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Nathaniel Richards

Nathaniel Richards is the father of Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic. A brilliant scientist, he frequently travels through time and dimensions. His motivations often remain shrouded in mystery.

Real Name

Nathaniel Richards

Hero Name

Nathaniel Richards

Publisher

First Appearance

Fantastic Four #272 (1984)

Powers

longevity, Intellect, Blast Power, Insanely Rich, Power Suit, Gadgets, Immortal, Time Travel

Gender

Male

Latest Series Appearances

What If?: Into The Multiverse Omnibus

What If?: Into The Multiverse Omnibus (2023)

Collected Edition

3 issues

S.H.I.E.L.D. by Hickman & Weaver Omnibus

S.H.I.E.L.D. by Hickman & Weaver Omnibus (2025)

Collected Edition

1 issue

Fantastic Four by Ryan North: Whatever Happened To The Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four by Ryan North: Whatever Happened To The Fantastic Four (2023)

6 issues

Fantastic Four by Dan Slott

Fantastic Four by Dan Slott (2021)

4 issues

Mary Jane and Black Cat: Dark Web

Mary Jane and Black Cat: Dark Web (2023)

1 issue

Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman: The Complete Collection

Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman: The Complete Collection (2018)

Collected Edition

4 issues

Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four (2023)

33 issues

Generation X Epic Collection: Emplate's Revenge

Generation X Epic Collection: Emplate's Revenge (2022)

Collected Edition

1 issue

Fantastic Four: Eternal Flame

Fantastic Four: Eternal Flame (2022)

1 issue

Fantastic Four Epic Collection: This Flame, This Fury

Fantastic Four Epic Collection: This Flame, This Fury (2021)

Collected Edition

1 issue

Latest Issue Appearances

Volume 3

#3

Volume 3

What If?: Into The Multiverse Omnibus (2023)

Apr 07, 2026

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

S.H.I.E.L.D. by Hickman & Weaver Omnibus (2025)

Oct 22, 2025

Volume 3

#3

Volume 3

Fantastic Four by Ryan North: Whatever Happened To The Fantastic Four (2023)

Jun 05, 2024

Volume 4

#4

Volume 4

Fantastic Four by Dan Slott (2021)

Dec 13, 2023

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Mary Jane and Black Cat: Dark Web (2023)

Jul 26, 2023

Volume 4

#4

Volume 4

Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman: The Complete Collection (2018)

Jan 18, 2023

The Last Town on the Left

#1

The Last Town on the Left

Fantastic Four (2023)

Nov 09, 2022

Volume 2

#1

Volume 2

Generation X Epic Collection: Emplate's Revenge (2022)

Aug 03, 2022

Volume 9

#1

Volume 9

Fantastic Four: Eternal Flame (2022)

Mar 08, 2022

Volume 22

#1

Volume 22

Fantastic Four Epic Collection: This Flame, This Fury (2021)

Nov 03, 2021

Teams

Brotherhood of the Shield

Brotherhood of the Shield

Council of Doom

Council of Doom

Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four

S.H.I.E.L.D.

S.H.I.E.L.D.

Teammates

Spider-Man

Spider-Man

Peter Parker

Wolverine

Wolverine

James Howlett

Captain America

Captain America

Steve Rogers

Iron Man

Iron Man

Anthony Edward Stark

Storm

Storm

Ororo Munroe

Thing

Thing

Benjamin Jacob Grimm

Hulk

Hulk

Robert Bruce Banner

Iceman

Iceman

Robert Louis Drake

Human Torch

Human Torch

Jonathan Lowell Spencer Storm

Doctor Doom

Doctor Doom

Victor Von Doom

Appears alongside

Kristoff Vernard

Kristoff Vernard

Dr. Doom, Victor Von Doom, Kristoff Von Doom, Abomination

Lyja

Lyja

Lyja

Bentley 23

Bentley 23

Bentley Whittman

Franklin Richards

Franklin Richards

Franklin Benjamin Richards

Leonid Tesla

Leonid Tesla

Leonid Tesla

Huntara

Huntara

Tara Richards

Vil

Vil

Korr

Korr

Korr

The Purple-Blue Celestial

The Purple-Blue Celestial

The Gray-Green Celestial

The Gray-Green Celestial

Story Arcs

Forever

Forever

Main Story

Ultimatum

Ultimatum

Crossover Event

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