I don't mean to say that this version of the Fantastic Four isn't a modern comic in its overall presentation, just that Millar and Hitch seem to understand what makes for a proper FF story. The dialogue isn't nearly as stilted and the artwork is much more realistic, but this story still manages to feel like one of the old classics. I hope Millar keeps this technique prevalent through his run on the series as it provides an absolutely stellar counter-balance to his heavier titles, and is without a doubt as much fun as anything he's written in the past. Read Full Review

Fantastic Four #556 was another fun read. Millar has managed to get me excited about reading the Fantastic Four and I can't remember the last time that ever happened. Millar delivers a wild ride that will appeal to a large percentage of comic book reader. This story arc is highly entertaining and certainly worth the cover price. Read Full Review

It's also never dull. And that may be exactly what Millar and Hitch are reaching for. Maybe not being dull is enough. Read Full Review

I don't want to sound too down on this issue, because it does have some enjoyable story moments - I'm enjoying the continuing characterisation of Johnny Storm as a dumb reality-TV himbo who cops off with a supervillainess despite his better judgment - and the artwork is still impressive, despite the indistinct quality of some of the images due to the snow effect. However, compared to the first two issues, this issue feels thinner on ideas and far more predictable, and often doesn't succeed in conveying the inherent drama of the story to the reader. Whilst I'm sure it'll feel quite at home in the first collected edition of Millar and Hitch's Fantastic Four as the first storyline's big action setpiece, it just doesn't do it for me as a single issue in its own right. Read Full Review

Hitch doesnt help his partners story. His art, here is ugly. The inking is poor and the characters not solid. Johnny Storm who is supposed to be a hunk, looks like a 40-year-old guy. Reed Richards looks alright, but what Hitch does with the story is not interesting. There is a lot of information in each panel, but after a while you ask yourself why? It doesnt make the story clearer or more interesting. Read Full Review

Despite some glaring holes in the story, I still enjoyed this book. It's not the best book on the market and, if you came on expecting Ultimates, you'll probably be disappointed. But, when all things are said and done, this is just fun to read and that's all you can ask for. Read Full Review

That said, the “snowless” pages are fine. Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch continue their run with a solid, but not spectacular issue. It's the obligatory fight issue, not the fun science issue like last month, so don't expect to be blown away with crazy, out of this world concepts. But what should have been a fun and entertaining issue is snowed out by Paul Mount's blizzard machine. If I'm Bryan Hitch, I'd be pissed. This is unforgivable. Read Full Review