The
Fantastic Four ushered in “The Marvel Age” of comic books. Stan Lee and Jack
Kirby brought a new level of character development and realism to their
subjects. The FF were exposed to radiation granting superpowers. Reed Richards
became hyper-elastic, Sue Richards could project force fields and become
invisible, Johnny Storm became the Human Torch, and Ben Grimm evolved into a
rock monster. Unlike other heroes, the quartet squabbled and at times fought.
On top of this, they did not keep secret identities like Batman or Superman.
Lee and Kirby’s human touch to the FF made Marvel unique in the comic world.
Instead of cardboard cutout heroes, the FF, and subsequent Marvel heroes, were
identifiable and relatable to readers.
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