Fantastic Four #1

7.6

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11 Reviews
7.6

User Reviews

35 Reviews
Writer Ryan North
Artist Humberto Ramos
Cover Price $4.99

A NEW ERA FOR MARVEL'S FIRST FAMILY! The FANTASTIC FOUR return with a new issue #1, kicking off a whole new volume of their adventures through time, space, science and the human condition! When the Fantastic Four take on Doom, things go well until they suddenly go catastrophically wrong - and they're sent to four different eras in Earth's history! Alone and isolated in wildly different time periods, Reed, Johnny, Ben and Sue all have to fight to survive. Their only hope is to reach the Forever Stone: a mass of dense granite that happens to be one of the longest-lasting rocks on the planet, which - through a combination of obscurity and raw ge more

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  • 9.0

    The Comic Book Spot - Greg Thomson

    Jul 09, 2025

    I highly recommend you all pick Fantastic Four #1 up, we're in for a great first arc of this series if this issue is anything to go by! Read Full Review

  • 8.7

    Major Spoilers - Jonathan Cadotte

    Jul 11, 2025

    Fantastic Four #1 gets the reader right into the adventure, for better or worse. The story so far gives the characters plenty of opportunity to shine and allows for the things that have made this family so everlasting to come to the surface. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    AIPT - David Brooke

    Jul 09, 2025

    This new Fantastic Four #1 is both a love letter to longtime fans and a smart entry point for newcomers, combining inventive storytelling with blockbuster visuals, even if the story structure leans on familiar tropes. As the MCU prepares to introduce Marvel's First Family on the big screen, this issue feels like a fitting, celebratory start to a big year for the Fantastic Four. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

    Jul 09, 2025

    Ramos delivers beautifully detailed and visually stunning art throughout the issue. I love the visual style of the story and how the characters affect their surroundings. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    The Comicbook Dispatch - StoryBabbler

    Jul 09, 2025

    The new Fantastic Four #1 kicks off a new, thrilling, sci-fi adventure for Marvel's First Family. The comic starts with brief action of the team battling Dr. Doom before he sends them through time separated from each other millennia apart. The comic does a solid job setting up the stakes, action, and new challenges for the team to overcome in the next few issues. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    ComicBook.com - Misael Duran

    Jul 09, 2025

    Nonetheless, the art does work for the story North is constructing and emphasizes the more lighthearted nature of the issue. Fantastic Four #1 is a fun issue that delivers an exciting new adventure starring the heroes that created the Marvel Universe. With Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four releasing at the end of July, the company's First Family is ready to take over the limelight. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Graphic Policy - Brett

    Jul 09, 2025

    Fantastic Four #1 is a fun comic but as a first issue it doesn't really deliver an experience that makes it truly exciting or something that'll hook new readers. It has a good mix of action, humor, and drama. It generally should be easy for new readers to be able to pick up and enjoy. Overall, it feels more like a continuation of the previous volume instead of a clean break and relies on “One World Under Doom” to really deliver the challenge the team will face. It's more good event miniseries than the start of a whole new volume. Read Full Review

  • 7.8

    Comic Watch - Theron Couch

    Jul 09, 2025

    Fantastic Fours fantastic streak continues with the beginning of its new volume. Norths story will satisfy both new readers unfamiliar with his style as well as established readers who have been enjoying the series for years. And another strong art team creates complex, exciting visuals. Fantastic Four #1 is a winner that every superhero fan should check out. Read Full Review

  • 7.5

    KPB Comics - Chris Parker Jr

    Jul 09, 2025

    The new Fantastic Four #1 serves as both a heartfelt nod to longtime fans and a good enough jumping-on point for new readers. It blends creative storytelling with cinematic visuals, even if it leans on some familiar plot elements. With the MCU preparing to debut Marvel's First Family on the big screen, this issue feels like a timely and celebratory kickoff to a major year for the team. Read Full Review

  • 5.0

    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez

    Jul 13, 2025

    The problem with relaunching during Marvel's latest big event is one that Fantastic Four #1 can't overcome. To Ryan North's credit, he at least continues to show he knows how to capture the voice of each Fantastic Four member. Read Full Review

  • 4.0

    Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez

    Jul 09, 2025

    Fantastic Four #1 is a confusing misstep for Marvel, showcasing a puzzling disconnect in its creative and editorial strategies. While individual elements like the art are strong, the glaring inconsistencies and the seemingly arbitrary re-numbering undermine any potential for a compelling fresh start. Its a comic that leaves you with a distinct feeling of disappointment, like being promised a grand adventure but getting a slightly recycled theme park ride instead. Read Full Review

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