Fantastic Four #4

Fantastic Four #4 is another standout chapter in Ryan North's run, proving once again that science fiction is at its best when it asks "what if? and dares to find out. A blend of creature-feature chills and cerebral problem-solving, it's an eerie, clever, and perfectly-timed Halloween treat that captures what makes Marvel's First Family so timeless: curiosity, courage, and the conviction that every mystery can be solved. Fantastic Four#4 is a reminder that this team remains Marvel's purest expression of scientific storytelling, and that in Ryan North's hands, the best ideas aren't just smart. They're alive. Read Full Review

With inventive, science-based plotting and an energetic art team, Fantastic Four #4 is an exciting, accessible, high-stakes one-shot. It's a smart, fun read for both new fans and long-time readers, and it firmly solidifies Alicia's place as an essential member of the family. Read Full Review

Ramos delivers beautiful art throughout the issue. I really enjoyed the imagery and visual a lot. Read Full Review

Fantastic Four #4 is a perfect issue for readers wondering what the series is all about. North completely divorces it from larger concerns and delivers an easy to follow story that centers the family dynamic around a real world phenomenon. Ramoss art very effectively complements Norths storytelling. Fantastic Four #4 is a fun, charming story that will amuse readers both new and old. Read Full Review

Fantastic Four #4 positions itself to be the one where traditional side-character Alicia Masters gets her chance to shine and save the day. But by the end it can't commit to this and becomes a paint-by-numbers Fantastic Four story. Read Full Review

Un Cómic Más / Dave DSG

Oct 22, 2025

Plot Alice visits the Fantastic Four's farm and is introduced to a new pet, a dog named "Jellybean." However, Alice doesn't perceive it as a dog, but rather as some kind of slimy creature with tentacles. No one believes her when she says it's weird. Alice is working on her artwork and can't get the idea out of her head, aside from the unpleasant sensation, so she visits Reed and asks him a hypothetical question: what would happen if she perceived something very different from everyone else's? Reed describes the psychological phenomenon called pareidolia, in which the brain interprets patterns or faces in ambiguous or random stimuli. However, since Alice can't see, this effect doesn't work for her. This creature controls pareidolia and m akes everyone see something harmless that is actually a threat. At night, Alice is trapped by "Jellybean." Reed becomes obsessed with what Alicia tells him and creates a team that eliminates a kind of pareidolia force field. Everyone reacts, and Ben discovers that Alicia is completely enveloped by this slimy, purple, tentacled being that isn't a dog. The Fantastic Four discover that these beings have been in our world for months and have deceived millions of people. Reed expands the effect of his device, and these beings decide to retreat; their strategy of global control is discovered. This issue has all the elements of a magnificent Fantastic Four comic: science fiction, suspense, horror, and teamwork. Art Humberto Ramos shows off his artistic skills; with his characteristic touch, he elevates the action sequences and manages to recreate each completely different era. The color palette is brilliant and highlights all of Ramos' wonderful strokes. Summary Alicia helps the Fantastic Four stop a global threat under the guise of tenderness. more

KittyNone

Oct 22, 2025

The list of my favorite things about Ryan North's FF is long, but how well he writes Alicia is certainly in the top 5. Ever since the 60's she's been one of the best characters in this series, but North really delves into her potential as a Lois Lane-style ordinary person who is clever and insightful enough to not be out of place in a room full of superheroes Also, I know Ramos's art isn't to everyone's taste, but I adore that cover

Chris Y

Oct 24, 2025

I like the idea behind this story, but the way it is written, it just doesn't work. If the Alicia I know would find out that some unknown creature has invaded the FF`s home by posing as a harmless dog, she wouldn't wait until the existence of the alien is confirmed. She would see it as the immediate threat it is and warn the FF! I mean... if this isn't a reason to be alarmed, what is? It could be one of the FF's many enemies carrying out a nefarious plan. It could even be a planet-conquering alien species that wants to kill all of humanity - which it actually turns out to be, so WTF!!! This issue is exactly the kind of retarded nonsense I've come to expect from Ryan North. Ramos's artwork - ironically - works better with such a ridiculo us premise. more