While on an outer space test flight in an experimental spacecraft, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and siblings Sue and Johnny Storm are exposed to cosmic rays, resulting in each of them gaining superhuman abilities. Reed is able to stretch, twist and re-shape his body to inhuman proportions. Sue can bend light, making herself and others invisible, and additionally can create force fields. Johnny gains pyrokinetic abilities, allowing him to project fire from his body and gaining the ability of flight. Ben becomes a massive rock-like humanoid possessing superhuman strength and durability. With their powers, the fantastic four lives like a family of heroes in New York.
