The Origin of The Fantastic Four

The Fantastic Four, a seminal superhero team in Marvel Comics, was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. They first appeared in Fantastic Four #1, published in November 1961.

The origin story of the Fantastic Four involves four individuals who gain superpowers after being exposed to cosmic rays in space. The team consists of:

Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) - The leader, who gains the ability to stretch his body into various shapes and sizes.
Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) - Reed's wife, who gains the power to become invisible and create force fields.
Johnny Storm (Human Torch) - Sue's younger brother, who can generate and control fire and fly.
Ben Grimm (Thing) - Reed's friend, who is transformed into a super-strong, rock-like creature.
The team’s creation and their adventures were significant for establishing the modern Marvel Universe and revolutionizing superhero storytelling with their complex characters and interpersonal dynamics.