The All-New Marvel NOW initiative launching in February will include a brand new Fantastic Four #1, and the new creative team has just been announced – James Robinson and Leonard Kirk.
Here’s a glimpse of Kirk’s first cover.
Here’s the official blurb: “The Fantastic Four’s lives are full of deadly twists and turns. They’ve explored other dimensions, fought terrifying monsters, and stood together against some of the Marvel Universe’s deadliest villains! But they’ve always done so together. So what happens when the Fantastic Four go their separate ways? The brilliant Mr. Fantastic, the compassionate Invisible Woman, the hot headed Human Torch, and the ever lovin’ Thing are about to embark on a new mission full of danger and excitement – and one that will see the Fantastic Four meet their untimely end!”
So they’re breaking up the band?
“New readers and long-time Fantastic Four fans are in for an emotional and action-packed roller coaster ride that will tear the team apart at the seams,” says Senior Editor Mark Paniccia. “Broken hearts, betrayal, conspiracies and even murder will test this family of super heroes beyond anything they’ve ever experienced.”
Well, now. Robinson doesn’t seem to be pulling any punches, coming on strong with Marvel after his abrupt departure from DC’s Earth 2. He’s already launching an All-New Invaders book with Steve Pugh (featuring the original Human Torch Jim Hammond, coincidentally enough), and now he’s taking on Marvel’s First Family.
By the by, considering it’s the 75th anniversary of Marvel Comics next year, Fantastic Four #1 will also sport some variant covers, such as this one by Alex Ross.
