Alex Ross Draws the Thing | Inking FANTASTIC FOUR: FULL CIRCLE 

Kirby was a unique and immense creative talent. Thank you for this heartfelt tribute to the great man. :)

Please continue to post videos when you can. As a teenager I became a fan of yours but never had much exposer to you other than whatever comic you were working on back then and articles in Wizard magazine. Nowadays with being able to actually hear your thoughts on art/artist past & present has been very enjoyable. Glad to know you're a fan of your industry.

It takes an enormous amount of talent to ink something so beautiful and talk about it at the same time.

That picture he's inking is so beautifully in the spirit of Jack Kirby.

Alex Ross explains what happens with art perfectly! Different artist can draw the same characters people know about differently. Its not like an artist copies another artist and doesn't make it their own. It takes true skill to make the drawing your own. The Fantastic 4 in his artwork has a lot of detail. I love he acknowledges and appreciates Jack Kirby's work from the 1960's.

You can feel the LOVE just by watching him inking stone by stone of the Thing. FANTASTIC!

This comic is so beautiful that I’ve spent the last 2 days just flipping through the images! Haven’t even read it due to being so fascinated by the art! I’m really hoping more comics are made in this style. I’d love to see Spider-Man and Hulk comics drawn and inked this way.

Finally a book that is worth a trip to the comic book store. Keep ‘em coming Alex Ross.

This book was Fantastic. You captured that Kirbyness, while showing how they can be presented that way in the present. I hope other writers and artists take heed. Thank you.

Ever since Marvel's I've wanted to see Alex Ross do a comic in the traditional way, I think Kirby was at his best with Joe Sinnot in the mid sixties, looking forward to enjoying Alex's talent and hard work (Again!).

IF ONLY THE MCU WOULD EMBRACE THIS VISION. BUT THEY WON'T. I just received my copy 2 days ago after pre-ordering and forgetting about it. What a great surprise and rewarding product. I immediately recognized it as a loving tribute to the Stan & Jack (iaka, Jack & Stan) era of "The Fabulous F.F." Alex nailed it here. NAILED it. A perfect way to "realize" Jack's fantastical visions. This is what Reed Richards should look like; a big, bold, square-jawed, leading man. He looks like "Mister Fantastic" and not some Nutty Putty Professor. Alex's presentation of Sue Storm/Richards looks like an Invisible Woman in full bloom; beautiful, sexy, strong and brave. Wotta woman. Ben and Johnny and perfectly characterized and portrayed. Their family dynamic of bickering, tolerating, loving and accepting one another is captured too. "Best F.F. material produced in 15 years" is right (hail RU-vid review). Love the recognition by Alex of Joe Sinnott and the other artists that followed Jack. Everybody loving the Stan/Jack era: Go get your copy now! The F.F. is BACK! Thank you, Alex!

Tremendous job on this book - and quite possibly the best tribute to Jack Kirby’s work that has ever been done. All done,of course, with your own incredible signature flair that is quintessentially still classic Alex Ross. What is really amazing about Kirby’s stuff is that we know that he did it all straight from his head - with no under drawing or roughs. That really is incredible! He just sat there at his old drawing board and drew all of these stunning images right onto the page with a skill and imagination that is really just about unmatched in the history of comic books. Much of what we have seen in The MCU over these last few years came right from him just sitting there with his old number 2 pencil and ancient drawing board. Actors careers, unforgettable movies , and an entire genre of film. All from the work by Jack and Stan. And,of course, while he was doing these great FF stories, he also was doing Thor The Avengers Iron Man The Hulk etc etc in his spare time lol! It is great that you have created this spectacular book that has brought that art and magic from Kirby to a brand new generation.

I've always loved Alex Ross' art. His respect for Kirby is so good to hear.

For me, the FF seems to live and die by how its creators capture Ben Grimm's voice, appearance, and character. Bravo, Mr. Ross!

You absolutely achieved that stylistic blend you were hoping for. Great stuff, Alex!

The quality of this feature is amazing. Many thanks!

Simply stunning and ridiculously faithful to Kirby in every way....thank you for giving us this

The colour theory on this is next level, it is my new study guide and benchmark.

Alex, we love your work!! We went to Sheboygan, Wisconsin to see the Marvel thing at the museum. My son was disappointed you didn’t pop up there. I told him you were busy making art for us.

Awesome drawing

Thank you for this amazing book Mr. Ross! I bought it today but have to wait to read it as I’m waiting for FF omnibus volume 2 to read the original story yours is connected to. Your comment on reconnecting to original creators makes me want to shout for joy. I read so very little of what’s published today as it doesn’t appeal to me like the older stuff, henceforth I’m buying the omnis of the original runs. My absolute favourite piece you’ve done is the dust jacket for the Green Lantern omnibus vol. 1 by Geoff Johns. It is a masterful piece of art work. I applaud you sir. Again, thank you for your magnificent contributions to a medium that hopefully will find it’s way again. Also, loved your variant cover of the newest Punisher run.

