Fantastic Four #7

7.9

Critic Rating

9 Reviews
9.1

User Rating

50 Reviews
Writer Ryan North
Artist Iban Coello
Cover Price $5.99

COLOSSAL ISSUE #700!
FANTASTIC FOUR #7 is also FANTASTIC FOUR #700, which means we're ABSOLUTELY going huge. It's an over-sized spectacular as the Fantastic Four reach their new home - not knowing that a mysterious threat has made it there first! As their knowledge of LANGUAGE ITSELF begins to melt from their minds, the Four are in disarray as their existence hangs in the balance...
...and the greatest villain of all time finally seals their DOOM.
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  • 10

    ComicsOnline - Josh Powell

    May 17, 2023

    Double-threat writer/artist Iban Coello holds down the visuals with some expressive (dig the facial expressions!) artwork, eventually getting a chance to take a pass at dozens of familiar characters, and lovingly rendering even Johnny's truly heinous Sons of Anarchy 'stache, which he should burn off immediately, if that is even possible. Read Full Review

  • 9.7

    Comic Watch - Theron Couch

    May 18, 2023

    As oversize anniversary issues go, this is one deserving of the extra couple bucks. Norths use of Doom in Fantastic Four #7 is pitch perfect. The character is complex, operating on multiple levels, and his presence fits in with the themes North has been weaving through the series to this point. He also doesnt overstay his welcome. Hes here for a specific purpose and leaves once that is resolved, leaving open the possibility for more encounters in the future. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    AIPT - David Brooke

    May 17, 2023

    Doctor Doom gets the honor of being the focus of a chunk of Fantastic Four #7 in a milestone issue that delivers science, problem-solving, and family. North and Coello, for the umpteenth time, make us believe the Fantastic Four are some of the best heroes ever. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills

    May 20, 2023

    Very nice done-in-one anniversary issue that explores the simple mindset of the Fantastic Four's greatest villain, while spending some quality time with the family as well. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    COMICON - Tony Thornley

    May 19, 2023

    I'm glad to see Doom included in this run. It's a hell of a fun issue, and it looks great. Worth every moment. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Comic Crusaders - Thomas Huls

    May 28, 2023

    Issue 700 is a must have for any collector, the story and art do not disappoint. Read Full Review

  • 7.5

    The Comicbook Dispatch - StoryBabbler

    May 18, 2023

    Fantastic Four #7, or Fantastic Four #700, provides a story that's supposed to be a landmark issue for Marvel's first family. In reality, the team ends up being eclipsed by none other than Dr. Doom. Now, his entrance is cool, there's a story reason he's there, and it actually makes sense, sort of, why he does what he does. Dr. Doom carries this book thanks to Ryan North's writing actually capturing his personality well while Iban Coello and Jesus Aburtov bring him to life in spectacular detail. However, the story has a bad case of "Because the Plot Demands It" so nothing really comes of Doom's actions other than retreading the same thing about Doom's greatest weakness and getting some great art of Dr. Doom in action. Read Full Review

  • 5.5

    Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez

    May 19, 2023

    Fantastic Four #7 looks great and has a few amusing moments during the family interactions, but the plot is a jumble of ideas that don't make sense. Ryan North has ideas with potential, but so far in this series, he's unable to make those ideas work in a logical or cohesive story. Read Full Review

  • 4.0

    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett

    May 17, 2023

    Although the artwork and plotting always meet the marks of competence, it's increasingly clear that run may never really "start" as its 700th issue celebration turns out to be terribly dull. Read Full Review

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  • 10

    sawright20

    May 19, 2023

    Wow what a spectacular issue! In case anyone forgot why Doctor Doom is the best Marvel villain, make sure to pick this one up. Ryan North's run has been so creative so far, giving us stories that are totally unique from everything else Marvel is currently printing. The FF feel like a family, but not in the schmaltzy way of Dan Slott's run that made me groan. Plus I'm glad that this wasn't an anniversary issue that had to keep reminding you that it's an anniversary issue. I also don't know how Iban Coello managed to draw all of this. This is a huge issue, and he also had a son born while he was working on it. Just incredible.

