Fantastic Four #1 Variant Cover by Jerome Opena
Artist: Jerome Opena (All)
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DescriptionI saw this piece on Instagram when it was created and then was disappointed to learn it was meant for another. Happily, that person was fellow Thing fan, Grant Riddle and now it belongs to me instead :)Social/Sharing |
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Chris Snorek 
Member Since 2009
Posted on 4/28/2025
Duke Fleed wrote:
Crakin the rock knuckles, like only Ben could!
Imagine the sound!
Steve . M
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/28/2025
I saw this and thought of you. So only makes sense it ended in your collection. Great piece by a great artist
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/28/2025
Not that Grant would be any less deserving, but this is right where it belongs. Spectacular full figure shot. Jerome is just so talented.
Joe Krois
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 4/28/2025
Saw this on the CAF update, great Thing depiction, not to rocky or craggy, and yet with a sweet athleticism. Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 4/28/2025
Please, please tell me now
Please, please tell me now
Please, please tell me now
Please, please tell me now
I made a break, I found out yesterday
Tried to find commission, buy today
Maybe next year, maybe no go
It’s ever lovin’ me every minute of the day, yeah
IG designs in the books, and the pictures
They give your name away, yeah
There's a dream that brings Jerome
With Ben Grimm’s best for this Riddle
It's the rocks so Four before I had to say
Please, please Yancy now
Is there some Thing by Jerome?
Is there some Thing I should say
Grant would make you come my way?
Do you feel the same 'cause you goin’ let it post?
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/28/2025
Riddle me this: Which one of you truly appreciates this piece more? While I'm not a big fan of artists straying from the classic template look for The Thing, I can't deny that some of those different depictions are at the very least incredibly well drawn and this is one of those. So solid, so much weight to the figure, which is so important in making it feel grounded. Kudos!
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/28/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Riddle me this: Which one of you truly appreciates this piece more? While I'm not a big fan of artists straying from the classic template look for The Thing, I can't deny that some of those different depictions are at the very least incredibly well drawn and this is one of those. So solid, so much weight to the figure, which is so important in making it feel grounded. Kudos!
The "thing" is, one of the reasons I love commissioning the character is because every artist is able to bring a little something different. I definitely have preferences but the mutable nature of Ben's appearance is fun.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/28/2025
Chris Snorek wrote:
The "thing" is, one of the reasons I love commissioning the character is because every artist is able to bring a little something different. I definitely have preferences but the mutable nature of Ben's appearance is fun.
Ah, well if that's the case, then yeah, he's a perfect character for you to work with and being interested in different interpretations outside of the classic template surely opens up infinite possibilities!
Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/28/2025
Thats one of the better renditions of the Thing I have seen in a long time! Beautiful!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/28/2025
Dang, that's good! I hope to get an Opeña when I grow up.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
There's krackle, then there's crackle ;)
Cool pickup!
Chris Lutes
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
Gorgeous piece Chris! Proof that Jerome could draw a rock and it would be interesting, especially if that rock is attached to this awesome depiction of the Thing!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
A perfect Hero Pose for Mister Grimm. Fantastic - congrats!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
seems like clobberin' time to me! love Opena's work on Uncanny X-Force, very cool to see him on Thing. nice piece!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
Jeromes such a badass. Congrats on this baby making its way home.
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/30/2025
Great looking piece! Ben really fills out those stretchy underpants!
Chuck Arnold
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 4/30/2025
I love everything about this drawing. Opena has a beautiful mind.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/11/2025
Another piece that makes me think I gotta get my own Jerome piece soon! Really dig the tonal work. Ben lookin' large and in charge. Congrats!
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