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TheFantastic Fourhelped usher in the New eld of Marvel Comics , and , as such , can be considered one of the cornerstones of the Marvel Universe . So many construct central to the Marvel Universe premiered in theFantastic Four . Stan Lee and Jack Kirby create a special kind of magic that has not been duplicated since . Here are the top 10 most originative ideas introduce in theFantastic Four .
10The Skrulls
First Appeared inFantastic Four#2
TheSkrulls are one of the leading exotic races in the Marvel Universe , and they develop their start in the pages ofFantastic Four . The shape - shift Skrulls attempted an intrusion of Earth , but Mister Fantastic was able to play a trick on the gullible aliens into calling off their attack . Despite being so easily bump off , the Skrulls have hark back to menace the Fantastic Four , and the heroes of Earth , many times . Although they have often been defeated , they have come horrifyingly close to their goal , particularly during theSecret Invasioncrossover event .
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9Adam Warlock
First Appeared inFantastic Four#66
AlthoughAdam Warlock is best connect with writer / artist Jim Starlin and the saga of the Infinity Stones , he in reality debut , under the name “ Him , ” in theFantastic Four . create by a mathematical group of deserter scientists known as the Enclave , Him rebelled against his creators and result to seek his destiny . From there , he would take the name Adam Warlock , becoming a cosmic champion of justness , and leading the rush against Thanos during theInfinity Gauntlet . While Adam Warlock ’s tie tothe Fantastic Four are minimal in comparison to others , he still owe his world to them .
8The Inhumans
First Appeared (as a group) inFantastic Four#45
Although individual members of the Inhumans , such as Gorgon and Crystal , come along in the beginning in theFantastic Four’srun , they did not debut as a radical until much subsequently . Led by their king , Black Bolt , the Inhumans have become an integral part of the Marvel Universe . dwell in the royal urban center of Attilan , the Inhumans are the product of genetic tampering by the exotic Kree in human race ’s aloof yesteryear . Since their first appearance , Marvel has struggled to come up a blank space for the Inhumans : an early Marvel Knights title was critically acclaimed , but all follow - ups give way to colligate .
7Kang/Immortus/Rama Tut
First Appeared (as Rama Tut) inFantastic Four#19
As befit a metre traveler , pinning Kang ’s first show down can be tricky . Although Kang himself debut in 1964’sAvengers#8 , one of his personas , Rama Tut , appeared about a twelvemonth earlier in the pages of theFantastic Four , retroactively making it Kang ’s initial pleasure trip . He would go on to take up several other aliases throughout his vocation , including Immortus , the Scarlet Centurion and Iron Lad . Kang is one of Marvel ’s best baddie , a man who became a despot but because he was bored with utopia – and he got his start fighting the Fantastic Four .
6The Negative Zone
First Appeared inFantastic Four#51
TheNegative Zone was introduced later in theFantastic Four’srun , and like many other concepts debut there , has become an important part of not only the team ’s mythos , but the Marvel Universe in general . A mysterious universe compose exclusively of anti - subject , the Negative Zone was believe by many to also be a dying world , and it spawned a identification number of vile adversaries , such as Blastaar and Annihilus . The latter has become one of Marvel ’s biggest villains , a awful foe who fall fear into the center of the galaxy .
5The Watcher
First Appeared inFantastic Four#13
Introduced early in theFantastic Four’srun , Uatu the Watcher was unlike any other character in comics at the fourth dimension . A member of an ancient alien race , Uatu and his people simply .. note . Cataloging huge event in history , as well as the various strands of the Multiverse , the Watchers are bound to never interfere , but Uatu has done just this on many occasion , particularly during Galactus ’ first appearance on Earth . The Watcher is an easily recognisable font in the Marvel Universe , and his arriver usually indicate bad things beforehand .
4The Black Panther
First Appeared inFantastic Four#52
Thehistorical importance of the Black Panthercannot be overdraw , and he made his unveiling in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’sFantastic Four . Thefirst Black superhero in American comics , Black Pantherwas once the drawing card of the African nation of Wakanda , an isolationist country rich in the rare metal Vibranium . The Black Panther has become one of Marvel ’s biggest heroes , thanks to an thrilling functioning by Chadwick Boseman in the MCU , and in his first appearance well-nigh postulate the Fantastic Four down to the telegram , before revealing his personal identity . Comic fans of the time countenance out a gasp when he have his mask off .
3Galactus
First Appeared inFantastic Four#48
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby continually upped the ante on theFantastic Four , creating one awesome villain after another , and this culminate with the creation of the major planet feeder Galactus . One of the fundamental reconciliation forces of the Marvel Universe , Galactus was bring to Earth by his herald , the Silver Surfer . What happen next is the stuff of fable : the Surfer betrayed his master and the Fantastic Four only outsmart Galactus by the peel of their tooth . With its heroic background , Galactus ’ first story is truly regarded as a high water line in Marvel story .
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2The Idea of a Shared Universe
First Appeared inFantastic Four#1
Whilethe thought of shared continuity was nothing fresh when theFantastic Fourdebuted in 1961,Stan Lee and Jack Kirby took it to unprecedented heights . Marvel editorial kept a plastered rein on continuity : event from one character ’s comic could have a ripple essence on other books . One such example is theThing ’s rivalry with the Hulk . Ben Grimm learned of the Jade Giant ’s being virtually a yr before the two first met , in an former issue of the book . The affair trash talked the Hulk , and devotee clamor to see the two combat . They catch their regard inFantastic Four#12 .
1Doctor Doom
First Appeared inFantastic Four#5
One ofcomics ’ greatest villains , Doctor Doom first crept onto the scene early in the Fantastic Four ’s vocation . While he is synonymous with the team , he has gone on to become one of Marvel ’s expectant villain overall . A college friend of Reed Richard ’s , Victor Von Doom became obsessed with rescuing his mother ’s soul from Mephisto , and attain total command of both scientific discipline and magic to further his close . This drive has led Doom far in life sentence , such as stamp down his home land of Latveria and nearly get every hero in the Marvel Universe to their knees at least once .
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby catch lightning in a bottle whenFantastic Fourdebuted in November of 1961 . These grapheme and concepts are but the crown of the berg of cool ideas introduced to the Marvel Universe by theFantastic Four .