  • 10

    Psycamorean

    May 21, 2023

    Really loved everything here. The opening plot with the FF losing language was really cool and well done. It's such a fascinating concept that I almost wish was explored further. But we get a whole lot of Doom instead, and this is some peak Doom writing here. Such a good time. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/xJz6buvNFZ MY PHYSICAL COLLECTION (FOR SHOWING OFF): https://psycamorean.libib.com/

  • 10

    K-23

    Aug 21, 2023

    This is the only current Marvel book that I get excited for a new issue. North is doing a fantastic job balancing science fiction concepts, character work, twilight zone nostalgia, and super hero action that are also just simply fun to read. Really hoping North gets to have a long run as this hands down the best Fantastic Four run in the modern era next to Hickman's. I also have to praise the beautiful art and coloring of each issue.

  • 10

    Hailey

    Oct 09, 2023

    Masterpiece

  • 9.5

    justonemore

    May 17, 2023

    One of the best Doom's interpretations I've ever seen. Glorious.

  • 9.5

    Gio

    Aug 09, 2025

    There's a lot going on in this ish, Dr. Doom created a holograhpic ghost capable of removing letters from your language making you forget how to speak slowly. To Dr. Doom traveling back in time to the Baxter Building teleport crisis because he wanted to get Reed Richard's daughter out of it, he has some plan to mentor her I guess? To then Doom finding out through traveling every moment of time that maybe no matter how hard he tries maybe all of the timelines he has set up the best possible way and there is no way for him to get true perfection or rule. This was a crazy ish I liked it very much.

  • 9.0

    Halodystroyer44

    May 17, 2023

    I'm a sucker for a good Doom inner-monologue

  • 9.0

    General C K

    May 17, 2023

    Hi Chase Magnett, how's it going?

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  • 9.0

    Kalaoui

    Jan 16, 2024

    Doom! Great issue from all angles. Many re-used tropes but very well executed nonetheless. Coello/Aburtov on art are great too!

  • 9.0

    CrazyforRAMU

    Aug 02, 2024

    Just when I've got my expectations ratcheted down a notch, the author busts out a barn-burner of a great story. There are still pickable nits in the storytelling (eg. the pace starts slow and the artist needs to quit with the cartoony cheek-shading), but the premise of a long tragedy starring Doom as the protagonist? Impeccable. I particularly like the philosophical bent. (It's been 20 years but I *did* read Leibniz in college.) Doom comes *right to the threshold* of realizing his actions are immoral, but of course he balks at the last step. Alicia is right; he is his own worst enemy. I also really like a plus-size "special" issue done as one bigger, wilder story instead of just slapping some backup strips on the latest chapter of more

  • 8.5

    Screaming Enigma

    Mar 21, 2025

    Pretty fun issue that had a lot more focus on Doom that I had initially expected, even with him begin on the cover of the issue. Luckily, North proves he can write Doom greatly here and I'm really hoping we get a lot more of him going forward. Other than that, I did also enjoy the opening part of this with everyone losing their language, and Coello continues to put out super clean art throughout the book.

  • 8.0

    daspidaboy

    May 21, 2023

    this was a good issue. I liked a scenario where Fantastic Four can't speak, and Dr Doom written by Ryan North reminds me of Hickman's Doctor doom. Overall, one of the better fantastic four runs out there.

  • 8.0

    Williamflipper

    Mar 23, 2025

    Fun

  • 7.5

    Kenjamin

    May 09, 2025

    Art: 3.5/5 Story: 4/5 Total: 7.5/10

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    May 17, 2023

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    May 18, 2023

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    May 20, 2023

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    May 20, 2023

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    May 25, 2023

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    May 25, 2023

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    Jun 12, 2023

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    Jul 17, 2023

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    Aug 22, 2023

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    Oct 29, 2023

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    Dec 29, 2023

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    Jan 15, 2024

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    batnn

    Feb 16, 2024

  • 9.5

    Prodigalson16

    May 16, 2023

  • 9.5

    DaddyChar

    May 21, 2023

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    jmprados

    Jun 11, 2023

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    Jul 02, 2023

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    Rand al'Thor

    Sep 08, 2024

  • 9.0

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    May 17, 2023

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    May 18, 2023

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    May 18, 2023

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    May 20, 2023

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    May 24, 2023

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    Jun 08, 2023

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    Feb 13, 2025

  • 8.5

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    May 17, 2023

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    May 18, 2023

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    May 21, 2023

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    Jul 11, 2023

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    May 20, 2023

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    Aug 24, 2023

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