Fantastic Four: Life Story (2022) - Comic Story Explained

[@dannymalt]

I also started covering the original Fantastic Four Stan Lee and Jack Kirby run if you want to check that out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISVn4OPnZ2tndU

[@historyking9984]

I feel so bad for Reed. He does everything to protect his family and sacrifices everything. His career ,his reputation, time, everything. And he ends up with Jonny dead and Sue leaving him for Namor.

[@topdeckhelix8450]

Forreal I cannot forgive sue in this story no matter what.

[@historyking9984]

@@topdeckhelix8450 yeah. I kinda wish Sue or anyone apologized. Like yeah it’s pretty late but dang. At least admit you were wrong

[@AVagent007]

Thats the literal life story of many men who work hard everyday to provide for their families and allot of families are very ungrateful or don’t understand

[@Jesse31597]

We all know why Sue loves Mr. Fantastic a.k.a " El Stretcho" 🤣

[@joshuagraham2843]

or elasticgirl

[@metatronblack]

Do you think it's hard for him to put on a condom?

[@guyincognito82]

Franklin is very hard to write for being how powerful he is. You can't have him destroy Galactus then not be able to deal with Doctor Doom. That's why I love Johnathan Hickmans Fantastic Four story because it's very well written. I recommend it a lot.

[@dallinfeatherstone]

This is genuinely the first time I've been interested in a Fantastic Four story. I don't love all the changes they've made to their origin, but overall, it definitely works better for long-form storytelling. I hope they take a decent amount from these issues when creating the Marvel FF movie. Maybe they can finally get it right lol. Good work Danny, keep it up!!

[@mcduane71]

I totally agree. I could get past the changes because I was so invested in this narrative. This would work perfectly as the basis for the plot of the MCU Fantastic Four trilogy. Obviously not a period piece like this, but keep the focus on the family dynamic, and Reed's determination on preventing Galactus.

[@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677]

Would kill for a X-men Life Story or/and a Hulk Life Story. Now those would be interesting.

[@anthonynegron]

Love how they compare to the Grand Design comics too. Both so different but so similar in how they tell the story

[@aaronbariso5423]

Xmen life story would be awesome but it would be tough considering the vast amount of characters to cover. A wolverine or prof x life story might be a little easier tho.

[@chaserred4155]

​@@aaronbariso5423It'd definitely be a revolving door throughout the decades, but i think that'd be the best. Especially with Logan as the main character.

[@somethingfunny666]

I love X-Men, but a Hulk Life story would slap so hard it would warp the fabric of space.

[@dougbecktroyd2692]

it's called life story so I feel like you need someone who by the 2010s or 20's will retire or die also hard to do hulk or x-men stories justice without time travel given both days of the future past and Minstro are important parts of their comic book history now Avengers life story could work but I feel like it be hard to make the 2000's that much different from spiderman but then perhaps we expand on it instead

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

Love this and the Spiderman Life Story! Would love to see them tackle an X-Men themed one, Wolverine would make sense since he is basically ageless and could go from wwii to Old man logan

[@rob9241]

So sad how Reed ends, thing about him snapping there are moments when people snap and the body acts out on it's own it is like it goes on autopilot. They down played Franklin's powers which made a lot of sense.

[@joshuagraham2843]

i wonder if tom strong and reed richards meet?

[@ThatGuyKeondre]

I love the F.F. and Life story is awesome! Bought the issues as they were coming out and every issue moved me to tears. I hope everyone that's watching for the first time enjoys this run!

