Stan Lee Writes New Story For The Fantastic Four!

[MOIDANGEREUX]

THE FANTASTIC FOUR FACE THE WORLD'S GREATEST THREAT!
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]by CBR News Team, Editor[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Posted: July 9, 2007 — [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Official Press Release [/FONT]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=11096

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]The Fantastic Four have explored the Negative Zone, faced death and even defeated the mighty Galactus…so what kind of threat could possibly be more than the Fantastic Four can handle? Set in the near future, The Last Fantastic Four Story is all-new epic that will show you a different side of Marvel’s First Family and they may not survive the experience! Stan Lee, the icon himself, returns to the Fantastic Four and teams with one of the greatest modern comic book artists, John Romita Jr., to bring you the kind of cosmic action that can only be found in the World’s Greatest Comic Magazine! Since their inception, the Fantastic Four have broken new ground for super hero stories, presented a unique view of the super-powered life and now, with the return of one of the original co-creators, the FF are set to redefine just where super heroes can boldly go! And don’t adjust your monitors—you’re getting 48, that’s right, 48 story pages of exciting action in the Mighty Marvel Manner from Lee & Romita Jr![/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Editor Tom Brevoort explained, “This is Stan writing his final story for the Fantastic Four, the characters who began the Marvel Age of Comics—so in some ways, this is like Stan’s bookend on his entire career at Marvel. Plus, he’s working with John Romita Jr. for the first time, an artist who embodies all of the best qualities in terms of storytelling and power as those classic creators who collaborated with Stan back in the glory days, but who is simultaneously an artist of the here and now. So hopefully, this will be a rare treat for readers everywhere.”[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]It’s Stan “The Man” Lee, returning to the Fantastic Four and John Romita Jr.’s lush art bringing you a special Fantastic Four tale like no other…so what are you waiting for? Also, don’t miss the special poster of John Romita’s gorgeous cover to The Last Fantastic Four Story, arriving in stores later this August. The Fantastic Four are nearing the end…but is it the end of their careers or the end of their lives?[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]THE LAST FANTASTIC FOUR STORY (JUN072151)[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Written by STAN LEE[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Pencils and Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Rated A …$4.99[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]FOC—7/12/07, On-Sale—8/1/07[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]FANTASTIC FOUR BY JOHN ROMITA JR. POSTER (JUN072237)[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]24X36 Color Poster...$6.99[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]FOC—8/2/07, On-Sale—8/22/07[/FONT]

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[Zombie_samurai]

nice

 

[The Geek Vault]

Wait what does it mean, may not survie?

 

[VICTORVONDOOMX]

Wait what does it mean, may not survie?

Please note the title.

 

[Kelly]

I think the bigger question is.....is it the end of the their careers or end of their lives??????

 

[Caliber]

I don't like the sound of this at all.

 

[Malus]

I think the bigger question is.....is it the end of the their careers or end of their lives??????

Don't worry, they

Spoiler

just retire at the end.

Personally, I didn't enjoy this much at all. I found Stan's dialogue flat-out embarrassing at times and Romita Jr. a poor choice to fill Kirby's shoes.

Alan Davis' 6-part "The End" (now in trade paperback) was a far, far more satisfying (and in character) FF story to me.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

It was worth Doom's

''How dare anyone try to destroy the human race....before I can conquer it!" alone.

 

[Malus]

It was worth Doom's

''How dare anyone try to destroy the human race....before I can conquer it!" alone.

I liked that, and a few other bits as well. I don't think the entire thing is a failure, just disjointed and a little too easy-reader style on the dialogue, particularly with the non-FF characters.

I kinda wish Stan had done this 20 years ago when he was more in his prime. I just wanted it to feel more "authentic" than it does to me.

 

[Joe Rockhead]

The reviews I've been reading have really panned the issue.

I haven't picked it up yet... and may be disappointed... but the completist in me will probably win out.