Fantastic Four stands tall as one of the most famous super-hero series of all time — and it certainly didn’t get there by resting on its laurels. How better can that be proven than by another Marvel Masterworks collection? First, Dr. Doom pushes the FF to the limit! Then, Human Torch and Medusa adventure in the Himalayas! Reed and Sue’s relationship is strained when Sue joins Namor in an invasion of New York — and just to keep things tense, the Frightful Four pile on, too!

Then, Ultron crashes Crystal and Quicksilver’s wedding! Finally, it’s a Thing vs. Hulk battle royale and a tense time-travelling tale — masterworks, one and all! Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #142-150, Giant-Size Super-Stars #1, Giant-Size Fantastic Four #2 and Avengers (1963) #127, written by Gerry Conway with Steve Englehart, pencilled by Rich Buckler with Ross Andru, John Buscema & Sal Buscema. Featuring a cover by Gil Kane.

Marvel, hardback, 272 pages, published November 2012