Tales of the Marvel Universe #1
Tales of the Marvel Universe #1 (1997) kicks off with the Fantastic Four family at a crossroads, as Nathaniel takes drastic measures to protect the team’s scientific legacy. With the government closing in, he transports the machines to the Negative Zone and departs for Latveria alongside Kristoff, leaving the rest of the family to grapple with the fallout. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Rick Leonardi, with inks by Al Williamson and colors by Tom Smith and Graphic Color Works, the issue’s bold cover by Carlos Pacheco and Scott Koblish captures the moment’s high stakes.
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The extended Fantastic Four family separate. Nathaniel secures the building's scientific machines away from the government team which comes to seize them by transporting them to the Negative Zone and then leaves for Latveria with Kristoff.
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