[@myninja1]

this story, Hickmans' FF, and Big In Japan are probably my 3 favorite. Seth Fishers' art is truly magnificent

[@ThatGuyKeondre]

@@myninja1 haven't had time to start Hickman's run but I own the ultimate edition paperbacks, gonna pick them up once I get up to date with Zdarsky Daredevil

[@myninja1]

@@ThatGuyKeondre indeed man, it's good! haven't read much FF. but what I've seen, I like. got Big In Japan as a gift and it's soo dope! wish more people would mention it

[@anthonyfrias5533]

Stories like these are born out of the love for the character

[@Ashguy733]

Im not gunna lie, I felt like this story was kinda all over the place compared to Spider-Man Life Story. Like the theme of the FF is about family and about them exploring the universe together trying to make the universe a better place. I feel like that was tackled here, but they didn't do the Dr. Doom/Reed foil well enough in my opinion. They should have used Doom's origin as a means to explain why he wants to take over the world, regarding his childhood with his mother and his father, have Kristoff be a stand in for his son and his lover Valeria there and have her die of cancer or something, like have Doom be a genius that constantly has bad thrown at him that inspires him to ensure the world experiences no more suffering, but have him look at the world during the Cold War period and put Latveria as this contested zone of influence between the USSR and NATO and how he doesn't like being undermined by the great power dynamic for the sake of ideologies. All this happening till the end of the Cold War simultaneously while Reed has his family and adventures. I also would like to point out that even in the Lee/Kirby era, Reed does change near the end and appreciates Sue and everyone else, so this Reed is super focused on his work and ignores his family isn't always a 100% the case, I just felt like Russell leaned a bit too hard into that. Spider-Man life story kinda used its decades also to illustrate events from those eras within his history to support its story, and this comic didn't which I kinda was bummed about like Id have liked if the 60s was the coming of Galactus story, have Johnny and Crystal meet, but she dies, do a smaller version of this Man this Monster for the Thing and end it with Franklin being born. The 70s would involve more classic adventures and team ups with the X-men and Avengers maybe showcase Sue's encounter with the Psycho Man while trying to raise Franklin that gives her PTSD and have Reed caught between the Cold War politics, Johnny having a daytime/late night tv show, being a celebrity, but alone and missing Crystal and the Thing meets Alicia Masters and realizing she ages while he doesn't and end with him leaving the team near 79, because he wants to be with Alicia more in this time where nuclear annihilation could come at any moment. The 80s would be the introduction of She-Hulk replacing Ben, Sue turning into Malice from her PTSD, with Psycho-Man and have the team come together to fight him. Have Johnny connecting with She-Hulk, not on a romantic level, but more along the lines of the fact that she also is alone, but happy and learn what makes life easier to deal with alone and Reed learning to be a more stay at home father while working on projects that would solve world problems to alleviate Cold War tensions, only for the USSR to fall finally. I haven't figured out the 90s era, probably something along the lines of Valeria being born, the creation of the New FF with Hulk, Wolverine, Spidey and Ghost Rider, lean into Post Cold War Doom and him being the conflict with Reed more. Anyways I know this is a long detailing, but I just felt like Spider-man's adventures in life story were highlighted to explain his responsibility and love of those around him contrasting his villains who can't let go and bear no responsibility and I didn't feel this story did that, it just kinda went with the Galactus Trilogy, but not and it just kinda didn't feel like an FF story to me entirely.

[@dannymalt]

Correction: I meant to say Zawandi’s brother is Black Panther, not she is Black Panther’s brother! Also just wanted to share if you want to read more Fantastic Four, Jonathan Hickman’s run is what made me a Fantastic Four fan, so I highly recommend reading that. Dan Slott’s current run is pretty good too. Even the original 1960s Stan Lee/Jack Kirby run is amusing and really started the whole Marvel Universe.

[@DeezNutz-h2O]

I also wanted to point out to you that it was not Johnny Storm moving Sue and Reed Richards things in the end, it was Franklin Richards. Just wanted to point that out to you

[@tumblingworm737]

Do the story where Mr. Fantastic fights the man that can stretch his mind.

[@firofiore6638]

Just subscribed great video

[@alecaquino4306]

Lol you need to hire an editor or spend some more time re-watching your stuff before you officially release it to KZbin. These kinds of things seem to happen a ton with you!

