—Mr. FantasticWhat is the true cost of a man's mistakes? What is the purpose of my life? How can I save my world in these dark times? And the one that changed everything: Who else seeks the answers to these same questions?
Solicit Synopsis
Marvel’s Premier Collection gives iconic Marvel stories the treatment they deserve — newly designed cover upgrades, deluxe paper stock and all-new exclusive material! Ideal for both old and new fans — the perfect entry point into the Marvel Universe anytime, anywhere.
Jonathan Hickman (Secret Wars, East of West) transforms the Fantastic Four, shifting them from a superhero family to a future-shaping think tank, the Future Foundation. In this bold reimagining, Marvel’s First Family embarks on a mind-bending journey across time, space, and alternate realities, driven by a singular mission: to "solve everything" for humanity, taking their legacy into a visionary new direction.
Brand-new foreword by Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman
Brand new introduction by author Jonathan Hickman
Presented in a newly designed book-format edition
Fantastic Four: First Steps in theaters July 25, 2025
Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman revamps and redefines Marvel’s First Family in a sweeping and epic saga that crosses time, space and reality — but still finds its themes in family. And it all begins when Mister Fantastic decides to solve everything!
A series of amazing revelations come together in quick succession: The Old Kingdom of Atlantis is discovered under thick Antarctic ice. Alien “Inhumans” from throughout the galaxy converge on Earth. A race of super-intelligent underground dwellers takes possession of a high-tech laboratory. And a religious cult in Manhattan threatens to cause an interdimensional invasion. Fate will play an awful hand in tying these disparate events together in a gripping drama that tests the fortitude of Marvel’s First Family like never before.
COLLECTING: Material from Fantastic Four (1998) #570-588.
"Solve Everything: Part One"
"Solve Everything: Part Two"
"Solve Everything: Conclusion"
"Adventures on Nu-World"
"Days of Future Franklin!"
"Part 1: The Abandoned City of the High Evolutionary"
"Part 2: The Old Kings of Atlantis"
"Part 3: Universal Inhumans"
"Part 4: The Cult of the Negative Zone"
"The Future Foundation"
"The Frank-tastic Four"
"When Everything's Lost, The Battle is Won..."
"... Because of All These Things I've Done."
"Three Part 1: In Latveria, the Flowers Bloom in Winter"
"Three Part 2: Congratulations, Mister Grimm. You're Handsome Again!"
"Three Part 3: The Kings of Atlantis!"
"Three Part 4: World-Eater!"
"Three Part 5: The Last Stand!"
"Three Epilogue: Month of Mourning"
Notes
- An all-new, streamlined version of the story, personally curated by author Jonathan Hickman.