Fantastic Four #56, page 2 (Immonen Thing Splash)
Artists: Stuart Immonen (Penciller) , Scott Koblish (Inker)
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DescriptionA wonderful Thing splash by Stuart Immonen with very nice inks by Scott Koblish from a very poignant story (aptly entitled "Remembrance of Things Past") as Ben Grimm returns to his very rough boyhood neighborhood on Yancey Street. Artistically speaking, this is a really nice piece - and a title page to boot. Great perspective and wonderful execution. And it's difficult to believe that this marvellous piece of artwork is already more than two decades old.A bonus was that this wonderful page went for a lot less than I thought it would, especially given the fact that Immonen is an excellent artist and also given the subject matter of the piece itself. It still goes to show that art of the first rank can still be bought for reasonable prices. That having been said, I was prepared to go much higher for this piece since it spoke to me. Social/Sharing |
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E DLS 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/16/2024
Fantastic shot of Thing. Love the light & shadows. And the backgrounds are terrific.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/16/2024
E DLS wrote:
Fantastic shot of Thing. Love the light & shadows. And the backgrounds are terrific.
Many thanks, Eric. Absolutely agree - the atmosphere is captured perfectly for the story that follows.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/16/2024
James S wrote:
Awesome splash!
Many thanks, James. OT, but many congrats on your wonderful Liefeld splash.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
This Man, This Monster. No more tragic a figure than Ben Grimm. Trapped in his hide as the Thing, he now represents the many outcasts of the city that can only hope to be ignored when they walk amongst the populous. A very busy looking 60's NYC street with the old architecture and the start of urban decay.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
This Man, This Monster. No more tragic a figure than Ben Grimm. Trapped in his hide as the Thing, he now represents the many outcasts of the city that can only hope to be ignored when they walk amongst the populous. A very busy looking 60's NYC street with the old architecture and the start of urban decay.
Now, that FF #51 splash is the quintessential, indeed iconic, Thing splash page. Many thanks, Marcus, for a very vivid as well as perceptive description of the context in which this splash page is situated.
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Now that's just lovely! The Thing has weight. And the attention to detail in the background to fill the composition? Simply exquisit. Congrats CAB.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/17/2024
Eric B wrote:
Now that's just lovely! The Thing has weight. And the attention to detail in the background to fill the composition? Simply exquisit. Congrats CAB.
Many thanks, Eric. I totally agree that the attention to detail is truly ... well ... fantastic!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Wow, the manner in which Immonen lit this scene provides so much weight, depth and emotion to it. It evokes a quiet solitude, yet simultaneously a lot of power. A very beautiful piece all around and I'm especially happy to know that you got it for far less than you expected you may have to pay for it. As you know, CAB, you and I are both equal proponents of the idea that if you are willing to broaden your horizons as a collector, there IS indeed still art out there that can be acquired for reasonably affordable amounts. Congratulations!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Wow, the manner in which Immonen lit this scene provides so much weight, depth and emotion to it. It evokes a quiet solitude, yet simultaneously a lot of power. A very beautiful piece all around and I'm especially happy to know that you got it for far less than you expected you may have to pay for it. As you know, CAB, you and I are both equal proponents of the idea that if you are willing to broaden your horizons as a collector, there IS indeed still art out there that can be acquired for reasonably affordable amounts. Congratulations!
Many thanks, Rubén, for such a wonderfully apt description. Yes, there is indeed art out there that is top notch without notching one's wallet too badly.
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Superb splash indeed. So grounded in reality due to various factors.
I think the fact it was cheaper than you thought (even though I found it was quite decent an amount) is that it was drawn before Immonen really exploded with Nextwave which is when everyone began paying attention to him and prompted his artistic evolution, at a time when he was perceived as very solid but not a fan favorite. But you can clearly see hints of that evolution in this and I find the inks and the way the blacks are spotted help in that.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
F M wrote:
Superb splash indeed. So grounded in reality due to various factors.
I think the fact it was cheaper than you thought (even though I found it was quite decent an amount) is that it was drawn before Immonen really exploded with Nextwave which is when everyone began paying attention to him and prompted his artistic evolution, at a time when he was perceived as very solid but not a fan favorite. But you can clearly see hints of that evolution in this and I find the inks and the way the blacks are spotted help in that.
As I mentioned in the description, it was the artwork itself that caught my eye and, much more than that, spoke to me.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Yeah wow this is super impressive. Immonen creates a great atmosphere. Love that little guy running away, haha (I would too). Great addition!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/17/2024
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Yeah wow this is super impressive. Immonen creates a great atmosphere. Love that little guy running away, haha (I would too). Great addition!
Many thanks, Paul. Yes, actually, atmospheric is another succinct description for this particular piece.
Simon M.
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Great splash cramed with so much detail and depth to it, and yes, from a fun story too. I have a couple of pages from the issue so take that as a seal of approval, for whatever that is worth!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/17/2024
Simon M. wrote:
Great splash cramed with so much detail and depth to it, and yes, from a fun story too. I have a couple of pages from the issue so take that as a seal of approval, for whatever that is worth!
Many thanks, Simon. It is worth a lot!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
What an atmosphere man!!!! Benn is always relaxed in any context any situation.... it looks he is always waiting for a clobbering moment... that is sooooooo cool! Huge congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Toni S wrote:
What an atmosphere man!!!! Benn is always relaxed in any context any situation.... it looks he is always waiting for a clobbering moment... that is sooooooo cool! Huge congrats!
Many thanks, Toni. He does cut a menacing figure, doesn't he?
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/17/2024
Ernest Benevides wrote:
Great splash!! Congrats
Many thanks Ernest. Koblish is a great inker, and really did a great job on this particular piece.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Fantastic Thing splash!!! Very Noir-ish. Koblish inks are really nice over Immonen here. Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Kavi H wrote:
Fantastic Thing splash!!! Very Noir-ish. Koblish inks are really nice over Immonen here. Congrats!
Many thanks, Kavi. Yes, "noir" was the word I was thinking of but couldn't quite pin down - many thanks!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
This is FANTASTIC! And a FANTASTIC ONE! Congrats CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/17/2024
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
This is FANTASTIC! And a FANTASTIC ONE! Congrats CAB!
Many thanks, Nick. What a FANTASTIC comment!
DJ Johnsen
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
I was wondering who was going to wind up with this. I took a stab at it, but y'all topped my bid. Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/17/2024
DJ Johnsen wrote:
I was wondering who was going to wind up with this. I took a stab at it, but y'all topped my bid. Congrats!
Many thanks DJ. I do honestly thank you for not bidding the piece up.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/18/2024
Rick W wrote:
Fancy Yancy!
Many thanks, Rick. It's the calm before Clobbering Time!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/19/2024
Jimmy Cawley wrote:
Yancey Street's Finest!
Well said, Jimmy, although I don't think that the rest of the Yancey Street gang would agree! Still he'd clobber them all into submission in a second!
Peter Roe
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/23/2024
What an incredible street scene! The Thing looks like he's a private detective on the job. Congratulations!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/24/2024
Peter Roe wrote:
What an incredible street scene! The Thing looks like he's a private detective on the job. Congratulations!
Many thanks, Peter. And thank you once again for an excellent show with Ruben!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/23/2024
Everything about this is awesome, and incredible detail!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/24/2024
Phill R wrote:
Everything about this is awesome, and incredible detail!!
Many thanks, Phill. And many congrats on a wonderful OA collection!
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/3/2024
Beautiful splash! Great shot of Ben and so much eye candy in the background.
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/7/2024
Awesome page from one of the best issues of his run ! Congrats for this excellent score.
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