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Fantastic Four #65, page 11

Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)

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Title:	Fantastic Four #65, page 11
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Artist:	Joe Sinnott (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,778
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	43
Added to Site:	9/1/2014
Comic Art Archive:	Fantastic Four Issue: 65 Page: 11 View

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I should start by saying that I really enjoyed the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Frankly, I think most of the Marvel Studios movies have been really well done. And I can�t be the only one that finds it amazing that 50 year old characters are still driving such attention in this day and age. But, wait, you say. The Guardians of the Galaxy in the movie are based on the team first introduced to the world in 2008. That�s not 50 years old! Lee and Kirby weren�t involved with this group, not this movie. Ah. Not so fast. Sure, some characters like Rocket are fairly new, but some of the characters in the movie are far older. For example, the Collector was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck and first appeared in Avengers #28 in May 1966. Even older was Groot, who was created by Lee and Kirby, and first appeared in Tales of Suspense #13, back in 1960, pre dating the Fantastic Four!! Want more? How about the primary bad guy in the film? Yes, none other than Ronan the Accuser!

I�m sure someone has catalogued all of the characters created by Lee and Kirby, and while I haven�t seen the list, it must be pretty long. The sheer volume of creative output from the early 60�s is humbling in today�s sequel based world. Certainly, not all of them have been winners and stood the test of time, but the Kree are undoubtedly a mainstay. The ironic part is that they were a relatively late addition to the universe. While the Skrulls made their first appearance in January of 1962 in Fantastic Four #2, their mortal enemies, the Kree, didn�t show up till August of 1967 in Fantastic Four issue #65. And, it was in that issue that Ronan, created by Lee and Kirby, first appeared. The Kree have been the bad boys of the Marvel Universe ever since.

As always, I highly recommend reading the comics from the Silver Age. You can witness the birth of the universe that still entertains us today.

No surprise then, when I had the chance to pick up the first appearance artwork for a major villain, I jumped at it. So, in immortal Marvel fashion, behold the words uttered for the first time anywhere, �I am Ronan, the Public Accuser!� Yep, that�s page 11 of issue #65 of The Fantastic Four.

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P A
Member Since 2013

Posted on 9/1/2014

Magnificent!!! Congratulations Ron on your acquisition of this historical piece!!!

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 9/1/2014

Ron as a Public Accuser you have sentenced us to a life time of great art and Lee worthy words to describe these masterpieces. K I R B Y

alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011

Posted on 9/1/2014

FANTASTIC !!! Thanks for sharing !!

Matt S
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/1/2014

A perfect example of Kirby and Sinnott in their Prime.

Doc R
Member Since 2010

Posted on 9/1/2014

Amazing Ron, I agree the movie was spectacular and the history of these characters is equally entertaining. An amazing first appearance page! Thanks for letting us all live vicariously through you.

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 9/1/2014

There are so many great things about this page - but the Thing's dialogue is the winner, for sure! Well, maybe the composition of the top panel...or the Kirby 'crackle' surrounding the Thing...either way, phenomenal page - that top panel has to be stunning in person.

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 9/1/2014

Vintage Marvel Magic!!!!! You've done it again, my friend!!!!!!!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/1/2014

Some months back, a collector friend was visiting and as you might imagine, most of the day was spent discussing comic art. Inevitably, Kirby�s name came up in the conversation. Without making any judgments about my friend, he expressed the opinion that as the hobby gets older and older, it would eventually be populated by a generation of collectors who could care less about Kirby. Not wanting to argue with my guest, I simply chuckled and let it slide. After seeing this page and reading your description, I now realize that my friend just needs to sit down with you for a few minutes. I�m sure he would come away from the experience much more enlightened.

. BRAUNY
Member Since 2007

Posted on 9/1/2014

Another great and historic page as well as the background that goes along with it. Always an enjoyable look and read! Congrats!

Scott Williams
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/1/2014

Great page. Sure it's got a classic into of Ronan, but it's also got some killer Kirby shots of the Thing which are hard to beat!

Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009

Posted on 9/1/2014

Wonderful and historic page Ron....and outstanding Kirby FF art as well! Congrats!

Glen Brunswick
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/1/2014

Awesome get, Ron! Always liked that page.

Chris C
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/1/2014

"Inside the Cone of Invulnerability", which is also where The Ron spends live auction day. Well played fine sir....well played.

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/1/2014

Great page - Classic art with Gaurdians content!

J M
Member Since 2010

Posted on 9/1/2014

Wonderful Ron , just wonderful .....

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/1/2014

EXCELLENT!

Jonathan H
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/1/2014

Very cool! Congrats!

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/1/2014

The full team, being accused by Ronan in his first appearance--um, yeah, that is a killer page!!

Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009

Posted on 9/1/2014

Awesome page with intro of Ronin the Accuser. You are lucky man!

Tom Coker
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/2/2014

Super-cool FF page, Ron, and so cool in light of the AWESOME Guardians of the Galaxy movie

Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/2/2014

Great Pick Up!!!Congrats all around!!!!!

Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/2/2014

Nothing like Kirby crackle and sizzle!

Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003

Posted on 9/2/2014

I AM GROOT

Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003

Posted on 9/2/2014

I AM GROOT

bob fish
Member Since 2011

Posted on 9/2/2014

Awesome page !! a grail...still looking for my kirby/sinnott on FF...thank's for sharing this beauty

J L
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/2/2014

Great looking page!!!! Congrats Ron!!!! 8 )

Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003

Posted on 9/2/2014

You just like his name... Ron-an the Accuser

Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013

Posted on 9/2/2014

What an addition! Beautiful page!

Steve Welch
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/2/2014

What a stunning half-splash, half action page with the whole team! Kirby/Sinnott goodness!!!

Gene Park
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/2/2014

Ooga Chaka, Ooga Chaka, Ooga Chaka, I can't stop this feeling, Deep inside of me, Girl you just don't realize, Ron's gonna end up with this piece! I'm hooked on a feeling, I'm high on believing, Ron's gonna end up owning this piece!

Sam 06
Member Since 2011

Posted on 9/2/2014

A masterpiece!!!! And thanks for sharing your amazing collection!

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/2/2014

Ron, a tremendous addition to an already special gallery -- what a wonderful time to unveil this gem

Shane Turgeon
Member Since 2009

Posted on 9/2/2014

Another outstanding acquisition! Congrats, Ron!

John B
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/3/2014

Nice page, Ron. The Kirby Krackle and the Thing's contorted figure in the last panel would have sold it for me, key villain or not.

C .
Member Since 2008

Posted on 9/6/2014

Great page of the master.

Joe Murray
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/14/2014

LOVE IT, so much congrats!!

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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Posted on 9/21/2014

Spectacular page Ron-- a great villain, the entire FF team, Thing and Kirby crackle, and classic Kirby/ Sinnott combo equals another museum quality piece for your collection!

George H
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/15/2014

An absolutely stunning page from a classic run!

George H
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/15/2014

An absolutely stunning page from a classic run!

NorthBay Dan
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/17/2015

It's all there! Outstanding!

matt d.
Member Since 2018

Posted on 2/6/2020

Great duo Kirby/Sinnott!!! And great description!

Shaun Crowell
Member Since 2003

Posted on 1/11/2021

Just incredible, congrats!

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/28/2025

The FF are fine. Hes a public accuser only and they are on private, not public property. He's powerless.

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