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Fantastic Four For Dummies

By Justin Peniston
Marvel
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Discover Marvel’s Founding Family! Before the Avengers, the X-Men, or the Defenders, there was the Fantastic Four. This team of superheroes made their name through their dynamic origin, forced together by circumstance but bonded forever as family. Fantastic Four For Dummies introduces you to Marvel’s First... Read More
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Discover Marvel’s Founding Family!

Before the Avengers, the X-Men, or the Defenders, there was the Fantastic Four. This team of superheroes made their name through their dynamic origin, forced together by circumstance but bonded forever as family. Fantastic Four For Dummies introduces you to Marvel’s First Family and the major villains that they’ve encountered, including the infamous Doctor Doom. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics, this full-colour guide features art taken directly from the Marvel Comics archives, giving readers all they need to know about this superhuman cast of characters. Discover their strengths and weaknesses and explore the essential comics to get up to speed on what makes this team so fantastic.

  • Get to know the superheroes that make up the Fantastic Four and delve into their fateful origins.
  • Discover the supporting cast and major villains throughout the storylines.
  • Understand the characters on a deeper level and explore the family dynamics that have shaped this unlikely team.
  • Learn why the Fantastic Four have been so popular and have stood the test of time.

Whether you’re a dedicated Fantastic Four fan or just finding your footing, Fantastic Four For Dummies is your go-to guide to making friends with Marvel’s first family.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394299386

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Justin Peniston is a writer of comics and animation with over 15 years’ experience working with science fiction, fantasy, horror, and super hero comics. He has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Studios, Cartoon Network, Man of Action Studios, and IDW Publishing.

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