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Fantastic Four (1961) #44-51, Annual #3
Fantastic Four: Ο ερχομός του Γκαλάκτους
Όλο το Σύμπαν της Marvel προσέρχεται για να παρακολουθήσει τον πιο χαοτικό γάμο του αιώνα, καθώς ο Ριντ Ρίτσαρντς και η Σου Στορμ αποφασίζουν να ενώσουν τελικά τις ζωές τους! Όμως ο μήνας του μέλιτος διακόπτεται απότομα από την άφιξη των Inhumans, την οποία ακολουθεί μια απειλή που θα κάνει όλη τη Γη να τρέμει: ο παντοδύναμος καταβροχθιστής των κόσμων Γκαλάκτους.
Περιλαμβάνει τα τεύχη: Fantastic Four Vol.1 # 44-51 & Annual #3.
Περιλαμβάνει τα τεύχη: Fantastic Four Vol.1 # 44-51 & Annual #3.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1966
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Stan Lee
7,561 books2,349 followersStan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
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April 14, 2023
Пълна дисоциация (метафорично казано) между арт - разкошен, просто наслада за очите и сценарий, не успял въобще да ме спечели:
5+3 = 8; 8:2 = 4 ;)
5+3 = 8; 8:2 = 4 ;)
March 22, 2024
Short review:
Unreadable buffoonery.
Liked the colours and the onomatopoeias.
Longer review:
This is a product that served a certain specific purpose in a certain specific way. Both the purpose and the way are so outdated today. I actually suppose that the product was not very readable even to anyone out the specific target public when the material first appeared. A public educated to digest this easily since their early life.
In every issue one or more new colourful characters appear and, almost in a non-sequitur fashion, start to fight. 'Punch and then ask questions' is in a nutshell Kirby's storytelling approach here. Even if, paradoxically, there is this infinite flow of Lee's verbose prose to explain everything happening in the panels. As if the authors did not believe in the effectiveness of their images, or worst, in the mental abilities of their readers. And I am not even talking of the narration boxes here. It's all coming from the characters voices, while they are beating each other up. You will never see a largest amount of written words serving no purpose. (Well, unless you go anywhere on the internet.) Some context is given every now and then for characters's motivation, but at the same time the authors themselves do not care to actually even think about that. They probably did not even have the time to do so. Nobody was paying Lee and Kirby to actually think about a good story.
As for Kirby's art, it was some kind of 'dynamic stiffness'. Kirby would draw very stiff poses, his technical abilities were a bit limited as compared to the kind of things he was trying to portrait. But then he retrieves a lot of dynamism with intelligent composition. So, the art does not appeal to me, but kudos to his cartooning smartness. Also, his art looses a lot of appealing if not in the hand of the right inker. In the end the cool part were the colours, very bright and 'pop art', as well as the funny way Kirby draws onomatopoeias.
You know the stereotype still existing, especially in North America, that comics are bad low-level dumb literature? Well, maybe it is not much of a stereotype, if you sell this as example of pick comics literature.
Everyone who is making you read this material without providing you with a clear historic contextualisation (that is, Marvel) is stealing your money.
Unreadable buffoonery.
Liked the colours and the onomatopoeias.
Longer review:
This is a product that served a certain specific purpose in a certain specific way. Both the purpose and the way are so outdated today. I actually suppose that the product was not very readable even to anyone out the specific target public when the material first appeared. A public educated to digest this easily since their early life.
In every issue one or more new colourful characters appear and, almost in a non-sequitur fashion, start to fight. 'Punch and then ask questions' is in a nutshell Kirby's storytelling approach here. Even if, paradoxically, there is this infinite flow of Lee's verbose prose to explain everything happening in the panels. As if the authors did not believe in the effectiveness of their images, or worst, in the mental abilities of their readers. And I am not even talking of the narration boxes here. It's all coming from the characters voices, while they are beating each other up. You will never see a largest amount of written words serving no purpose. (Well, unless you go anywhere on the internet.) Some context is given every now and then for characters's motivation, but at the same time the authors themselves do not care to actually even think about that. They probably did not even have the time to do so. Nobody was paying Lee and Kirby to actually think about a good story.
