Fantastic Four 240 Cover (Marvel, 1982)
Artists: John Byrne (Penciller) , Terry Austin (Inker)
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DescriptionWas very fortunate to obtain this while still in college, nearly 30 years ago! I remember buying this comic off the newsstands just a decade before that and could never forget how the Inhumans, stricken with illness from manmade pollution, turn to the Fantastic Four to help move their city of Attilan from the Himalayas to the Blue Area of the Moon! For many years I tried to reassemble the entire book (cover + 22 page story) and besides the cover was able to get over 1/3 of the pages (including the climatic end splash) but ultimately decided to keep only the cover. Terry's inks on this only make the small details pop and standout even more!Social/Sharing |
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P A 
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 3/23/2020
WOW!!! This is beyond cool Will! The image is absolutely incredible! Man, you had some amazing foresight (and great taste) back then to pick this up! And kudos to you also for holding on to this gem and the others in your collection!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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2 - Posted on 3/23/2020
The Inhumans are what originally attracted me to the FF. Always glad to read their stories - like this one.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 3/23/2020
Great image exhibiting what a cool powerhouse Black Bolt is! Like the overall composition, and the detailing on the city of Attilan is outstanding - really must be a sight to pore over in person! Congrats, Will!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 3/23/2020
Holy cow! These two masterful artists decided to leave nothing on the table when they created this one. It really is an incredible work of art from bottom to top. Major congrats!!!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 3/23/2020
Mondays seem to be the day to post impressive art. Congrats!
Todd Hignite
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 3/23/2020
Great, great cover, right in the Byrne sweet spot! Truly a pleasure to see, so thanks so much for sharing, Will!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 3/23/2020
Not bad! I might give it wall space. Yes, I think its pretty good.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 3/24/2020
Will, that' is BEAUTIFUL! But one thing. You wrote "NO" instead of "YES!". you might want to fix. ;-)
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
3 - Posted on 3/24/2020
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Will, that' is BEAUTIFUL! But one thing. You wrote "NO" instead of "YES!". you might want to fix. ;-)
Sometimes he needs help with the easy words! Lol.
Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 3/24/2020
The Byrne/Austin FF covers are amazing! You difinitely scored big time, and congrats on fending off offers on it for all these years... stay strong! Oh yeah, I love the mudball Thing.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 3/24/2020
His name is actually Oatmeal Thing, not Mudball Thing. If you don't agree, we should fight it out to see who's right! Oh, congrats on a classic, Will!
Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004
3 - Posted on 3/24/2020
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
His name is actually Oatmeal Thing, not Mudball Thing. If you don't agree, we should fight it out to see who's right! Oh, congrats on a classic, Will!
Ruben you're on... but keep in mind, in the fight we must maintain a proper 6ft space for social distancing, it'll be challenging, but I'm game... It's cloberlin time! -MUDBALL Thing
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 3/24/2020
Steve Gumm wrote:
Ruben you're on... but keep in mind, in the fight we must maintain a proper 6ft space for social distancing, it'll be challenging, but I'm game... It's cloberlin time! -MUDBALL Thing
Hah! You're right! I guess we'll have to talk each other into submission! Stay safe out there! - OATMEAL Thing.
Will Gabri-El
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/24/2020
Appreciate all the kind words, here's a couple observations: never known this 'devolved' version of the Thing as anything but Mudball but maybe things are said differently further North! I have no problem with the easy words either --NO means no :O)
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 3/25/2020
Uff-da! Does the descriptor "classic" even begin to cover this? I have SUCH a sentimental attachment to this issue... I started reading Byrne FF about mid-way through his run, and as I was raiding comic shops to acquire the rest of his issues, this somehow managed to be the last one I picked up (besides the ones still to be released :) ). I think it cost me the princely sum of $3.00 (from a lovely little hole-in-the-wall comic shop in Michigan while on a family trip, if memory serves)!
Totally worth every penny, of course, and even more than the STUNNING artwork, the imaginitive integration of real-world social concerns (pollution) into the narrative (in a novel and non-hackneyed way) is still inspiring to this day. Just a typical day in the life of The World's Greatest Comic Magazine, I suppose. Thanks for shaing this, Will!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 3/27/2020
Love this cover, real treat to still have some Byrne/Austin covers coming out then, this being a great cover for Terry's inks to shine, big congrats!!
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