Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes

Let's go!

Come on.

Just go over them, Edward!

Honk your horn, at least.

Courtney, please. Only a fool honks his horn in a traffic jam.

Move it, you idiots!

Have no fear, citizens.

We're here to save you.

Who in the blue blazes are those guys?

l invented unstable molecules some years ago.

Their unique nature allows material made with them to adapt

to any number of different energies and physical stresses.

The Fantastic Four currently use them in our home, uniforms, and clothing.

The Human Torch is particularly hard on his clothes, as you could imagine.

l've been working with the city on various applications

For the unstable molecule material, even donating a sample to the university.

So, any questions?

What do you think of the Wizard's Four?

The Fantastic Four welcome and commend anyone who wants to help save lives.

Any questions about unstable molecules?

Since the Wizard's Four are better than you guys at everything,

are you gonna retire or something?

l've heard the Wizard's IQ is higher than yours. Is that true?

Dr. Richards, l have a question about unstable molecules.

Yes?

Given the interaction between protons and electrons in atomic particles,

do you think you could take the Wizard in a fight?

And l'm leaving now.

No, l don't know anything about the Wizard.

Don't worry, buddy. The Human Torch is on the... Ow!

You're in my way, imbecile.

Hey! l was saving that.

''Was'' being the operative word there.

Let me guess. The boys are jealous?

Other heroes muscling in on their territory?

Yeah. Johnny's going nuts.

Ben acts like he doesn't care, but l know he does.

And Reed... Well, Reed's been weird about the whole thing.

He doesn't talk about it.

And what about you?

Well, l don't...

Be right back.

Klaw.

A little girl shouldn't play with superpowers.

Kitty's in the tree and she can't get down.

Hmm. Yeah.

Relax, kid.

l normally don't do this kind of thing, but...

Problem, Grimm?

Don't worry, big guy. l'll take this one.

You just rest there.

Thanks, Mr. Trapster. You saved my kitty.

Hey, what about me?

Thanks for nothing, ugly!

Come on, why not? Can't l burn down their headquarters or something?

lt's not a competition, Johnny! We're supposed to be saving lives, not...

You can have that sound guy. What's his name? Klaw?

Klaw.

Well, maybe we can.

Reed, who do you want to beat up?

No one.

l'm sure the Wizard and his team have the city's best interests at heart.

So Magic Pants whangs me with a coaster,

grabs all the glory, and you guys side with him?

Great.

Don't you get it?

They're stealing our spotlight!

Sledge-head, back me up.

These new guys are jerks. You hate 'em too, right?

Gimme a break, Matchstick.

l'm eating here.

Huh?

Yeah. l hate 'em.

All right. Now it's personal.

My teammates and l believe that children are our future.

Sure, we save lives all day,

but we always make time for the kids.

That's right. Someone's got to pick up the Fantastic Four's slack.

Hey, Mr. Wizard. Is it true you're the smartest man in the world?

Well, little boy, it's not nice to brag.

But yes. Yes, l am.

They're dissing us, Stretch. Big time.

They're iust so... So smug.

And arrogant.

You should have heard him, Reed.

He even said he was the smartest man on the planet.

Really?

Everyone, relax. l've found a way to get back in the good graces of our fans.

Uh, would that be by helping people?

No.

l mean... l mean, yes.

But also by making sure we get credit for it.

This guy's a freelance photographer.

Hi. My name's...

Yeah, whatever. So the plan is

he follows me around and takes photos whenever l save the day.

Genius, right?

-Johnny, l don't think that... -Hey, hey. Trust me. It's foolproof.

That should not have happened.

Oh, great.

This is far too easy.

l'm telling you, it wasn't me! l didn't start that fire.

(SCOFFING) Just like you didn't torch my room?

And my car. And my pants.

Go on, admit it.

You were showing off for that photographer, and...

No!

The radio said there was a fire at the warehouse.

Me and the photo guy got there,

but there was no fire, and then everything exploded.

Come on, Johnny. Be serious for once.

This looks terrible.

That picture is everywhere. Everyone thinks you're dangerous.

HERBIE! You too?

HERBlE: Sorry, but l won't go down like that poor warehouse.

I won't!

Okay, camera guy. We're trying this again.

We're gonna prove l am not dangerous.

Let's go save some people in really, really cool ways.

All l want to know is,

what is the matter with you?

l know, l know.

You're never gonna believe me, but l swear l did not blow up that warehouse!

Actually, Johnny, l believe you.

Really?

l mean, yeah.

l just normally never understand what you say so l was...

Just want to be sure.

l love being right.

Then again, l'm never wrong.

Are we enioying our newfound celebrity?

Oh, yeah. And the food's good, too.

No. When are we going to abandon this charade?

lt's driving me mad.

We had a deal, Klaw.

You help me, l help you.

lt won't be much longer.

l don't know, guys.

Everybody loves us.

Maybe there's something to be gained from this hero business.

WlZARD: Stay focused, Peter.

We have a more important goal than basking in this city's dimwitted praise.

And what about the Fantastic Four?

They annoy me to no end.

Especially the girl.

Then tomorrow is your lucky day.

l couldn't find data on Dragon Man,

but l was able to match the other three using facial-recognition software.

Peter Petruski, aka the Trapster, aka Paste-Pot Pete.

A former chemist who invented a number of amazing adhesives and oils.

-Paste-Pot Pete. -(LAUGHING) Paste.

Paste-eater, more likely.

Ulysses Klaw, aka Klaw.

A physicist working in the field of sonics.

He was doing research in Africa, but no one has heard from him in years.

Too bad we're hearing from him now.

The Wizard.

Dr. Bentley Wittman researched gravitational fields.

He made several breakthroughs, but gave it all up to be a magician.

What, like, pull-a-rabbit-out-of-a-hat magician?

Are we talking kids' parties here?

Specifically, rich kids' parties.

Nothing could be proven, but after the festivities

someone stole everything that wasn't nailed down.

You're saying that three science geeks and their pet dragon

are kicking us out of the hero game and they're crooks?

Get out of here!

So, what are we going to do about it?

l think it's time we had a chat with this Frightful Four.

Hey-hey, good name.

l'd like to thank the Wizard's Four, once again,

For saving City Hall from that devastating fire,

For their heroism and courage,

as well as their dedication to the people of New York.

l am pleased to declare the Wizard's Four official heroes of the city.

Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

Having full security clearance to the city