Synopsis-After many years of the name Baxter being tossed around, Noah Baxter finally makes his appearance in the book. A rather wealthy man who uses a rather interesting combination of Reed's inventions as well as the Hive Collective's, a villainous team of Scientist from issue 66 (note the arm bands on the team). A version of the classic uniforms make a welcome come back to the book as well. The Baxter Building (see below) is rebuilt and the team is finally returning back to the glory of the Stan/Kirby years. Also a classic Hulk villain goes toe to toe with the Thing. Rather a odd twist to the book, but I don't think any of the fans will mind.

Best Moments-Where do I begin. A cocky Reed, too smart for his own good; the Thing down in the dumps; Johnny, wide eyed with amazingment; the ever so charming Sue; and the return of the Baxter building. Not since Scott Lobell have I read the book with this much excitement. The art was also fantastic. It captured the warm and well rounded essance of the book. The bands used in the book, from Fantastic Four issue 66, was a brilliant touch indeed.

    The main thing about this book is that this is a great point to jump on.  With all the twists and turns the book has taken, this chapter in the story line has taken a turn for the better.

Weak Points-If anyhting, the introduction of Noah Baxter was a little sudden. Sort of like the revamps before, they tossed a bit of history out and replaced it with a "you mean you missed that part in history" story. The book needed a swift kick in the pants though, which is why the change is worth it
Over all rating-4 out of 4 flares. This is the greatest issue ever in the teams history. What a great way to start the Century.