As for Kirby's art, it was some kind of 'dynamic stiffness'. Kirby would draw very stiff poses, his technical abilities were a bit limited as compared to the kind of things he was trying to portrait. But then he retrieves a lot of dynamism with intelligent composition. So, the art does not appeal to me, but kudos to his cartooning smartness. Also, his art looses a lot of appealing if not in the hand of the right inker. In the end the cool part were the colours, very bright and 'pop art', as well as the funny way Kirby draws onomatopoeias.
You know the stereotype still existing, especially in North America, that comics are bad low-level dumb literature? Well, maybe it is not much of a stereotype, if you sell this as example of pick comics literature.
Everyone who is making you read this material without providing you with a clear historic contextualisation (that is, Marvel) is stealing your money.
December 29, 2017
Otra vez no vamos a discutir cosas como el machismo del equipo y sobre todo Reed, o la forma en la que escribe Stan Lee, porque es ridículo medir con varas actuales obras de hace 50 años.
Si uno logra ver más allá de esas preocupaciones modernas, se encuentra con historias francamente imaginativas e interesantes. Se nota que Jack Kirby y Stan Lee le habían agarrado la mano al género a esta altura, las 4 historias de este tomo se van encadenando naturalmente, y se incorporan algunas pausas en la acción para hacer un mejor contraste.
Amo el dibujo de Kirby, es tan particular, tan dinámico y tan imaginativo que debe haberle volado la cabeza a más de uno en esa época. Sus diseños de personajes son perfectos, ¿Quien querría cambiarle algo a Galactus o a Silver Surfer? Son instantáneamente reconocibles.
Si uno logra ver más allá de esas preocupaciones modernas, se encuentra con historias francamente imaginativas e interesantes. Se nota que Jack Kirby y Stan Lee le habían agarrado la mano al género a esta altura, las 4 historias de este tomo se van encadenando naturalmente, y se incorporan algunas pausas en la acción para hacer un mejor contraste.
Amo el dibujo de Kirby, es tan particular, tan dinámico y tan imaginativo que debe haberle volado la cabeza a más de uno en esa época. Sus diseños de personajes son perfectos, ¿Quien querría cambiarle algo a Galactus o a Silver Surfer? Son instantáneamente reconocibles.
May 6, 2023
Олдсул комикс. Рисунките са екстра и в типичен стил. Всичко останало обаче...
Сюжетите на историите са ок като идея, но са пълни с логически кратери, а персонажите често постъпват откровено малоумно. Диалозите и мислите на героите са в хармония с идиотските им постъпки - черешката на тортата е последната история с двойника на Нещото.
3 само заради арта!
Сюжетите на историите са ок като идея, но са пълни с логически кратери, а персонажите често постъпват откровено малоумно. Диалозите и мислите на героите са в хармония с идиотските им постъпки - черешката на тортата е последната история с двойника на Нещото.
3 само заради арта!
October 13, 2024
DNF. Kids' stories from the 60s. Tiresome. I was thinking it might be fun to bone up on some F4 before the movie comes out but, damn, is this... not bad, I guess ... but so much from another time. Oh, well.
January 17, 2025
Apart from the rampant misogyny this was camp
March 30, 2015
This volume covers issues Annual #3 - The Wedding of Reed Richards and Sue Storm, and issues #44-#51 which includes introduction of the Inhumans and the Silver Surfer and Galactus.
The wedding annual is an enjoyable mess with appearances by almost every hero and villain in the marvel universe as it existent then. Not forgetting a cameo appearance by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby at the end. Which I admit did bring a smile to my dial.
#44-#47 covers the introduction of the Inhumans. I must admit never one of my favourite groups with the marvel universe. That said I am in awe of the fertile imagination of the team of Lee & Kirby who within a few short issues introduces are whole new cornucopia of characters, including Black Bolt and Lockjaw.
Then we move onto the arrival of the Silver Surfer and Galactus in issues #47-#50. For me The Silver Surfer is one of the iconic characters from this age of Marvel and it was a pleasure to reread his first appearance. Galctus is problematic, he remind me a bit of the Borg in Star Trek all powerful but in the end defeated by being far less potent.
The suck fairy has visited these stories in the portrayal of women. OK it was the sixties but it was still jarring to see Sue Storm in an apron and preparing dinner while the boys sit around or play with their toys. It is in part redeemed as it shows Sue as an integral part of the team who even in these early days of her marriage is rebelling against the retractions of marriage.
