--For dummies

"Justin Peniston, writer of comics, cartoons and other assorted geekery"--Cover

Introduction -- part 1. Flight school : getting to know the Fantastic Four: The founding family of Marvel ; Creating a super-team -- part 2. Discovering the world of the world's greatest comic magazine: Egregious enemies ; Inventing (and discovering) the Marvel universe ; A scintillating supporting cast ; Fantastic spinoffs -- part 3. Exploring what makes a Fantastic Four story a Fantastic Four story: (Dys)Functional family dynamics ; Exploring the universe while striving to be worthy -- part 4. Reading the world's greatest comic magazine: What to read to get to know the FF ; The best of the world's greatest -- part 5. The part of tens: Ten more members of the Fantastic Four ; Ten indispensable Doctor Doom stories

"Looking to get caught up on one of the comic book world's most extraordinary and interesting teams? In 'Fantastic Four for dummies,' you'll find comprehensive coverage of the Fantastic Four's members, origin stories, super-powers, enemies, allies, and more. This full-color guide, featuring dynamic comic book art, explains how the Invisible Woman, Mister Fantastic, the Thing, and the Human Torch came to be--and teamed up to become Marvel's First Family. 'Fantastic Four for dummies' is a beginner's guide to some of Marvel's most captivating characters and stories"--Page 4 of cover

Learn the history of the Fantastic Four; meet the team and their biggest foes; explore their greatest adventures and battles"--Cover."

Includes index