{"product_id":"fantastic-four-1-2014-nm","title":"Fantastic Four # 1 2014 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFantastic Four # 1\u003c\/b\u003e February 26, 2014 (Vol. 5) launched as part of the \"All-New Marvel NOW!\" initiative. It begins the \"Fall of the Fantastic Four\" arc, a storyline characterized by a darker tone that examines the possible dismantling of Marvel's first family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"The Fall of the Fantastic Four\" (Part 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is framed as a letter from Susan Storm to her children, Franklin and Valeria, explaining how their lives began to unravel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Catalyst: The issue opens with the team in the middle of a massive battle against Fin Fang Foom in Manhattan. While the heroes successfully defeat the dragon, the collateral damage is immense and serves as the starting point for a public backlash against the team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Family Fractures: Personal losses add to the team's strain. Valeria Richards has recently left her parents to live with her godfather, Doctor Doom, out of anger toward her father's secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePersonal Struggles:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Thing visits Alicia Masters, hoping to reconcile their relationship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Human Torch prepares for a rock 'n' roll career, signing a contract that forbids him from dimension-hopping or going on dangerous space missions while on tour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: The \"beginning of the end\" arrives as mysterious insectile creatures emerge from a doorway to Gateway F, launching a fresh attack on New York City. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThematic Shift: Unlike the high-adventure tone of previous runs (like Jonathan Hickman's), this series focuses on systematically stripping the team of their resources, reputation, and family bonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRed Costumes: This era is visually distinct for the team's red and white costumes, replacing the traditional blue. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: James Robinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Leonard Kirk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: Karl Kesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Jesus Aburtov\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47723245043812,"sku":"BJ420","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_13_55_19_290.jpg?v=1768766212","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/fantastic-four-1-2014-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}