‘Fantastic Four' #46 marks the end of Dan Slott's time on the FF. And, as a reminder, we are given an issue that not clears the decks, but also acts as a walk down memory lane and some of the concepts and characters Slott has introduced. An issue that resets the status quo rather than delivers anything more dramatic, but then we've had plenty of that with the recent Reckoning War saga. Read Full Review

Fantastic Four #46 sees Dan Slott's debut of Mr. Fantastic's estranged half-sister, sadly, she doesn't leave a good lasting impression. She's not much of a compelling character and doesn't really add anything to the FF dynamic as a supporting character. The comic also ignores the recent history and relationship established between Reed and his father Nathaniel Richards in Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four series for this story. The best positive thing about this comic is the art from Cafu for both the cover and the interiors, making it a good looking comic. Overall, Reed's new half-sister doesn't seem like a welcome addition to the Fantastic Four or Marvel Comics. Read Full Review

Ultimately, Fantastic Four #46 arrives as a welcome farewell with the toy chest neatly packed away for whoever arrives next. Read Full Review

This issue was not the place to introduce a new player or maybe do it better. Slott had to tie loose ends way too quickly for the next writer but it was off for me. Overall the series had good moments but many bad ones too. Cafu and Aburtov were great on art.

It's a hard one to rate. I think I'm being a little generous, but there's not much wrong with it. It's definitely not exciting, and kind of corny, but it had some charm and atleast entertained me.

The art's terrific. The barrage of heartwarming moments works, though I think whether or not it's earned is highly debatable. The loose-end-wrapping-upping is mostly, not entirely, successful (Oy, like *this* you're resurrecting that guy?!).

I love the *idea* of Reed Richards having a non-super scientist sibling. I *don't* love introducing her in this orbital role, where her whole narrative purpose is to be a sounding board for Reed to emote at. I love her being a WoC, too, but that just makes her passive role and spiky attitude problematic for a few more reasons.

I would have rated this higher if not for Slott throwing in the half-sister with a terrible attitude. There's so many problems with this character that they are too numerous to list. She verbally attacks Reed the first time they meet, she attacks the children to the point where Franklin even says "give me a break." That tells me that Slott knew his character was too much and did it anyway. He wanted her to be unlikeable. In addition, her skin color is too dark to be a child of a mixed-coupling. She would be a malotto. Then there's the problem with the moon. If the moon is taken away, it would have destroyed the earth, due to the gravitational anomaly it would have caused. It wouldn't have simply changed the tide. Awful writing due to lack of research. What's good about the issue and Slott's run is the introduction of the children. I really like them and the new dynamic they give Ben and Alicia. It really works. I liked closing up the soulmate thing with Johnny and returning his powers to normal. If Slott had removed the sister it wouldn't have changed the story in the least. Reed doesn't hate his father. He came to terms with that years ago when he returned and mentored Valeria. Slott just threw in some stuff for himself. Everyone has me worried about this North guy that's coming in. I'd hate to drop the title again. more

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Psycamorean - Oct 2, 2022

Crazy amount of words justifying hating the half-sister when saying you don't like that she's black would've worked just as much.

fzanca - Oct 2, 2022

Oh, you're one of those.

Psycamorean - Oct 2, 2022

Only racists use color swatches on people to determine their race.

fzanca - Oct 3, 2022

Yep, I knew that was coming. Completely predicable. Please keep away from reviews. I don't need your opinion. Please block me.

Psycamorean - Oct 3, 2022

I mean, it's only predictable* because it's blatant and obvious.

fzanca - Oct 3, 2022

You don't know anything about me. But I appreciate your opinion of me.

Psycamorean - Oct 3, 2022

You don't see how weird it is to color swatch characters to determine their race?

Hex - Oct 3, 2022

"In addition, her skin color is too dark to be a child of a mixed-coupling. She would be a malotto." You made it predictable. This is just blatant racism. You expected this reaction. I'm glad all of the bigots are at least too stupid to hide it.

Psycamorean - Oct 3, 2022 (edited)

"Oh you're one of *those* people who don't like when I run up to random black people on the street with a fanny pack full of swatches and try to determine if they're impure mulattos (which btw, is considered a racist term) or just light skinned."

Hex - Oct 3, 2022

Can't even spell the slur correctly lol

fzanca - Oct 3, 2022

Hi, Hex. I was going to mention that' You are exactly right about the coupling. But I don't like engaging with people like AP. So, I just don't say anything.

fzanca - Oct 3, 2022

Regardless of skin color, the character was completely unlikeable and was introduced into the story for absolutely no reason. So, even if the character was white, it would not have helped. The character is just annoying and I hope we never see her again.

Psycamorean - Oct 3, 2022

Hex was disagreeing with you, man.

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