Read the Fantastic Four Before It's Too Late
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- This video tackles the current Fantastic Four run written by Ryan North, and how the unique format it carries allows the book to stand out in three ways. Hope you enjoyed the video and check the comic out!
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ALSO I FORGOT TO TALK ABOUT ALEX ROSS' STUNNING COVERS FOR THIS SERIES ARGHHHH! SO SORRY ABOUT THAT. I apologize for potentially leaving a few people who contributed to the book out of the video (there's so many). I'll just credit them here in the comments.
Writers: Ryan North
Guest Writer: Jonathan Hickman (he helped write issue 10!)
Main Artists: Iban Coello, Ivan Fiorelli, Carlos Gomez,
Guest Artists: Leandro Fernandez, Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Jesus Aburtov
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Cover Artist: Alex Ross
Editor: Tom Brevoort
Anyway, it's time for links!
LINKS:
Here is Ryan North's wonderful presentation of his book. If there is one thing you gotta check out among all the links below, it's this one:
How To Invent Everything | Ryan North
• How to Invent Everythi...
Shoutout to Bearded Comic Pro and Traversing the Star's interviews featuring Ryan North which I featured in this video. Here are the links to their wonderful interviews! (Maybe you can tell them their interview helped me make a video on my channel. Hahaha!)
1. Traversing the Stars:
• Ryan North Interview! ...
2. Bearded Comic Pro:
• Interview with Ryan No...
Here are the resources I used for the first segment on Compressed and Decompressed Storytelling:
1. (De)Compression in Comics | The Alexandrian
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2. Compressed and depcompressed storytelling | Comic Book Glossary
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3. Compressed storytelling versus decompressed storytelling: pros and cons | CBR
www.cbr.com/co...
Background Music (In Chronological Order):
1. July - John Patitucci
2. Confident Kurt - TrackTribe
3. Birds - Corbyn Kites
4. Kawaii! - Bad Snacks
5. The Gentlemen - The DivKid
6. Santorini 2 - Vibe Mountain
7. George's Lament - Go by Ocean_Ryan Mcaffrey
8. Sunset Dream - Cheel
9. Snowy Peaks pt.1 - Chris Haugen
I have no idea what happened, but this video had a second wave of success and is now on pace to be my MOST VIEWED VIDEO on this channel!
To all the people who have liked, recommended, and shared this video around (including Ryan North who FREAKING SHARED IT ON TWITTER the day after it came out AHHHHH), I cannot thank you enough! Know that I will do my best to make this a thoughtful and insightful space for passionate fans of the comic book art form, and I hope you join me on this journey.
I saw transformers #8 during that scroll of single issues, do you ever think you'll make a video on that series?
@hiddensquid7048 Plans could change, but as of this moment, that's what my next video is going to be about. Honestly insane you mentioned that hahahaha!
@spectacularlysentimental Nice! Love that series and eagerly awaiting volume 2 (I can't afford monthly books unfortunately).
Dude the intro explaining how hard following a book monthly really is hits home. This is why I wait for trade most of the time. Also great video
Thanks a lot, Michael!
I agree. I reread a story when it ends or just once a year will read the last 12 issues, and since it takes 10-15 min to read modern books, I can do it all at once.
That kills the industry as they run it now.
Sure that is the main reason they are written like that,for the trades.
There are so many professionals at Marvel and DC comics that need to watch this video. It covers where comic storytelling came from, to where it is currently and what actually works!
Nice video. Well done.
I'm actually on a mission to read every Fantastic Four issue ever published from any and all universes. I was on about issue #147 before my Marvel Unlimited subscription was paused do to finical problems. But so far, it's my favorite piece of Comic-book literature ever. Absolutely fantastic storytelling.
Same! I’m trying to sell my old comics and get only fantastic four comics
SAME!!!
So far North's, Waid's and Marvel Adventures are my favourite FF titles
I didn't really read chronologically but just read runs blindly
Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four is definitely top 3 runs for me
I think one of the things that really solidifies this run as brilliant is that it’s a great return to form of self contained issues but with modern sensibilities
Exactly!
