Happy 60th Birthday to Fantastic Four #1, The Birth Of The Marvel U 2 2

[Cat]

Yep, 60 years ago today Fantastic Four #1 hit shelves, marking a change in comics forever, and the start of the Marvel revolution. Celebrate with your favourite covers, or just funny stories and anecdotes! 

[Ken Aldred]

Only a couple of years younger than the team, but still one of my favourites.

[KCOComics]

It is a pretty big milestone. If you think of the books that have shaped our hobby, this would have to be in your top 3.  This is really what gave birth to Marvel and everything that followed. 

 

[Terry JSA]

The first Marvel family is turning 60. It’s crazy to think 60 years wasn’t that long ago if you think about it. 

Edited August 8, 2021 by Terry_JSA

[namisgr]

As a Marvel zombie and collector of Silver and Bronze, this was the most sought-after book in my old collection.  Stan and Jack were at their peak for 102 consecutive regular issues and 6 annuals starting with this one:

Edited August 8, 2021 by namisgr

[Ken Aldred]

On 8/8/2021 at 3:57 PM, namisgr said:

 Stan and Jack were at their peak for 102 consecutive regular issues and 6 annuals starting with this one:

As with any long-running title, its quality has fluctuated, but there have been several extensive runs of consistently high standard in addition to classic Lee / Kirby; those of Byrne, Waid / Wieringo, and Hickman. 
 

I’m still interested in reading more adventures of this sexagenarian, old school science hero team.

Edited August 8, 2021 by Ken Aldred

[Cat]

Can't stand Byrne, but besides that I dislike his FF run (I do love his X-Men work, so it's not like I've thrown everything of his out, I judge it based on its own merit, I just so happen to think the man is trash in general), and a slog to get through, just too outdated for me in a way that Lee/Kirby never could. I agree with all your other choices, though. Top runs, especially Hickman. 

[Ken Aldred]

On 8/8/2021 at 5:20 PM, Mecha_Fantastic said:

Can't stand Byrne, but besides that I dislike his FF run (I do love his X-Men work, so it's not like I've thrown everything of his out, I judge it based on its own merit, I just so happen to think the man is trash in general), and a slog to get through, just too outdated for me in a way that Lee/Kirby never could. I agree with all your other choices, though. Top runs, especially Hickman. 

Byrne does seem to polarise.

Edited August 8, 2021 by Ken Aldred

[Cat]

On 8/9/2021 at 2:34 AM, Ken Aldred said:

Byrne does seem to polarise.

With his attitude I'm surprised his reputation is as good as it is (and that's not saying much). But anyway, he definitely belongs here, as his run is generally recognised as one of the greats, no denying that. 

[Chaz G.]

Happy 60th to FF #1. IMO, an underrated milestone in comic history. 

This is still one of my top 3 favorite covers.

[grendelbo]

I've posted my copy before, but here it is again, in all it's glory. Thankfully there's reprints so I could enjoy the story. It's quite good.

I got my copy when I was 11-12, back when this and Showcase 4 were the big SA books. It has remained in my collection for 35 years and it's likely the most significant comicbook I have. It's outstanding looking around today at pop culture and seeing what FF 1 birthed.

[rexinnih]

Happy Birthday FF. Hope to see you in the MCU soon. 

[Gaard]

Happy Birthday you guys! I can never thank you enough. If you hadn't been there when I was a kid, the path I took in life probably would've been heavily influenced by hordes of evil high school girls. Fortunately, whenever any girl gazed upon the Fantastic Four awesomeness adorning my walls, they all ran away.

[Larryw7]

My favorite FF.

[kav]

Marvel age started with Avengers 8!
KRANG!!!

[Artboy99]

On 8/8/2021 at 10:20 AM, Mecha_Fantastic said:

Can't stand Byrne, but besides that I dislike his FF run (I do love his X-Men work, so it's not like I've thrown everything of his out, I judge it based on its own merit, I just so happen to think the man is trash in general), and a slog to get through, just too outdated for me in a way that Lee/Kirby never could. I agree with all your other choices, though. Top runs, especially Hickman. 

I have never read his entire run even though I do have it. I credit him with one of the coolest attributes of Galactus from when he was on trial. Every species that looks upon him sees something different. I love this:

 

 

 

[Cat]

I did almost enjoy the Trial arc, until Byrne inserted himself, ruining the gravitos of the arc for me. I know it was because of Assistant Editor's month or whatever other excuse, but that doesn't hold water for me, as he loved inserting himself into the comics/covers whenever he could. Ruined the story for me. 

I do love that aspect of Galactus he created, though. Perfectly logical, and IMO makes him a lot more intimidating and just plain scarier. 

Edited August 8, 2021 by Mecha_Fantastic

[piper]

On 8/8/2021 at 4:58 PM, Artboy99 said:

I have never read his entire run even though I do have it. I credit him with one of the coolest attributes of Galactus from when he was on trial. Every species that looks upon him sees something different. I love this:

 

 

 

I love the entire Byrne run!

[Artboy99]

On 8/8/2021 at 6:40 PM, piper said:

I love the entire Byrne run!

i have the entire run in comic form. I wonder if they ever released a trade of it?

[Cat]

On 8/9/2021 at 10:58 AM, Artboy99 said:

i have the entire run in comic form. I wonder if they ever released a trade of it?

A series of tpbs, which is how I read a lot of it, and omniboo too.