Timed for the 60th anniversary the iconic and influential first issue of the Fantastic Four by
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby deconstructed by award-winning designer Chip Kidd with text by
novelist Walter Mosley Marvel editor Tom Brevoort and historian Mark Evanier and photographs
by Geoff Spear The first issue of Fantastic Four by legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
introduced fans to a now-iconic team of Super Heroes—Mister Fantastic the Invisible Girl the
Human Torch and the Thing—ushering in the modern Marvel Age of comics. Kirby's artistic
contributions in this comic book revolutionized visual storytelling and brought a new reality
to the way comics stories could be told the ripple effects of which continue to influence
comic book art to this day. Sixty years after its publication in November 1961 this stunning
reimagining by award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd uses an original copy of the comic book
(which initially sold for ten cents and now sells for astronomical prices in good condition) to
present the classic story in a whole new way that is sure to engage both lifelong fans and the
latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts. The book also includes text by bestselling novelist
Walter Mosley Marvel editor Tom Brevoort and historian Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics).
Stunningly photographed by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear Fantastic Four no. 1 is
showcased as you've never seen it before—oversized and remastered—a panel-by-panel exploration
of the entire issue that captures every single detail and nuance of Lee's story and Kirby's
groundbreaking artwork making it a must-have for every comic book collection.