Thanks, I haven’t read an FF since Hickman left, but this current run sounds like just what the FF needed. It actually sounds like what Marvel needs, and hopefully they’ll hire a bunch of new writers and artists that appear to actually like comic books and simply want to tell some cool stories.
Thanks for the nice comment! It might just be my personal tastes speaking, but there's honestly a lot of amazing recent stuff coming out of Marvel. I know the current Spider-Man run is constantly trashed on social media (I haven't read it), but if you look behind the curtain and beyond the limelight, there's gold waiting to be found. She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell, Moon Knight by Jed McKay and Alessandro Cappuccio, and Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky and Marko Checchetto are some books you might want to check out! They're finished, relatively new, and super good!
Mate your thumbnail is amazing
Thank you! Hahaha! Been trying to make them better lately. Glad you like it.
You sold me on the run, thanks! I can't lie, I prefer wordy comics, so this looks right up my alley.
My favourite fantastic four issue is where the team is starting to lose the letters of the alphabet from their minds only to show at the end that there are only 3 letters that they can say and those 3 letters form the name of who's behind all that
Who was it?
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I just finished reading that issue, so good!
As a long time FF fan, North's run is very fun, educational and nice bite size stories, backed up by someone with a scientific background is just great. I can't wait for it to come out in omnibus format in a few years, id get it for sure. You got a subscriber by the way.
An amazing thing about North is that, even though he is mostly associated with humor and lighthearted stories, he has an incredible narrative range. Darkhold: Iron Man is a horror retelling of Iron Man's origin and is one of the creepiest stories I've ever seen in a Marvel book.
He has also worked in videogames! One of his books, To be or Not To Be, has a videogame adaptation, he has worked on the script of Lost in Random and he's currently working on the upcoming Iron Man game by Motive Studio!
Love the FF I’m so glad I found this video 🤙 Thanks for the recommendation
Thank you so much! Surprised to find such a huge channel commenting on my video.
@@spectacularlysentimental you make good stuff🤙
This has easily been my favorite series to read monthly for the past two years. I unfortunately had to drop it recently, along with a few other series, simply because I needed to save some money. But issues 1-20 are for sure permanent members of my collection.
I loved this video btw.
This has been my favorite ongoing comic run by far since I was recommended it
Happy to see it getting the credit it deserves
The Alex Ross covers is what caught my attention. Sounds like a good read I'll will have to check them out.
First of all, nice to see a fellow Joshua in the comments! Welcome to the channel!
Secondly, YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. I sadly couldn't fit (and maybe also forgot mnfeawbfejabwliguawe) a discussion of Alex Ross' covers in the video, and they're such a HUGE part of this book's appeal. I just decided to mention him and credit all the other creators I failed to talk about in the video's description.
This was a very good video, I love that you clearly have a passion for this medium of art and for this comic specifically. I will definitely be reading this series.
Ryan North's FF run is one of the best runs I've ever read. You are completely right.
I love this fantastic four run it feels like a family road trip but with the fantastic four
Agree! I suggested to him on Twitter he should do it, bc of SG and the book of his; then a little while later they announced he was on the FF book. I'M TAKING FULL CREDIT FOR THE RUN lol.
Your videos are so insightful. I'm really glad I stumbled across your channel.
Great video! I recently started reading fan 4 with Hickmans run and I’ve been eagerly wanting to get to this run
I miss my wife
What happened? 😕
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Sorry man. I lost my mom as a young boy, never really got over it. Just hold strong cause that’s what we are put here to do
I miss your wife too
Me too.. buddy... Me too
Very cool, didnt know about Ryan North's history, but it makes sense, given how high quality his entire run has been.
It's incredible how a smart, talented writer can create such fantastical concise stories as opposed to a mediocre writer that meanders and tells a nothingburger story
Great vid 👍
Yeah. When researching for this video, I found out he did WAY MORE than just comics and graphic novels. I think his background in humorous webcomics and writing science books is what makes his work stand out for the current FF.
