Fantastic Four #45 (690)
In "The Final Watch," the fate of the Marvel Universe hangs in the balance as the Ultimate Nullifier unleashes its power to heal Reed Richards, restore the Watcher’s abilities, and unravel the threat of The Reckoning. With Jack of Hearts returned from the dead and Galactus parted from the Destroyer, the Fantastic Four face a moment of reckoning—some choose to stay, others to leave, and the family’s reunion comes with a new, uncertain future. Written by Dan Slott and brought to life by Farid Karami’s dynamic art and Jesus Aburtov’s vivid colors, this pivotal issue sees the team’s bonds tested like never before. The cover by Cafu captures the epic scale of the moment.
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The Ultimate Nullifier defeats The Reckoning, cures the dying Reed Richards, and restores the Watcher's powers. Jack of Hearts returns from the dead and Galactus and the Destroyer are separated. The Silver Surfer agrees to stay with Galactus while the Torch refuses to return to Earth, choosing to go to Spyre with Sky and her people. The rest of the family are finally reunited, but Doctor Doom has managed to acquire his own Forever Gate.
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