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Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #2 Cover 2008 (Alan Davis / Mark Farmer) Human Torch Battles Lyja the Laserfist (his ex)

Location: Collection
Artists: Alan Davis (Penciller) ,  Mark Farmer (Inker)

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Location: Collection
Title: Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #2 Cover 2008 (Alan Davis / Mark Farmer) Human Torch Battles Lyja the Laserfist (his ex)
Artist:  Alan Davis (Penciller) ,  Mark Farmer (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 475
Likes on CAF: 4
Comments: 4
Added to Site: 10/30/2022

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Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #2 Cover 2008 (Alan Davis / Mark Farmer)

Just got this beauty from Romitaman! Awesome battle-action cover as Johnny battles Lyja (his ex) by the incredibly talented art team of Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.

I've always enjoyed artwork by Alan Davis and a few months ago I took notice of what his popular Excaliber pages were selling for at auction. I thought it might be wise to see if I could get an example of his art for my collection before costs escalated further. I located this artwork on Mike's website, and it wasn't just a panel page but a cover! Although priced at double the cost of my highest artwork purchased, I thought this a last opportunity to own one of his covers and pulled the trigger. Although a DC fan at heart, I've always had a soft spot for the Fantastic Four making this a great choice. It also comes from the Secret Invasion event which was the last time period of my reading Marvel Comics making it more personal appropriate. And what a dynamic cover scene! You can almost feel the impact of that kick with Lyja's extended leg and Johnny's head recoil producing a 3-D effect breaching off the cover.

Signed by Davis at the right bottom of page.

Page is in excellent condition.

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E DLS Member Since 2005
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Posted On 10/30/2022

Great cover and love the way he drew Torch here.  I know what you mean about getting it while it's cheap (or at least cheapER).  Davis used to be one of my go-to affordable artists.  While he's not quite in the stratosphere yet, the fact that I haven't been able to add a new piece by him in a few years tells me he might be on his way.  At the same time, I don't know many collectors who have ever regretted plopping their money down for a Davis piece.  One of the most talented and consistent artists in the business.  

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
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Posted On 10/31/2022

When Torch says his ex is a harpy, he really means it!  Davis' composition is wonderful with the main action centered and the strike going vertical.  It is wrapped around a circle made of the Torch, Lyja's wing, and the crowning waves in the sky!

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
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Posted On 11/1/2022

My only critique of Alan Davis' work on the Fantastic Four is that there isn't nearly enough of it.  Each time he depicts Marvel's First Family, it feels like a natural fit between artist and subject matter.  Congrats on adding this gem to your collection!

Charles Dahan Member Since 2005
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Posted On 1/22/2023

Alan Davis is a master artist. Easily a first ballot hall of famer artist. Great piece!