Warning: Spoilers for One World Under Doom #1
For decades, theFantastic Four’s iconic car - known as the Fantasticar - has been their default vehicle of choice. It’s even been adapted into live action, as seen in the MCU’s teaser forFantastic Four: First Steps. However,Invisible Womanjust unveiled an awesome new ride that puts the Fantasticar to shame. The Fantastic Four’s jet is bigger, better, and more innovative, with a unique quality that gives it an advantage over its predecessor.
InOne World Under Doom#1 by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, and Travis Lanham, the heroes of the Marvel Universe are plotting their next move now thatDoctor Doom has commenced his world domination. They decide to head to Latveria, but Doom’s magic could locate them if they aren’t careful. Invisible Woman then comes to her allies' aid by creating an invisible airplane.
Invisible Woman’s superpowerallows her to form force-field constructs, such as this jet, which can give the heroes a lift without risking detection.With Sue Storm’s help, the Fantastic Four have unlocked one of the coolest vehicles in the Marvel Universe.
Invisible Woman’s New Ride Is Already An Improvement From the Fantasticar
The Fantastic Four’s Car Is Great, But An Invisible Plane Is Even Better
Invisible Woman hasn’t simply turned a regular plane invisible with her powers, as some might assume, since such a feat would be much easier to pull off. Instead, according to Spider-Man, she’s built an"invisible force-field airplane". The plane is large enough to hold the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and a variety of other heroes en route toinfiltrate Latveriaand take down Doctor Doom. Although Spider-Man worries that Sue may lose focus and drop the force-field, the construct manages to hold for the duration of their trip, proving that it is indeed a viable mode of transportation for the Fantastic Four.
Why Do the Fantastic Four Have Different Powers? Well, It’s Complicated
Every member of the Fantastic Four has a unique ability, but it turns out that their power sets were never chosen at random and each holds meaning.
TheFantastic Four typically use the Fantasticarto get around, but the classic vehicle tends to draw attention due to how recognizable it is. Thus, a plane that can’t be spotted by outsiders is more effective for superheroes who frequently embark on missions that require discretion. Furthermore, if Invisible Woman is able to maintain a force field plane for as long as she does here, then she may be able to create additional forms of transportation to aid her teammates. With a potentially infinite supply of vehicles at their disposal,the Fantastic Four no longer needs to rely solely on the Fantasticar.
The Fantasticar Isn’t Going Anywhere, But Invisible Woman’s Plane Is A Smart Alternative
The Fantastic Four Can Use Invisible Woman’s Jet for Covert Missions
The Fantasticar has been a staple of Marvel lore since its debut in 1962’sFantastic Four#3 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, so fans shouldn’t worry about it being fully replaced by Invisible Woman’s new jet. However,the Fantastic Four’s plane does provide a helpful alternate for missions that require a more stealthy approach than most. For instance, its utilization in approaching Latveria without detection exemplifies how it can be handy in ways that the Fantasticar isn’t. TheFantastic Fourheroes now have options when they’re ready to ride into action, thanks toInvisible Woman’s powers.
