Mister Fantasticand theInvisible Womanof theFantastic Fourare one of Marvel’s most iconic couples, and they appear to have a solid relationship that’s stood the test of time.Namor, ruler of Atlantis, offered the only real threat to their future, but Susan chose to remain with Reed. Her reasoning explains why her marriage to Reed remains unbreakable, despite all they’ve endured, and the role Namor played in getting them there.
Fantastic Four: 40th Wedding Anniversary Special#1 by Karl Kesel and Drew Johnson presentsa tour of Reed and Sue’s life together. Different versions of the couple are plucked from special moments in their lives and invited to attend a party together with their past, present, and future selves.
A younger version of Sue inspires a group discussion about Namor and the reason they chose to remain with Reed. Both men were wonderful people, and Namor was the only one who ever made her doubt staying with Mister Fantastic, butthe Invisible Woman was happier with the idea of herself as Reed’s wife rather than as the Queen of Atlantis.
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Fantastic Four: 40th Wedding Anniversary Special#1 by Karl Kessel, Drew Johnson, Andrew Hennessy, Drew Geraci, Morry Hollowell, and Dave Lanphear
Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic are atthe heart of the Fantastic Four, and a future without the two of them together would’ve looked a lot different for the team. Despite all the universe-threatening fights, monumental discoveries, and adventures through time and space, only the Sub-Mariner ever truly placed their fate in jeopardy.Sue and Namor had a quick attraction to one another, and she admits that she wanted to be the one to help him heal after a life of feeling like he didn’t belong in either world he was technically a part of, and Namor was always eager to make their connection permanent.
Fantastic Four: 40th Wedding Anniversary Special#1was released in November 2005 and included a reprint of the original story of Reed and Sue’s wedding:Fantastic Four Annual#3 by the legendary Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
Moreover, the Sub-Mariner and Reed Richards have little in common, with Namor being hot-headed and passionate and Mister Fantastic operating from a logical viewpoint with hidden depths. Both loved Sue Storm, and she loved them back, but her decision to grow up and grow old with Reed was (rightly) more about her than either of the men after her heart. She analyzes herself and decided how she viewed her own future.Namor tested her love for Reed, but Sue didn’t envision herself as his queen,and that became a stepping stone for a lifelong commitment to Mister Fantastic instead.
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Sue’s bond with Namor and Reed gave her a new way to look at herself. As significant as they both were,no one decides Susan Storm’s fate but her, and a life of endless adventures and the pursuit of knowledge withReed as her husbandis what she saw for herself. Ben Grimm’s gentle nudge that only she could answer what she wanted to be was enough for her to recognize what she wanted. It’s difficult to say what impact she could’ve had on either man in a long-term sense, regardless of her motivation to help them, and her choice ultimately needed to be about her.
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Sue’s decision to remain with and marry Reed Richards was, of course, excellent news for the F4, but it also meant starting their marriage off on solid footing. Sue took the time to examine the only relationship in her life that made her question her future with Reed and chose, mindfully and purposefully, to let it go in favor of moving forward with their wedding. She knew how she saw herself and, subsequently, what she wanted to see ahead of her. TheInvisible Woman’srelationship withNamoracted as a catalyst for her lifelong partnership withMister Fantastic, much to theFantastic Four’sbenefit.
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Fantastic Four
TheFantastic Fouris a superhero franchise centered on Marvel Comics' first family of superheroes. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the team made its comic book debut in 1961 and quickly became a cornerstone of Marvel’s success. The franchise follows four astronauts—Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm—who gain superpowers after being exposed to cosmic radiation. Over the years,Fantastic Fourhas been adapted into several live-action films, animated series, and video games. The films have seen multiple reboots, with varying levels of success, and are now set to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with a new film slated for release in 2025.
