The full transcript for this essay is available on my website: https://witsendpod.com/podcast-episodes/chaos-ensues-history-of-1970s-fantastic-four-comics
Chaos Ensues with this exploration of the history of Fantastic Four comics in the 1970s. Covering issues 103-216, annuals, Marvel Two-In-One.
This decade starts with the departure of Jack Kirby. Artists John Romita and John Buscema take over as series artists. After Stan Lee leaves, Roy Thomas takes over as writer. Other artists during this time include Rich Buckler, George Perez, Keith Pollard, Ron Wilson, Ramona Fradon and John Byrne.
70s FF doesn’t add as many new concepts but builds on the old ones. Luke Cage joins the team, Galactus gets a new herald with Terrax, the origin of Annihilus is told, Franklin Richards gets powers, Agatha Harkness becomes a major player in the series. There’s also a new Fantastic Four cartoon in 1978. Also, why was The Thing so popular in the 70s?
CHAOS ENSUES:
-My website: https://witsendpod.com
-Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvSur7b4J_U3gMIA44OGWQ
-Fantastic Four 1960s video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjlGwTNt9AI
TIME CODES:
-0:00—Intro (Jack Kirby leaves Marvel)
-0:32—John Romita Sr
-1:22—John Buscema
-1:45—Inker Joe Sinnott (savior of the 70s)
-2:07—Stan Lee leaves Fantastic Four (Roy Thomas takes over)
-3:41—New generation of stories (70s Marvel)
-5:14—Fantastic Four 1970s artists
-7:03—Who is the best 70s Fantastic Four artist?
-7:10—Thing Mania
-8:05—Jack Kirby returns to Marvel
-9:34—John Byrne
-10:08—70s FF comics for new readers
-13:03—Viewer question
-13:10—In summary
VIDEO SOURCES:
-THING ARTIST RON WILSON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9K6xy32vxc
-STAN LEE’S SOAP BOX with ROY THOMAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoQUX4qjmz8
-JOE SINNOTT SVA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_RQraniq0c&t=0s
-JOHN ROMITA and JOHN BUSCEMA SDCC PANEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGhLV8bEnK4
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