Fantastic Four #46, page 5 (Kirby and Sinnott)
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)
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DescriptionOne from the archives and which really brings back memories. This is part of the Inhumans arc which began with the previous issue (#45; issue #44, in which Medusa appeared, introduced Gorgon though). For some reason, I don't recall seeing pages of issue #45 and assume that they are still intact in a single person's collection. It is clear, however, that issue #46 was broken up simply because I have had the good fortune to obtain a number of pages from that issue over the years (although I probably wouldn't be able to afford them if they came on the market today).Looking at the page again after such a long interval of time confirms - for the umpteenth time - that Joe Sinnott was Jack's best inker on the FF by a country mile. Karnak literally takes centre stage here although we have very nice panels of Reed and Sue as well. There are also nice images of Crystal, Medusa and Gorgon - with Gorgon demonstrating his power in the final two panels. I know that there has been perennial chatter about how most of this more vintage artwork will fade into the mists of time. In point of fact, nobody really knows what will happen and it is a good thing that I did not purchase original comic art with the purpose of growing my overall wealth. I would like to think, however, that artwork such as this will stand the test of time - not so much for its material value but (more importantly) for the fact that the succeeding generations will appreciate it for its intrinsic artistic merit even if they do not care as much for its historic value. Social/Sharing |
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REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO 
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 11/18/2023
Wonderful page, I love it, great congratulations
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/18/2023
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO wrote:
Wonderful page, I love it, great congratulations
Many thanks, Claudio! And many congratulations on some fantastic (no pun intended) Kirby (especially FF) pages as well!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/18/2023
I could not agree more that Joe was Kirbys best inker. Some might argue that Woods inks were slicker but he tended to 'Woodise' anyone he inked, even Kirby. Of course the major problem with some Kirby work is the atrocious inking over it. Some guys did their best to murder his work.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/18/2023
Peter Sullivan wrote:
I could not agree more that Joe was Kirbys best inker. Some might argue that Woods inks were slicker but he tended to 'Woodise' anyone he inked, even Kirby. Of course the major problem with some Kirby work is the atrocious inking over it. Some guys did their best to murder his work.
Many thanks, Peter! You are spot-on! I love Wood's inks as well but Wood, as you say, tended to make everything he inked ... well ... Wood. If you are referring, amongst other persons, to Vince Colletta, he did some good work on Thor though - but certainly not the FF!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/18/2023
Mark Howland wrote:
Early Kirby/Sinnott FF magic! Beautiful!
Many thanks, Mark! Indeed, this was only the third issue of the FF Joe Sinnott inked following his one inked issue for issue #5.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/18/2023
Lovely Kirby figures and that 5th panel THOOM! is the icing on the cake. Another banger, congrats CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/18/2023
M L wrote:
Lovely Kirby figures and that 5th panel THOOM! is the icing on the cake. Another banger, congrats CAB!
Many thanks, Mikail! That THOOM! first hit me on the cover of FF 44! However (and unfortunately), that cover was inked by Colletta - although the interiors were (fortunately) inked by Sinnott.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 11/18/2023
Fantastic, and agreed, historic! You MUST bring out more of your collection when it's this historic and beautiful!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/18/2023
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Fantastic, and agreed, historic! You MUST bring out more of your collection when it's this historic and beautiful!
Many thanks, Nick! I hope that I haven't given the wrong impression because it's not as if I have that much artwork in my collection that has not already been shown.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/18/2023
Comicart Boston wrote:
Many thanks, Nick! I hope that I haven't given the wrong impression because it's not as if I have that much artwork in my collection that has not already been shown.
Understood, and it's fantastic that you shared this page!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/18/2023
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Understood, and it's fantastic that you shared this page!
Many thanks once again, Nick! But I will certainly be looking at my collection once again - as you've always said as well, we should enjoy with what we've been blessed with and not lament what we cannot have (especially at today's astronomical prices).
Andrew Rallis
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/18/2023
Fantastic Kirby page, can't beat seeing the Inhumans in action!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/18/2023
Andrew Rallis wrote:
Fantastic Kirby page, can't beat seeing the Inhumans in action!
