The New Fantastic Four are returning to the Marvel Universe.
In a press release, Marvel Comics announced Peter David and Alan Robinson would helm a New Fantastic Four series. Slated to arrive in May, the team will consist of Logan/Wolverine, Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Daniel Ketch/Ghost Rider and Bruce Banner/Hulk. The series will take place shortly after the group's first appearance in 1990's Fantastic Four #347.
The plot synopsis for the series reads: "Wolverine, Hulk(AKA Joe Fixit), Ghost Rider and Spider-Man have reunited to investigate a surge of violence in Las Vegas. And with demonic masterminds pulling the strings, they’re going to need some extra help… This all-new adventure will feature surprise guest stars aplenty, including the original FF and a series of mystery villains that you’ll never see coming!"
Speaking about the book, David said, "Although their original stint was extremely short-lived, the alternate version of the FF has had its fans for years, including myself. I am fortunate Marvel has given me the opportunity to revisit with them and take their battles to new heights in a new location with new allies and new enemies."
Robinson, whose first work with Marvel Comics will be the title, added, "Talk about debuting with a big bang in Marvel Comics! With characters such as Spider-Man, Hulk, Ghost Rider and Wolverine, and written by the awesome Peter David, no less! This is a dream come true for me as an artist and as a fan, and the story gets richer with each page. A total blast!"
Created by Walt Simonson and Arthur Adams, the New Fantastic Four formed after a Skrull named De'Lila captured Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Richards/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ben Grimm/The Thing. Posing as Sue, De'Lila then convinced Wolverine, Spider-Man, Hulk and Ghost Rider to form a team for her own nefarious purposes. Overall, the team didn't last very long.
The original Fantastic Four team was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961's Fantastic Four #1. The team gets their powers after being exposed to cosmic rays. Since their introduction, the Fantastic Four have remained one of Marvel's most well-known and popular teams. There have been several movie adaptations of their adventures, and Jon Watts -- who helmed the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man trilogy -- is currently slated to bring the Fantastic Four to live-action again.
New Fantastic Four #1 hits shelves on May 25. The series will feature a wraparound cover by Nick Bradshaw, which you can see above.
Source: Marvel Comics