[@TheDrigodamus]

Great score, Mate! Editing and all, great stuff. Thank you

[@scapegoat990]

This story was very cosmic horror! I like these life story comics, interesting takes on overarching series. Also Danny's Galactus sounded like Robot Mayor Quimby, and that's exactly how his voice has always sounded to me

[@dennislever5942]

>enters comments >Ctrl + F "Quimby" >1 match >8 likes I've found my people

[@jaymartinez6359]

Much love from the Philippines danny! Hope u see this! I'm predicting you'll have a million sub by 2023. Let's get it brooo!

[@joshuacruz2972]

This just brought the feels and the laughter to me in abundance. Loved it. Thanks Dany!

[@Feedback72]

45:49 did you mean sister? 😂

[@artysarryn9111]

45:47 Black Panther What?

[@simonndys]

That got me too

[@mikecarmona6380]

I was never a big fan of the fantastic four but this interpretation of them was really good I liked it. Again another great video keep them coming 👍👍👍

[@andrewogunmokun9309]

Glad you’re back!

[@donaldhickey4055]

thank you that was wonderful for me having yo come out on Sundays it makes me feel like Saturday Morning cartoons I get a snack watch your content and life is good

[@Qwasboy]

Bro your music choices are so good, the recap is great, this is the fourth time I've watched this . Life Story has become one of my favourite comics of all time!

[@njlamendola]

I usually wait till work to listen on Monday but today is laundry day

[@ianfontanet4230]

Good video. Fantastic Four: Life Story and Spider-Man: Life Story actually reminds me of Superman and Batman: Generations by John Byrne.

[@taviscaron4192]

Seriously Danny, I didn't know about this story, how I missed it I have no clue but thank you for introducing me to it! I'm going to go buy the issues right now! Killer video brother!

[@thebossrayden]

Danny, Johnny was in the Bed Peace movement with Lennon an Yoko Ono not just being young and a ladies man lol

[@mrmadfunny5507]

Dude, this is absolutely amazing. Keep up the great work.

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

Imagine Galactus showing up in the milky way, blowing past every planet and an asteroid belt just to reach Earth? Like walking through a graveyard for years til you reach a buffet at the center

[@RawB242]

Danny has the funniest commentary lol

[@levonpoe]

Let me say to you I think you are brilliant. I like your story telling style and that is saying a lot. there are only 3 others I serioulsly follow for comic reviews and you give me story I have not seen or heard of before

[@TevyaSmolka]

this was a interesting continuation of the life story universe especially for the fantastic four.

[@larryfoulkeofficial8609]

Sadly this is a different universe from spiderman life story

[@TevyaSmolka]

@@larryfoulkeofficial8609 yeah that's true man that sucks because I would've loved to see both Spiderman life story and Fantastic four be connected.

[@myninja1]

At 1:00:58, best Galactic voice over ever! Had I taken my hit right then, I'd be choking my ass off laughing 😄

[@Artisan1979]

1:04:07 That's because, as the thing, Ben's aging is slowed to a crawl. He's practically immortal in his rock state.

[@KimNguyen-zm7gi]

Not bad. So much real life events. Very good and surreal. Time catches up with you. So cool and sad that Ben will out live everyone. A realistic send off. Johnny going out first was sad because he never had a chance to have his own family.

[@pinkpowercoin3341]

I got maybe 5 minutes into this video and decided I just HAD to buy this comic based on the premise you gave (plus the art was very much up my alley). Binged read the whole thing. It was so good. But also bitter sweet in a way. So used to the heroes never aging, always being alive, that it hit a little harder seeing that Johnny stayed dead, and the remaining three having to deal with threats with just them left. Came back to give this video its rightful watch (and like), and see your thoughts of the story.