Many thanks, Andrew! Yes, it's always a thrill to see Inhumans artwork, especially by Kirby and Sinnott. And many congratulations on your own stellar collection!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/19/2023
A fabulous page from a favourite issue of mine, with a classic, six panel layout and exquisite inks by Sinnott, as you've noted, CAB! Though, I believe that if succeeding generations end up appreciating this art for its intrinsic, artistic merit, they will also be caring about it for its historical value as well. Either way, congratulation for owning not only this page, but all the others you were prescient enough to accumulate while they were still financially attainable!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/19/2023
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
A fabulous page from a favourite issue of mine, with a classic, six panel layout and exquisite inks by Sinnott, as you've noted, CAB! Though, I believe that if succeeding generations end up appreciating this art for its intrinsic, artistic merit, they will also be caring about it for its historical value as well. Either way, congratulation for owning not only this page, but all the others you were prescient enough to accumulate while they were still financially attainable!
Many thanks, Rubén! Very perceptive and insightful comments, as always. I totally agree that, more often than not, there will be an interactive relationship between aesthetic and historical appreciation - all the more so in this particular hobby. I am so glad indeed to have been able to afford these various pages - even back then, it was a financial stretch; unfortunately, at the present time, it would be a financial impossibility.
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/19/2023
I love these early, twice-up Marvel pages from when Marvel was such a creative mileau. No one looked better on Kirby than Sinnot except perhaps Everett who I think might have been the best inker at Marvel. Who is comparing, Sinnot was the right guy for bringing this page to life! I also love the simple grid panel layout and the classic Marvel sound effects. So much to love.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/19/2023
Jeff Singh wrote:
I love these early, twice-up Marvel pages from when Marvel was such a creative mileau. No one looked better on Kirby than Sinnot except perhaps Everett who I think might have been the best inker at Marvel. Who is comparing, Sinnot was the right guy for bringing this page to life! I also love the simple grid panel layout and the classic Marvel sound effects. So much to love.
Thanks so much, Jeff! I really love twice-up pages ass well. I agree that Everett was a fine inker as well (and nothing compared to Everett on Everett on Subby!) - not forgetting the late great Wally Wood as well. However, for the FF, it is Sinnott for me!
Stephen F
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/19/2023
A fantastic example of Kirby/Sinnott. Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/19/2023
Stephen F wrote:
A fantastic example of Kirby/Sinnott. Congrats!
Many thanks, Steve! I trust that you are keeping well.
Michael Greczek
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 11/19/2023
To me, FF 44 through FF 55 was the style of Kirby I liked best. He had simple lines that Joe perfectly enhanced to tell the stories. No squiggles or blacks. The blacks were handled by Joe. Very reminiscent of Kirby's work on Challengers with Wood inking.
I believe if Jack had kept his art simple like this on New Gods, Royer's work would have been much more effective. This absolutely would have translated into higher sales.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/19/2023
Michael Greczek wrote:
To me, FF 44 through FF 55 was the style of Kirby I liked best. He had simple lines that Joe perfectly enhanced to tell the stories. No squiggles or blacks. The blacks were handled by Joe. Very reminiscent of Kirby's work on Challengers with Wood inking.
I believe if Jack had kept his art simple like this on New Gods, Royer's work would have been much more effective. This absolutely would have translated into higher sales.
Michael, those are very interesting views. In fairness, while issues #44 to #55 probably represented the high watermark of the Kirby/Sinnott collaboration on the FF, the entire collaboration was a wonderful one.
As for his DC Fourth World Series, I don't think that one can separate the complex elements of the series from the artwork, so that was, in my view, another significant factor,
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 11/19/2023
Wotta great page! I had predicted @20 yrs ago that the better comic art from this era would 'merge' with the fine art market, and be considered top shelf pop art. As it's been happening just as I saw it, I think these will retain both intrinsic and material value.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/19/2023
Comics Superworld wrote:
Wotta great page! I had predicted @20 yrs ago that the better comic art from this era would 'merge' with the fine art market, and be considered top shelf pop art. As it's been happening just as I saw it, I think these will retain both intrinsic and material value.
Many thanks, Ted, for your very kind words! I do hope that artwork such as this will retain both their intrinsic and material value but, even if they don't, it's been a wonderful ride and an equally exihilarating experience for all of us who love this hobby with such passion.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/19/2023
This page is historical AND beautiful . As such, it will stand the test of time , don't you worry
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/19/2023
Carlo M wrote:
This page is historical AND beautiful . As such, it will stand the test of time , don't you worry
Many thanks, Carlo! Both artists were truly giants in our hobby, and I am simply honored to be the current steward of this artwork.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/19/2023
Kasra Ghanbari wrote:
Perfection!
