... gained superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space. They are:
| • | Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards): a scientific genius and the leader of the group, who can stretch his body into incredible lengths and shapes |
| • | The Invisible Woman (Susan, or Sue, Storm–Richards): Reed's girlfriend and later wife, who can render herself invisible and project powerful invisible force fields and blasts |
| • | The Human Torch (Johnny Storm): Sue's younger brother, who can generate flames, surround himself with them and fly |
| • | The Thing (Ben Grimm): their grumpy but benevolent friend, a former college football star, Reed's college roommate and a skilled pilot, who possesses tremendous superhuman strength, durability and endurance due to his stone–like flesh |
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