THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Is a Stylish Tribute to Jack Kirby (Review)

The review is overwhelmingly positive, awarding the comic a 4.5 out of 5 rating and calling it an "excellent" and "perfect" modern entry point for the classic superhero team.

Here are the key takeaways:

• An All-Ages Success: The comic, written by Joe Casey with art by Tom Scioli, is designed as an all-ages story to introduce new and younger readers to the characters. The review states it succeeds completely in this mission.
• Optimistic and Fun Tone: The reviewer praises the book's lighthearted, optimistic, and fun tone, which serves as a refreshing throwback to the Silver Age of comics and a welcome contrast to darker, more "grim and gritty" superhero stories.
• Classic Story, Modern Feel: The comic retells the team's classic origin story—the space flight, the cosmic rays, and their first battle against their original villain, the Mole Man. It effectively captures the core "family" dynamic of the team.
• Kirby-esque Artwork: A major highlight is Tom Scioli's art, which is described as a deliberate and wonderful homage to the style of the team's original artist, Jack Kirby. The bold, dynamic art is seen as a perfect fit for the retro-modern tone of the story.

In short, the review concludes that The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a joyful and highly recommended read for both new fans looking for an accessible introduction and longtime fans wanting a fun return to the team's roots.

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