And finally they became Fantastic

Let's keep this short and under 300 words.

Welcome back Fantastic Four.

Matt Fraction has taken the helm to lead this new series of the Fantastic Four (as well as the FF) and i'm finally falling back in love with this team. Fraction has taken it back to basics by returning them to the "astronaut family" that they really are. But of course this is Reed Richards, so of course there is a hidden agenda. After being bitten by a dinosaur (lol), upon further investigation Reed discovers that the molecular reconstruction that made these 4 'fantastic' is now deconstructing. So in an attempt to save his family, Reed whisks them off into space - under the guise of teaching the kids and showing them the universe- in an attempt to find answers and a cure.

The story is well written, witty and as far as i'm concerned it makes perfect sense, and it's great to see them returning to their roots. Jonny is back on top form (presenting his number to Darla in a ring box) and Ben is as awesome as ever. The introduction of the new FF aligns perfectly with where Fraction left with FF #1, and to be honest it makes sense to read both, if not for continuity, but Fractions work is not to be missed.

Mark Bagley and Mark Farmer are leaving their mark on this series, and I really can't fault their work at all. Very excited to see what they will produce for the space and action scenes.

This series just screams action and fun, and personally I think it's something that's been missing from the Fantastic Four recently, and with Franklin and Valeria in tow (FINALLY) you just know it's gonna be good.

What would Doom do?
Well this would definitely be a massive sore spot from his highness of Latervia, but hey there might be a chance of a cameo?! So he'd hold his banner high and chant "Yay for family fun!"

FF #1: Future Foundation FTW

Well what can I say, Marvel NOW has done it again...and this time I was at the mercy of Matt Fraction and Michael Allred. FF #1 pretty much delivers everything you want in a #1, and what it lacks in action, it makes up for in strong, witty dialogue, FANTASTIC artwork, and just general hilarity.

This first issue establish the new line up for the FF team, who have been tasked to become the earth's great defenders for 4 minutes whilst Richards and the family go on 'holiday' (no spoilers here my friend). This new team of consists of Ant-Man (Scott Lang), She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters), Medusa and Ms Thing (Darla Deering), with each hero being scouted by an existing member of the FF squad.


Throughout this little jingle jangle of rallying the troops, are a series of clips of the younger members Future Foundation talking to Lang about what the FF is and what it means to them. I LOVE these little clips - especially the opening scene with Franklin and Valeria. They really provide some extra character to this issue, and kinda gives you a handle on things - cause if we're honest it can get a little complicated.

I must say, initially, Scott Lang was the main draw for me; not only is he grade A awesome as Ant-Man (I adore Pym and O'Grady, but no-one can own the ant like Lang), I really wanted to see how they'd develop his story since his reanimation and the Cassie's death. (Avengers: The Childrens Crusade).

But in the end it was Allred who's the star of the show. His work is cool, slick, bloody cool and comic pop art at its finest - and Laura Allred's colours don't do it any harm either.
With Allred's work, I really feel like i'm watching an adventure unfold, and I really reallllyyy hope that Fraction can maintain the high standard that he has set with this first issues.

What would doom do?
Grab his finest set of colouring pencils, draw himself a little doom doodle self portrait, and march it across these badass pages of FF. We all know that it's only a matter of time before it'll actually be the real thing.