Best of Marvel : Fantastic Four - Retour aux sources #[nn]
This French collection kicks off the "Best of Marvel: Fantastic Four" series with a storyline that brings the team back to their roots. The volume reprints classic tales featuring Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm as they face off against iconic foes like Doctor Doom and Galactus, with appearances from a vast array of Marvel characters including the Inhumans, Silver Surfer, and the Avengers. It's a solid entry point for French readers looking to experience the foundational adventures of Marvel's first family.
"Retour aux sources !" brings a fresh, nostalgic twist to the Fantastic Four with a story that dives into Johnny’s past through a surprising revelation: his girlfriend Frankie has developed powers eerily like his own. Written by John Byrne and Laurence Belingard, and illustrated by Byrne with inks by Byrne and colors by Bob Sharen, this 2005 Panini France collection explores the mysterious origins of Frankie’s abilities—linked to a forgotten experiment by the enigmatic Professor Phineas T. Horton. The cover, penciled by Byrne and inked by Terry Austin, captures the moment’s intensity, setting the tone for a tale that redefines legacy and memory.
In "Terreur sur la ville !", the Fantastic Four find themselves trapped in a warped version of their world, living lives eerily close to their own—except for the unsettling truth that they’re not really living at all. Written by a team behind the series' core, this gripping tale unfolds as the heroes confront a reality that feels familiar, yet is utterly wrong.
When Johnny stumbles upon Frankie’s sudden ability to ignite like him, long-buried memories resurface—leading to a shocking revelation about her powers and their link to the mysterious Professor Phineas T. Horton, the man behind the original Human Torch’s creation.
In "Plus les choses changent...", Jo faces a quiet crisis as Red builds a robot to protect Franklin, testing the limits of her science and her resolve. When she attempts once more to heal Ben from his rocky form, the results are more extreme than she intended—leaving him transformed in a way that deepens the mystery of his condition.
In "Les amis de Wendy...", the Fantastic Four answer a peculiar request from Petunia, the surprisingly youthful and vibrant great-aunt of the Thing, to investigate a mysterious town where a young girl has formed a bond with strange, otherworldly creatures. As the team delves into the eerie friendship, they uncover a quiet danger lurking beneath the surface of an ordinary community.
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↩ Reprints Fantastic Four #232 (1981), Fantastic Four #233 (1981), Fantastic Four #234 (1981), Fantastic Four #235 (1981), Fantastic Four #236 (1981), Fantastic Four #237 (1981), Fantastic Four #238 (1982), Fantastic Four #239 (1982), Fantastic Four #240 (1982)
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