Fantastic Four #536

In "The Hammer Falls [Part 1]," the Fantastic Four are pulled into a high-stakes crisis when a mysterious object crashes in Oklahoma—only to find themselves racing against an army of Doombots to secure it. Reed reveals he’s met with the Illuminati about superhuman registration, adding tension as Doom himself arrives on the scene, turning the situation into a volatile standoff. The object’s true identity? The legendary hammer of Thor, setting the stage for something far greater than anyone expected. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by Mike McKone, with inks by Andy Lanning, Kev Walker, Cam Smith, and Kris Justice, and colors by Paul Mounts, this issue features a cover by Mike McKone and Andy Lanning.