The wedding annual is an enjoyable mess with appearances by almost every hero and villain in the marvel universe as it existent then. Not forgetting a cameo appearance by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby at the end. Which I admit did bring a smile to my dial.
#44-#47 covers the introduction of the Inhumans. I must admit never one of my favourite groups with the marvel universe. That said I am in awe of the fertile imagination of the team of Lee & Kirby who within a few short issues introduces are whole new cornucopia of characters, including Black Bolt and Lockjaw.
Then we move onto the arrival of the Silver Surfer and Galactus in issues #47-#50. For me The Silver Surfer is one of the iconic characters from this age of Marvel and it was a pleasure to reread his first appearance. Galctus is problematic, he remind me a bit of the Borg in Star Trek all powerful but in the end defeated by being far less potent.
The suck fairy has visited these stories in the portrayal of women. OK it was the sixties but it was still jarring to see Sue Storm in an apron and preparing dinner while the boys sit around or play with their toys. It is in part redeemed as it shows Sue as an integral part of the team who even in these early days of her marriage is rebelling against the retractions of marriage.
April 11, 2025
El anual con la boda de Sue y Reed es fenomenal. Es donde a Stan y Steve mas les gusta romper la 4ta pared, un clasico de clasicos (La boda es tal cual vimos en la pelicula de Fox, incluso el momento en donde no dejan pasar a los autores a la boda pasar jejeje). Este run (que continua en el siguiente tomo) presenta a Galctus, los Inhumans y Silver surfer. El lado humano (la humanizacion de Silver surfer) es muy emotivo y reflexivo. Buen desarrrollo de personaje. Tambien con The Thing, tiene su arco de lucha interna por su apariencia. Quedamos con muchas ganas de ver. Steve Ditko es un genio y hay un momoento en el que Johnny es enviado por The Watcher a otra dimension y me recordo a la muerte de Flash en Crisis. Espectacular dibujo y storytelling. No deja de ser una obra vieja con una narracion distinta a la que estamos acostumbrados y por ende, no tan cinematografica.
March 15, 2015
Eh this okay. So I was really looking forward to this so I could read the very first appearance of Silver Surfer and Galactus. I was surprised to find that this book actually has 4 different stories. First being the wedding of Reed Richards and Susan Storm, that was fun, they show that even a super hero wedding can be chaotic! Next there was a team up story with The Inhumans, that was nice with a movie coming up I was glad to learn more about them. Only then will actually get to The Galactus story, it was pretty good! Finally there's a whole story about The Thing and him despising his appearance but that I already saw in the movie anyway. Overall it's okay...
November 11, 2019
Wow, an incredible book, that stands the test of time, with excellence.
Jack Kirby and Stan Lee defined this medium, and it clearly shows. I didn't think I'd ever find Silver or Golden age comics interesting, but this book single handedly shook my understanding of comics.
I bought it completely on a whim, and I will have this book with me forever.
When I one day get enough money to splurge on the omnibuses for the entire run, I'll still keep this pocket version with me, cause it's so amazing to have such a great story in such a compact form.
I love it, and I won't spoil a thing about it, cause it needs to be experienced.
Jack Kirby and Stan Lee defined this medium, and it clearly shows. I didn't think I'd ever find Silver or Golden age comics interesting, but this book single handedly shook my understanding of comics.
I bought it completely on a whim, and I will have this book with me forever.
When I one day get enough money to splurge on the omnibuses for the entire run, I'll still keep this pocket version with me, cause it's so amazing to have such a great story in such a compact form.
I love it, and I won't spoil a thing about it, cause it needs to be experienced.
November 15, 2021
Another Marvel classic from the 1960's. Just getting into their stride with multiple issue epics, this introduces so many characters that are now recognised iconic parts of the Marvel universe - The Inhumans, Punisher, Galactus and The Silver Surfer.
It all kicks off with the wedding of Reed Richards and Sue Storm which, inevitably, doesn't go quite as intended. The running narrative with Reed as the ever-busy scientist who's not paying his wife sufficient attention has dated considerably.
But, that apart, it remains a tremendous story.
It all kicks off with the wedding of Reed Richards and Sue Storm which, inevitably, doesn't go quite as intended. The running narrative with Reed as the ever-busy scientist who's not paying his wife sufficient attention has dated considerably.
But, that apart, it remains a tremendous story.
