EXCLUSIVE: The Lee/Kirby/Sinnott epic will be out in tandem with Fantastic Four: First Steps…
The part of the initial Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer that got everyone whipped into a frenzy was the glimpse of Galactus, wouldn’t you say? I would.
How could it not? Fans have wanted to see a comics-accurate version of the planet eater ever since the 2005 film botched it 20 years ago.
Well, with the Devourer of Worlds playing such a, ahem, big part of the flick due July 25, it would only go to follow that Marvel would re-release the 1965-66 classic Galactus Trilogy as three Facsimile Editions in three consecutive months, starting in May.
Dig the solicitation of the first part — Fantastic Four #48 — which will be unveiled formally by Marvel later this month:
FANTASTIC FOUR #48 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY • Cover by JACK KIRBY
VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE
FOIL VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
The astonishing first chapter of the all-time-classic saga that fans call the Galactus Trilogy! Everything changes for the Fantastic Four – and the entire Marvel Universe – when they meet the enigmatic Silver Surfer, herald to the world-eating Galactus! The FF are still reeling from being caught between the Inhumans and Black Bolt’s treacherous brother, Maximus the Mad, when the sky above New York City is seemingly engulfed in flame – and soon the Watcher arrives with a portent of doom. The Silver Surfer, wielder of the awesome Power Cosmic, is on his way to Earth as the advance scout for one of the most powerful entities in the universe. And when the being known as Galactus arrives, this world will be his next meal! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all!
Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #48.
Marvel is reprinting the original Galactus trilogy as it originally appeared, over the next three months!
32 PGS./All Ages… $4.99
On Sale 5/21
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A few thoughts:
— This doesn’t interfere with Marvel’s monthly reprinting of the first 12 issues of FF this year. So for three months you’ll get a double dose of the First Family. In fact, this May’s “regular” Facsimile Edition features the debut of Doctor Doom! What a pairing! Check out the link below.
— It’s called the Galactus Trilogy for good reason, but let’s not forget this was the first appearance of the Silver Surfer too!
— Obligatory Price Comparison: An unslabbed, Near Mint original copy of Fantastic Four #48 recently sold on eBay for $9,950.
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MORE
— MARVEL Sets Dates For May’s Landmark FANTASTIC FOUR and X-MEN Facsimile Editions. Click here.
— FANTASTIC FOUR: The FIRST STEPS to Comics Greatness. Click here.
