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Fantastic Four 240 Cover (Marvel, 1982)

Location: DEARLY DEPARTED
Artists: John Byrne (Penciller) ,  Terry Austin (Inker)

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Artwork Details
Location: DEARLY DEPARTED
Title: Fantastic Four 240 Cover (Marvel, 1982)*
Artist:  John Byrne (Penciller) ,  Terry Austin (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1512
Likes on CAF: 15
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 23
Added to Site: 3/23/2020

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Was very fortunate to obtain this while still in college, nearly 30 years ago! I remember buying this comic off the newsstands just a decade before that and could never forget how the Inhumans, stricken with illness from manmade pollution, turn to the Fantastic Four to help move their city of Attilan from the Himalayas to the Blue Area of the Moon! For many years I tried to reassemble the entire book (cover + 22 page story) and besides the cover was able to get over 1/3 of the pages (including the climatic end splash) but ultimately decided to keep only the cover. Terry's inks on this only make the small details pop and standout even more!

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West Stephan Member Since 2007
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

Splendid! Such a cool cover!

Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

The Inhumans are what originally attracted me to the FF. Always glad to read their stories - like this one. 

K Gearon Member Since 2011
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

Great image exhibiting what a cool powerhouse Black Bolt is!  Like the overall composition, and the detailing on the city of Attilan is outstanding - really must be a sight to pore over in person!  Congrats, Will!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

Holy cow!  These two masterful artists decided to leave nothing on the table when they created this one.  It really is an incredible work of art from bottom to top.  Major congrats!!!

Carlo M Member Since 2006
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

Amazing cover!

Bill J Member Since 2009
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

Jaw-Dropping!

T Tad Member Since 2018
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

Just commented on FB group... soooo epic! 
 

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

Mondays seem to be the day to post impressive art. Congrats!

Mark Howland Member Since 2004
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

That degree paid off!

Todd Hignite Member Since 2006
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

Great, great cover, right in the Byrne sweet spot!  Truly a pleasure to see, so thanks so much for sharing, Will!

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
2    
Posted On 3/23/2020

Not bad! I might give it wall space. Yes, I think its pretty good.

2    
Posted On 3/24/2020

Will, that' is BEAUTIFUL!  But one thing.  You wrote "NO" instead of "YES!".  you might want to fix. ;-)

West Stephan Member Since 2007
3    
Posted On 3/24/2020

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
"  Will, that' is BEAUTIFUL!  But one thing.  You wrote "NO" instead of "YES!".  you might want to fix. ;-)
 "

Sometimes he needs help with the easy words! Lol.

Steve Gumm Member Since 2004
2    
Posted On 3/24/2020

The Byrne/Austin FF covers are amazing! You difinitely scored big time, and congrats on fending off offers on it for all these years... stay strong!  Oh yeah, I love the mudball Thing.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
2    
Posted On 3/24/2020

His name is actually Oatmeal Thing, not Mudball Thing. If you don't agree, we should fight it out to see who's right! Oh, congrats on a classic, Will!

Steve Gumm Member Since 2004
3    
Posted On 3/24/2020

Ruben DaCollector wrote:
"  His name is actually Oatmeal Thing, not Mudball Thing. If you don't agree, we should fight it out to see who's right! Oh, congrats on a classic, Will!
 "

Ruben you're on... but keep in mind, in the fight we must maintain a proper 6ft space for social distancing, it'll be challenging, but I'm game... It's cloberlin time! -MUDBALL Thing

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
2    
Posted On 3/24/2020

Steve Gumm wrote:
"  Ruben you're on... but keep in mind, in the fight we must maintain a proper 6ft space for social distancing, it'll be challenging, but I'm game... It's cloberlin time! -MUDBALL Thing
 "

Hah! You're right! I guess we'll have to talk each other into submission! Stay safe out there! - OATMEAL Thing.

Eelco V Member Since 2004
2    
Posted On 3/24/2020

MAGIC by Byrne&Austin. What an era!

Will Gabri-El Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 3/24/2020

Appreciate all the kind words, here's a couple observations: never known this 'devolved' version of the Thing as anything but Mudball but maybe things are said differently further North! I have no problem with the easy words either --NO means no :O)

Jason Hussa Member Since 2017
2    
Posted On 3/25/2020

Uff-da!  Does the descriptor "classic" even begin to cover this?  I have SUCH a sentimental attachment to this issue...  I started reading Byrne FF about mid-way through his run, and as I was raiding comic shops to acquire the rest of his issues, this somehow managed to be the last one I picked up (besides the ones still to be released :) ).  I think it cost me the princely sum of $3.00 (from a lovely little hole-in-the-wall comic shop in Michigan while on a family trip, if memory serves)!

Totally worth every penny, of course, and even more than the STUNNING artwork, the imaginitive integration of real-world social concerns (pollution) into the narrative (in a novel and non-hackneyed way) is still inspiring to this day.  Just a typical day in the life of The World's Greatest Comic Magazine, I suppose.  Thanks for shaing this, Will!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006
2    
Posted On 3/27/2020

Love this cover, real treat to still have some Byrne/Austin covers coming out then, this being a great cover for Terry's inks to shine, big congrats!! 

Imran A Member Since 2011
2    
Posted On 4/19/2020

Amazing Will, congratulations!

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