Very Well put together!! Will definitely pick the series up
Thinking about the whole extensive storytelling thing, I think the problem is that the content has evolved, but the continent hasn't. Like trying to carry soup on a plain dish. The monthly full-price single-issue system wasn't designed for this kind of stories. Compare it to mangas. In Japan, they also use extensive storytelling, and there's also issues where almost nothing happens, but the difference is, they don't sell the issues by themselves. They sell a magazine, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, *really cheap* (tipically made with recycled paper) that collect the individual issues of *a lot* of different series. You're supposed to follow that one, since it's cheap, and then collect the recopilatory books of the series you like the most. You aren't supposed to keep the tankobons, they're made with the intent of being a "read and throw away" kind of book, to make people want to buy the compilations.
I'm an old geezer -- when I was a kid, comics had two or three complete stories in each issue. Not saying it was better, but I did notice about 20 years ago how hard it was to follow the storyline in a monthly comic. I'd pick up my favorites and not be able to remember what happened in previous issues, which made it difficult to figure out what was going on in current issues. Part of the trouble came from how I read comics as a kid, reading them over and over until they were burned into my mind. Part of it came from all the adult demands on my attention later, and another trouble came from the way comic storytelling was changing, as you noted. Those stories kept getting stretched out further and further, with the creators all trying for an "epic run". Ultimately discouraging to the monthly reader.
Eight years ago, I just gave up. I had moved to a small town without a comic shop, comic spinner racks in grocery stores were a distant memory, and online ordering was too hit-and-miss hard work. Last month I was in a city and dropped into a comic shop, and walked right out again. Didn't see anything that looked good, and there were too many toys. But your enthusiasm for this run of Fantastic Four has gotten me curious. It does make me wonder if I should try harder. I've had dry spells of years without comics before, and come out of them. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your story. I think you're right about age playing a big part in whether monthly comics can be appealing for you. Even though I have more free time than working adults, I still sometimes forget what happens in the previous issue when reading my monthly comics. Hahaha!
Hopefully this Fantastic Four run can appeal to you; but if it doesn't, I hope you can find other monthly books or other comic formats (like tpbs) that keep the medium alive for you. Anyway, thanks a lot for the really nice comment! Really glad to have you here, whether or not you get back into comics.
was meaning to get around to this run for like 3 months now ! my algorithm is scary lol you've convinced me
HAHAHAHA! Hope you enjoy it when you come around to reading it.
The new ultimates is so good, every issue feels complete while also building up a bigger story
Dude, I have heard nothing but good things about it. Can't wait to get to it eventually!
You are very articulate and I really enjoyed your perspective on this series, comic collecting and the power of anthology story telling! Great video 🔥
this is I know this video is a little older, but I have to agree with you that Fantastic Four right now is awesome. It’s always been one of my favorite comic book teams, and it’s good to see you have such a strong writer working on it. One thing I do think is a little weak is the art, none of it is bad and I think all the artist on it are very talented, but I wish it was something a little more distinct, an artist like Lee Weeks comes to mind.
Really enjoyed this video -- and not for the reasons I thought I would. Loved the way you described the thrill of monthly pull lists, and the antidote to the scammy feeling of an often overly-commercial medium. Will definitely keep watching your stuff!
Ryan North would do a great Spider-Man run
Ryan North adapted Slaughterhouse Five in 2019 and blew my mind. Last night I looked up to see what he has been up to and surprised that he was on FF. I decided not to get it for some reason, but you just sold me.
Hope you enjoy Ryan North's FF!
Super informative video :) loved to hear your insights
This guy sounds like a gnome in a little cave/cottage in the forest
I'm só glad that you guys are Discovering this amazing run on fantastic four. This Will be whith mark waid and jonathan hickman one of the best runs of f4 in this century.
Great video. Never been too into FF but now I'm intrigued
Thanks for the support! It means a lot.