I used to get the reprints and collections and came in around their first trip to the Negative Zone. Blew my tiny, child brain. Love Kirby and thrilled Alex is homaging him in Full Circle. Already ordered my copy.

As a young aspiring artist who loves comics (fantastic four are my favorite), your stuff is very inspiring

Amazing depiction of The Thing.

Ugh We need more of the Ross/Kirby hybrid work!!!!

Fantastic Four has always been my favorite comic!

I just purchased and read this book last week and it is spectacular! Great job! I love your work and your appreciation for Kirby and his work...

I think a lot of the difference between the 60's Kirbys and today's norms comes from the attitudes towards production values: once the direct market set in and there was a higher quality bar to hit, all the way through the collector boom and transition to digital, the tendency to emphasize a premium, realistic aesthetic in the production of these high-profile books became really strong. But achieving Kirby's feel is definitely more along the lines of finding spontaneity in a simpler aesthetic. I think this approach is a good way to tap into that, especially stripping down the color. That lets the other layers of the art breathe more, even if you add a lot of detail.

I really loved how even using ink and a more vintage color palette the art still looking realistic, other thing that is really impressive for me is how you put horror elements in this F4 story, for example that shadow being that appears in front of johnny storm and Ben Grimm, or the creatures from the negative zone (those ones looks like from a Lovecraft story or even a Giger painting). In anyway, excellent work, your art is like candy for my eyes. 👏

Great master

I love the look of what hes doing here. That color pallete is perfect.

Fantastic Ross !! 💪✍

A captain America story in this style and hardcover format, that takes place during KIRBY’s run would be perfect.

All the positive points around this book are echoed by me. I just got this. My only criticism is I wish the format was even larger. I would spend more on this book if it was 11x17. Seeing you work on the originals that size, it's a shame to shrink the fabulous spreads down to the size we received. Great work. Excellent story. Analogous to modern comic artists realities. Highly recommend

take a bow, Alex, you just created a new genre of of comic art. i definitely 'feel' Kirby in the middle ground you've reached between your own excellent style and the great silver age master. two nostalgic styles combined, simply brilliant!

Wife's getting me this for my birthday. Cannot wait to see it!

I think Stan and Jack would be honored by what you're doing Alex. This is brilliant work. "This man, this monster" is one of my favorite classic stories and I've always wanted to see a follow up to that plot. Like, who the hell was the scientist and why did the harbor such a grudge against Reed Richards? The aesthetic choice to branch away from the usual style and adapting something close to the original comics medium is very daring and it's so eye-catching. I will definitely pick up a copy of this when I have my payroll. But I would love to see perhaps video tutorials from you on the technique of wash and watercolor. As an artist myself I'm always looking for new ways of approaching art and you've always been one of my inspirations in this field. And I love the origin splashes you've been doing since the one shot DC tabloid sized books you did back in the late 90s. I wanna see one of Spider-Man and the Hulk next.

World class illustration talent!

Holy wow. I am stunned speechless.

Alex Ross rules!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I think this is some of the best work you have ever done. I love the stuff that brought you acclaim like Marvels and Kingdom Come. But this was next level in my opinion.

I just bought this and it's incredible. It was great to see a complex resolution to a rarely referenced character. I noticed Valeria was present. The painted collages were excellent. I love b&w pallets.

Alex Ross is an awesome talent and I love his admiration for those that came before.

I just got this book. It had one of the best stories and best artwork from Marvel that I have ever read and I have been reading Marvel for 15 years. Please give us a Spider-Man or Doctor Strange full circle! Would love to see what you do with Ditko’s art!

This is truly enlightening! I am so glad that I got my copy from Amazon! It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Feels just like classic FF, and I absolutely LOVE it! VERY well done, Alex!!

What you do is beautyful. Thanks for sharing.

Got the book yesterday. Read it this morning. I loved seeing your work take a different direction than what were use to. I would love to see this adapted to other characters. both Marvel and DC. I cant say I'm that familiar with Kirbys art. But its made me want to research and look into his work. he seems to be very vivid with the color and bold with his strokes. and I think youve captured that beautfully. I'd be interessted to see your color process on this book. Gouache? colored ink?

One of the things I noticed which Jack Kirby did that became his own style, but also to help produce a large amount of work at the same time was limiting the use of detailed elbows, knees, etc. You did a great job getting it and good attention to detail that made it realistic 👍

My copy of FF full circle arrived today. What a beautiful piece. I am in awe of your talent sir

I've got a poster of his painting over "the Kings" pencils of FF#1 still to this day. There was an X-Men one, as well.

I'm another child of the 70's and came into my love of Kirby and the FF the same way, from all the reprints available at the local drug store. Kirby and the FF are my first comic book obsession.

Just finished it!! I looove it. Such a great love letter to Jack Kirby. Every panel is eye catching.

I love this style!

Alex , some of it looks like ..inked pencils .. and the colours remind me of the Black light Posters of the 60's .. interesting techniques . Nice . I love your .... " Old School New Approach " .. . I really enjoyed the Spiderman/Sinister Six , as well as the Iron Man vs Sub-Mariner ... Kirby Homage .. looking forward to what you will be doing next . Maybe a Kirbyesque .. Thor vs the Absorbing man / Destroyer / Hercules .. ???

