Marvel Entertainment Extinguishes The Fantastic Four's Human Torch
RENOWNED SUPER HERO KILLED IN HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED FANTASTIC FOUR #587
SIZZLING INTO STORES WEDNESDAY
New York, NY - January 25, 2011 - "FLAME OFF!" In a move sure to shock
comic fans worldwide, Marvel unveiled that its ever popular super hero
the Human Torch will meet his demise and die heroically in Fantastic
Four #587, hitting stores tomorrow (Wednesday, January 26th). Concluding
the "Three" storyline that captivated the mainstream media and industry
press alike, this issue and the death of such a renowned character from
the First Family of comics signals the beginning of major changes for
the Marvel Universe as the Fantastic Four lose one of their founding
members.
"Jonathan Hickman [writer of Fantastic Four] came to us two years ago
with a vision for evolving the characters and concepts introduced to
fans 50 years ago in Fantastic Four #1 - and quite frankly his vision
blew us away," said Tom Brevoort, Marvel Entertainment SVP of
Publishing. "The death of the Human Torch is the first major move in
this incredibly exciting evolution of the legendary Fantastic Four
franchise and a necessary part of the larger story we will be telling
featuring the beloved characters moving forward."
But the story doesn't end there-- February's Fantastic Four #588 brings
the long running series to a conclusion as the Fantastic Four disband
and the surviving characters must discover their new roles in the Marvel
Universe. Just what's next for the surviving members of Marvel's First
Family?
Fantastic Four #1 debuted in 1961, kicking off the "Marvel Age" of
comics and dramatically increasing the popularity of super heroes. As
the progenitor of Marvel Universe, the Fantastic Four set a new tone for
super hero comics with its nuanced characterization, reflection of real
world fears and progressive depiction of super heroes. Through the
years, the Fantastic Four have been involved in many of comics most
important & memorable storylines, from the introduction of Galactus to
the chart-topping Civil War and now the upcoming event Fear Itself.
It all begins with the shocking death of the Human Torch in Fantastic
Four #587, in comic stores Wednesday, January 26th, 2011!
FANTASTIC FOUR #587 (NOV100584)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by STEVE EPTING
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Rated A...$3.99
On Sale - 1/26/11
FANTASTIC FOUR #587 SPOILER VARIANT (NOV100585)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by STEVE EPTING
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Rated A...$3.99
On Sale - 2/2/11
FANTASTIC FOUR #588 (DEC100592)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Rated A ...$3.99
FOC - 1/31/11, On Sale - 2/23/11
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