I'm new to reading the actual Marvel Comics and you had me at Ryan North. Can't wait to see his take on FF. Squirrel Girl is one of the first things I've read and I love his humor and writing. I haven't been reading long but he's definitely one of my GOATs along with Al Ewing and Donny Cates. I hope after this run with FF they have him bring back the Great Lakes Avengers along with Squirrel Girl as a part of their team. I don't think they're very popular but I absolutely adored them and Ryan North would be the perfect writer to bring them back.
Great Job buddy! Ryan North's Fantastic Four was a series I was considering buying, and I think you pushed me over the edge to buy it! Other than that, I have subscribed your channel and I look forward to your work!
Thank you so much, Steve! Hope you enjoy both the comic and this channel's videos.
I picked up issue 20 on a whim, read it without any knowledge of the prior 19, and absolutely loved it!
edit: Just saw someone else say nearly the exact same thing in the comments. Just goes to show ya!
Nice! Feel free to share more thoughts about the other issues. Would love to hear them!
First time seeing your channel, very good work
Thank you!
the problem with comic books and story media in general is that many students and hobbyist get told "SHOW DONT TELL"
and to many writers this phrase limits the potential of creative writing and often discourages people to "write less".
And while you shouldn't word vomit and overwhelm the audience with a ton of information all at once you shouldn't do the opposite if your imagery also does not convey enough information on its own.
the rule of thumb will always be 'Show and inform" what is necessary for the audience to know at that specific moment, combining both techniques to convey a better story.
Also writers need to learn how to write dialogue, story dialogue and realistic dialogue are not the same and should not be treated the same.
A really great video, from a fellow Owl City fan 🙏 I'll check out these F4 comics for sure.
Wait wait how did you know I was an Owl City fan? Hahaha!
@@spectacularlysentimental your bio on UA-cam lol my fav song from Owl City is "Plant Life" 🪴
It's the same with audio visual media.
If a series is good, you enjoy it and want it to last longer, if it's bad, you're not interested in finish it, or worse, you keep consuming it just go see when it ends that you wasted your time.
With single issues, like with movies, if they're good you want more of it, but if they're bad, you just say "that was bad, but now I can move on."
Definitely gonna check this out now keep up the great work with the videos man
Thank you, Kermit!
I picked up #20 on a whim recently and really enjoyed the characterization of the four in North's run. Since then I've picked up the first TPB and issues 7 up to 21. I really, really, REALLY like this run of Fantastic Four. Their dynamic as a family is great, and even Doom in issue 7 gets in on it.
100k in a few days if not weeks. Let the UA-cam algorithm cook
Hahaha! Let's see about that.
Also the alex ross covers are phenomenal
Dude ur awesome for making this video🙂↕️
So few talk about this run here on yt, its one of the first few FF books I first read since I was starting out my FF binge.
Other than how accessible it is as a FF starter comic, one of the things I adore about North's run is that he has dedicated issues for every member, so its so easy to get attached🥲
Yeah. I really like how character and family-centric the current series is. Thanks for the nice comment!
You convinced me. Just bought issue 24
You sold me. I just ordered four graphic novels.
WOAH... I.. I don't know what to say. Thank you so much for watching the video, and I hope you enjoy the comic as much as I do.
Take it from an old guy, the thing about comics that will always be true. It’s one thing. Jack Kirby said it best, comic books are movies on paper. No matter what era we are currently in. That is why comics for the most part are decompressed. We live in a movie culture so naturally comics being a visual medium is going to strive more and more to be what Jack Kirby always knew they were that is movies on paper.
Awesome video! You have convinced me to pick up a F4 next time I visit my local shop!
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it.
You should check out Hickman’s run too. I am going to check North’s run, many thanks.
Thanks for the recommendation! I did read the whole run a few years back and enjoyed it.
Sir, you are a gentleman and scholar
How interesting. Thanks for the heads up!
Ok, I’m sold. 👍🏻
Johny with the mustache is peak
I think it's hilarious, but I'm pretty indifferent toward it generally speaking. I know it's a common complaint with the run though (which goes to show how good it is if that's what people are complaining about lol), so I'm really glad you love it!
Your diction is amazing. You seem too young to be this good. Subscribed!
