Fantastic Four

The Fantastic Four are the first modern superhero team. They first assembled in 1990 in response to the invasion of New York by Doctor Victor von Doom. Their core membership consists of Ben Grimm, Johnny Storm, Susan Richards (nee Storm), and Reed Richards. Over time due to personal issues and leave, various other superheroes have been invited to stand in and fill one of the missing team slots.

The Fantastic Four are best known for being researchers and explorers. Reed Richards directed some of the first formal contact with multiple alien species, thanks to his development of hyperspace travel technology. The Fantastic Four are in their 50s now and still quite active as a team, serving as mentors and role models for many other superheroes.