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Hero Initiative: Mike Wieringo Book#1
Cover: Mike Wieringo & Karl Kesel

Hero Initiative: Mike Wieringo Book #1

Aug 2008 · Marvel · 4.99 USD; 4.99 CAD
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"All Possible Worlds" is a standout tribute in the Hero Initiative: Mike Wieringo Book #1 (2008), a celebration of the late, beloved artist Mike Wieringo, whose cover pencils and inks anchor this heartfelt homage. Written by Jeff Parker and featuring a dream team of artists including Alan Davis, Art Adams, and Skottie Young, the story explores an alternate reality where Reed, Sue, and Johnny are gone, and a new lineup of heroes—Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, and Ghost Rider—must step into the Fantastic Four’s legacy. With dynamic art from a wide range of talents and a bold narrative that brings Dr. Doom and Mephisto into a chilling alliance, this issue is a powerful showcase of what makes comics a shared, enduring art form.

Contains 2 stories
All Possible Worlds
27 pp · Superhero
New Fantastic Four [Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Wolverine [Logan]Ghost Rider [Johnny Blaze]Hulk [Bruce Banner]]The Watcher [Uatu]Super Skrull (villain)Blastaar (villain)Dr. Doom [Victor von Doom] (villain)Mephisto (villain)Sandman (villain)Venom [Eddie Brock] (villain)Sabretooth [Victor Creed] (villain)Abomination [Emil Blonsky](villain)Captain America [Steve Rogers] (cameo)Tony Stark [Iron Man] (cameo)She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters] (cameo)Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange] (cameo)Vision (cameo)Professor X [Charles Xavier] (cameo)Cyclops [Scott Summers] (cameo)Jean GreyFranklin RichardsD'Lilah (cameo flashback)Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed RichardsInvisible Woman [Sue Storm RichardsHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]The Thing [Ben Grimm]] (cameo flashback)

In "All Possible Worlds," the Fantastic Four's legacy hangs in the balance when a Skrull attack kills Reed, Sue, and Johnny, leaving their replacements—Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, and Ghost Rider—to step into their roles. As they face off against the team’s old enemies, they’re pushed to their limits, especially when Dr. Doom and Mephisto form an alliance that threatens to unravel everything they’ve fought to protect.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Superhero
New Fantastic Four [Spider-ManWolverineGhost RiderHulk]Mr. FantasticInvisible WomanHuman TorchThe ThingIron ManThorColossusRogueHawkeyeGambitCaptain AmericaQuicksilver

In this lighthearted tale from *Hero Initiative: Mike Wieringo Book #1*, the Fantastic Four pull a surprise move by swapping places with their fellow heroes—Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk—to snag a coveted spot on a sold-out cruise. The twist? The team they’ve temporarily replaced is now left to handle the chaos of being the New Fantastic Four.

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Full credits

artist, inker Art Adams
artist, inker Paul Renaud
artist, inker Cully Hamner
artist, inker Skottie Young
artist, inker Barry Kitson
colorist Val Staples
colorist Leanne Hannah
letterer Blambot
letterer Nate Piekos
artist Alan Davis
cover pencils Mike Wieringo
cover inks Karl Kesel

Reprints

↩ Reprints Fantastic Four #347 (1990), Fantastic Four #348 (1991), Fantastic Four #349 (1991)

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