Many thanks, Kasra! A simple - but most effective - comment indeed!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/19/2023
Comic Art Channel wrote:
Beautiful Kirby FF page, CAB!
Many thanks! And, if I haven't said this before, many congratulations on a wonderful CAF Gallery!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/19/2023
Stellar page! So cool to see the Inhumans interacting with Reed & Sue so early in their relationship...Though I would have liked to see if Karnak could actually find a weakness in Sue's force field. I think he was spared some embarrassment by Gorgon. And I think that this vintage art will always be valued and appreciated, not just because of the artistic merit but because things like reprints and beautifully bound TPBs & omnibuses will keep the stories and art alive for each new generation.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/19/2023
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Stellar page! So cool to see the Inhumans interacting with Reed & Sue so early in their relationship...Though I would have liked to see if Karnak could actually find a weakness in Sue's force field. I think he was spared some embarrassment by Gorgon. And I think that this vintage art will always be valued and appreciated, not just because of the artistic merit but because things like reprints and beautifully bound TPBs & omnibuses will keep the stories and art alive for each new generation.
Many thanks, Paul! You make a good point about reprints and omnibuses. I think that there will always be a segment of younger collectors who will be really passionate about the hobby (including its history).
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/20/2023
Actually, the old guard will argue that Kirby art will be the only thing that stand the test of time because they have it all. This is a prime period of innovation of story and art for Kirby/Sinnott/Lee. The Inhumans, Silver Surfer, This Man This Monster, and Black Panther all strung together were Marvel (not Just FF) at its best.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/20/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
Actually, the old guard will argue that Kirby art will be the only thing that stand the test of time because they have it all. This is a prime period of innovation of story and art for Kirby/Sinnott/Lee. The Inhumans, Silver Surfer, This Man This Monster, and Black Panther all strung together were Marvel (not Just FF) at its best.
Many thanks, Marcus! Actually, if push came to shove, that would be my view too not only because of what you have (very perceptively) said but also because Kirby was truly unique in both the quantity as well as quality of his output. He was truly the King of Comics.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/20/2023
What a CLASSIC!!! FF vs Inhumans!! loving the visual effects of force fields!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/20/2023
Toni S wrote:
What a CLASSIC!!! FF vs Inhumans!! loving the visual effects of force fields!
Many thanks, Toni! It is a gorgeous page indeed - clean, yet complex - a paradox.
Professor Thimk
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/20/2023
What a beautiful page--and what a rush of nostalgia! I can remember eagerly waiting for each new chapter in the mysterious saga of the Inhumans to appear on the spinner rack in my local convenience store. The year before I had subscribed to FF but (unbenownst to my parents, who would have decried the blatant waste of money) still found myself compelled to pick up a copy of each issue as it appeared in the shop slightly before my (folded!) copy arrived in the mail. Thanks for posting!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/20/2023
Professor Thimk wrote:
What a beautiful page--and what a rush of nostalgia! I can remember eagerly waiting for each new chapter in the mysterious saga of the Inhumans to appear on the spinner rack in my local convenience store. The year before I had subscribed to FF but (unbenownst to my parents, who would have decried the blatant waste of money) still found myself compelled to pick up a copy of each issue as it appeared in the shop slightly before my (folded!) copy arrived in the mail. Thanks for posting!
Many thanks and many thanks in particular for the memories. Your experience mirrors, in fact, very much that of my own.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 11/20/2023
The Kirby overdrive starts here! There will be no turning back!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/20/2023
Al Simpleton wrote:
The Kirby overdrive starts here! There will be no turning back!
Many thanks, Al! I totally agree - as someone pointed out earlier, this is part of the high watermark of the Kirby-Sinnott collaboration on the FF. My favorite, though, is that poignant standalone story in FF #51 ("This Man ... This Monster!").
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/22/2023
Wow whatta page, Kirby/Sinnott classic FF, so much to enjoy, congrats!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/22/2023
Joe Murray wrote:
Wow whatta page, Kirby/Sinnott classic FF, so much to enjoy, congrats!!
Many thanks, Joe! As mentioned, I was so glad to be able to obtain this piece of artwork before prices skyrocketed into the stratosphere.
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