FANTASTIC FOUR

Common
001 Mr. Fantastic
002 Invisible Woman
003 Human Torch
004 Thing
005 Doombot
006 Nova
007 Skrull
008 Moloid
009 Spider-Man
010 Red Hulk
011 All-New Wolverine
012 She-Thing
013a Black Panther
013b Black Leopard
014 Thundra
015 Trapster
016 Medusa

Uncommon
017 Mr. Fantastic
018 Invisible Woman
019 Johnny Storm
020 Thing
021 Doctor Doom
022 Nova
023 Skrull
024 Hulk
025 X-23
026 Ghost Rider
027 Valeria Richards
028 She-Thing
029 Klaw
030 Firelord
031a Punisher Robot
031b Punisher Robot
032 Triton

Rare
033 Mister Fantastic
034 Invisible Woman
035 Human Torch
036 Thing
037 Dr. Fantastic
038 Sue Storm
039 Franklin Richards
040 Skrull General
041 Mole Man
042 Living Laser
043 Hydro-Man
044 Sandman
045 Wizard
046 Gorgon
047a Silver Surfer
047b Silver Surfer
048 Karnak

Super Rare
049 Thing
050 Ms. Marvel
051 Silk
052 Dragon Man
053a Ghost Rider
053b Ghost Rider Alejandra Jones
054 Wolverine
055 Agent Venom
056 Hulk
057 Annihilus
058 Super Skrull
059 Blastaar
060 Doom 2099

Chases
061 God Emperor Doom
062 Sue Storm
063 Valeria Von Doom
064 Franklin Von Doom
065 Maker
066 Mister Fantastic

OP Kit Release Figure
100 Mole Man
 
  Fantastic Four have had a rough ride throughout their history.  Created back in the 60's by Stan Lee as a response to DC's Justice League.  Marvel needed a team, and this was it.

Almost from the start they have been a fan favourite, with my personal favourite artist John Byrne evening drawing the comic.  And they have some great adversaries too including Doctor Doom, Silver Surfer and the planet devouring Galactus!

Over the years the Fantastic four have appeared in animated series, including the 1978 one without the Human Torch (due to copyright reasons), to several big budget movies, with varying degrees of success.  The last outing was not well received, and the Roger Corman version never even released - you can find it online.

More copyright issues led to the Fantastic Four even disappearing from the pages of Marvel comics until recently.  And that return means, yes, a return to Heroclix.  And with the Fantastic Four returning, Galactus is not far behind!

Quality of sculpts 4
Character selection 4
Playability 4
Overall 4

A nice mix of characters and abilities.  The set also spans low lost figures to higher ones like God Emperor Doom.  I'm marking the character selection down by 1 purely for the lack of She-Hulk.

 
   

The new Cosmic Clash starter set

Roger Corman's unreleased Fantastic Four
 
  The more successful movie with Jessica Alba and Chris Evans
   
014 Thundra
First appearance: Fantastic Four #129 (Dec 1972)



Thundra is a warrior woman and time traveller from an alternate future 23rd century. In the future society she hails from, planet Earth is now known as Femizonia and is ruled by Amazon-like female overlords (Femizons) who have conquered and enslaved the diminished male population.

She is sent to the 20th century to challenge Fantastic Four member the Thing to a bout of one-on-one combat, believing him to be the strongest male of all time. By beating the Thing in combat, she feels she can prove once and for all that women were superior to the male gender.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thundra

 

 

 

015 Trapster
First appearance: as Paste-Pot Pete - Strange Tales #104 (January 1963)
As Trapster -Fantastic Four #38



Trapster is a super villain who has fought the Human Torch, Fantastic Four and Avengers. While he has no super powers he uses a combination of high technology to aid him in combat. He has also been a member of various criminal groups including the Frightful Four and Sinister Six.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapster

030 Firelord
First appearance: Thor #225 (July 1974)



Pyreus Kril was born on the planet Xandar, an a member of the Nova Corps.
When searching for his missing friend he ends up making a deal with Galactus who turns him into his Galactic Herald, Firelord.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firelord_(comics)

029 Klaw
First appearance: as Ulysses Klaw - Fantastic Four #53 (Aug 1966)
as Klaw - Fantastic Four #56 (Nov 1966)



Klaw was a physicist, working in the field of applied sonics. In order to build a sound transducer which converts sound waves into physical mass, Klaw steals the metal vibranium to power his device. This is a metal substance known to exist only in Wakanda. Klaw comes into conflict with the Wakandan ruler/superhero T'Chaka whom Klaw murders in cold blood. T'Chaka's adolescent son T'Challa then attacks Klaw to avenge his father. Klaw manages to escape at the cost of his right hand.

Years later, Klaw resurfaces with a sonic emitter/gun on his right wrist as a replacement prosthetic device for his missing hand that can create any kind of object or creature he can conceive by only using sound.

Andy Serkis portrays Ulysses Klaue in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaw_(Marvel_Comics)

032 Triton
First appearance: Fantastic Four #45 (December 1965)



Triton is member of the Inhumans' Royal Family, son of Mander and Azur, brother to Karnak, and cousin to Gorgon, Black Bolt, Maximus, Medusa, and Crystal.  His abilities include Underwater breathing, Aquatic vision, Superhuman strength, stamina, speed, durability, agility, and enhanced reflexes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triton_(comics)

   

 

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