Fantastic Four #5AU writer Matt Fraction knocks one out of the park with his take on the Age of Ultron crossover through the eyes of Marvel's veteran superhero team the Fantastic Four. Read Full Review

I had my reservations about reviewing this issue, as Im not currently keeping up with the Age of Ultron event. However, the story still works on its own merit, and its worth a read for any F4 fan in search of more somber fare. Quick, quiet and precisely told, this is a poignant issue with a strong delivery and evocative artwork. Read Full Review

My only real problem with the Fantastic Four being involved with events on Earth is that up until now, there's been absolutely no way of contacting the team while on their journey. Now, seemingly out of nowhere, Black Panther has some deus ex machina communication device that can broadcast through all space and time. What? Read Full Review

We close the issue with Franklin and Valeria (Reed and Sue's children) realizing they are alone on a spaceship in the middle of nowhere with no plan on what they should be doing next. Will this be a further Age of Ultron crossover involving them? Will they continue on in an advneture while they wait for the return of their parents? Or will they be pretty much ignored until Age of Ultron ends? We'll find out next issue! Read Full Review

So far, Sue Storm is the only FF member to make an appearance in AU and this issue tells us why. Matt Fraction delivers to his readers an emotional punch in the face as Reed, Johnny, and Ben's last words to the children via a holographic message is somehow heart wrenching even though you know not only the end result, but you know that result will not last forever. Read Full Review

If nothing else, the issue looks pretty damn good. Andre Araujo does some killer work. He has a sketchy, European style that reads fantastically. The highlight is his Thing, who he injects with superb levels of detail and character. That said, there are a few moments where some of the other characters look a little odd, mainly in their facial expressions. Pupils are different sizes, heads seem misshapen. The colors also feel drab and flat, which doesn't help the slower scenes. Read Full Review

Overall, it's a good issue, but just not quite the excellence that lives up to the word “fantastic”. Read Full Review

Fantastic Four #5AU leaves things in a weird and sort of interesting place, but I have no idea if it will continue in the next issue or if this is some kind of stand-alone tie-in that's just meant to be a sort of quick gut punch. Read Full Review

I really hope the other AU tie-in's don't play out like this one. I've enjoyed Fraction run on Fantastic Four so far, but this issue just felt forced. Read Full Review

Reed you've been to Heaven you idiot.