Fantastic Four: Unstable Molecules #1-4 Complete

is a four-issue comic book limited series written by acclaimed award-winning indie creator James Sturm () and illustrated by Guy Davis () and published by Marvel Comics in 2003. The author posits that in 1958, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and some other Marvel bullpenners made the acquaintance of a dysfunctional extended family of non-super powered individuals. These four flawed characters, by the names of Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben became the basis for the comic book that changed superhero fiction forever: the Fantastic Four. Strum's and Davis's multi-layered story encourages multiple readings, each time garnering new insights. By using 1950s stereotypes, Unstable Molecules presents new and interesting incarnations of these well known characters. It is a What If..? situation that asks this totally intriguing and in so far as I know in the realm of superhero comic books, never-before asked question: What if this story were indeed true? Original and for me a classic. The term "unstable molecules" in the series title itself refer to a configuration of unknown atomic nuclei and electrons discovered or synthesized by Reed Richards, which is responsive to certain energized matter around it. Used in the making of clothing for the Fantastic Four and certain other superhuman beings, unstable molecular cloth mimics its wearer's physical properties, allowing it to stretch like Mister Fantastic and burst into flame without burning like the Human Torch. It's just perfect.


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