Fantastic Four: Foes #4

Fantastic Four: Foes was a six-issue limited series published by Marvel Comics in 2005, designed to provide a deeper exploration of the recurring antagonists within the Fantastic Four mythos. Written by Robert Kirkman with art by Cliff Rathburn, the series sought to ground these iconic villains in their everyday lives, framing them as complex figures rather than mere foils for the superhero team. The narrative specifically focuses on the challenges they face in maintaining their criminal operations while existing in a world constantly guarded by the Fantastic Four.

Issue number 4 continues this character-driven approach, maintaining the consistent visual tone established by Rathburn throughout the run. The series was generally received as a clever, slightly irreverent take on the genre, praised for its focus on character psychology and the mundane frustrations inherent in being a supervillain. It stands as a notable example of the mid-2000s trend toward deconstructing classic comic book archetypes through smaller, self-contained narratives.