May 21, 2020
Review 4/135 - Quarteto Fantástico: A Vinda de Galactus
A Graphic composta pelas edições 44-51, além da edição anual 3 da revista do Quarteto Fantástico, traz uma série de histórias fundamentais para o universo Marvel. Iniciando com o mais famoso casamento dos quadrinhos, temos um grande crossover entre os personagens das revistas da Marvel na época, sendo impossível não se lembrar das cenas finais de Vingadores: Ultimato: Aqui vemos os Vingadores, os X-Men, o Demolidor, Homem-Aranha entre muitos outros, prontos para acabar com qualquer super vilão que possa tentar impedir o casamento de acontecer. A história caminha mais para a diversão que para a reflexão, valendo destacar o final, que conta com a aparição surpresa de Stan Lee e Jack Kirby, barrados de entrar no casamento de suas próprias criações.
A edição segue então para um arco mais fraco, na minha opinião, porém muito importante por apresentar a família real dos Inumanos, personagens que até hoje compõem uma parte forte do repertório de personagens da editora. Neste arco, vale ressaltar a forma que Stan Lee trata diretamente do medo do desconhecido, e do preconceito que este pode gerar, mascarados em uma história divertida, que agradou as gerações mais jovens dos anos 60.
Indo para o ponto alto da revista, temos a trilogia de Galactus, que nomeia a edição. Composta por 3 edições, as histórias acrescentam demais ao universo da editora, como também trazem reflexões para os personagens muito bem colocadas, além do visual fantástico que os quadrinhos proporcionam. Apresentando mais do universo cósmico da editora, temos o retorno do Vigia e as primeiras aparições de Galactus e do Surfista Prateado. Nesses capítulos temos uma narrativa que hoje pode ser considerada até clichê, devido a invasão de um ser colossal vindo do espaço com planos destrutivos para a humanidade. Porém a história foi pioneira em sua época de lançamento, e traz reflexões profundas, principalmente quanto ao surfista prateado, personagem que tem de repensar todo o seu conceito de existência ao conhecer mais a humanidade que antes ameaçava, como também o personagem de Galactus, que é colocado como superior as noções de bem e mal, se assemelhando a uma força da natureza. O encerramento do arco ocorre com um certo Deus EX Machina, porém não afeta tanto a narrativa a ponto de ser visto como um ponto negativo.
Por fim, a edição se encerra com um arco único focado nos conflitos internos do Coisa (que já vinham aparentando em histórias anteriores), que acaba por sendo vítima de um cientista que possui a intenção de acabar com o quarteto fantástico. A história, apesar de curta, se encontra dentre as melhores histórias da família primordial da Marvel, com o ponto alto na reflexão do vilão quanto as definições de heroísmo, que acabam por afetar as decisões finais deste.
As narrativas da edição trazem o melhor da editora: em planos filosóficos temos reflexões sobre como a humanidade lida com o inesperado e reflete sobre suas escolhas, e em um plano editorial temos um grandioso acréscimo ao universo Marvel, com a construção de fundamentos até hoje presentes nas histórias da editora.
Entre os pontos negativos podemos citar elementos conhecidamente existentes em quadrinhos da década de 60: temos certas repetições que podem ser um pouco entediantes, assim como personagens narrando as próprias ações, o que desmerece o desenho (que poderia muito bem representar o que foi escrito), além de deixar a narrativa mais boba. Além desses elementos, temos um extremo desmerecimento da personagem feminina Sue Storm, a.k.a Mulher Invisível, que constantemente está buscando chamar atenção e agradar seu marido. Apesar da hq apresentar a mulher em uma posição até inovadora para a época, ainda assim é muito incomodo ver como o pensamento retrógrado era fortemente existente.
Sobre a arte da edição, temos Jack Kirby realizando uma excelente representação dos personagens, que reflete fortemente a narrativa que está se passando. Apesar de não gostar tanto do estilo de arte dos anos 60, é visível que o artista consegue recriar o fantástico a partir de sua arte. Destaque para situações onde os personagens atingem uma quarta dimensão, na qual o artista utiliza fotografias reais para o contraste representativo.
Concluindo, posso dizer que estou contente com essa leitura e que foi sem dúvida a melhor leitura de quadrinhos do passado que realizei até agora.
