Fantastic Four #557

This issue had what I was looking for: Super Science!

The story continues as did in the previous issue except Reed Richards has returned and has a new toy. Seeing the Anti-Galactus suit was like being slapped in the face with the reasons why I have long loved the Fantastic Four. It is so big and so cool looking you just want to see it tear ass but then I’m reminded even more of Richard’s genius. He stands before the ultimate killing on a hunch that is his ex-girlfriend adding him on the ‘don’t kill list’ and he’s right! Such bravery and self confidence can only exist in comic books.

Then we have the Bush administration, Millar and Hitch keeping things contemporary, I like it.

The later half of this book reminds me that Reed Richards is not just a great scientist but also a great man and husband. He is polite and steadfast in his rejection of Alyssa. And what can I say about the anniversary dinner. We have romance and two displays of super science, the ring and the time travel. So cool.

Johnny’s girlfriend is so feisty, when that whole situation hits the fan it will be very interesting.

Finally we have Doom and boy does he look great!

Overall I think Millar and Hitch have done a good job with this first arc. I was a little worried about how they were going to wrap it up but overall I am pleased. For the most part I like the art. I think Ben and Susan look the best, however I’m still attached to that Walt Simonson look on Reed, but I’ll live.