Cheung--Fantastic Four: Foes #3 Cover (2005)
Artists: Jim Cheung (Penciller) , Mark Morales (Inker)
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DescriptionWith the new Fantastic Four movie about to be released, I thought I'd share this fabulous cover from the 2005 "Fantastic Four: Foes" Limited Series. It was penciled by Jim Cheung and inked by Mark Morales. They only contributed the covers to the series but IMHO the covers are the best thing about the books. The storyline, written by "Walking Dead" scribe Robert Kirkman, focused on a series of fiercely fought battles between the FF and their greatest foes, but told from the villains' point of view. (Uh-oh!) This cover, for issue #3, focuses on the classic fight between the FF and the Super Skrull, and clearly shows how he views their battle. I love the way Jim composed the scene with the Super Skrull dead center, looking gleefully triumphant. Meanwhile Reed Richards hangs defeated in one hand, Sue Storm is down on her knees at his feet and Johnny Storm is wincing at the intense heat being generated by the Skrull. Even the Thing is recoiling as if the Skrull is just too powerful for him. (At least, that's how the Super-Skrull remembers it.) I love Mark Morales's killer inks here, with crisp, sharp linework and strong spot blacks on the Super Skrull himself. It's a gorgeous cover that beautifully showcases the artistic talents of both Cheung and Morales. I am delighted to have this stunning Fantastic Four cover in my collection.Social/Sharing |
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Rick W 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Perfectly composed cover, bringing your eyes full circle to the central figure. Nicely timed post too! Congrats!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Truly a masterful and eye-catching cover, where the dramatic action and the focus on the triumphant villain can't totally distract from the sensuous figure of Sue in the foreground. Congrats and thanks for sharing!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Jim Cheung does an outstanding rendition of the Fanrtastic Four as they face one of their most lethal foes, a Skrull!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Cheung and Morales are such a dynamite pairing and this cover is a great example of the electricity that crackles from their creations. A super fun cover and a great addition to your gallery!
THIEFAR art
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Magnificent cover my friend. Another milestone for your collection.
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Don't remember these books, but cool story concept. And excellent work as always by Cheung.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
The whole team tangling with one of their best villains, all perfectly executed by the dream team of Cheung/Morales! Wonderful!
Casey A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
A perfect cover. When I think of Cheung, I think Spidey and Fantastic Four, and this is an ideal example of why.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
really love how Thing looks on this excellent cover! great design all around, and those Morales inks over Cheung really sing. congrats on this awesome cover addition, Bill!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Jim is one of my all time favorite artists and Mark Morales does a great job with the inks. Such a great cover design and composition.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Beautiful lines. Makes me think of the late great Carlos Pacheco.
Phil H
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Agree with Rick W: Perfect Composition
Congrats on a wonderful piece!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Chueng and Morales are amazing collaborators! There is so much depth within each character and the inkwork varies depending on the character and arrangement.
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
The Cheung/Morales combo produce some of the cleanest lines in the industry!
J. Lim
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
The composition in this cover is incredibly well done. The Super Skrull surrounded by the Fantastic Four creates the tension of this amazing villain and his ability to take on all four members. Cheung's line work is impeccable as always! ANOTHER fine addition to your colleciton
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
What an amazing battle royale cover!!! I always loved the moment when SpuerSkrull is using the same powers of the superheores who is battleing with. That mess is excellently resolved by Cheung! Hats off (as usual)
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Wow, the Cheung/Morales team-up produce a Fantastic Four I didn't know I need, congrats!!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
The latest FF First Steps trailer did come out today. Cheung and Morales were on a roll during the '00s. With cover pieces like this, their stardom as Marvel's Young Guns shot up to elevate them to big event status!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Striking line work by this fantastically gifted artistic duo. Really nice cover!
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Love the circular composition in this piece Bill !
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Love Cheung's crisp inking style. And a real suspense filled cover too! Huge congrats!
