The Fantastic Four are a superhero team created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby for Marvel Comics. The team consists of Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), a scientific genius who can stretch his body; Invisible Woman (Susan Storm), who can become invisible and project force fields; Human Torch (Johnny Storm), who can engulf himself in flames and fly; and the Thing (Ben Grimm), a super-strong, rock-skinned humanoid. Gained their powers after being exposed to cosmic rays during an unauthorized space mission, the Fantastic Four use their abilities to protect the world from threats both terrestrial and extraterrestrial, often grappling with scientific and philosophical dilemmas alongside their superheroic battles. Known for their dynamic family relationships and groundbreaking storytelling, the Fantastic Four are considered the foundation of the modern Marvel Universe.
