When the second issue of One World under Doom ended, Dr. Doom did something Reed could never achieve for his best friend. He cured Ben Grimm and changed him from blue eyes like never before to a normal man. Out of that question, I was hoping to explore the next issue of the Fantastic Four, Ben explores ideas like wearing an exo keleton. Maybe I’ll have Ben enjoy his new lease. What you can expect from Fantastic Four Comics that Ben has been entrusted to. It seemed Ryan North would know this was expected, so he not only shattered those ideas, but locked them in a dark room.
Amazing
This issue takes us through days and weeks after Ben is returned to his human form. Not only will Ben struggle with this new life he didn’t want, but he will end up getting injured as he tries to protect Alicia. When Ben hits a new low as he recovers from his injury, he turns to those I’m not looking at: Puppet Masters aka Philip Masters aka Alicia’s adoptive father. All I can say is that when Alicia realizes why Ben suddenly looks happy, she is too pleased with her father and stands up to him. What makes Ben reveals he was trying to get out of the dark hole he found is the obvious thing on a really cold full page that I wouldn’t ruin here.
Amazing
To say Ryan North has kicked the issue out of the park is an understatement. He chose to take what happened to Ben (he also wrote) and dig deeper into what this sudden change in his life means. One touch I liked was the black bar gap between the panels. This is simple but effective, which can only be done in comics. The readers were really slow and were able to sit down on what was going on and how it was affecting Ben. And Ben is not the only thing North pays attention to in this issue. Alicia gets not only him, but also some great scenes with her father as she stands up to him. The scene bulged my mind as it showed not only a tense father-daughter relationship, but also a compassion that could grow from my own self-reflection for destructive behavior. There is internality in the exploration of these characters in the North, making it one of the greatest greats of all time.
Amazing
In addition to writing, this issue is also an outstanding job. Corey Smith’s pencil draws some cool action pieces at the beginning and end of the matter, cleverly recording all the emotions the character is experiencing. Orangenia ink adds weight and darkness appropriately to Smith’s pencil. And yes Abrotov’s colour matches the tone scene in the perfect pitch way. This trio’s work with North left me heartbroken and creeping (depending on the page in question).
How did I sit after reading this comic
Fantastic Four #30 is a masterclass of depression, loss and sudden, sudden change. North has not only got into the minds of these characters. He was digging deep holes to find their emotional core, making them feel more human than ever.
“Fantastic Four” #30 is the power of emotional tours
Fantastic Four #30
Fantastic Four #30 is a masterclass of depression, loss and sudden, sudden change. North has not only got into the minds of these characters. He was digging deep holes to find their emotional core, making them feel more human than ever.
Ryan North’s writing brings an emotionally intense exploration of Ben Grimm’s confusion.
Corey Smith’s art fully captures the raw emotions and actions of the characters.
The creative team skillfully balances heartbreaks and tension.
