Fantastic Four #62 (491)

In "Sentient Part 1," Johnny Storm struggles to settle into his role as head of FF, Inc.'s financial division, while Sue Storm and the Thing face an unexpected threat at a movie theater—a mysterious extratechnological life-form that defies understanding. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life by Mike Wieringo’s dynamic art, with inks by Karl Kesel and colors by Paul Mounts, this 2002 issue marks a bold new chapter for the team. The cover, also by Wieringo with Kesel inks, captures the tension of the moment.