Marvel Elite #37

In "Les Extrémistes," Reed and the Thing face a new kind of threat as scientists working for the fashion mogul Jacob Suarti push the limits of science in a dangerous quest to replicate the Fantastic Four's adaptive uniforms—unleashing a chain reaction of unstable molecules. Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, with inks by Danny Miki and Allen Martinez and colors by Avalon Studios and Mark Milla, this 2004 issue from Panini France brings a sharp, high-stakes twist to the team's ongoing struggles. The cover by Mike Wieringo captures the tension perfectly.