Even with decennium of relieve the world and exploring the universe under their smash , theFantastic Fournever run out of thing to do . Their powers are forever changing and raise , as they reveal unequalled direction to compound and apply them . There ’s always more to say about their unique abilities , but one Marvel tale put a life - altering elemental whirl on Reed , Sue , Johnny , and Ben ’s gift .

InTimeslip Collection # 1 , classic Marvel characters are reimagined by industry giant . For the Fantastic Four , that meant being handed off to master artistDan Jurgens , who turned their cosmic electron beam origin story into something more elemental . While Jurgens ' take shares some characteristic with the F4 ’s standard parentage narration , there are a few epical pinch .

Instead of simply being bombarded by cosmic rays , the Fantastic Four develop their abilitiesthrough a combination of the rays and"earth elements . “Each fiber ’s powers correspond to one of the four element , with their designs excogitate this connection perfectly .

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Timeslip#1 was primitively published in 1998 as a two - page spread of multiple heroes and villains reimagined by various creative person .

Timeslip’sFantastic Four Have Powers Aligning With the Elements

Reimagining the Fantastic Four: Elemental Origins and Aesthetic Redesign

Over the years , the exactnature ofthe Fantastic Four ’s powershave been examine and re - examined . Most recently , it seems as if Reed Richards himself had a hand in shaping which abilities the cosmic rays granted his mate , leaving them impossible to cheer . Timeslip # 1isn’t beholden to any of the established normal , however , andJurgen leaned into something that feels rather lifelike for the F4.Reed ’s ever - shifting and stretching abilities represent water supply , the Invisible Woman ’s disappearing act allies her with air , Human Torch is the hold out embodiment of fire , and The Thing ’s rough skin fittingly pairs him with earth .

Jurgen ’s story came with an aesthetic redesign that drives the ' elemental ' thought family , particularly for Ben Grimm . The matter looks much volcanic with smoldering yellow eyes go under into a dingy face and a bowlder - same body that does n’t have its usual orange chromaticity . Johnny Storm is , of course , fully in his fiery"Flame On"look , while Reed is stretch out with all the mobility of the piss he represent , andInvisible Woman look readyto command the air itself . It ’s a solid looking for the whole team , leaving them both recognizable but refresh and in line with their fresh descent .

TimeslipGave The Fantastic Four One of Their Best Origins

The Fantastic Four’s Elemental Rebirth

While the element are initially introduced as a means to battle Mole Man ’s attempt to destroy the world , they ultimately feel like a perfect tantrum for the Fantastic Four . Each hero ’s link to their several element is so innate that it ’s almost surprising this was n’t part of their original stock story . At the very least , it offer an challenging new perspective on their business leader . The team still works seamlessly together , yet each member bear strong singly . Marvel ’s reimagining ofThe Fantastic Fouras embodiment of the elements is a fitting and inspired tribute .

The matter has finally achieved his life - prospicient dream , the one thing he always wished for , but he ’s realized that he no longer wants or take it .

Timeslip # 1is uncommitted now from Marvel Comics .

Wolverine shouting and Spider-Man swinging by a web in Fantastic Four

Summary

The Fantastic Four is a superhero enfranchisement centered on Marvel Comics ' first family of superheroes . create by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby , the team made its comic book debut in 1961 and quickly became a base of Marvel ’s success . The dealership follows four cosmonaut — Reed Richards , Susan Storm , Johnny Storm , and Ben Grimm — who gain superpowers after being disclose to cosmic radioactivity . Over the old age , Fantastic Four has been adapted into several live - action moving picture , invigorate series , and video game . The films have seen multiple reboots , with varying levels of achiever , and are now set to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) , with a new film slated for release in 2025 .

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The Fantastic Four in Marvel Comics with the cover of 1962’s Fantastic Four #3

Custom Image by Kai Young

Fantastic Four reimagined as the elements in Timeslip #1

Text inside a green four from Dan Jurgen’s Fantastic Four story

The Fantastic Four by Alex Ross, showing the team standing together.

Fantastic Four (2005) Movie Poster

Comics

Fantastic Four