Fantastic Four #65 (494)

In "Small Stuff... Part 1," the Fantastic Four face a bizarre threat when an insect-like alien slips into their headquarters, forcing Reed and the Thing to go on a high-stakes hunt. Meanwhile, Sue is shaken by the revelation that Johnny may have unknowingly handed over the secret behind their incredibly durable costumes. Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, with colors by Avalon and Matt Milla, and a striking cover by Mike Wieringo, this 2003 issue blends sci-fi intrigue with personal stakes in a story that’s both clever and quietly tense.