
Ross steps away from his traditional painted art storytelling style to really hone in on the Kirby energy for this book.

What a fantastic read! Ross takes themes from Fantastic Four #51 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (1961) and introduces them to an entire new fan base. How will this story unfold from here? Readers will have much excitement to enjoy as this book brings out the strengths and charm of Marvel’s First Family in a vintage tale for everyone. What do they see, better yet WHO do they see? The story begins an epic journey into the unknown as readers are taken on a roller coaster ride of imagination. When they come across what’s happening, it’s a sight they’re not ready to expect. Once they arrive, they start tracking down the source of the creatures.

The team suits up and makes their way into the every-dangerous environment. That is a trademark of what readers might have already suspected but it was confirmed: The Negative Zone and it’s ruler Annihilus looks to be prime suspect. However, before they can really examine why he has returned, mysterious creatures start flying out of his mouth, basically using his body as a Trojan horse to attack the family.Īfter the creatures are subdued, Reed goes to work breaking down what has happened. The intruder’s identity turns out to be someone who tried impersonating Ben in the past tying into Reed’s first adventure into the Negative Zone. The playful banter that has been long associated with the first family of Marvel gets stopped when a mysterious figure appears.


A midnight snack gets interrupted by Johnny. The story opens up on a rainy evening with Ben making the most of his evening in the Baxter Building. No adventure is ever normal and the one happening here fits the mold perfectly. Sue Storm (The Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (The Human Torch) and Ben Grimm (The Thing) comprise one for the most legendary teams in all of pop culture fandom.