A Graphic composta pelas edições 44-51, além da edição anual 3 da revista do Quarteto Fantástico, traz uma série de histórias fundamentais para o universo Marvel. Iniciando com o mais famoso casamento dos quadrinhos, temos um grande crossover entre os personagens das revistas da Marvel na época, sendo impossível não se lembrar das cenas finais de Vingadores: Ultimato: Aqui vemos os Vingadores, os X-Men, o Demolidor, Homem-Aranha entre muitos outros, prontos para acabar com qualquer super vilão que possa tentar impedir o casamento de acontecer. A história caminha mais para a diversão que para a reflexão, valendo destacar o final, que conta com a aparição surpresa de Stan Lee e Jack Kirby, barrados de entrar no casamento de suas próprias criações.
A edição segue então para um arco mais fraco, na minha opinião, porém muito importante por apresentar a família real dos Inumanos, personagens que até hoje compõem uma parte forte do repertório de personagens da editora. Neste arco, vale ressaltar a forma que Stan Lee trata diretamente do medo do desconhecido, e do preconceito que este pode gerar, mascarados em uma história divertida, que agradou as gerações mais jovens dos anos 60.
Indo para o ponto alto da revista, temos a trilogia de Galactus, que nomeia a edição. Composta por 3 edições, as histórias acrescentam demais ao universo da editora, como também trazem reflexões para os personagens muito bem colocadas, além do visual fantástico que os quadrinhos proporcionam. Apresentando mais do universo cósmico da editora, temos o retorno do Vigia e as primeiras aparições de Galactus e do Surfista Prateado. Nesses capítulos temos uma narrativa que hoje pode ser considerada até clichê, devido a invasão de um ser colossal vindo do espaço com planos destrutivos para a humanidade. Porém a história foi pioneira em sua época de lançamento, e traz reflexões profundas, principalmente quanto ao surfista prateado, personagem que tem de repensar todo o seu conceito de existência ao conhecer mais a humanidade que antes ameaçava, como também o personagem de Galactus, que é colocado como superior as noções de bem e mal, se assemelhando a uma força da natureza. O encerramento do arco ocorre com um certo Deus EX Machina, porém não afeta tanto a narrativa a ponto de ser visto como um ponto negativo.
Por fim, a edição se encerra com um arco único focado nos conflitos internos do Coisa (que já vinham aparentando em histórias anteriores), que acaba por sendo vítima de um cientista que possui a intenção de acabar com o quarteto fantástico. A história, apesar de curta, se encontra dentre as melhores histórias da família primordial da Marvel, com o ponto alto na reflexão do vilão quanto as definições de heroísmo, que acabam por afetar as decisões finais deste.
As narrativas da edição trazem o melhor da editora: em planos filosóficos temos reflexões sobre como a humanidade lida com o inesperado e reflete sobre suas escolhas, e em um plano editorial temos um grandioso acréscimo ao universo Marvel, com a construção de fundamentos até hoje presentes nas histórias da editora.
Entre os pontos negativos podemos citar elementos conhecidamente existentes em quadrinhos da década de 60: temos certas repetições que podem ser um pouco entediantes, assim como personagens narrando as próprias ações, o que desmerece o desenho (que poderia muito bem representar o que foi escrito), além de deixar a narrativa mais boba. Além desses elementos, temos um extremo desmerecimento da personagem feminina Sue Storm, a.k.a Mulher Invisível, que constantemente está buscando chamar atenção e agradar seu marido. Apesar da hq apresentar a mulher em uma posição até inovadora para a época, ainda assim é muito incomodo ver como o pensamento retrógrado era fortemente existente.
Sobre a arte da edição, temos Jack Kirby realizando uma excelente representação dos personagens, que reflete fortemente a narrativa que está se passando. Apesar de não gostar tanto do estilo de arte dos anos 60, é visível que o artista consegue recriar o fantástico a partir de sua arte. Destaque para situações onde os personagens atingem uma quarta dimensão, na qual o artista utiliza fotografias reais para o contraste representativo.
Concluindo, posso dizer que estou contente com essa leitura e que foi sem dúvida a melhor leitura de quadrinhos do passado que realizei até agora.
August 22, 2021
A piece of comic history. As with a lot of early Marvel stories there are the usual flaws, such as underwritten female characters and, considering the high quality of Kirby's art, a high amount of uneccessary narration, in which characters seem to commentate on their own fight scenes.