I think one series comparable to North's Fantastic Four is Mark Waid's World's Finest.
Oooh. I keep hearing good stuff about that. Does it also feature frequent one-shot issues?
@@spectacularlysentimental There's a date between Robin and Supergirl that's fun to go back to.
@@jakepalermo9181 Oh, cool! I'm guessing it's Tim? Anyway, thanks for the recommendation. I really got check the series out sometime.
@@spectacularlysentimental It's Dick, this takes place in the past.
Ohhh okay wow. Is the whole run set in the past?
i alreay have vol one and two. volume 3 is coming in a few days and already preordered vol 4. best run ever.
North is hilarious! Great video.
thanks for the video
Astonishing Analysis!
Peach Momoko has me rethinking liking comics
Ryan North's Fantastic Four is the best current Marvel comic!
Great video, definitely will check this run out. Btw could you tell me what comic those panels of Giganta attacking DC are from? They look familiar but I can't place them. Thanks!
Thank you so much for enjoying the video! The panels of Giganta attacking DC are from Wonder Woman #6 by Tom King and Daniel Sampere, which is part of the current Wonder Woman series.
Imma read it yo
North's Fantastic Four was the first series I bought issue to issue instead of waiting for the compilation,. The only other one I've done that with is the Ms. Marvel the New Mutant miniseries and I'm starting know with the new Ultimate Spider-Man.
Nice! Glad the book caught your interest and made you buy month-to-month.
8:25 spear and fang from Genndy tartovski's primal looking at dinosaur comics
Congrats! I think you're the first one who got that reference!
I vastly prefer older comics to modern ones, but necessarily cause the stories are bad but its just difficult to follow due to the format
I like the longer story telling.
After all, I'm not gonna buy one issue, I'm gonna buy each issue. Ultimate Xmen is great!
BUT....
I hate events. With an event, theres a good chance the book ive been reading will get interrupted by the event....and if i dont buy the event series, then the comic i normally read won't make any sense.
And how do i store the event comics? Its easy to store comics for future rereading, just store in numerical order of the issues.
But an event? Well, i need to store the event comics plus the series i normally read plus some other titles that i dont normally buy. And i need to store them in some way so that i can reread them in the proper order.
So, i generally buy noncanonicals. I dont buy the FF regular series. But i did get FF Life Story, because a noncanonical series is never interrupted by an event.
I wish there were more out of continuity FF stories.
There's always plenty of noncanonical Spider-Man and Batman series.
Epic. Will read
What if I wanna read X Men bub
The Dead Cells of comics...cool
Hahahaha! I guess it kinda is like a roguelite.
Your praise for USG isn't encouraging me here.
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Esto se perderá en los comentarios pero me chaquetilla
my first ever comics were reprints of the 60s FF. I have a very sentimental attachment to the FF and am very happy that you're so enthusiastic. also enjoyed your happy energy. xxx
Thanks a lot! Hahaha!
Hope you liked Birds of Prey 9.
Birds of Prey has been a really fun series! I can't wait to find out what's going on with Barbara, and I'm absolutely looking forward to the chibi issue that was just revealed recently. Thanks a lot for your contribution to the book! I can't believe you're here. Hahaha! Thanks for checking this video out.
@@spectacularlysentimental you got me reading F4. Good work on the video!
It’s never too late.
Read hickmans FF
Thanks for the rec! That is actually the first FF four run I read, and it's good!
@@spectacularlysentimental it’s amazing and if you read shield, ff ultimates and avenger/ new avengers into secret wars (2015) all by Hickman it will blow you’re mind. If you haven’t already
:,)
A guy called jesus halped make this book what
What horseshit. The only FF worth reading is Lee & Kirby and John Byrne FF.
👴👴 mate u old "old"
Lee, and Kirby stories are pretty bad writing. I appreciate for what they created, but there’s so much filler in their stories.
Give North a chance, he has Byrne vibes.
Read the bible before it's too late
Read Delco Dirtball before it's too late
@@crazychadmb great read
@crazychadmb easy book a child could read it back and forth, now lets start at Corinthians