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With the highly anticipated The Fantastic Four: First Steps movie set to release on July 25, 2025, Fantastic Four mania is reaching unprecedented heights. While we’re still months away from the film’s debut, both new and longtime fans can dive into an exciting upcoming mini-series, with Marvel already teasing breathtaking, one-of-a-kind connecting covers that promise to make this series a must-read.
Marvel has confirmed that this series is perfect for both longtime fans and new readers alike…
Marvel Comics has recently unveiled Nicoletta Baldari’s connecting covers for the upcoming Fantastic Four Fanfare mini-series, which will consist of four issues. Each issue features a standard-sized comic cover drawn and colored by Baldari.
What makes these beautifully rendered covers even more remarkable is how they connect—not in the typical horizontal arrangement, but vertically. In a stroke of creative genius, Baldari has reimagined the general rule of thumb for connecting covers, adding a fresh twist. Continue below to view these stunning covers in the gallery.
Marvel Reveals Sensational Connecting Covers for Upcoming Fantastic Four Mini-Series
Vertically Connecting Covers by Nicoletta Baldari for Fantastic Four Fanfare (2025)
Nicoletta Baldari’s connecting covers span issues #1-4 of Fantastic Four Fanfare, a mini-series that will showcase new stories by some of the most talented and influential creators of Fantastic Four past and present, including Jonathan Hickman, Mark Waid, Dan Slott, Alan Davis, J. Michael Straczynski, Chip Zdarsky, Mike Allred, Mark Bagley, and more. Each issue will focus on a different member of the iconic superhero family, spotlighting Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny. Similarly, Baldari’s covers center on each FF member alone in her distinctive, colorful cartoon style, creating exceptionally visually stunning artwork.
What makes Baldari’s covers particularly noteworthy is how they connect vertically rather than horizontally. Mister Fantastic takes the lead at the top, his elastic body stretching across the other covers, with the Invisible Woman, the Thing, and the Human Torch following in descending order. Just as Mister Fantastic’s form stretches between covers, the Human Torch’s flames bleed into the others, emphasizing that despite each cover being featured on an individual issue, they come together to form one cohesive piece of art. The ingenuity of the design, paired with Baldari’s striking art style, makes this cover a piece worthy of being displayed as a poster.
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Fantastic Four Fanfare: A Must-Read for Both New and Longtime Fans of Marvel’s Iconic Superhero Family
Main Cover by Matteo Scalera for Fantastic Four Fanfare #1 (2025)
Marvel has confirmed that this series is perfect for both longtime fans and new readers alike, as you don’t need to have read previous Fantastic Four comics to jump into the narrative—though it still captures the classic FF charm that will resonate with longtime fans. The inaugural issue is set to release on May 7, 2025, with the remaining three issues planned for monthly releases thereafter. The issue’s synopsis teases whimsical adventures for the team, including a short story by Mark Waid and Ramon Rosanas featuring an escalating prank war between the Human Torch and the Thing. If you’re a fan of the Fantastic Four or just looking for some entertaining shenanigans, this is a must-read.
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FANTASTIC FOUR FANFARE #1 is available May 7, 2025, from Marvel Comics!
FANTASTIC FOUR FANFARE #2 is available in June from Marvel Comics!
FANTASTIC FOUR FANFARE #3 is available in July from Marvel Comics!
FANTASTIC FOUR FANFARE #4 is available in August from Marvel Comics!
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