Marvel Comics has announced the next What If…? Disney/Marvel mashup, with the Fantastic Four in its sights. It’s titled Marvel & Disney: What If…? Mickey & Friends Became the Fantastic Four #1, try saying that five times quickly. The new one-shot will be available on January 8th. This one-shot follows on from the Wolverine and Thor one-shots. This one-shot is written by Riccardo Secchi and Steve Behling and drawn by Lorenzo Pastrovicchio.
“As a huge Final Fantasy fan myself, I can say with confidence that this issue will tickle your nostalgic quirks and capture the spirit of Marvel’s first family in a story that’s simply fantastic!” said Editor Mark Paniccia.
So what exactly is Marvel & Disney: What If…? Mickey and Friends Became the Fantastic Four #1?
Mickey has the power to stretch! Minnie can become invisible! Goofy can breathe fire! Donald can become a rock… thing! With these awesome powers, as the Fantastic Four they vow to help those in need. And they’ll need all their incredible abilities to succeed on their first mission: to stop Mole Pete from destroying Duckburg! But how did they get their superpowers? Find out in this amazing Origin Special!
NEW YORK, NY — September 16, 2024 — Over the past year, Marvel mythology has blended with Disney magic with new What If…? one-shots that have featured Mickey Mouse and friends in classic Marvel Comics tales. Following Donald Duck’s incredible adventures as Wolverine and Thor, and Minnie’s flight as Captain Marvel, this January the whole pal will join the action in MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MICKEY & FRIENDS BECAME THE FANTASTIC FOUR #1.
Written by Steve Behring and Riccardo Secchi with artist Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Marvel & Disney: WHAT IF…? Mickey & Friends Become the Fantastic Four #1 goes back to the roots of the Marvel Universe. In 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby launched the Age of Heroes with Fantastic Four #1, and now Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald pay tribute to this groundbreaking comic. Watch as the gang puts a wild twist on Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben’s fateful space journey, the cosmic storm that gave them their unique powers, and the legendary first superhero battle with the Mole Man.
Your favorite Disney characters become Marvel’s First Family!!!
Mickey has the power to stretch! Minnie can become invisible! Goofy can breathe fire! Donald can become a rock… thing! With these awesome powers, as the Fantastic Four they vow to help those in need. And they’ll need all their incredible abilities to succeed on their first mission: to stop Mole Pete from destroying Duckburg! But how did they get their superpowers? Find out in this amazing Origin Special!
“As a huge Final Fantasy fan myself, I can say with confidence that this issue will tickle your nostalgic quirks and capture the spirit of Marvel’s first family in a story that’s simply fantastic!” said Editor Mark Paniccia.
Check out the main cover and alternate covers by Phil Noto and Chrissy Zullo, and pre-order MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MICKEY & FRIENDS BECAME THE FANTASTIC FOUR #1 at your local comic shop today. Stay tuned for announcements about future issues of Marvel & Disney: What If…? coming soon! Visit Marvel.com for more information.
Marvel & Disney: What if Mickey and friends became the Fantastic Four #1
By Riccardo Secchi and Steve Behring
Art by Lorenzo Pastrovicchio
Cover: Lorenzo Pastrovicchio
Variant cover by PHIL NOTO
Variant cover by CHRISSIE ZULLO
Release date: 1/8