[@saipelekima5675]

If I’m Reed I’m giving the earth a big I TOLD YOU SO middle finger 😂😂😂 when the silver surfer shows up

[@ComptonCrypto]

Love the value add of your vocals to these stories Danny! Absolutley love the channel, i'd love to see you do Incorruptible

[@dallinfeatherstone]

Also, it's so awesome finally to see Galactus not lookin like a lame ass Chinatown Transformer made of knock-off Legos lol.

[@LaraCazarts]

This was fantastic work! Love the narration as always ✨

[@amandusvonborstel7515]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thank you for this one!

[@sjbrooksy45]

World Bank would never do that! Right? *Laughs nervously

[@OutstandingO]

This was actually a VERY dope run through. GREAT stuff.

[@764music]

Great narration… probably the best I’ve watched ❤

[@officialtoyfri3nd25]

Wow! What a story, and you tell it so well!! Please, do the Spider-man: Lifestory also. It would be great to see you bring to life as well. Thenks!

[@p_to]

I’m betting hard money they will use this to build the MCU FF. Just watching this solid breakdown and I’m like oh sheet this grounds them so well in history and the family dynamics are well done in a way that’s condensed with a zoom through flashes of their history. It makes it more accessible for newcomers and makes it that they don’t have to dive into the large body of work of the comics while still respecting the source material

[@nobod2567]

I'm hoping for X-Men: Life Story to be a reality

[@piyakhebisonii1001]

Amazing!! My Sundays are whole again!!

[@nickabenson]

Thank you for another fun video. I appreciate your work and enjoy your content.

[@Luckless89]

Could Mr. Fantastic have made a machine to enhance Sue's power to either create a shield around the Earth or make it invisible?

[@brightadjei3800]

Lol love from a Ghanaian American 🇬🇭x🇺🇸love to see more realistic African countries in comics peace and love to you and yours 21:59

[@larryfoulkeofficial8609]

Same

[@elianaasiedu]

Same 🇬🇭❤️🇺🇸❤🇦🇬

[@JJMcSkoozie222]

Best recaps on KZbin

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

Thought the Android Reed was going to become an android remembrance of Reed and Johnny and be the new "Human Torch" as a reference to the original 40's version

[@historyking9984]

I feel so bad for Reed. He sacrificed so much to protect his family and the people of earth. And I personally feel nobody really truly gives him his credit or apologizes for all his sacrifices to try and save the world

[@abdullah9433]

At 45:51 you say Franklin marries Black Panthers brother; was that a mis-spoke or am I mistaken?

[@dannymalt]

Yes a misspeak. Black Panther is her brother.

[@MrSinclairn]

@@dannymalt THanks for that,I picked up on that too and was going to comment but Abdullah got there first!

[@myninja1]

even the best make mistakes. was funny, though lol

[@jeromewhite2360]

They should do one for Daredevil.

[@JadedMax]

Dude, the music is too fricking loud. Edit: ok, music is too loud, but this is friking awesome. I'm in. You did an awesome job.

[@dannymalt]

I constantly debate how loud the music should be, and I think I have it at a good level in recent videos. Glad you still dug this video in the end.

[@9130kim]

Amazing life story of FF! Thanks👍

[@ronaldbaxter5499]

The Council Of Reeds should show up and give him back his memories

[@Shaddowkhan]

As always your scores are epic.

[@nobod2567]

I'm hoping for more life story series', the characters I want to have their own life story to be Iron man, Hulk, X-Men, The Avengers, Daredevil, & Wolverine, Captain America

[@NNZ5092]

Im howling at the explanation of their names🤣

[@vernonhampton5863]

Let's be honest here. Super muscular and swaggering Namor or Reed Richards, who is super malliable and can stretch. He can also make himself ribbed too. So... there is a pretty big if not ever growing reason that Sue is still a Richards and not a princess.

