The book is dynamic and vibrant, with an unmistakable Kirby influence in the mood and tone. But there are other inspirations, too, particularly Neal Adams, the classic Batman and X-Men artist who passed away this past spring.

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a b Neill, Chris (September 13, 2022). "Fantastic Four: Full Circle Is The Best-Looking Superhero Comic You'll Read This Year". Kotaku. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022 . Retrieved February 11, 2023.The book is dynamic and vibrant, with an unmistakable Kirby influence in the mood and ton. But there are other inspirations, too, particularly Neal Adams, the classic Batman and X-Men artist." The Hollywood Reporter Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards – Winner – Best Cover Artist: (for Kurt Busiek's Astro City [Jukebox Productions/Image] and Uncle Sam [DC/Vertigo]) DC Direct, the collectibles division of DC Comics, has produced three sets of action figures from the comic book Kingdom Come based on Alex Ross's artwork. The first set of figures included Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Hawkman. The second set included Batman, Red Robin, Captain Marvel, and Kid Flash. The last set included Magog, Flash, Armored Wonder Woman, and Deadman. An exclusive figure of Red Arrow was released through ToyFare magazine. DC Direct also released several other Ross-designed characters through their Elseworlds toylines. These figures included the Spectre, Norman McCay, Jade, Nightstar, Aquaman, and Blue Beetle. Ross designed the costume the current incarnation of Batwoman wears; this character has been released in action-figure form by DC Direct as part of its "52" line of toys.

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Alex Ross’s style combines tight linework and painted illustration in a color palette heavy on fluorescent shades of purple and green, warm shades of orange, and eerie blue, resulting in a distinctive pop art masterpiece that must be seen to be believed.” School Library Journal, STARRED Review P., Ken (October 22, 2003). "An Interview with Alex Ross". IGN. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. MARVEL.COM: To start, tell me a little about where the idea for Fantastic Four: Full Circle originated and how it finally came together after all this time. Ross’ comics fandom has been an integral part of his career. His fondness for the heroes of comics’ Silver and Bronze Age informed his work on Marvels, as well as the tabloid-size specials he did for DC Comics with Batman: The Animated Series writer Paul Dini. He points out he is a fan of the Marvel films, but wishes they were more faithful to the source material.

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Weiland, Jonah (May 10, 2006). "Ten Years Later: Reflecting on "Kingdom Come" with Alex Ross". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 21, 2009.