FANTASTIC FOUR 259 3 AGAINST DOOMSDAY!
Artist: John Byrne (Penciller)
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DescriptionAmid the Epic John Byrne Fantastic Four run..THIS cover is one of the ones I covet the most.. It is in my opinion one of the top standout covers of the run!The classic DOOM positioning reminiscent and in homage to how Kirby presented Doom, as an Overlord in position to orchestrate from a Superior size and placement that which all the heroes must overcome. In this case as the grand puppeteer of manipulating the vengeful Terrax to face the available 3 members of the FF. I am grateful that this piece was in the hands of a friend and that a deal could be made to payout over cosmic time what indeed is a valuable piece of Fantastic Four comic art history… There is everything to elicit excitement and enjoy here…The ultimate Villian behind this all-out battle cover…So much can be said and written about this piece and instead of writing more I open to the rest of the community to comment and add in your perceptions of the piece… —Phoenix Social/Sharing |
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Kavi H 
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/19/2025
it's great to have friends in the hobby, especially ones that help you achieve owning as epic and strong of a Fantastic Four cover image by John Byrne as this! Three Against Doomsday! The ONLY thing that this cover is missing is Mr. Fantastic but that doesn't keep it from being one of the best from Byrne's run as our 3 heroes battle against Doctor Doom and Tyros The Terrible (I think?). Tremendous addition to your otherworldly collection from the cosmos, Congratulations!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/19/2025
Kavi H wrote:
it's great to have friends in the hobby, especially ones that help you achieve owning as epic and strong of a Fantastic Four cover image by John Byrne as this! Three Against Doomsday! The ONLY thing that this cover is missing is Mr. Fantastic but that doesn't keep it from being one of the best from Byrne's run as our 3 heroes battle against Doctor Doom and Tyros The Terrible (I think?). Tremendous addition to your otherworldly collection from the cosmos, Congratulations!
Indeed it is one of the reasons why connectivity and friendship within the art community is important..and Mr. Fantastic has been whisked away to face his own trials...and Terrax having been stripped of his powers by Galactus would have to remain Tyros until that is he feels reborn through Dooom's reconstruction of some cosmic power to bestow upon him...But at a price...Very cosmic to include such a cover intomy collection...A high and 'Fantastic' achievement on this one I'm proud of..so thanks.
Tony Marine
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/19/2025
When I saw the thumbnail I thought "recreation". But the original?! I've never seen this one before - and it is pretty epic! That giant shot of Doom! What a cover! Congrats!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/19/2025
Tony Marine wrote:
When I saw the thumbnail I thought "recreation". But the original?! I've never seen this one before - and it is pretty epic! That giant shot of Doom! What a cover! Congrats!
Thanks Tony! And what is cool about the original art here making it really distinct that it is indeed the original are the bevy of physical nuances about the piece..Byrne used a black market and those marker lines are clearly seen..there is the raised structure of the paper around Terrax's arm if you look up close you will...and some white out corrective elements...all things that ofc do not exist on any recreation.
M L
Member Since 2015
Posted on 3/19/2025
Always an interesting day when there's a Phoenix post. What a beauty, thanks for sharing!
May I request the purchase of a scanner to better highlight these stellar examples?
M L
Member Since 2015
Posted on 3/19/2025
M L wrote:
Always an interesting day when there's a Phoenix post. What a beauty, thanks for sharing!
May I request the purchase of a scanner to better highlight these stellar examples?
And a premium CAF membership too, please, for the larger image allowance.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/19/2025
This cover embodies the essence of classic comic storytelling. It's bold, theatrical, and packed with the tension in the scene being played out on it. This isn’t just a cover, it’s a full blown story in a single image, something that has been lost in comic covers of the past 30-35 years, during which time editors have only cared about pointlessly boring movie poster pinup style covers. A phenomenal piece of comic book history. Congrats on acquiring it!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/19/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
This cover embodies the essence of classic comic storytelling. It's bold, theatrical, and packed with the tension in the scene being played out on it. This isn’t just a cover, it’s a full blown story in a single image, something that has been lost in comic covers of the past 30-35 years, during which time editors have only cared about pointlessly boring movie poster pinup style covers. A phenomenal piece of comic book history. Congrats on acquiring it!
Very well said Ruben...I agree with each aspect of your comment...and the fall from story -telling grace of years past that was so integrally present in all the memorable art and major artists of yesteryear.. It is why we remember these images so much whereas the more modern pieces rarely have that effect...This Doom Storyline and each of the Byrne Doom Storylines were very memorable and potent...
