1994 Fantastic Four Marvel Action Hour Animated Series

The 1994 Fantastic Four animated series was part of a syndicated programming block called The Marvel Action Hour, which featured episodes of both Fantastic Four and Iron Man. The show ran for two seasons from 1994 to 1996, with a total of 26 episodes The series focused on the adventures of the superhero team: Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), Invisible Woman (Susan Storm), the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Thing (Ben Grimm), who gained their powers after exposure to cosmic radiation during an experimental space flight. The first season primarily adapted classic Stan Lee and Jack Kirby comic book storylines but faced criticism for cost-effective animation and a sometimes overly-humorous tone. The second season featured radically improved animation, more mature writing, and storylines inspired by John Byrne's run on the comics, and was generally better received by fans. During the first season, Stan Lee introduced each episode, offering insights into the characters and their comic book origins. Main Voice Cast Mister Fantastic / Reed Richards: Beau Weaver Invisible Woman / Susan Richards: Lori Alan Human Torch / Johnny Storm: Brian Austin Green (Season 1), Quinton Flynn (Season 2) The Thing / Ben Grimm: Chuck McCann Doctor Doom: Neil Ross (Season 1), Simon Templeman (Season 2) Notable Storylines and Guest Characters The series is known for adapting major comic book arcs and featuring guest appearances by other Marvel characters. Galactus and the Silver Surfer: A two-part episode in the first season stayed true to the original comic book story of Galactus' arrival on Earth and the Silver Surfer becoming his herald. The Inhumans Saga: A three-part episode introduced the Inhuman royal family, including Black Bolt, Medusa, and Crystal, the latter of whom became the Human Torch's girlfriend. Other appearances: Characters such as Daredevil, the Black Panther, the Hulk, Thor, and Ghost Rider made guest appearances in various episodes.