“Reimagined Cover Fragments: FF #1 (Ben Grimm)” by John K Snyder III

“Reimagined Cover Fragments: FF #1 (Ben Grimm)” (2020)
by John K Snyder III (1961-)
5.5 x 8.5 in, ink and wash on board
Coppola Collection

Snyder wrote and drew his first project, “Fashion in Action” (Eclipse Comics), as a backup feature in Timothy Truman's “Scout in 1985.” He also began to illustrate gallery pieces and covers for books such as Comico's “Jonny Quest” comic book series and Alan Moore's “Miracleman.” I noticed Snyder’s work on Matt Wagner's “Grendel” series, when he illustrated "The God and The Devil."

John has a lovely, classic style as a comics illustrator. I enjoy artists who enjoy interpreting the work of early 1960s Marvel, the comics of my youth. Fragmenting covers into individual compositions is an idea, and FF #1 is ideal for it.

Does anyone not recognize this image of Ben Grimm (The Thing) from the cover of FF #1?