[@havenautart]

Ricardo Jones “I mean I already look like the thing”

[@danhise7352]

That was just awesome thank you

[@ensabahnur3794]

I love fantastic four stories

[@darrellwill7970]

Well shoot....may as well do the Spider Man life story. I didn't know about these stories.

[@Momo-cx1ij]

👍 Amazing video :DD

[@dannyd807]

I wish you would do the John Byrne fantastic 4 runI

[@fredricotraversiere8868]

I love fantastic four it awesome Dannymalt hey can you do DC vs Vampire please it cool 😀👍👏❤

[@Emery101]

Senior Stretch needs to be a canon nickname for Reed.

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

X-Men life Story from Logan's eyes, showing the start of it all woth Charles Xavier, to the rise and fall of Scott as leader and eventually to the current Krakoa era X-Men. Logan is the perdcet character for a series like this as he is basically ageless in the eras presented in this series.

[@shaddouida3447]

it would be cool if he did a new Fantastic Four comic that takes place on a new alternate version Earth-27M

[@dswynne]

The only negative is that there wasn't a classic Hulk appearance.

[@jpmcpheemcphee2695]

Galactus sounds like the mayor of Springfield on the Simpsons

[@historyking9984]

It’s hilarious how Sue Storm becomes the first woman in space and nobody cares:

[@HaightTheGreat]

I'm not a FF fan (I've really tried) but this was a very interesting story.

[@Ando1428]

i liked it but it should have lined up with spidey a bit more. carol should have been a silver fox

[@wolv0223]

"We see them marching for civil rights." Well, we see Sue marching for civil rights, but none of the others, which feels intentional.

[@Jebbtube]

I'm so glad Marvel made these stories, and I hope other heroes get their Life Stories told.

[@OldDirtyCollector]

So much for the first family. They divorced sue and reed. Terrible. And to add insult to injury they put her with namor the douche. They just had to make stretch look like and act like an idiot. Smh. Terrible.

[@jrpgaddict7726]

Thanks!

[@ronnie3613]

Man this might be better written than Spider Man: Life Story

[@mikeread7611]

I personally prefer Spidey, but tbf I’m not as big of fan of FF

[@ib482]

I love that Galactus sounds like JFK in space

[@lightninglogan2741]

what is the name of the music in the background it’s so good

[@ycarusgamer5187]

I hope to see spiderman life story 2 or continuations of annuals.. of several stories that were not put in volume 1 and I hope it comes I can also see Wolverine,X-Men,Thor,Iron Man and Captain America life story And it would be very interesting like and Bye!

[@abhishekdidwania8375]

I know its cheesy but I am Proud to see my country flag on this comics "36:34”

[@saintmyless]

cool story but where is valeria?!

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

Would love an "X-Men Life Story" following Logans years through his encounters with the other mutants. Start with WWII where Logan is fighting alonhgside Cap-Bucky and rescue Eric from a Concentration camp, then grows from there. Logan meets young Professor X and the journies he will endure with the team

[@buckybarz3779]

I would love this to be the MCU F4. With a few changes of course.

[@Shaddowkhan]

Thanks for turning me on to Mark Russell.

[@SonofSuperman-o1q]

Would be Awesome For a Superman🦸🏻 Life Story or / and a Batman 🦇 Life Story. Now those would be Awesome.

[@PsychN1ckM3ta]

Finally someone did this full story 🤍

[@partofthetribe3277]

Amazing!!!!!

[@jakeduggan776]

Glactus = Mayor Quimby hahaha

[@djoneforever]

Good narration, but the music is just a little too loud

[@The-Last-1-Left]

I've never understood the hate this fantastic 4 got, as someone who read the comics as a kid before the movie came out I've always loved it.

[@CertifiedHater98]

Love that they’re using this for the basis of the new movie

[@brandon_01]

Came here right after they announced the cast

[@kilokelly7337]

1:12:09 I thought Johnny died 😂

[@isaacalexander5286]

I would like for them to do a Iron man, Hulk, or Daredevil Life story.