Dark Reign Fantastic Four #4 (OF 5)

This is what the Fantastic Four is all about! Good fun stories, that take the reader to places unimaginable. Hickman takes a look at who Reed Richards is in the Marvel Universe. What role does the smartest guy on the planet have after the events of Civil War and Secret Invasion, valid questions when it might be possible to avoid these catastrophes. Hickman does a great job with Valerie and Franklin. They are no longer side characters; they actually have their own plot line.

The art has been on par with what should be expected with Marvel’s First Family. Chen’s Susan Richards is nice. Pretty, but not overly sexy, she is a respectable wife, mother, and superhero. His Reed is also nice, a man of determination and strong will. There are some packed panels in this issue and the detail does not lack.

Good stuff here folks. I can’t wait for Hickman to take over for Millar.