Fantastic Four #103 p 1 SPLASH (1970)
John Romita Sr. (penciller); John Verpoorten (inker)
Original Art Record
Characters
Human Torch
Encyclopedia Capsule
This splash page is cataloged as Fantastic Four #103 p 1 SPLASH (1970) and credited in the supplied source to John Romita Sr. (penciller); John Verpoorten (inker). The source associates it with the story “At War with Atlantis!” The Romitaman description states: This nice SPLASH features EVERYONE!
What the Art Shows
What this artwork shows
John Romita, and inked by the 1970's great: John Verpoorten, from the classic story titled: "At War with Atlantis!" This nice SPLASH features EVERYONE. Not many times will you get an opportunity to own such an historic splash than this one, with 6 great heroes and 1 Major villain, all pictured prominently! ALL HIGH end pieces of art, including this one, are able to be purchased with VERY fair time payment plan options, and trades are always considered towards this and "ANY" art on our website!
Story and Issue Context
Publication and story context
This record documents a splash page from The Amazing Spider-Man #103, identified as page 1, dated 1970 in the source data. The associated story is listed as “At War with Atlantis!” The credited artist information supplied with the collection record is John Romita Sr. (penciller); John Verpoorten (inker). Its place in the series is best understood as part of the continuing Peter Parker narrative and the creative period represented by the credited artists.
Why This Piece Matters
Why this piece matters
As a splash page, the piece establishes a major scene, chapter opening, or dramatic transition at larger scale than an ordinary interior page. The identified subjects are Human Torch.
Source Significance Excerpt
Check out this HISTORIC 1970 Fantastic Four SPLASH which was penciled by the great John Romita, and inked by the 1970's great: John Verpoorten, from the classic story titled: "At War with Atlantis!" This nice SPLASH features EVERYONE! This 1970 SPLASH page right here is the VERY FIRST interior Fantastic Four page since FF #1 that was NOT penciled by the great JACK KIRBY! Not many times will you get an opportunity to own such an historic splash than this one, with 6 great heroes and 1 Major villain, all pictured prominently!
Mike Burkey / Romitaman Notes
Check out this HISTORIC 1970 Fantastic Four SPLASH which was penciled by the great John Romita, and inked by the 1970's great: John Verpoorten, from the classic story titled: "At War with Atlantis!" This nice SPLASH features EVERYONE! This 1970 SPLASH page right here is the VERY FIRST interior Fantastic Four page since FF #1 that was NOT penciled by the great JACK KIRBY! Not many times will you get an opportunity to own such an historic splash than this one, with 6 great heroes and 1 Major villain, all pictured prominently!
Open the complete preserved Romitaman description
Check out this HISTORIC 1970 Fantastic Four SPLASH which was penciled by the great John Romita, and inked by the 1970's great: John Verpoorten, from the classic story titled: "At War with Atlantis!" This nice SPLASH features EVERYONE! We have the Fantastic Four: [Mr. Fantastic; the Thing; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Invisible Girl] with Crystal also, as Namor, the Sub-Mariner and Magneto plan their next attack! This 1970 SPLASH page right here is the VERY FIRST interior Fantastic Four page since FF #1 that was NOT penciled by the great JACK KIRBY! When Jack Kirby sadly left Marvel in 1970, Stan Lee wanted none other than the great JOHN ROMITA to take over the art chores for 4 issues until the great John Buscema was ready to take over the task of drawing THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE starting with FF issue #107! Not many times will you get an opportunity to own such an historic splash than this one, with 6 great heroes and 1 Major villain, all pictured prominently! ALL HIGH end pieces of art, including this one, are able to be purchased with VERY fair time payment plan options, and trades are always considered towards this and "ANY" art on our website! Just send us an email to mikeburkey@aol.com and we can try to work something out.
Source Information
- Primary object source
- Romitaman / Mike Burkey personal-collection listing supplied in the master document