A review by lilradridinghood
Fantastic Four by Waid & Wieringo: Ultimate Collection, Book 1 by Mark Waid

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

If anyone asks, this is what I'm recommending as a good starting point for the Fantastic Four comics. The first issue is a great introduction since it's about someone from a PR firm getting to know the family. I'm usually the least interested in Reed, but these issues got me to really like him.

I don't looove Johnny's characterization because I feel like he seems more mature in prior comics, but at least he's still competent. I also don't really understand how Sue's motivation is guilt-driven and why everyone would assume that, but eh. Overall still a great start to the run.