Fantastic Four by Dan Slott Omnibus Vol. 1

Background. Dan Slott took over Fantastic Four in 2018 following a period where the title had been absent from Marvel's publishing line. His approach was deliberately upbeat — positioning the FF as Marvel's optimist family, the team that solves problems through intelligence and cooperation rather than violence, in a publishing climate that had trended toward darkness and moral complexity. Sara Pichelli's artwork for the opening arc gave the book a warmth and visual clarity consistent with Slott's character vision.

What's inside. This first Slott omnibus collects the opening of his Fantastic Four run, including the team's return to the Marvel Universe, the wedding issue (the culmination of Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters' long relationship), the Griever storyline where the team faces a cosmic destroyer of worlds, and the Doctor Doom/Infamous Iron Man crossover that complicated Richards' relationship with his greatest adversary. Sara Pichelli, Stefano Caselli, and Aaron Kuder provide artwork across the collection.

Why it's worth it. The wedding of the Thing and Alicia Masters is one of the most emotionally satisfying moments in recent Fantastic Four history — Slott spent his opening arc earning it, and the issue itself delivers. The Griever storyline is also the best first-arc antagonist introduction in FF since Byrne's era. For readers looking for a Fantastic Four omnibus that captures the team's essential warmth and optimism, this is the modern-era entry point.

Edition details. Hardcover omnibus. US edition published by Marvel Comics. ISBN 9781302961206.