Fantastic Four Annual #23

Fantastic Four Annual #23 was published by Marvel Comics in 1990 as part of the Days of Future Present crossover event. This narrative arc spanned the annuals of Fantastic Four, New Mutants, X-Factor, and Uncanny X-Men, weaving together disparate timelines and character histories to explore the long-term ramifications of the famous Days of Future Past storyline. The issue served to deepen the interconnected nature of the Marvel Universe during a period when editorial crossovers were becoming a hallmark of the publisher's storytelling strategy.

The issue was written by Randall Frenz and illustrated by Ron Lim, a quintessential artistic pairing for Marvel's cosmic and ensemble titles of the era. Lim’s dynamic, clean-lined style was intended to capture the scope of the time-travel narrative while maintaining the classic sensibilities of the Fantastic Four. Upon release, the annual was generally received as a functional and necessary chapter for readers invested in the larger event, valued primarily by collectors for its role in the complex continuity of the X-Men and Fantastic Four lore.