THE FANTASTIC FOUR'S WILDEST PLANS
To save the world, the Fantastic Four must often think outside the box, leading them to test unusual plans with unorthodox solutions. From their creative ways of dealing with Galactus to the Thing's pirate voyages, here are some of the Fantastic Four's strangest adventures so far.
Getting Creative
In Fantastic Four (2022) #4
When a horde of aliens breaks through the Baxter Building's portal to the Negative Zone, Reed Richards thinks fast, making a decision that impacts his family, the team dynamic, and the Fantastic Four's public image.
In Fantastic Four (1961) #50
With the power to destroy universes, the Ultimate Nullifier strikes fear into the hearts of even cosmic giants like Galactus and Uatu the Watcher. So, when Galactus threatens to consume Earth, Mister Fantastic unleashes this weapon—and dares the Devourer of Worlds to make him use it, potentially erasing all of existence.
In Fantastic Four (1961) #2
After a band of Skrulls tarnishes their reputation, the Fantastic Four come up with an unusual solution for the shape-shifters, with unintended consequences that surface years down the line. Moo-ving along...
In Fantastic Four (2022) #12
The Fantastic Four find themselves trapped in a universe where dinosaurs remained Earth's dominant species, bringing them face-to-face with the Dinosaur Avengers and Dinosaur Doom. They'll have to think big to get out of this one!
In Fantastic Four (1998) #522
After the Fantastic Four reduce Galactus to his previous, human-like form, they give him a tour of New York City so he might understand humanity a little better and decide to spare them.
In Fantastic Four (1961) #5
To save Sue Storm from Doctor Doom's clutches, the other three Fantastic Four members agree to go back in time and steal Blackbeard's treasure—only to make a startling discovery about the real-life pirate's true nature. Starring the Thing as a Blackbeard impostor!
In Fantastic Four: Road Trip (2020) #1
During a trip to the Grand Canyon, the Fantastic Four are exposed to cosmic radiation that leads to a horrifying transformation, leading the Richards children to make a bold move to save everyone's lives.
In Fantastic Four (1961) #11
While facing the Impossible Man, Mister Fantastic realizes they can't beat this incredibly powerful foe with their fists, so he devises a plan that requires cooperation from the entire population of New York City.
In Fantastic Four (1961) #244
When they realize Galactus is dying, the Fantastic Four teams up with several Avengers to save him, landing Mister Fantastic on a cosmic trial.
In Fantastic Four (1998) #511
Following the death of the Thing, a devastated Reed seeks ways to bring his best friend back. Ultimately, this leads the Fantastic Four right to the One-Above-All, an all-powerful god who looks like beloved comic creator Jack Kirby.