However there are also lots of good aspects. Kirby's aforementioned art is great in these issues, added to by the experimental inclusion of collage backgrounds. The stories themselves are entertaining; the wedding issue is a crossover story, mainly consisting of fights between various Marvel heroes and villains. The Inhumans arc is better than most early FF stories simply by being a multi issue story, allowing the introductions and motivations of characters to be more spaced out. The best stories in this volume, and possibly from all of Kirby and Lee's run, is the Galactus Trilogy and This Man, This Monster. Both have elements of moral complexity (granted not too complex, but far better than the simple good vs evil seen in most stories of the time), featuring villains who are not defeated through simple fight scenes. This may sound pretentious, as if I like them for not being "superhero stories" but after reading the first 30 issues of FF I found it refreshing to see something different.
However there are also lots of good aspects. Kirby's aforementioned art is great in these issues, added to by the experimental inclusion of collage backgrounds. The stories themselves are entertaining; the wedding issue is a crossover story, mainly consisting of fights between various Marvel heroes and villains. The Inhumans arc is better than most early FF stories simply by being a multi issue story, allowing the introductions and motivations of characters to be more spaced out. The best stories in this volume, and possibly from all of Kirby and Lee's run, is the Galactus Trilogy and This Man, This Monster. Both have elements of moral complexity (granted not too complex, but far better than the simple good vs evil seen in most stories of the time), featuring villains who are not defeated through simple fight scenes. This may sound pretentious, as if I like them for not being "superhero stories" but after reading the first 30 issues of FF I found it refreshing to see something different.
April 25, 2024
It's kinda pointless having all these issues when the ACTUAL story you came to read doesn't start till like 3/4 issues in.
However, the chapters that do contain Galactus and Silver Surfer are *mwah* chefs kiss. The creativity in the writing is crazy matched up with illustrations that are so engaging and captivating.
I think the other chapters NOT about Galactus tainted how I feel about the book, because they just kinda feel like filler? Especially the last issue, unsure why it's attached to the book tbf.
A character like Galactus is generational and it’s truly a testament to Stan Lee's writing to create such an interesting villain and anti-hero in Silver Surfer. The story line is great. Truly.
I also appreciate how every issue Stan and Jack come up with such great and interesting characters with such great back story. Really not a fan of the inhumans but I can appreciate the level of work put into the back story, it kinda made me like them a bit lol.
Overall, half of the book is actually relevant to the front cover; the rest just feels like filler to pad it out. But did enjoy the Galactus story line.
However, the chapters that do contain Galactus and Silver Surfer are *mwah* chefs kiss. The creativity in the writing is crazy matched up with illustrations that are so engaging and captivating.
I think the other chapters NOT about Galactus tainted how I feel about the book, because they just kinda feel like filler? Especially the last issue, unsure why it's attached to the book tbf.
A character like Galactus is generational and it’s truly a testament to Stan Lee's writing to create such an interesting villain and anti-hero in Silver Surfer. The story line is great. Truly.
I also appreciate how every issue Stan and Jack come up with such great and interesting characters with such great back story. Really not a fan of the inhumans but I can appreciate the level of work put into the back story, it kinda made me like them a bit lol.
Overall, half of the book is actually relevant to the front cover; the rest just feels like filler to pad it out. But did enjoy the Galactus story line.
July 25, 2025
The writing is certainly pithy and prosaic by today's standards, reading like a kid's cartoon narrator. That said, this is the foundation for most of everything we've come to know about superhero storytelling. It is the framework of villain and earth-threatening foes meeting the wits and heroism of meta-humans. And while the voice may have aged, the art has most certainly not. Kirby's sci-fi stylization is still riveting as ever. The multi-colored patterns of space give its vastness a tug for exploration. The surreal vignettes of explosive whimsy that leap from the page with such ease, almost a hundred years later. It all works in a wonderful dance, becoming the first story of its kind. It's the Fantastic story that started it all, and that's gotta count for something.
