Last night, the FAA was forced to ground all aircraft, leaving thousands stranded...
...when electronic failures and mysterious power outages...
...crippled the western United States. But the big story today...
...the much-anticipated wedding of fantastic couple...
...Reed Richards and Susan Storm will take place this Saturday.
Unbelievable. Bizarre anomalies...
...are occurring all over the world, defying every law of physics...
...and all the media care about is what china pattern we picked.
What did you pick? The blue ones with them little flowers? I like them.
Excuse me, would you mind?
- It's happening again, isn't it? - Yeah, sure.
No. We're not postponing anything, not this time.
This will be the wedding you dreamed of. I won't let anything get in the way.
Not even the mysterious transformation of matter at the subatomic level.
That's the most romantic thing you've ever said to me.
Which is really pathetic, when you think about it.
Dr. Richards, I'm very sorry, but we're overbooked.
- We do have seats available in coach. - okay, here we go.
- Smile! - Awesome!
Look, Mom!
- Let me get one more. - That should be fine.
That's my seat.
Sorry.
Excuse me.
What if we get an endorsement from an airline? Get us a private jet?
I think we have enough endorsement deals.
That's funny. Seriously, Reed, it could help subsidize your little inventions.
- No, thanks. - Excuse me.
- Consider it. Talk to you later. - Where are you going?
I don't fly coach.
I hope it rains.
The snowfall came with no warning...
...and covered the pyramids in 2 inches of snow.
In Japan, some suggest the solidification of the bay...
...was due to underwater volcanic activity...
...though no such activity has been reported in the area.
Scientists have ruled out global warming...
...as the cause of the climatic events being reported around the globe.
With scientists unable to explain the events...
...some are wondering if the hand of God is at work.
In other news, Reed Richards and Susan Storm's wedding...
...has Manhattan all abuzz.
The guest list includes many of New York's power elite.
Hey, honey.
The city's charging us for three squad cars they say we destroyed...
...during that armored-car robbery. I only remember two cars getting thrown.
Reed.
All right. I'm putting it away.
You were saying?
I have a fitting in half an hour. The musicians after that.
I haven't picked out the place settings or the flowers. There's too much to do.
Don't worry about it. Between the two of us, we'll get it all done.
And what were you doing when I walked in?
- Inputting my to-do list. - Really?
- Scout's honor. - Hey, guys.
New uniforms showed up. What do you think?
I think there's no way we're wearing that.
What do you have against capitalism?
What's this?
- Just a little hobby of mine. - Yeah?
Would it make a good toy, or is it something science-y?
A little of both.
I'm both impressed and disgusted at that.
Yeah. Sue says I'm addicted to it.
I wonder why she'd say that.
Hey, Johnny.
Keep it quiet, but I've cross-referenced and analyzed the global disturbances.
They're caused by cosmic radiation, not unlike the kind which gave us our powers.
Wow, that's really boring.
Listen, I have a very important wedding issue we need to talk about.
Yeah, of course.
Your bachelor party.
No. Seriously, Johnny.
John. Focus-testing showed Johnny skewed a little young.
Seriously, Johnny, no bachelor party. It's just not my kind of thing.
Then do it for Ben. It means a lot to the big guy. You'll break his heart.
He does have some sort of rocklike heart.
I have too much to do before the wedding.
I think Sue might have a problem with it.
You know what Sue would have a problem with?
If somebody told her you were investigating...
...global disturbances and cosmic radiation...
...instead of focusing on the wedding, like you promised.
- A bachelor party could be fun. - Yes!
But no exotic dancers.
- This is it? - I don't know anybody here.
I would have invited your friends, but you don't have any.
Hey!
Johnny, we had a deal.
They're not exotic dancers.
They're just hot.
You're Mr. Fantastic, aren't you? That's so awesome.
Wow, you're really cute.
I'll need a pitcher with the biggest handle you've got.
No problem.
Good evening, and welcome to the Baxter...
Could I help you? No, you can't use that elev-
Ms. Storm will be with your shortly.
Hello?
Thanks, Roberta.
May I help you?
- We're here to see Dr. Richards. - He's not here. Can I help you?
Yes. You can take me to see Dr. Richards.
okay.
Sorry.
When the universe began, it was no bigger than a marble. Then, bang!
It exploded. And in a trillionth of a second...
...it expanded exponentially into what became the universe we know.
Wow, you're really smart.
Thanks, Candy. That means a lot to me.
I love this song. Wanna dance?
- No, I don't. - Yes, you do.
- Honestly. - Come on, you'll be great.
I don't want to embarrass you guys.
Just loosen up. Have some fun.
That's it.
Yeah.
That's it.
- Guy really knows how to loosen up. - You're not kidding.
There he is.
Yes.
Unfortunately.
For him.
Shall we?
I think it might be clobbering time.
Sue. What are you...?
General Hager.
Let's talk somewhere private.
Unless you need to do Jell-o shots off someone's stomach.
I was explaining to the girls about how the big bang led to...
This was Johnny's idea. I just went along.
How does Reed know the general?
A few years back, the guy was pushing a new missile-defense system.
Reed testified that the technology wouldn't work.
I'm here on direct orders from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Personally, I don't like sharing sensitive information with a civilian.
Especially one who enjoys the public spotlight so much.
Always a pleasure to see you too, general.
What can I do for you?
As you may know, there've been unusual occurrences.
officially, we've downplayed their significance, but we're concerned...
...these anomalies might pose a credible threat to our national security.
These were taken by one of our spy satellites three days ago.
- What is it? - We hoped Dr. Richards could tell us.
I'm afraid I've never seen anything like it. Ben?
