Fantastic Four #17
In "Shadow City's Most Wanted!", the Fantastic Four find themselves trapped in a twisted virtual reality version of the Negative Zone, forced to play the roles of wanted criminals while evading the relentless Lockdown and the enigmatic Rosetta Stone. With Reed Richards devising a high-stakes escape plan, the team must navigate a world where their own reputations are inverted. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life by Salvador Larroca’s dynamic art, with inks by Art Thibert and vibrant colors from Liquid! Graphics, this 1999 issue offers a fresh, mind-bending twist on the team’s usual heroics.
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The Fantastic Four arrive back to their right time, but in the Negative Zone. They are captured and placed in a virtual reality scenario where they lead criminal lives, constantly thwarted by Lockdown and Rosetta Stone. Reed comes up with a dangerous escape plan.
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