The Fantastic Four came to being in 1961. It is a Marvel comic about a dysfunctional superhero 'family'. They were four mortals exposed to cosmic rays during an experiment.

The original Fantastic Four were Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and Thing. The human torch in pre super life was the little brother to the invisible woman. They have had dozens of enemies over the years.

The Ultimate Fantastic Four originated in 2004. Characters are similar to the originals, but younger. Some publications indicate that this monthly comic will end in February of this year.

The original Fantastic Four was the first comic to illustrate family ties. The old comics sell at E Bay and elsewhere. Sometimes the bids for old Fantastic Four comics can get pricey.