Appearing in 1st story
Featured Characters:
- The Fantastic Five
- Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards) (Main story and flashback)
- Invisible Woman (Susan Storm-Richards) (Main story and flashback)
- The Thing (Ben Grimm) (Main story and flashback)
- Human Torch (Johnny Storm) (Main story and flashback)
- Ms. Fantastic (Lyja Storm)
- Psi-Lord (Franklin Richards) (Only in flashback)
Supporting Characters:
- Sharon Ventura
- Grim (Jake Grimm)
- Rad (Alyce Grimm)
- Doom (Kristoff Vernard)
- Torus Storm
- Daniel Grimm (First appearance) (Only in flashback)
Antagonists:
- Dr. Doom (Victor von Doom)
- Terrax the Tamer (Tyrus) (Only in flashback)
Other Characters:
- Yancy Street Gang (First appearance) (Only in flashback)
Locations:
- Earth-982 (Reality)
Synopsis for 1st story
Doctor Doom attacks the Fantastic Five's headquarters and even the combined might of the Fantastic Five may not be enough to stop him. Meanwhile Thing remains trapped in the death trap Doctor Doom left him in last issue. Will he escape before he runs out of time and air?