She-Hulk is one of the most recurring supporting allies the FF has had, first joining to replace a depowered Thing, and later coming on as additional muscle.

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A running joke about their dynamics is the fact that their teamwork is so phenomenal and their Power of Friendship so strong in the face of danger that it has become legendary, yet they can barely function without constantly screaming at each other or stewing in bottled fury over personal conflicts whenever things are quiet. Comic-Book Time: Perhaps more visibly in force here than in any other comic. Franklin was born in 1968, and had yet to reach puberty for many decades of comics despite the fact that he really ought to be older than many, many Marvel Comics characters that are older than him despite having been born decades later. Best reflected in the fact that Kitty Pryde in one issue of Uncanny X-Men mused about offering to babysit Franklin to work off unwitting vandalism to the Fantastic Four's lab ( It Makes Sense in Context). Going by her introduction year of 1980, and her stated age at the time of 13, she's actually only one year older than Franklin (to be 13 in 1980 meant she was born in 1967). However, as of Dan Slott's run (which began in 2018), Franklin has finally grown enough to be a teenager. Ching, Albert (January 25, 2011). "Associated Press Spoils Fantastic Four #587 Hours Before Comic Goes on Sale". Newsarama. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Mysterious Parent: Nathaniel Richards has had a very interesting life. Helping to found S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't even the least of the things he's done (which includes no small amount of time-travel). Story-Breaker Power: Franklin is a major case of having this, which is why he can never be allowed to permanently grow up in-story. He also keeps having his powers nerfed after doing anything sufficiently cool. This is because his full power is well beyond most characters who are considered gods; perhaps the only Earthling who compares to him is Scarlet Witch (who also has her powers reined in by something or other most of the time.)Due to the great malleability and elasticity of his molecular structure, Reed is able to absorb the impact of any type of man-made ballistic projectile by deforming his body along the path of the projectile's trajectory at the point of initial impact. He can also contain explosions by enveloping them and allowing their force to expand him. Deadly Training Area: Lots of the training areas that would be lethal for ordinary man (e.g Bens weights being 1,000 of tons). Is completely normal for the 4. Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates (with Esad Ribić, Brandon Peterson (#5–6) and Luke Ross (#10–12), 2011–2012) collected as:

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Brooding Boy, Gentle Girl: His aloof and serious personality often contrasts with his wife's more gentle and caring one.Nova, Johnny girlfriend. Though Richie does qualify for this trope as well) also had this power set, before becoming a Herald of Galactus. Determinator: The Thing. The Champion declared him Earth's greatest hero, because even if he's not the most powerful, he will not yield. Fantastic Voyage" Plot: Fantastic Four #606 had the FF doing this to cure Willie Lumpkin of an inoperable brain tumor.

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As one of the first true Marvel characters, Reed has appeared quite often in other media. In the Fantastic Four films, he has been portrayed by Alex Hyde-White, Ioan Gruffudd, Miles Teller, and John Krasinski.True Companions: Spider-Man is one of the most trusted allies and friends of the Four. After the Torch's supposed death, Spidey temporarily became a member of the Future Foundation. Action Dad: He spent most of his Super Hero career while also being a father to his two kids, Franklin and Valerie. Reed might be overall one of the most famous examples of a Super Hero father in comics. Volume 3 Issue #65. Using Doctor Doom's shrink ray device, Reed Richards shrinks The Thing down to half size so he can travel through the Baxter Building's ventilation ducts in search of intruders.