“The Fantastic Two”: Surprising New Duo Joins The Fantastic Four as Two Members Depart

Warning: Spoilers for Fantastic Four #31 In a significant transformation, the Fantastic Four are on the verge of becoming the “Fantastic Two,”as they bid farewell to two cherished members. Reed Richards and the Invisible Woman are preparing to confront formidable new challengers who will take their predecessors’ places.

Marvel Comics has released a preview of Fantastic Four #31, crafted by Ryan North and Cory Smith, which serves as part of the One World Under Doom event. As Doctor Doom embarks on his quest for world domination, he seeks revenge against the Fantastic Four by systematically stripping them of their powers.

FANTASTIC FOUR #31 (2025)
Release Date:	April 30th, 2025
Writer:	Ryan North
Artist:	Cory Smith
Cover Artist:	Joshua Cassara
FANTASTIC TWO! As Ben recovers from Doom’s assault, the remaining members of the Fantastic Four face a dire crisis: they are losing their powers just when they need them most! The potential consequences are staggering – if they cannot regain their abilities, they risk total defeat at Doom’s hands. However, the family hatches a plan to recreate the incident that originally granted them their powers. When their initial, safer strategy fails, they must resort to more extreme measures. The fate of the Four hangs in the balance as they embark on a perilous journey into space with a young woman, her brother, her love interest, and his best friend.

As the team struggles with the aftermath of their losses, the first casualty, the Thing, leads to concerns for the Human Torch, who seems poised to follow. As Reed Richards and the Invisible Woman brace themselves as the last active defenders, they will soon encounter alternate versions of themselves.

Introduction of Gender-Swapped Variants of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman

Facing New Threats as Human Torch and Thing Depart

As Doctor Doom’s conflict intensifies across the Marvel Universe, the stakes have never been higher for the Fantastic Four. The ever-escalating rivalry between the team and Doom has reached an explosive peak, particularly following Doom’s rise to Sorcerer Supreme. With this newfound magical prowess, he is targeting the Fantastic Four in a way that was previously unimaginable. Beginning with the Thing and the Human Torch, Doctor Doom is systematically stripping away their powers, necessitating replacements for the beleaguered team.

The cover of Fantastic Four #31 teases potential new members who could step in for the departed heroes. It features gender-swapped variants of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman. A female Reed Richards harnesses her stretching abilities to confront the original Reed, while a male Sue Storm counters the original Invisible Woman’s powers. Their interactions could redefine the dynamics of the team, presenting Reed and Sue with pivotal experiences that may fundamentally alter the team’s structure.

Another Hero Set to Depart from the Fantastic Four Roster

Can Marvel’s First Family Overcome Doctor Doom’s Onslaught?

One World Under Doom #2 Cover by Ben Harvey

Following the events in North and Smith’s Fantastic Four #30, which sees the Thing stripped of his powers, the team will only consist of three members remaining shortly thereafter. With both the Thing and the Human Torch sidelined, it falls upon Reed Richards and Sue Storm to piece together what’s left of their team and restore their abilities. The future remains uncertain: will the Fantastic Four reclaim their past glory, or will the new extraordinary replacements persist as powerless heroes?

Fantastic Four #31 is slated for release on April 30th, 2025, through Marvel Comics!

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