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Jim is so darn talented. Congrats on this stunner Bill.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
I really loved reading the "Fantastic Four: Foes" miniseries, and the covers were definitely a highlight thanks to the stellar artistic talents of Jim Cheung and Mark Morales. This one is probably my favorite, since it features the Super Skrull and especially great images of Thing, Johnny and Sue. A fantastic pick-up, Bill, congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
An absolutely stunning cover. The composition is very nicely balanced. Because of his commanding presence, placing the Super Skrull in the center instantly sets the tone. His expression of gleeful triumph is what really sells the narrative, and the way each of the Four is rendered in a moment of vulnerability adds weight to the drama. Reed limp in his grip, Sue at his feet, Johnny reacting to the heat. Many collectors shy away from covers depicting the heroes in the throes of defeat, but those details all heighten the sense of desperation and drama. Even Ben, who's usually the last to back down, looks genuinely overwhelmed. The energy, the tension in the poses, it's all handled in perfectly. Cheung and Morales captured a classic moment beautifully.
Red Raven
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 4/17/2025
Simply Marvelous my friend - Congratulations !!!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Wow! Incredible rendition of a classic fantastic 4 rogue...superskrull. the tandem of cheung and morales does great work
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Morales over Cheung is just so good. Love this one!!!
Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Cheungpencils exquistely inked by Morales in a great action scene! Congrats!
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Kl'rt takes center stage effectively displaying the combined might and powers of Marvel's First Family at his disposal! What a stunner!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Nothing I can add to all the great comments on this piece. It is another jaw dropper. Bill, you keep pulling in fantastic pieces that are artistically amazing. Congratulations!
Anthony T
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
The Cheung/Morales combo always produces great artwork . This cover is a great example of that.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Great cover art, lots of fully realized unique characters in a well done spiral composition to draw our eyes in.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Incredible Cheung cover! I love his linework so much and this is a top tier example of his work. Major congrats on a steller addition to your gallery Bill!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
The mischievous smile of the Super-Skrull is priceless! It adds a whole new dimension to the character!
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
Love Jim's work, especially when he creates a more dynamic layout. And you can feel the energy here as Super Skrull stands triumphant over the quartet and keeps them at bay. Congrats!
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
fantastic cover! Another great addition to your collection! Major congrats!
Jason G
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
A perfectly laid out cover in which Jim masterfully incorporates all of the fantastic four members without it feeling cluttered. I love how he captures the villainous glee Super Skrull has on his face as he defeats the heros. Gorgeous cover!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/20/2025
Jim has been blessed with some terrific inkers, and the always fantastic Mark Morales may be the best of them! But that's obvious by looking at the results here... Being a huge fan of the FF -and- the Super-Skrull, this cover has always been one of my favorites, and I'm delighted to see it in your collection, keeping company with the rest of the amazing jewels you have. Superb composition, with the solid black Super-Skrull holding down the center of the cover, as the heroes flail about, helpless all around him. Jim's skrulls are always the -best-! Congrats, Bill! Another winner!
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/20/2025
Amazing cover with one of Jack Kirby's greatest Villains of all (in my humble opinion), huge congrats on this strikinng piece, must be a true beauty in person !
Steve Lawrence
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 4/21/2025
I had stopped collecting comics by the time this came out but I'm sorry I missed out. Great cover featuring the Super Skrull! I can see why you wanted to add this to your stellar collection.
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/22/2025
Fine work by Cheung with crisp, elegant inks by Morales. It's a great cover that compels you to go find and read the comic itself!
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/23/2025
Great cover by Jim. His early Marvel work really hooked me and this cover is a perfect example of it.
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 5/22/2025
Jim Cheung returns to the Super Skrull right after his work on The Young Avengers!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
One man's villain is another man's hero. I'm sure that the entirety of the Skrull race rejoiced upon seeing this image of the courageous Super Skrull defeating those dastardly humans who keep preventing the Skrulls from achieving their noble goals. This foursome is almost as bad as the Kree!
Some Collector
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/1/2025
Did any of the villains say that the FF cheated? That's a great cover!
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