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Published April 23, 2021

Read the Opening Pages of 'Fantastic Four: Life Story' #1

Told in the tradition of 'Spider-Man: Life Story,' the First Family begins its journey right here!

In celebration of the Fantastic Four’s 60th Anniversary, FANTASTIC FOUR: LIFE STORY sees the lives of the fabulous foursome progress in real time across the years!

Amid the backdrop of the Cold War and the Space Race, a terrible accident gives the Fantastic Four great powers, a terrible secret, and entangles them in the history of their planet. Journey back to the swingin' '60s, True Believers, for the start of something magical in FANTASTIC FOUR: LIFE STORY #1!

FANTASTIC FOUR: LIFE STORY #1 cover by Daniel Acuña
FANTASTIC FOUR: LIFE STORY #1 cover by Daniel Acuña

Witness the lives of Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben in a manner never seen before, as writer Mark Russell, artist Sean Izaakse, colorist Nolan Woodard, and letterer VC's Joe Caramagna weave a decades-long tale of heroism, hardship, and family. 

Open the book below to get a taste of the story to come, then read the entire first issue on Marvel Unlimited today!

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