Fantastic Four #142

In "No Friend Beside Him!", the Fantastic Four face their deepest personal fractures as Reed Richards grapples with the devastating aftermath of an accident that leaves his infant son Franklin comatose—shattering both his family and the team’s unity. With Medusa the only one who stands by him, and Ben Grimm holding onto hope as Alicia undergoes a critical operation to restore her sight, the emotional weight of sacrifice and loyalty reaches its peak. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life by Rich Buckler’s dynamic art, Joe Sinnott’s inks, Petra G.’s colors, and J. Costanza’s lettering, this 1974 issue captures a raw, human moment in the Marvel Universe, with cover art by Buckler and Sinnott.