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2016

Marvel

Reed Richards, better known as Mr. Fantastic, is a brilliant physicist, engineer, and leader of the Fantastic Four. He possesses the extraordinary ability to stretch, deform, and reshape his body into virtually any form he can imagine.

Born with a prodigious intellect, Richards displayed scientific aptitude from a young age. While attending college, he met and befriended Ben Grimm. His obsession with space travel led him to design and construct a starship with the financial backing of his college roommate, Victor Von Doom.

Against the warnings of his colleagues, Richards led an unsanctioned test flight into space, accompanied by his girlfriend Sue Storm, her brother Johnny Storm, and his pilot friend Ben Grimm. During the flight, the ship was bombarded by cosmic radiation, granting them their signature superpowers.

Returning to Earth, they formed the Fantastic Four, dedicating themselves to exploration, scientific discovery, and protecting the world from extraordinary threats. His relationship with Sue Storm evolved into marriage, and they had two children, both of whom inherited superhuman abilities.

Despite his dedication to heroism, Richards is often portrayed as being consumed by his scientific pursuits, sometimes to the detriment of his personal relationships. He continuously pushes the boundaries of science, making both groundbreaking discoveries and potentially dangerous advancements.