Fantastic Fourfans are blessed again, as Marvel continues to ramp up content for the team ahead of the team’s upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. This time, the publisher has tapped some of their all-star writers to create something truly special, with an exciting miniseries precedingthe release ofFirst Stepsin theaters.
Marvel’s official announcementforFantastic Four: Fanfarereveals that it will be a collaboration between multiple top-tier authors – with a stacked roster of talent including Chip Zdarsky, J. Michael Straczynski, Jonathan Hickman, Alan Davis, and a veritable roll-call of F4 writers.
Each of the miniseries' four issuesis set to highlight a different member of the team, allowing each of them some time in the spotlightalongside their fellow heroes and makingFanfaretheperfect introduction for newFantastic Fourreadersand a treat for long-time fans.
Marvel Celebrates Its “First Family” With A Miniseries That Appears To Be Perfect For New Fans Of The Franchise
Fantastic Four: Fanfare#1 – Written By Mark Waid, Andrew Davis, & Mark Wheeler; Art By Ramon Rosanas, Andrew Davis & Sara Pichelli
With decades of comics and history behind them, it may feel daunting for new fans toleap into the Fantastic Fourahead ofFantastic Four: First Stepsrelease in theaters.The upcomingFanfarelimited series is the ideal way to get a peek at Marvel’s first superhero family,however, with each of the four main characters getting a chance to shine.Fanfare#1 will focus primarily on Johnny Storm, including his playfully antagonistic relationship with Ben Grimm, and a sparring session with Mole Man; meanwhile Reed, Sue, and Ben’s subsequent issues will undoubtedly highlight their unique personalities, as well.
Although few other specific details have been released about the remaining three issues [ofFanfare], they’re in the hands of Marvel’s best and brightest.
Fantastic Four: Fanfareis a thoughtful gift from Marvel before the characters appear on the silver screen, topped off with a stunning cover by artist Matteo Scalera. Longtime readers get the chance to spend more time with their favorite Fantastic Four writers, while Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, Human Torch, andthe Thing star inexciting new stories. Although few other specific details have been released about the remaining three issues, they’re in the hands of Marvel’s best and brightest, and that’s sure to be reflected in the pages ofFanfare.
FanfareIs The Publisher’s “First Step” Toward The New Cinematic Adapation
Fanfareis hardly the only thing the Fantastic Four has going on. The ongoingFantastic Four (2022)title continues to provide expert-level storytelling and exploration of the team’s powers, and they’re gearing up toface Sorcerer Supreme Doomas theOne World Under Doomevent kicks off withthe Thing losing his powers. In short, the team is staying busy, and shows no signs of slowing down,puttingFanfarein excellent company and offering fans a buffet of titles to choose from. TheFantastic Four’supcoming miniseries is a must-read and the ideal highlight reel ahead of their highly-anticipated MCU debut.
Source:Marvel.com, OfficialFanfareAnnouncement
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Fantastic Four: Fanfare#1will be available on June 29, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
