Fantastic Four For Dummies

Justin Peniston

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04 June 2025

Graphic novels: superheroes; Graphic novels: history & criticism

Discover Marvel’s Founding Family!

Before the Avengers, the X-Men, or the Defenders, there was the Fantastic Four. This team of super heroes made their name through their dynamic origin, forced together by circumstance but bonded forever as family. Fantastic Four For Dummies introduces you to Marvel’s First Family and the major villains that they’ve encountered, including the infamous Doctor Doom. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics, this full-color guide features art taken directly from the Marvel Comics archives, giving readers all they need to know about this superhuman cast of characters. Discover their strengths and weaknesses and explore the essential comics to get up to speed on what makes this team so fantastic.

Get to know the super heroes that make up the Fantastic Four and delve into their fateful origins Discover the supporting cast and major villains throughout the storylines Understand the characters on a deeper level and explore the family dynamics that have shaped this unlikely team Learn why the Fantastic Four have been so popular and have stood the test of time

Whether you’re a dedicated Fantastic Four fan or just finding your footing, Fantastic Four For Dummies is your go-to guide to making friends with Marvel’s first family.

By: Justin Peniston
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9781394299386
ISBN 10: 1394299389
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 04 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 1 Part 1: Flight School: Getting to Know the Fantastic Four 5 Chapter 1: The Founding Family of Marvel 7 Chapter 2: Creating a Super-Team 27 Part 2: Discovering the World of the World’s Greatest Comic Magazine 39 Chapter 3: Egregious Enemies 41 Chapter 4: Inventing (and Discovering) the Marvel Universe 65 Chapter 5: A Scintillating Supporting Cast 81 Chapter 6: Fantastic Spinoffs 105 Part 3: Exploring What Makes a Fantastic Four Story a Fantastic Four Story 131 Chapter 7: (Dys)Functional Family Dynamics 133 Chapter 8: Exploring the Universe While Striving to Be Worthy 159 Part 4: Reading the World’s Greatest Comic Magazine 187 Chapter 9: What to Read to Get to Know the FF 189 Chapter 10: The Best of the World’s Greatest 199 Part 5: The Part of Tens 219 Chapter 11: Ten More Members of the Fantastic Four 221 Chapter 12: Ten Indispensable Doctor Doom Stories 229 Index 239

Justin Peniston is a writer of comics and animation with over 15 years’ experience working with science fiction, fantasy, horror, and super hero comics. He has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Studios, Cartoon Network, Man of Action Studios, and IDW Publishing.