FANTASTIC FOUR MUST-READS
Witness the greatest moments of the First Family of Comics in the Fantastic Four's first and longest-running series.
Fantastic Four: The First Family of Comics
First Issue
In Fantastic Four (1961) #1
Legendary Duo Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduce Marvel's first super hero family - the Fantastic Four! Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards), Susan Storm (Invisible Girl), Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and The Thing (Ben Grimm) embark on a quest to stop Mole-Man. Read how Fantastic Four came to be and what's in store for this trend-setting band of heroes!
First Meeting of the Hulk
In Fantastic Four (1961) #12
A night on the town turns dismal for Ben Grimm, The Thing, and his sweet heart Alicia when he is attacked by U.S. soldiers mistaking him for the Incredible Hulk! General Ross has assigned Marvel's first family the Fantastic Four to neutralized the green beast. Their mission takes an abrupt turn when they find out all of the calamity has been caused by Karl Kot and his mechanical Doomsday creations.Â
Doctor Doom
In Fantastic Four (1961) #5
Read the introduction of the diabolical Doctor Doom into the Marvel Universe. When he takes Sue Storm hostage, it'll be up to the Fantastic 3 to rescue her. And to do so, they'll need to go back in time to the age of Pirates...and take Black Beard's glorified treasure!
Brutal Betrayal of Ben Grimm
In Fantastic Four (1961) #41
The Thing's one chance of being normal again was taken away from him in order to save the other members of the Fantastic Four from the perils of Doctor Doom. After a hard won battle, Ben Grimm is dazed and remorseful about his decision to remain The Thing and wants nothing to do with the Fantastic Four! But when he strikes out on his own, The Thing is captured by the Inhuman Medusa!Â
"Among us hide...The Inhumans"
In Fantastic Four (1961) #45
The Human Torch runs into a mysterious girl, Crystal, with her Giant canine companion, Lockjaw. But what Johnny Storm doesn't know is that Crystal is the sister of the Fantastic Four's nemesis, Medusa - Queen of the Inhumans!
Galactus comes to town...with his Herald!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #49
The all-powerful Galactus has landed on Earth with his herald the Silver Surfer! How can the Fantastic Four turn back this world-devourer who has consumed hundred of worlds?
New Creative Team
In Fantastic Four (1961) #103
Namor is preparing his marine nation of Atlantis to war against mankind! Along with mutant tyrant Magneto; Namor wants the land mammals of earth to be eradicated and he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. But Magneto reveals his true agenda when he kidnaps beloved FF member Sue Storm and Namor's right hand, Lady Dorma!
Hulk vs. Thing
In Fantastic Four (1961) #112
A rematch for the ages - The Hulk vs. The Thing! Why are they fighting? If the Human Torch and Mr. Fantastic can't stop these two behemoths from battling, it might very well cost the Thing his life.
Quicksilver
In Fantastic Four (1961) #131
The love triangle of Human Torch, Quicksilver, and Crystal the Inhuman, comes to a dramatic halt as Crystal is captured by a new threat who goes by the name Omega! Â Can Human Torch and Quicksilver put aside their differences in order to save Crystal?
Little Franklin is glowing!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #141
Annihulus is the supreme power of the Negative Zone and he has captured Franklin - the son of Reed and Sue Richards! Â Reed will have to make a difficult decision that will affect Franklin forever!
Replaced by Power Man!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #168
Now that Ben Grimm has been changed back to his human form, the Fantastic Four needs a new, muscled member for the team and the only one for the job is...Power Man!Â
Human Torch vs Spider-Man
In Fantastic Four (1961) #207
When Monocle lures Human Torch under his control, it will be up to Spider-Man to knock Johnny Storm back to his senses. Can Spider-Man find a way to turn his pal back to his old self?
New Member, She-Hulk!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #265
She-Hulk is the newest member of the Fantastic Four just as the pregnant Sue Storm goes into labor!
Fantastic Four on Trial
In Fantastic Four (1961) #336
Should the Fantastic Four be registered super heroes with the U.S. government?  The Fantastic Four will find themselves on trial and when mayhem escalates, once again the Fantastic Four will prove their worth to the city of New York!
The New Fantastic Four
In Fantastic Four (1961) #348
Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Ghost Rider - the new Fantastic Four!? But what has happened to the original FF?