ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE FANTASTIC FOUR
While the core four will always remain the same, over the years many other heroes have also been proud to count themselves as members of the Fantastic Four!
EXTENDED FAMILY
In New Fantastic Four (2022) #1
Spider-Man! Ghost Rider! Wolverine! Hulk! When these unlikely heroes first banded together to become the New Fantastic Four, they made Marvel history. Now this fan-favorite team returns in an adventure written by Peter David! Set shortly after the events of the group’s first appearance, brace yourself for a wild ride and guest stars aplenty—including the original FF.
In Fantastic Four (1961) #81
With Sue Richards on maternity leave following the birth of her son, the Inhuman princess Crystal steps up to fill in. Using her incredible elemental abilities, she aids the Fantastic Four in fending off an ambush from the Wizard!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #132
While the Invisible Girl takes some time away from the team, Crystal’s older sister Medusa, Queen of the Inhumans, joins the FF! Seeking to improve Inhuman relations worldwide, their first team-up saw them take on Omega, the Ultimate Alpha Primitive!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #168
After the Thing lost his powers and returned to his original human form, the FF needed to find a suitably strong substitution. Enter Luke Cage: Hero for Hire!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #265
3/4 of the FF vanish along with members of the Avengers and other heroes, leaving a very pregnant Sue wracked with worry. Unaware at the time that they’ve been transported to Battleworld to participate in the Beyonder’s Secret Wars, Sue is shocked when her family returns – along with She-Hulk in a Fantastic Four uniform!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #306
Amidst one of the more tumultuous periods in the Fantastic Four’s history, the then-current Ms. Marvel, Sharon Ventura, is invited to join the super group after dealing the decisive blow against Diablo! This further complicates the love quadrangle between herself, Thing, Johnny, and “Alicia Masters”!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #347
The Fantastic Four are incapacitated by nefarious Skrull agents! As part of a complex plot, one of the Skrulls forms a new team consisting of Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, and Ghost Rider and sets them off on a secret mission!
In Fantastic Four (1961) #384
Mr. Fantastic is missing in action following a battle with Doctor Doom. In need of a stand-in scientist, Sue enlists the help of Scott Lang on Iron Man’s recommendation. When Psi-Lord arrives and tries to exorcise Malice from Invisible Woman, Lang reveals his alter ego of Ant-Man!
In Fantastic Four (1998) #544
Following the events of Civil War, during which Reed and Sue fought on opposing sides, the couple decides to take a leave of absence from the team in order to work on their marriage. Joining the Fantastic Four in their place are the King and Queen of Wakanda: Black Panther and Storm!
In FF (2011) #1
In the wake of the Human Torch’s apparent death, a holographic will is discovered revealing his desire to have his best friend Spider-Man replace him on the team. Shortly thereafter, Spider-Man is presented with a new suit and a new team name: The Future Foundation!
In FF (2012) #2
When the main FF teams jets off to parts unknown for what is supposed to be a few minutes, they assemble a back-up team just in case. Led by Scott Lang A.K.A. Ant-Man, the new team also includes She-Hulk, Medusa, and the all-new Miss Thing!