The Final Issue of Fantastic Four Options

[ChuckMoore]

Fantastic Four: Final Issue



FANTASTIC FOUR #587 (NOV100584)
FANTASTIC FOUR #587 SPOILER VARIANT (NOV100585)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by STEVE EPTING
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Spoiler Variant Cover by TBA (On Sale 2/2/11)
FOC – 1/3/11, On Sale – 1/26/11

FANTASTIC FOUR #588 (DEC100592)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Rated A …$3.99
FOC – 1/31/11, On Sale 2/23/11

[Gonzogoose]

Here's my prediction on the matter. With this issue there are 12 more issues until #600. So, whatever title they replace this with, Three or whatever it's called, will last 11 issues before changing over for the all-important 600th issue when the title and the team turn back to normal. So, one year is my prediction. It's a gimmick, folks.

[G-Man]

Gimmick.

But my gimmick money is on Johnny.

[doombug]

Gimmick.

But my gimmick money is on Johnny.

pretty sure you're right on money as there's a spidey tie in money and last I checked, Johnny is basically one of spidey's closest friends.

[Crazz]

pretty sure you're right on money as there's a spidey tie in money and last I checked, Johnny is basically one of spidey's closest friends.

Didn't they already kill off HERBIE the robot years ago? Who could they possibly kill now?

[doombug]

Didn't they already kill off HERBIE the robot years ago? Who could they possibly kill now?

I thought he was just packed away in a closet somewhere that reed forgot about?

[tbrotomo]

Been said already. This is a very obvious gimmick. I think comic readers are sick of this sort of thing.

But my death of Superman comic collectors edition variant cover is gonna be worth somethin, I tell ya!

[Comic Zone UK]

Its sad that the only way to try to boost sales is to start killing the main characters of a book only for them to come back later in year.

[ChuckMoore]

Marvel Determined To Keep The Last Issues Of Fantastic Four On Shelves!



In an effort to keep the last remaining and critically acclaimed issues of Fantastic Four on shelves, all issues of Three – the biggest Fantastic Four event ever – are going back to press and returning to comic shops everywhere! The critically acclaimed, superstar creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Steve Epting, bring the biggest shakeup to Marvel’s First Family in years– the end of the Fantastic Four! Fans now have the exciting opportunity to read Three in its entirety the day the final chapter goes on sale.

Fans and critics agree, Three is a hit!

“Hickman effortlessly weaves an engrossing tapestry of drama.” – Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com

“It's already plain to see that Three is yet another carefully considered entry in the Fantastic Four canon. Hickman is a writer who clearly understands the value of the franchise entrusted to him.” – Chris Kiser, ComicsBulletin.com

“Steve Epting is an artist who is bringing his entire palette of mood to this comic; it’s making for something that really feels special.” – Ryan K. Lindsay, ComicBookResources.com

The end is near for one member of Marvel’s Finest Family and the only place to see the final adventure of the Fantastic Four is in Three! Who will die? Who will survive? And what will the outcome of Three mean for the future of the Fantastic Four? Do not miss out on this stunning conclusion, as it leads straight into the very last issue of Fantastic Four in February!

*Retailers: Please note that special ordering incentives are available for these variants. Consult the Marvel Mailer for more information. Also, retailers should get their orders in as soon as possible as these variants will be printed on a first-come-first-serve before the Final Order Cutoff date.

FANTASTIC FOUR #583 THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (NOV108259)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 1/10/11, On-Sale – 1/26/11

FANTASTIC FOUR #584 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (NOV108260)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 1/10/11, On-Sale – 1/26/11

FANTASTIC FOUR #585 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (NOV108261)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 1/10/11, On-Sale – 1/26/11

FANTASTIC FOUR #586 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (NOV108262)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 1/10/11, On-Sale – 1/26/11

[Gonzogoose]

I just don't get it. Personally, I've not been a fan of Hickman's run. Though to be fair, while I love the concept and characters of the FF, I've never been able to get into the book. But this doesn't entice me to, it pushes me away. Sigh.

[G-Man]

Don't buy into the hype. Hickman's run is boring, dry, and uneventful. I frequent five different local comic shops....none of which even carry the Fantastic Four...because it just doesn't sell. Even a cheap marketing gimmick like promising to kill off a member of the FF and one of the first characters created by Marvel comics (for at least six months) hasn't helped the book in my area, matter of fact it's worked the opposite way....makes people want to avoid the book even more.

[Zodar]

I still haven't decided on the Hickman run yet. I'm a longtime readers, with a complete collection going back to issue #200, and then all the Essential collections for the earlier issues. I like many of Hickman's concepts, if not their executions. But none are as original as the critics say. They've all been done within the pages of the Fantastic Four itself already.

The curing of Ben Grimm has been treated in and out side the comic like it's never happened before, despite the fact there have been years where he's either had the ability to switch or was actually stuck human.

Then killing one of the FF? The death of Reed was the set-piece of the DeFalco + Ryan run. And the death of Ben was a significant part of the Waid run. The only way this could be something new is if they kill Sue or Johnny. But, still, it won't be all that new, and we all know for a fact it won't last long since there are talks of a new film.

Hidden cities? Check. Reed talking with other-dimensional versions for advice? Check. Future versions of their kids meddling in current affairs? Check. It's all been done before. If they stopped hyping it I could probably relax and just enjoy it.

And Hickman's SHIELD... don't get me started on that. Great concepts poorly done.

[Tim Tilley]

It's Marvel.. of course it's a gimmick. Part of me wants to say that it may end up being Sue or Reed.... Johnny seems like to good of a choice if you know what I mean, and Marvel usually does the opposite of what makes sense.

I haven't read or enjoyed Fantastic Four for two decades. I don't see it getting good again for a long time.