The Fantastic Four, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961, are Marvel’s first superhero family and pioneers of the modern comic book era. Composed of Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing), they gained their powers after a cosmic radiation accident. Known for exploring science fiction, space, and family dynamics, the team has battled iconic foes like Doctor Doom, Galactus, and the Skrulls across decades of adventures.