Category Archives: Fantastic Friday

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The Silver Age was coming to a close by this point, and comics were breaking out with smarter, more sophisticated storytelling. This is evident in the arc that begins in issue #84, … Continue reading →

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Last issue saw Crystal become an official member of the team, so this week, in issues #82-83, we check in with her family, the Inhumans. The start issue #82 tries to shock … Continue reading →

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #81 introduces a new status quo for heroes. (Or does it?) We begin with a splash page of Crystal wearing a blue FF uniform, rather than usual yellow costume. She says … Continue reading →

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. It’s time for annual #6, which offers a major change in our heroes’ lives, as well as introducing one of the FF’s most vile villains. The story begins and Reed is pissed! … Continue reading →

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #80 brings back an old friend and introduces a new villain. We begin with some comedy shtick as Johnny, Crystal, and Ben are hanging out at the Baxter Building. Johnny and … Continue reading →

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. You like drama? Issue #79 has all the drama! At the end of the previous issue, Reed succeeded in turning Ben back into a human. Ben groused about not being able to … Continue reading →

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. It’s a somewhat more down-to-Earth tale in issue #78. We begin with some housecleaning from the previous arc, as Reed, Ben and Johnny emerge from the Microverse, and we spend a page with … Continue reading →

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #77 concludes our twisted tour through the Microverse – and what a strange trip it’s been. Quick recap: Galactus returned to Earth, demanding to be reunited with the Silver Surfer, so … Continue reading →

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. With threats coming from outer space, our heroes retreat to inner space in issue #76. The set-up is this: Galactus has returned to Earth, demanding that the FF deliver him the Silver … Continue reading →

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Last issue, we learned Galactus is returning to Earth. Now, in issue #75, we learn his plans are a little more complex than just “eat the planet.” First, I have to say … Continue reading →