Did a good-natured prank-gone-wrong mean Ben Grimm caused the accident that led Victor Von Doom down his wicked path?As the sickness spreads to the other members of the family, their attention turns to righting this past wrong -- could saving Victor be the only way stop Dr. Doom?Before they answer that, however, they have to deal with the Council of Dooms who treat the day of the Incident as a kind of nativity -- and dozens of Dooms from dozens of realities have come to witness the birth of the Alpha Doom… oh boy that dorm room is gonna get crowded fast.
If not for Bagley making every character look the same, this could possibly be considered a perfect issue. Matt Fraction is on a comic book writing rampage. Everything with his name on it turns to gold. Even if this series is too slow for you and you gave up on it, pick this issue up. You owe it to yourself to do so. And remember kids, Doom is inevitable. Read Full Review
Fantastic Four #9 clearly defines the characters of Reed Richards, Ben Grimm and Victor Von Doom, and I recommend it to new readers who want to learn the intricacies in their decision-making and dynamics, as well as longtime readers who want a new perspective on the guilt Ben Grimm faces for the decisions of his past. Read Full Review
Matt Fraction is on fire, as usual. His structure and narrative are spot on, but it's the dialogue that really soars. He often gives each issue a signature line, something that sticks out and brands the story. "Yancy Street don't bend!' was the line we got in the previous issue. This time around, it's Doom's signature catchphrases, like "You dare?!" When you have fifteen Dooms all yelling out some variation of the same line, it's pretty hilarious. Fantastic Four is just plain ol' fun. Read Full Review
Fantastic Four continues to tell done-in-one stories that can be picked up and enjoyed without having to understand all that's come before. That's a rarity in today's market. Writer Matt Fraction continues to give us single issue stories that can stand on their own and this one is no different. Read Full Review
While I understand Fractions interest in exploring Bens self-reflection, this issue feels a bit pointless. Last issues detour to the early days of Yancy Street, while a bit rushed, felt more meaningful than Bens new sense of guilt over their circumstances. Going back in time to prove that all of this was inevitable, and Doom just loves being Doom no matter what, doesnt accomplish much. An enjoyable detour for sentimental fans, but this issue doesnt offer much else. Read Full Review
This whole issue just felt remarkably unnecessary as Ben and Reed go back to witness the accident that creates Doctor Doom. Reed and Ben get most of the development and panel time in this series while Sue gets some and Johnny does absolutely nothing. Seriously, it’s been like 4 issues since he’s used his powers and he’s the only one not to know about the sickness that’s killing him by the end of Fantastic Four 9
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