Fantastic Four #133 Pg 3 - New Year’s Eve in 1972! Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Medusa & The Thing ring in the new year!
Artists: Ramona Fradon (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)
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DescriptionRamona, primarily a DC artist through her career has in fact done a few things for Marvel. One such project was this single fill in issue on Fantastic Four. Inked by the legendary Joe Sinnott, this issue represents the only time these two worked together on a book.It’s New Year’s Eve, 1972, Both Reed & Johnny are depressed that their partners are gone, Sue left the team (Reed’s fault) and Crystal & Johnny finally officially broke up in the prior issue. Medusa had just joined the team and was trying to tell them to cheer them up with some tough love. A great “turn the page” pep talk & an appropriate New Year’s message! The page then ends with a great Ben Grimm moment where he openly states how crazy it is that that the two good looking dudes on the team are all sad and alone while he stands there with the love of his life at his arm. Thanks to Scott Kress for making this one available. While this era of comics isn’t my focus, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to add this 50 year old gem to the collection! I’ll never say no when the chance arises to add more of Ramona’s work to my collection, especially the incredibly rare example also inked by Joe Sinnott! That’s a win/win for sure!! Social/Sharing |
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Carl’s Collection 
Member Since 2018
Posted on 1/1/2023
West Stephan wrote:
Very nice page!
Thanks! It was one of those pages that as soon as I saw it, I knew I needed to go after it!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/1/2023
Beautiful example of the era and shows how the FF have highs and lows like the rest of us. Fradon impresses as she got to finally stretch her artistry on a flagship Marvel title that required such pathos from characters. Sinnott's inks are as always a fine touch that brings the traditional Marvel flair.
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/1/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
Beautiful example of the era and shows how the FF have highs and lows like the rest of us. Fradon impresses as she got to finally stretch her artistry on a flagship Marvel title that required such pathos from characters. Sinnott's inks are as always a fine touch that brings the traditional Marvel flair.
I adore her long career working on various DC titles, but just seeing this one issue alone makes me wish she had done more FF adventures with Joe!
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 1/1/2023
Fantastic page, especially the central panel, Sinnott is always the best ;)
congratulations
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
Posted on 1/1/2023
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO wrote:
Fantastic page, especially the central panel, Sinnott is always the best ;)
congratulations
Thanks! I've been enjoying staring at the background characters too!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 1/1/2023
A very nice, human page for Marvel's First Family. Wonderful, thanks for sharing.
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
Posted on 1/1/2023
M L wrote:
A very nice, human page for Marvel's First Family. Wonderful, thanks for sharing.
Thanks! It's a really great juxtaposition of emotions on full display. The New Year celebrations happening around these two sullen heroes.
Christopher Daley
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/1/2023
What a great Fradon page! That second panel is so compelling.
Thanks for sharing
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
Posted on 1/2/2023
Christopher Daley wrote:
What a great Fradon page! That second panel is so compelling.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks! I agree! Great mix of emotions on display throughout! You know I couldn't say no to another piece from Ramona, especially given the rare creative pairing!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 1/2/2023
Oh, I had completely forgotten this issue had been done by Ramona Fradon!... It's safe to say that Joe Sinnott provides the FF smooth finishes, but, on this page at least, Ramona comes up with very strong pacing and strorytelling... Not a small feat when it comes to follow on the steps of John Buscema...
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
Posted on 1/2/2023
Al Simpleton wrote:
Oh, I had completely forgotten this issue had been done by Ramona Fradon!... It's safe to say that Joe Sinnott provides the FF smooth finishes, but, on this page at least, Ramona comes up with very strong pacing and strorytelling... Not a small feat when it comes to follow on the steps of John Buscema...
Yeah, the one and only fill in issue she did on FF. It sure is a treat to see her play in that Marvel sandbox!!
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
Posted on 11/12/2023
Always loved the classic Ramona feel with great ink's of Joes.
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/31/2024
Screw you Reed, and all of your anti-1972 negativity! Some of us who came along then turned out alright, so it wasn't all bad. No wonder Sue left. All captured in this glorious panel page. It is a keeper, Carl, congrats!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
Posted on 12/31/2024
It's beautiful. Ramona really captured the New York feel. She and Joe were a perfect match.
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