Category Archives: Fantastic Friday

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. It’s the big issue #500, and creators Mark Waid and Mike Weiringo pull out the stops for the final battle between magic and science. Gimmie a gimmick: Marvel published two versions of … Continue reading →

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Dr. Doom is of course always held up as the FF’s greatest villain, and stories like the one in vol. 3 #70, legacy #499 are why. To recap, Dr. Doom leveled up … Continue reading →

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. In vol. 3 #69 legacy #598, we return to great debate of science versus magic, and this time magic seems to be winning. To recap, Dr. Doom leveled up to become a … Continue reading →

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. We know Dr. Doom is back and that he means business. In vol. 3 #68 legacy #497, he makes his first move. Previously, Dr. Doom reunited with lost love Valeria, also the … Continue reading →

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Vol. 3 #63 legacy #492 continues the “Sentient” storyline. Do you like math? Because this issue sure does. Recap: Reed invented a new high-tech PDA for his personal use. When Ben and … Continue reading →

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Volume 3 #62 legacy 491 kicks off a high-tech thriller, but does so with more sitcom antics. We begin in Times Square, where Reed and Sue are on a date, sort of. … Continue reading →

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Vol. 3 #60, legacy 490 features some classic Thing and Human Torch bickering, but also gets the ball rolling on the current story arc. We begin with a serious discussion between Sue … Continue reading →

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Writer Mark Waid and artist Mike Wieringo come out swinging with the hopes of reintroducing the FF to a new generation of readers in vol. 3 #60 legacy 489. In doing so, … Continue reading →

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. First there was Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Then there was John Byrne. And now we’re at the third great era (era) of Fantastic Four with Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo. Before … Continue reading →

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The manga-themed stylings of Adam Warren and Keron Grant comes to and end in vol. 3 #59 legacy 488. And it’s not the only aspect of the series coming to an end. … Continue reading →