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Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus Vol. 1 (Fantastic Four Omnibus)

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There is a lot more background knowledge required than I expected, most of which isn't explained in the story. If you pay any kind of attention at all to comic books, then you probably heard the news around early 2011 or so that a founding member of the FF was going to die. This confirms for me that I'm not really a fan of the Fantastic Four, but Hickman creates such a large epic story I'm enjoying seeing it come together. After Hickman draws to a close what he’d built up to for three years the content is variable, although admirably varied. In contrast to the morally grey characters of Krakoa or even the Avengers, you can allow yourself to fall in love with any of the characters in this run, even though Hickman is mostly interested in Reed (ps: I think I have a crush on Sue now).

The two Richards children are key elements and hilarious hi-jinks ensure when the adults are out and Norman Oswald (the former Green Goblin) shows up as head of government law enforcement agency (Shield/Hammer) to take them into custody.He's been through hell, but now with the support of a major corporation, Ben is thwipping once again and being the best Spider-Man he can be. He hits the right notes, and thoroughly highlights the cosmic zaniness that makes a good FF story (with the support of many great artists).

There is even a Spider-Man scene about Uncle Ben that is genuinely touching, despite the excessive retreading and retelling of that moment and that alone is a Herculean feat. None of the characters really ever resonated with me for a number of reasons, but they are indeed the first family of Marvel.Everything is done very professionally with this company and always lets you know every step of the process. As the team contends with Norman Osborn's Dark Reign, an older Franklin arrives from the future with an ominous warning! He also does a fantastic job intertwining several plots and characters together that seamlessly come together for a great payoff.

This book has feeling, intelligence, a fantastic story and some unbelievably good characters and fight scenes.One of my favorite things that Hickman does beautifully is balance the sheer number of important characters that are on the run.

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