July 21, 2025
This is a good fantastic four book, but similarly to the night of doom I felt slightly lied to. Yes this is the first coming of galactus, but the 5 issues at the start having absolutely nothing to do with him arriving. While the first 5 issues are good issues , they are just not relevant to galactus at all. I honestly think it would have just been better if this book started with when you first see the silver surfer in space. It is a good book nonetheless the less, it just shows far less of galactus then I would have liked
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 24, 2022
Λίγο Inhumans, λίγο Silver Serfer, λίγο Galactus και στη μέση πολύ σαπουνόπερα! Εντάξει οι Fantastic Four δεν είναι το φόρτε μου αλλά η προσπάθεια να μπει όλος αυτός ο χαμός σε μια σειρά είναι αξιόλογη.
April 29, 2021
4.5 Great Comic!!! The way Reed talks when you read it in 2021 is awesome, lol
June 5, 2021
Ao encontrar uma consciência, perdi as estrelas
April 8, 2024
Enkel #45-46 en #48-50 gelezen.
Als Reed even toxisch is in de film, komen die box-office-cijfers volledig goed. Verder een introductie die mij op mijn honger liet zitten.
Als Reed even toxisch is in de film, komen die box-office-cijfers volledig goed. Verder een introductie die mij op mijn honger liet zitten.
June 27, 2024
Most of the issues in this book have nothing to do with Galactus and they suck. The last few issues are better but still outdated, as expected.
June 22, 2025
The greatest comic book arch of all time.
July 24, 2025
The blueprint
(This isn’t the exact edition I read but still wanted to highlight the Galactus trilogy specifically)
(This isn’t the exact edition I read but still wanted to highlight the Galactus trilogy specifically)
January 4, 2026
Really tough read. Didn’t enjoy it at all sadly. Couldn’t finish it, found it boring and uninteresting.
January 8, 2026
such a good book 📖 👌
May 24, 2022
La llegada de Galactus es todo un clásico protagonizado por Los 4 Fantásticos, obra creada por Stan Lee y Jack Kirby. Galactus es un devorador de mundos que llega a la Tierra acompañado de Estela Plateada. Tendrán que intentar derrotarle, pero se ven superados por su inmenso poder.
April 11, 2016
Another Marvel book that’s had the scaffolding of mythology constructed around it which doesn’t actually warrant it. As ever with the early Marvel books, what’s striking is the sheer energy of the piece, the relentless movement from one story to the next without a lull. The heroes don’t even seem to get time to stop for lunch and refreshments as waves of supervillains batter at them, even during Reed and Sue’s wedding. God alone knows where they found the time to plan that – whilst battering the living daylights out of Doctor Doom or the Mole Man? Anyway, the obvious reason for this book being selected is the first encounter with the virtual force of nature Galactus. Again, images kaleidoscope past, such as the Silver Surfer and bizarre skies over New York City. Heedful of the limited attention span of youngsters Lee and Kirby don’t build in pauses and reactions to give weight to these events. Ultimate badass that he is, Galactus is just another threat to earth for the heroes to beat down. Still, good fun despite it being prime evidence for how fast pop culture and attitudes date.
January 4, 2015
Again, it's another collection from the Marvel original archive, this time mostly building up to the Galactus entry, which is still a good geeky read, especially as it introduces the Silver Surfer.
If you like the older comics then this is a gem, the inhumans are in it, there's a fake thing.
However the one tid-bit that annoyed me, but I know it's a different era, Sue Storm and newly husband, Reed...it's hard to get over the sexist dialogue. Reading backgrounds on the FF Stan Lee states that he didn't want Sue to be a typical damsel in distress, which she's not but she also doesn't seem to have a thought to herself, it seems Reed tells her what to do, even if it's a blink of an eye force bubble to save their lives...it's his idea, just her invisible power. Her voice is one of worry and angry that Reed doesn't notice her.
But I know later as time progresses and woman are allowed to do stuff, Sue Storm becomes a much stronger force to be reckoned with.
If you like the older comics then this is a gem, the inhumans are in it, there's a fake thing.
However the one tid-bit that annoyed me, but I know it's a different era, Sue Storm and newly husband, Reed...it's hard to get over the sexist dialogue. Reading backgrounds on the FF Stan Lee states that he didn't want Sue to be a typical damsel in distress, which she's not but she also doesn't seem to have a thought to herself, it seems Reed tells her what to do, even if it's a blink of an eye force bubble to save their lives...it's his idea, just her invisible power. Her voice is one of worry and angry that Reed doesn't notice her.
But I know later as time progresses and woman are allowed to do stuff, Sue Storm becomes a much stronger force to be reckoned with.
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