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Fantastic Four #133 Pg 3 - New Year’s Eve in 1972! Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Medusa & The Thing ring in the new year!

Location: Ramona Fradon
Artists: Ramona Fradon (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)

Location: Ramona Fradon
Title: Fantastic Four #133 Pg 3 - New Year’s Eve in 1972! Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Medusa & The Thing ring in the new year! *
Artist: Ramona Fradon (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 747
Likes on CAF: 23
Comments: 17
Added to Site: 1/1/2023

Ramona, 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!!

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West Stephan Member Since 2007

Posted On 1/1/2023

Very nice page!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Sam 06 Member Since 2011

Posted On 2/4/2024

Nice page! Congrats

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 12/31/2024

Sweet page!

Happy New Years!

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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Fantastic Four #133 Pg 3 - New Year’s Eve in 1972! Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Medusa & The Thing ring in the new year!

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