Fantastic Four #3

This volume collects issues #521-524 of the 2004 Fantastic Four series, continuing the storyline where the team faces the fallout of Reed Richards' controversial actions. The arc, titled 'Authoritative Action,' pits the FF against the U.S. government and the newly formed Fifty State Initiative, as Reed's secret experiments with the Negative Zone come to light. Written by Mark Waid with art by Mike Wieringo, this collection explores themes of responsibility and trust within the team and the wider Marvel Universe.