers! N.

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/17/2008

You lucky, lucky, DOG!!!!!

MARK McDERMOTT
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/17/2008

Prime time!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/23/2008

Wowza! A great cover and a great story inside as well.

Marvelman Excelsior
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/11/2012

Drool.....classic, classic cover

bob fish
Member Since 2011

Posted on 9/2/2012

mythic !

Peter S
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/22/2013

Wow!!

PHILIPPE VIENNE
Member Since 2012

Posted on 2/21/2014

when i was very young my first comics!!! incredible kirby,thanks!!!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

Posted on 4/14/2014

Wonderful classic page!

Dan P
Member Since 2009

Posted on 8/13/2016

One of the true greats! Thanks for posting this masterpiece.

Canadian Collector
Member Since 2015

Posted on 4/13/2018

Wow how have I missed this for so long? This cover is absolutely magnificent! Congrats on being the keeper of this cover!

Red Raven
Member Since 2012

Posted on 5/19/2018

Simply incredible - congrats !!!!!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 9/1/2018

Fabulous! A Grail-worthy Silver Age Jack Kirby Cover! Love it!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 6/7/2019

Whoooaaa! Stupendous cover! Everything I like about Kirby in one masterful cover!

Jeffrey Freshcorn
Member Since 2012

Posted on 7/19/2021

Outstanding!!!!!

Amir E
Member Since 2020

Posted on 11/27/2021

Perfection.

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