Brilliant! Wow!

LOVE the book, had it preordered since last year! Can't wait for more like this to come

Saving my pennies for this. I hope you do other characters like Hulk, Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, etc. in the same format.

I’d love to see a black & white version this book!

His desk is so messy I love it

My favourite character great job Alex Ross!

PURE GENIUS.

Oh man, i can't wait to read this!😍😍😍😍

Beautiful work, Jack and Big John's art were some of my favs.

You hit that middle with gusto!

You are an inspiration, and this insight into your thought process while illustrating is invaluable. Thank you for sharing.

Such a beautiful and fantastic way to adapt your style to that of The King Jack Kirby! I cant wait to see when this comes out because I'm already invested in this beautiful fusion!

Been waiting for this, for months:):)

Always loved your work, blessed with an incredible talent. God bless you Alex.

I bought Marvels the day it came out and have been a big fan of yours since, one of my prize possessions is the signed Kingdom Come edition, Thank you for being an inspiration to me You are my Jack Kirby

I always loved The Thing. I wish you would draw your interpretation of the Evolution of The Thing over the span of the Comic Book. I always liked a more de evolved Thing as it seems to add to the tragicness of not even looking like a pile of Rocks, just a Thing. Thank you for this post.

Just discovered this channel, can't wait to watch more

A visual buffet on every page!

MUCH RESPECT for this project. i tried to buy it today, my store didnt get their order. just read kingdom come. cant wait to see how you handle this, in this vid. artists setting self llimits is usually a good thing.

Really looking forward to this book !! Wonderful video. The colouring looks amazing

I absolutely love your work and always have, since before I even knew it was you. I remember wearing the suit you helped design for the Spider-man movie in the game and I remember being absolutely enamores by the paintings you did for the opening of Spider-man 2

O melhor artista de quadrinhos de todos os tempos!

Wow I never knew of your channel. Amazing! I have many of your runs. I always like Jack with Joe Sinnot.

Knew right away your inking woul d be incredible. Way to go! Also liked the copy of King Crimson Lizard on the pile in the background. You continue to inspire and amaze me. Thank you!

Tom Scioli and Alex Ross FF comics right now have been my must haves.

I Soo love your work brotha! Gonna go find this series, haven't bought a book in 30 years! You oughta be a politician you Soo know how to talk,lol!

I have always wanted Ross to ink. His pencils show that he has a really good sense for line drawing , even if it is minimalistic lines. He definitely has the sense of economy.

This is a fascinating video, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this stuff. I don't believe I have ever seen inked work from you before, I am excited to get my hands on a copy (already ordered).

I keep saying it, but it's true. Alex is the best all-around comic book artist. He can draw anything in his style, while paying homage to other artists. Talk about a skill. I also like the fact that he's a fan of Norman Rockwell.

While I am a designer by trade (and have had great success in my own way) this is the talent I wish I had. Good on ya, Alex. Keep going.

Very cool! The inked Alex Ross looks every bit as cool as the painted style. Looking at the pages shown, I noticed some scenes from the classic "This Man, This Monster" story, which makes me wonder if this is somehow a sequel to that tale? Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

I love this so much! Very cool insights while watching you work!

Ross channeling Kirby comes out looking a lot like Jerry Ordway, and that's not a bad thing at all.

Thank you so much for paying tribute to Jack Kirby. It's almost tragic that the casual Marvel/DC fan doesn't know who he is.

wow I love the classic coloring of comics as a style in itself that maybe before was the only one possible, but that style highlights the cartoonist a lot. Of course, Alex Ross is a master I met in Kindom Come, the first time I saw how the prototype of an optimistic smiling hero was broken by a real one, with the weight of the years, angry, tired, and now there is the series the boys emulating what that idea was. Now I miss the smiley one.

We even brought along my Super Grover from the Palisades toys 2005 run. That’s one of our favorite pieces

thing is such a tragic, powerful, heartfelt character, one of my top favorites easily. I really miss marvel heroes game. :(

Alex - I am GREATLY looking forward to this. Such a fan of your work (John Nyberg praised you every time we spoke!) BUT! No one was better at the Thing than Jack! Buscema, Romita (my personal inspiration) even Ordway, were all excellent, but not close to the King when it came to the Thing. Respect

toca comprarlo Alex, panini lo va traer a latinomerica espero que si ya estoy listo para comprarlo gracias por tu talento

Ross is a MASSIVE technical talent, but his painstaking painting style has always left me cold. These inks look fantastic thought (no pun intended) and the colours are exceptionally well thought out.

Deep. Genius. Dynamite. Love it.

I wonder what is more time consuming, his painting or drawing the characters, because I way way way prefer his drawings. The painting is cool but this right here, what he’s doing in the video, that’s awesome.

Alex is insane 🔥

Fantastic!

Brilliant!

Hola. Usted, es un genio. Debería dibuja siempre siempre pero, siempre, Los 4 F. Saludos.