Mister Fantastic

Photograph of the Gen Con Indy 2008 in Indianapolis.

Mister Fantastic (Dr. Reed Nathaniel Richards) is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #1 in November 1961. Like the other founding members of the Fantastic Four, Reed received his powers after being exposed to a cosmic storm. His primary power is to stretch his body to lengths. He is also the Invisible Woman's husband.

In other media

The character has appeared in movies, television series, toys, and video games. He has been adapted into motion pictures and is played by Ioan Gruffudd, Miles Teller, John Krasinski, and Pedro Pascal.