Fantastic Four: Full Circle Review

The Fantastic Four find themselves with no choice but to journey into the Negative Zone, an alien universe composed entirely of anti-matter, risking not just their own lives but the fate of the cosmos! Fantastic Four: Full Circle is the first longform work written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Alex Ross, who revisits a classic Stan Lee–Jack Kirby story from the 1960s and introduces the storyline for a new generation of readers. With bold, vivid colors and his trademark visual storytelling, Ross takes Marvel’s first team of super heroes to places only he can illustrate. The book also features a special poster jacket, with the front flap unfolding to reveal an all-new fully painted origin story of the Fantastic Four.

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Fantastic Four: Full Circle

By Alex Ross

Original Graphic Novel
Publisher : Marvel (Abrams ComicArts)
Release : 9/6/2022
Softcover : 64 pages
Dimensions : 8.5″ x 11.0″
Reading Age : 13+ years
MSRP : $24.99

"YES. More of this please."

How could you not enjoy the labor of love this tribute project represents? The original graphic novel received a 4.7 on Amazon and 9.8 Critic Rating on Comic Book Round Up. I gave it a perfect score. I thoroughly appreciate a master that has nothing left to prove, still able to find a creative spark to reinvent themselves. Ross released some videos on his YouTube channel revealing the lengths of his new processes. I was shocked in one interview he revealed it only took him three months to draw Full Circle. He also expresses his deep appreciation for Kirby’s work and even the influence of Neal Adams on his penciled style. (While often the main criticism by reviewers) I think Ross’s story reflects a deep love, insight, and understanding of the characters. The FF were in worthy hands and the result was pure comic gold.

Awards and Recognition

Alex Ross went on to win a Reuben Award by the National Cartoonist Society for “Best Graphic Novel“. He also received Eisner nominations for Best Cover Artist and Best Coloring (with Josh Johnson). The unique project also won our 2023 CAP-Stone Award for “Best Original Graphic Novel” which the best that the industry has to offer in a given year. We try to focus on projects that promote the breadth, quality, and legitimacy of comic books and graphic-storytelling.

Check out the official book trailer here:

Check out this rave review by Wes with 'Thinking Critical':

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