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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99View Recommended reading Marvel Comics Marvel is making history with a very meta Fantastic Four comic that exists simultaneously in both the real world and the MCU Marvel Movies The Fantastic Four changed superhero comics forever, and could do the same for the MCU Marvel Comics The Fantastic Four will finally defeat Doctor Doom in July, but they'll have to pay the price Marvel Movies Fantastic Four: The First Steps director unveils the movie's retro-futuristic space suits and practical sets: "I really wanted it to feel like it was made in 1965, the way Stanley Kubrick would have made it" Marvel Movies The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Everything you need to know about the comic run that director Matt Shakman says inspired the film Superhero Movies Marvel fans have spotted a blink-and-you-miss-it Human Torch Easter egg in a new Fantastic Four clip Marvel Movies After Thunderbolts underperformed, Fantastic Four could be on track to disprove Marvel fatigue with massive start at the box office Marvel Comics Fantastic Four You'll soon be able to buy Fantastic Four comics off a newsstand, just the way our ancestors once did George Marston 30 June 2025 OK, you don't have to be that old, but it's seriously been a long time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Marvel has been going all out in channeling Silver Age of comics for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which takes place in the mid '60s in its own timeline. Now, Marvel Comics is going so far as to turn back the clock on how it sells comics, announcing a new Fantastic Four "bookazine" that can be purchased off of newsstands, just like way back in the old days. OK, maybe you don't have to be that old, but the last newsstand comics stopped appearing in the early '00s, so it's not inconceivable for adult comic fans to have never bought or even seen comics being sold alongside Us Weekly and Cosmopolitan. The new Fantastic Four "bookazine" contains reprints of three comic issues: You may like Marvel is making history with a very meta Fantastic Four comic that exists simultaneously in both the real world and the MCU The Fantastic Four changed superhero comics forever, and could do the same for the MCU The Fantastic Four will finally defeat Doctor Doom in July, but they'll have to pay the price Fantastic Four #60 (2002) “Inside Out” written by Mark Waid and drawn by Mike Wieringo Fantastic Four #570 (2009) “Solve Everything” written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Dale Eaglesham Fantastic Four #1 (2022) “The Last Town to the Left” written by Ryan North and drawn by Iban Coello It also includes "an illustrated look at the origin of the Fantastic Four by renowned artist Alex Ross, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps," and "interviews with Marvel Studios Executive Producer Grant Curtis and Creative Director of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding," according to the official press release. Here's a gallery of the official covers for the "bookazine," by Phil Noto, and Arthur Adams and Christina Strain: Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Marvel Comics) (Image credit: Marvel Comics) The Fantastic Four "bookazine" is coming sooner than you might think, hitting newsstands on Friday July 4 (an atypical day, as comics usually release on Wednesdays). It will beat The Fantastic Four: First Steps by just a few weeks, as the Marvel blockbuster hits theaters on July 25. For more, check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and shows and how to watch the Marvel movies in order. George Marston Social Links Navigation I've been Newsarama's resident Marvel Comics expert and general comic book historian since 2011. I've also been the on-site reporter at most major comic conventions such as Comic-Con International: San Diego, New York Comic Con, and C2E2. Outside of comic journalism, I am the artist of many weird pictures, and the guitarist of many heavy riffs. 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Marvel is making history with a very meta Fantastic Four comic that exists simultaneously in both the real world and the MCU The Fantastic Four changed superhero comics forever, and could do the same for the MCU The Fantastic Four will finally defeat Doctor Doom in July, but they'll have to pay the price Fantastic Four: The First Steps director unveils the movie's retro-futuristic space suits and practical sets: "I really wanted it to feel like it was made in 1965, the way Stanley Kubrick would have made it" The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Everything you need to know about the comic run that director Matt Shakman says inspired the film Marvel fans have spotted a blink-and-you-miss-it Human Torch Easter egg in a new Fantastic Four clip Latest in Marvel Comics The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Everything you need to know about the comic run that director Matt Shakman says inspired the film Doctor Doom has taken over the world, but the cosmic powers of the Marvel Universe will finally respond in GODS: One World Under Doom #1 The Fantastic Four changed superhero comics forever, and could do the same for the MCU New Marvel/DC crossover has Kevin Smith returning to Green Arrow and Daredevil, Jeff the Landshark frolicking with Krypto, and Wonder Woman meeting Captain America Spider-Man: The Animated Series' 31-year-old cliffhanger will finally be answered in comic sequel Ironheart takes flight in a new Iron Man comic cover that shows off MCU concept art Latest in News Hideo Kojima was "so bummed" Death Stranding 2 Easter eggs were "revealed on social media right away," but "I'm retweeting all these things so the blame is on me" Elden Ring's new content and Nintendo Switch 2 release could be coming soon – the Tarnished Edition was just rated by the ESRB Amazon's missing out on that sweet Switch 2 money because Nintendo's mad about "unauthorized sales," new report suggests Hideo Kojima says "I'm happy with the scores, thank you" as Death Stranding 2 settles at 90 on Metacritic, overcoming his fears that it might be too likable The Institute showrunners explain why the new Stephen King dystopian sci-fi TV series is more timely than ever: "Children shall inherit the earth, but first they have to save themselves" James Gunn says Marvel boss Kevin Feige was a "really great role model" for what he's trying to achieve at DC: "He let me do my thing, but he also was really honest with what he thought" GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: "This tarpunk delivery epic is more Metal Gear Solid than ever, for better and worse" Rematch review: "As with Rocket League, the just-one-more-game pull is magnetic" Tron: Catalyst review: "Disc slinging is a thrill in this gorgeous rendition of the series, but I'm let down by a time-loop story that falls flat" FBC: Firebreak review: "A disappointingly bland multiplayer FPS that's missing far too much of what made Control special" Dune: Awakening review: "Both extremely compelling and extraordinarily boring, sometimes at the same time – yet still a true Dune love letter" Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber" M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion" 28 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy” Predator: Killer of Killers review: "Great characters, thrilling action, and gorgeous Arcane-esque animation" From the World of John Wick: Ballerina review: "Brilliant action, even if the plot gives you a sense of déjà vu" Squid Game season 3 review: "A staggeringly excellent final season wraps up one of the greatest Netflix shows ever" Ironheart review: "A relic of Marvel's content-at-all-costs era" Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date" Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling" Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision GamesRadar+ is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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