Before the Fantastic Four: Reed Richards

In this 2000 Marvel miniseries, writer Peter David and artist Duncan Fegredo explore Reed Richards' early life before he became Mister Fantastic, focusing on his relationship with Alyssa Moy and his first encounters with Victor Von Doom. Spanning three issues, the story offers a grounded, character-driven look at the brilliant scientist's formative years, with Chris Giarrusso contributing additional art and writing. It's a thoughtful prequel that deepens the Fantastic Four mythos by examining the man behind the stretching powers.