A timeline of Fantastic Four reading orders centered on four of the most influential FF authors - each a jump on point for any new FF readers. Follow the team’s evolution through Byrne’s character-driven reinvention, Simonson’s cosmic epics, Waid’s emotional re-grounding, and Hickman’s multiversal saga of legacy and destiny.
John Byrne redefines the Fantastic Four with a bold blend of classic adventure, character depth, and creative world-building that honored their legacy while moving them into a more modern era.
Walter Simonson’s run on Fantastic Four delivers high-stakes cosmic storytelling, inventive science fiction concepts, and dynamic visuals that pushed the team into bold new territory.
Mark Waid’s Fantastic Four run reinvigorates the team’s core themes of family and exploration, blending heartfelt character moments with epic, universe-spanning adventures.
Jonathan Hickman’s Fantastic Four run weaves a grand, cerebral saga of multiversal stakes and legacy-building, transforming the team into architects of the future while deepening their familial bonds.
Reading Orders