Fantastic Four/Giant-Size X-Men #1 FCBD 2025 NM

Fantastic Four/Giant-Size X-Men #1 Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) May 3, 2025 is a special one-shot that serves as a double-feature prelude to major Marvel storylines. 

Fantastic Four: "Strange New World"

This segment is a standalone "done-in-one" tale meant to introduce new readers to Marvel’s First Family. 

• Plot: The Fantastic Four respond to an "interdimensional summons" from a group of alien children. The team travels to the alien world to save the children, showcasing their unique powers and family dynamic.
• Creative Team: Written by Ryan North with art by Humberto Ramos. 

Giant-Size X-Men: "The General"

This story serves as the primary setup for the "Giant-Size X-Men 50th Anniversary" event, which revolves around Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) traveling through time to protect mutant history. 

• Plot: The story is largely action-focused, featuring Cyclops demonstrating his tactical prowess by single-handedly taking down a group of mutants. It establishes that Ms. Marvel is already in the past, setting the stage for her to intervene in iconic X-Men moments like the rescue at Krakoa.
• The "Extra" Mutant: The issue teases a mysterious "extra" mutant present during the birth of the All-New, All-Different X-Men.
• Creative Team: Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly with art by Iban Coello. 

Context & Significance

• FCBD Event: This comic was distributed for free to celebrate both the upcoming Fantastic Four film and the 50th anniversary of the landmark Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975).
• Event Prelude: The X-Men story leads directly into a five-part one-shot series throughout 2025, including Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga #1 and Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse #1.