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/19/2025
Very nice how Byrne filled in the solid black in a meticulous manner. It doesn't show or matter in the published cover, but really shows a craftsmanship in the original. Powerful image in the classic Marvel manner with Doom as the master manipulator!
Abraham Martinez
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 3/19/2025
One of my favorite covers and story lines from JB's FF run. Amazing!!!!!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/20/2025
Mike drop! Piece of art of the week!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/20/2025
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Mike drop! Piece of art of the week!
Doom appreciates the Recognition of Art Royalty
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 3/20/2025
Great cover and Doom with Terrax was a combination I really loved when I read it back in the day.
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/20/2025
Eelco V wrote:
Absolute top Byrne FF cover! And great story too.
🏰 I appreciate the Royal sentiments ..
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/20/2025
Awesome is what comes to mind. Also, I forgot to tell you about the provenance. Comic shop owner William bought this directly from Byrne back in the late 1980s, your friend and now you own it. That guy had a couple of other cool Bryne FF covers but nothing as good as this. Congrats!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/20/2025
J L wrote:
Awesome is what comes to mind. Also, I forgot to tell you about the provenance. Comic shop owner William bought this directly from Byrne back in the late 1980s, your friend and now you own it. That guy had a couple of other cool Bryne FF covers but nothing as good as this. Congrats!
Royal Provenance reveal --Accepted and Appreciated my friend
Mario Losada
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/20/2025
A great cover. With Doom and with the FF and Terrax. Congratulations for this masterpiece
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/20/2025
Mario Losada wrote:
A great cover. With Doom and with the FF and Terrax. Congratulations for this masterpiece
Thanks Mario...A Monach must have Masterpieces .. 🏰
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/20/2025
Amir E wrote:
Beautiful Byrne cover with a killer Doom!
😈🏰.....Thanks my friend...You are welcome to Latveria any time..
Tony B.
Member Since 2020
Posted on 3/20/2025
Awesome! One of my favorites from Byrne's run.
A nod to past FF covers, but totally Byrne. The dynamism of Doom and the palpable engery of Terrax (Tyros) Torch. Wow.
Byrne was really firing on all cylinders here. Look at this run of covers - 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262 - Goodness! Congrats on this one!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/21/2025
Tony B. wrote:
Awesome! One of my favorites from Byrne's run.
A nod to past FF covers, but totally Byrne. The dynamism of Doom and the palpable engery of Terrax (Tyros) Torch. Wow.
Byrne was really firing on all cylinders here. Look at this run of covers - 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262 - Goodness! Congrats on this one!
Tonty, yes, certainly this cover design was inspired by Kirbyesque Doom cover compositions, which have him overlording like this..really portraying who and what Doom is and in this case in pure Byrne style..It seems this cover is one of the favorites of the period .and I agree on the other cover the 257 in my Gallery one of my other fav pieces..Doom and Galactus to me were and are the top antagonists for the FF and so those depictions are the most impactful...and as you say the pure dynamism of this Battle cover is a WOQ. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm about it.
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/21/2025
Wow, just like Tony, when you see a thumbnail for a cover like this yer brain just starts at Recreation before it adjusts to how unreal this seems! One of Byrne's greatest FF covers, huge congrats!!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/22/2025
Joe Murray wrote:
Wow, just like Tony, when you see a thumbnail for a cover like this yer brain just starts at Recreation before it adjusts to how unreal this seems! One of Byrne's greatest FF covers, huge congrats!!
Hey Joe, what a great response, and it is moments like this things like this that is a part of what is worth doing this. For when I first was exposed to the cover myself I was like oh wow this is really the cover to this one, as you feel as I feel one of the greatest FF ones..I'm glad to be on the side of presenting that kind of a WOW moment ..as I know how many times on CAF I looked at something and went wait is this the real thing only to realize its a re-creation, so Cosmically pleased to be presenting a Cosmiic Original here..Thanks for sharing that moment 😈🏰
Ettore Riccio
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/23/2025
Yes my friend, I do believe you have on your hands one of the most beautiful covers of John Byrne's FF run.
But the story was also very nice , what can I say? You have a piece that could be in a comic museum.
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/27/2025
Ettore Riccio wrote:
Yes my friend, I do believe you have on your hands one of the most beautiful covers of John Byrne's FF run.
But the story was also very nice , what can I say? You have a piece that could be in a comic museum.
Thank you and perhaps at one time it may be in a Museum the Museum might be in Latveria however... 🏰
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/26/2025
Excellent piece--this cover made a big impact on me as a reader at the time, the choice to do Doom's cloak in black ink made it so striking and visually distinctive. Congrats!
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