Full Circle gets expanded version

Abrams Comics Arts releases expanded 2022 edition Fantastic Four: Full Circle. Stunningly beautiful art created by comic legends Alex RossThis 2022 graphic novel was named Graphic Novel of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society and the Washington Post, and appears on nearly every list of comics’ best novels.

This newly expanded edition contains over 288 pages of additional new material and commentary from Alex Ross himself, covering his love of art and writing superheroes, as well as his own creative process. The expanded version is Fantastic Four: Full Circle Also included is a gallery of Ross’ long-standing cover art for the currently popular Fantastic Four series Ryan North Set between 2023 and 2024.

If that’s not enough, the book also features never-before-seen miniatures, sketches, inks, color grades, models and preliminary artwork, plus pages of Ross’ own comprehensive black and white artwork.

Finally, a reprint of “This Man” is also included in this volume. . . This monster! By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby – First published in Fantastic Four #1. Issue 51, June 1966 – The classic Marvel comic that inspired Fantastic Four: Circle of Force.

Fantastic Four: The Full Circle (Expanded Edition) is now available in stores and everywhere, and is on sale today at a huge discount. Given that the new “FF” movie is confirmed to be released on July 25, 2025, its re-release comes at the perfect time.

Here’s what critics are saying about Fantastic Four: Full Circle…

“A unique masterpiece of Pop Art.” —School Library Magazine, starred review

“A standalone story that anyone can enjoy, whether they are Excellent Hero fans or just appreciators of Roth’s bold, colorful art. ——Mary Sue

“Full of life and energy.” – The Hollywood Reporter

“It’s a majestic painting.” — “Publishers Weekly”

“Building bridges in a way that honors the past and present.” —ComicsBeat

See below some of the new black and white preview pages of the expanded content, as well as some internal pages: