When FF #14 came out, we spied that Dragotta’s name was attached to the next issue in the preview placed at the end, despite solicits listing Bobillo through the end of the arc. There was no confirmation from Marvel given to us on the replacement, but today Marvel has sent over a preview for the next issue — and wouldn’t you know it, it’s full of Nick Dragotta’s artwork!
Not that we’re upset or anything. Dragotta is an MC favorite, thanks in part to the interior art he drew to Fantastic Four #588 with Hickman (among other things — most recently, Vengeance with Joe Casey). We’re thrilled to see him come on to the title now instead of April (Bobillo was solicited on the title through the “Doom” epilogue in March), and we’re excited to share a look at the issue with you readers.
Featuring the Power Pack and the Future Foundation kids battling against mad Celestials, here is the press release from Marvel:
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at FF #15, from the critically acclaimed team of Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta. Doctor Doom’s self-sacrifice has bought the Universe a second chance! Now, it is up to the Future Foundation and special guest stars, Power Pack, to battle the mad Celestials as the standoff for the future begins! Can the Future Foundation ensure the Marvel Universe’s safety? Will Doctor Doom’s sacrifice be in vain? Find out in FF #15, hitting comic shops everywhere and the Marvel Comics app, this February! With a variant cover by seminal Power Pack artist June Brigman, no fan can miss this!
FF #15 (DEC110653)
FF #15 BRIGMAN VARIANT (DEC110654)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA
Variant Cover by JUNE BRIGMAN
Cover by MIKE CHOI
Rated T …$2.99
FOC — 2/6/12, ON SALE — 2/29/12
Check after the cut for Dragotta-drawn Celestials, as well as the June Brigman variant and a four-page unlettered preview of the issue.
