Fantastic Four #5

Fantastic Four #5 continues the series stellar new run. Norths writing is a little more complex. And though the artist is different here, the issue doesnt miss a step. This series remains a must-buy even for readers not usually dedicated to Fantastic Four. Read Full Review

In Fantastic Four #5, a road trip is in order for this family, but danger and death are around the corner in ways that you don't see in any other superhero comic. This series continues to capture the family feel of the team, the eclectic voices, and an endearing quality that's hard to resist. Read Full Review

Fantastic Four #5has some old foes face the Fantastic Four, but there's more to their fight than just the battle. Nick Scratch and the Salem Seven come in, fight, and once they've accomplished their goal, the real story is seeing the Fantastic Four figure out what to do next to fix the problem. The writing is good, and the art from Ivan Fiorelli is excellent and maintains the visual energy and action from the past issues. Overall, the comic is a fun side adventure with the Fantastic Four. Read Full Review

This is a fun single issue story that shows what this new status quo can live up to. It's well worth checking out, and a great indication of what could be to come. Read Full Review

An otherwise enjoyable issue of the Fantastic Four is bogged down a bit with long-winded science explanations for what exactly is going on. Read Full Review

The scale of Fantastic Four #5 meets the stature of its villains providing a lackluster installment. Read Full Review

Fantastic Four #5 continues the bizarre road trip with a magical attack that sounds scientific and smart but ultimately hides a boneheaded plot. The leaps in logic are ridiculous, the dramatic tension is completely absent, the villain's plan is silly, and the outcome makes it seem like this entire issue was intentionally pointless. At least the art is great, so that's something. Read Full Review

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Mar 08, 2023

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Psycamorean

Mar 09, 2023

I liked this a lot. People who didn't are wrong and bad.

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Psycamorean - Mar 10, 2023

Well, your dad is very happy I'm around to fuck him.

Psycamorean - Mar 10, 2023

I don't see the point in the catcher wearing a condom, but I'm glad you're so aware of your old man's sexual habits.

Psycamorean - Mar 11, 2023

I'm glad you're having a fun time with your alt. So much fun you blocked me so I couldn't post stupid shit like this on your reviews.

Psycamorean - Mar 11, 2023

You're not worth the block.

Psycamorean - Mar 12, 2023

okay

Hailey

Mar 10, 2023

Not as good as previous issues, I wish it was more focused. It's still good.

cincyfan

Mar 12, 2023

After 5 issues I'm already getting the impression that this could be one of the great and memorable volumes of fantastic four. Ryan north seems to be an almost perfect fit as writer of this book.

CrazyforRAMU

Apr 27, 2024

This fun, fast adventure is a very smooth segue from the title's previous one-shots into longer stories. There's a little taste of insight in the treatment of Reed Richards, and if the rest of the character work is shallower, it still feels authentic. The visuals conform to the artist's usual high standard of finish throughout, and he stretches a little to add a surreal pop to the story's multi-dimensional weirdness. Frankly the biggest surprise is that Ryan North resisted the temptation to use and/or define the term "chirality" here.

MoonyLoony

Mar 08, 2023

It’s okay for comics to be silly! And silly this was. A fun adventure that could have been benefited by another issue to explore the ideas introduced but this read like a classic silver age Fantastic Four tale to me. Been enjoying this run so far but I’d like to see some more linear plot progression and direction.

KittyNone

Mar 09, 2023

The central conceit was maybe a hair too clever and required too much exposition, and I can't help but wonder if it's harmed by the fill-in, since it seems like the kind of thing that Coello would do wonders with. I'm still enjoying this comic and North's take on the characters enough that I'm having a good time despite the flaws though.

Screaming Enigma

Mar 07, 2025

My least favorite issue so far, unfortunately. That said, it's still good and entertaining for what it is. I liked the misdirect of Scratch seemingly doing nothing, only for the team to find out what actually happened. I don't really have a whole lot to say on it, honestly. Fiorelli does a pretty solid job filling in for Iban Coello here, also.

Prodigalson16

Mar 07, 2023

Thanks for the chemistry lesson, Ryan.

DDJamesB

Mar 09, 2023

It provides some fun. It's kind of cartoonist. It's alright I guess for what it is.

Kenjamin

May 05, 2025

Art: 3/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 6.5/10

Gio

Aug 09, 2025

This ish wasn't really anything important and didn't progress the base story much further. Not that this was a bad ish but it very surface level filler stuff. Had some cool art though on one page where Reed figures out how to re-reverse his and the team's molecules so they can exist again in the living universe. What I like about these weird concepts is I think the FF would make a really good TV show instead of a movie. FF should be Marvel's version of Star Trek there are so many weird things the FF does and figures out.

fzanca

Mar 12, 2023

I don't think the writer really understands these characters. I'd prefer to have the writer back that did the home invasion issues prior to North coming on. They started this very stupid plot in the last issue where they lost the kids. There was no reason for it, by the way, they could have easily snatched them up before the event. Now the dynamics are completely off and Johnny still has his porn mustache for no reason. Everyone hates the FF and everyone has simply forgotten about the kids because they all want lunch. It's just bad in my opinion and I'm officially dropping the books, so this will be my last review of the FF for a while.

KFuqua

Mar 09, 2023

I!m so disappointed in the meaningless mess of a run! I miss the FF!