The Fantastic Four is a team of comic book superheroes published in American comic books by Marvel Comics . A number of characters have joined the team but the composition of it mostly remains to be four.
Notation:
A slash (/) between names, indicates the character having multiple codenames in Fantastic Four (in chronological order).
Characters listed in bold are the current members of the teams.
In case of multiple codenames, the currently used name is bolded.
Characters listed are set in the Earth-616 continuity except when noted.
Founding members
In November 1961, Fantastic Four was formed after exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space in Fantastic Four #1.[ 1]
Recruits
Substitute team
New Fantastic Four
New Fantastic Four was formed to fill Fantastic Four after they were believed to have perished.[ 4] [ b]
Notes
^ a b c d These are the members who have led the Fantastic Four :
^ In February 2012, Circle of Four was formed to battle Blackheart and his demons in Venom , vol. 2 #13. Each member were equivalent to New Fantastic Four:[ 5]
References
^ "Fantastic Four # 1 Review" . CBR . February 13, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2024 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Roget, Stephan. "All The Characters To Officially Become Members Of The Fantastic Four" . Ranker . Retrieved May 27, 2024 .
^ "Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #3" . CBR . July 28, 2008. Retrieved May 27, 2024 .
^ Gaber, Nabeel (January 18, 2021). "The New Fantastic Four: How Hulk and Wolverine Replaced Marvel's First Family" . CBR . Retrieved June 23, 2024 .
^ Cronin, Brian (February 18, 2022). "The Circle of Four Was a Twisted Version of the New Fantastic Four" . CBR . Retrieved May 27, 2024 .
^ Wright, John (August 15, 2020). "Marvel Officially Assembles a NEW Fantastic Four" . CBR . Retrieved June 23, 2024 .
Members
Original members Notable recruits
Supporting
Supporting cast Superhero allies
Enemies
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