This year, Marvel Comics will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Fantastic Four with a giant-sized issue paying homage to the iconic superhero team's monumental legacy.
Legendary artist John Romita Jr. will join writer Dan Slott as he makes his long-awaited return to the company. In addition to drawing a story within issue #35, Romita Jr.'s work will also grace the issue in the form of an incredible wraparound cover. Highlighting Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny’s transformation since Stan Lee and Jack Kirby first created them.
Inside the issue, meanwhile, Marvel's First Family will square off with Kang the Conqueror!
"I was lucky to begin my career with Marvel and now am extremely lucky to re-connect with Marvel. That’s an enormous amount of good fortune. I sincerely thank all the folks up at Marvel, and Disney, who worked for this fortunate re-connection to happen.," Romita Jr. said in a statement today.
"To add to all this, and I hate to add a third section to my good fortune, is the opportunity to start off with a huge project, which is the 60th anniversary of the Fantastic Four! It is an honor and extreme privilege to be asked to work on this along with a friend and former collaborator, Dan Slott! Along with ink artist JP Mayer, I am looking forward to this being up for viewing in August!"
Check out John Romita Jr.’s Fantastic Four #35 cover below along with some never-before-seen artwork. This issue is set to be released in comic book stores and digitally on September 1.