Fantastic Four #12

8.0

Critic Rating

2 Reviews
7.1

User Rating

7 Reviews
Writer Ryan North
Artist Patrick Boutin
Cover Price $4.99

Aliens have invaded Earth and been rebuffed by the Fantastic Four many a time before, and finally, one of them got wise and invaded Earth where the FF couldn't defend it: They're attacking our world in the past, in ANCIENT ROME. Johnny and Reed are the only two who make it back in time before all of history is erased, but it's okay! As long as they can defend Earth, push the aliens back AND reset history to how it once was, everything should be fine, right? Good thing that, when left alone, Johnny and Reed don't get into ANY sort of problems on the regular. Plus: Reed stretches in a new way in this one! He does that in a lot of our issues, bu more

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  • 8.5

    Fanlight Zone - Ken M.

    Jun 03, 2026

    Reed and Johnny head to the past to stop an alien invasion. Just another day at the office, right? North brings out the humor in the dialogue for the trouble at hand. The art team balance out the laughs with the brief action scenes. A classic themed day at the office for the World’s Greatest Super-Hero team! Read Full Review

  • 7.5

    AIPT - George Loftus

    Jun 03, 2026

    Fantastic Four #12 was a return to what has made this series work for the last few years. It’s an interesting concept executed to a high degree and didn’t have the baggage or universe-ending implications of the previous arc. The focus on two characters of the team was used to great effect to show why each individual member is not only important, but why they’re unique and are constantly bring out the best of their teammates. Read Full Review

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