Fantastic Four #5 (650)
In "Change Partners," the Fantastic Four gather for Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters' wedding, a moment of joy suddenly interrupted when Doctor Doom's voice echoes across the globe—Galactus is returning. With time running short, Reed Richards activates a temporal displacement device to buy just four minutes, allowing the ceremony to finish before the team must leap into action. Written by Dan Slott and illustrated by Aaron Kuder, with colors by Marte Gracia and Erick Arciniega and letters by Joe Caramagna, the issue blends heartfelt intimacy with high-stakes urgency. Esad Ribić’s cover captures the wedding’s emotional weight amid looming cosmic dread.
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Family members gather for Ben and Alicia's wedding, but in the middle of the ceremony, Doctor Doom makes a global announcement of the return of Galactus. Prepared for any eventuality, Reed uses a temporal displacement device to halt time for four minutes so that the ceremony can be completed before the Fantastic Four have to race off to the battle with Galactus.
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