I would say that it was a meteor, but the trail's all wrong.
It's giving off its own energy.
Take a look at this.
These have been appearing in remote areas throughout the world.
Field personnel estimate its diameter to be 200 meters.
To find out what this is about, we need a way to locate and intercept that object.
A sensor could be tied into the Baxter Building's satellite grid.
We can pinpoint the location of the object.
- Good. You'll build the sensor for us- - I'm afraid I can't.
What?
I'm getting married this Saturday. I just don't have the time.
Richards, your country needs your help.
Call Professor Jeff Wagner.
He's head of the Physics Department at Brown.
I expected more, Richards.
Even from you.
John Storm, Fantastic Four Incorporated.
- Ever done any modeling? - Not interested.
- You got an amazing complexion. - Not interested.
Wow, and you just walked away.
I was definitely still talking.
I can't believe you just turned down a science project.
They can build a sensor without me.
The most important thing right now is our wedding.
No postponements. No interruptions.
Thank you.
And, look, about what you saw back at the bar...
Don't worry about it. I know you.
I'm glad you had fun.
Thank you.
Besides...
...it was nothing compared to what I did at my bachelorette party.
Talk about wild.
Wild?
Come on.
Hey, what are you doing up here?
Nothing. Just needed some air.
You're making that thing for the general, aren't you?
I'm guessing Susie doesn't know anything about it.
Don't worry, my lips are sealed.
That is, they would be if I had any.
Look, don't tell Johnny.
- Don't tell Johnny what? - Great.
- Are you building that thing? - No.
If Sue finds out, you'll get an invisible kick in the nuts.
- Hey, hey. We're keeping this quiet. - I know.
Don't worry.
It's the wedding of the century. Reed Richards and Susan Storm...
...Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman...
...will try again to tie the knot today in a ceremony in New York.
- Look at these parasites. - I know, it's unbelievable.
Have they no shame?
Hey! Hey, listen! Listen, everybody!
This is a very special day for my sister, probably the most important of her life.
So I just want to say to you guys, please respect our privacy.
Come on, Johnny.
Just kidding. We're auctioning off the exclusive wedding photos...
...to the highest bidder, so go online and place your bids. Thank you.
Johnny, are you planning-?
So, what's it take to date the Human Torch?
- Fireproof lingerie and a lot of aloe. - Thank you.
- Are you all right? - How are you?
Invitation, sir?
I should be on that list.
- Name? - Stan Lee.
Yeah, nice try, buddy.
- No, really. I'm Stan Lee. - Nice try.
This isn't how I imagined it.
It never is.
No, Alicia, it just doesn't feel right.
Sweetie...
...I think even superheroes are allowed to have wedding-day jitters.
It's more than that. Is my life always gonna be a circus?
Do we really want to raise kids in all this?
Face it, we're not exactly normal.
Ben and I aren't normal...
...but we don't let it get in the way of us being happy.
Do you love Reed?
More than I've ever loved anyone.
Then you have nothing to worry about.
Thank you.
okay.
- oh, great. - What?
I've got a zit.
- Can't you put makeup on it? - No, no, I got it.
Crisis averted.
Now all I have to do is concentrate on the area for the next eight hours.
Reed, come on. You're gonna miss your own wedding.
Just a minute.
Almost done.
General, I'm putting the sensor online now.
There. If there's a surge in cosmic radiation anywhere, you'll know.
Let's hope so. We've gotten reports of two more craters.
Here comes the bride
All right. Just linking it to my PDA.
- Reed. - And that's it.
Good, that's great. Now shave and put on your tux.
You're getting married and you look like a bum.
Absolutely.
What?
I'm getting married.
oh, jeez.
I'm getting married.
I heard of getting cold feet...
okay.
Hey, Johnny.
Does that amaze anyone else? How did she know it was me?
To be honest, you kind of smell like ash.
- You're late. - Let's not make today about me.
It's Reed and Sue's big day.
Let's give them the attention for a change.
Don't do that.
- okay, you're perfect. - You're perfect.
I'll see you upstairs.
Bye, Johnny.
So seems like you and Alicia are doing well. Annoyingly so, in fact.
Yeah, I'm a lucky guy.
Yeah, you are.
Question for you, though:
How do you guys...?
- None of your business! - okay, I'm just concerned.
I'd hate to find out she was killed in a rock slide.
I'll show you a rock slide!
What are you?
Thank you.
Johnny?
You shouldn't tease him so much.
It was a joke.
I don't know, I think it bothers you to see him really happy and in love.
I think you're jealous.
You think I'm jealous? Have you seen the women I've dated?
No.
You can only fool yourself but for so long, Torch.
Hey. It's the bride of stretchy man.
- Don't start. - Don't listen to him. You look gorgeous.
We'll see you out there, sweetie.
- Come on. We're on. - okay. okay.
You don't look completely ridiculous in that dress.
Is that obnoxious-brother talk for "You look kind of nice"?
You look beautiful.
Thank you.
Dad would be proud.
Yeah.
Reed, shut your cell phone off.
Actually, this is a-
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to...
Sue and Reed, congratulations on your wedding!
Where was I? oh, yeah.
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this couple...
...Reed Richards and Susan Storm, together...
...in the bond of holy...
...matrimony.
I can't believe you brought that to our wedding.
I know, but there's a good reason.
- We have to do this quickly. - That's romantic.
- Should I continue? - Yes, please.
- There are many kinds of love. - Could you skip to the end, please?
- Reed. - Excuse me?
- What happened? - What's going on?
We've lost power! We're going down! We're going down!
It's too late.
- Pull up! - I'm trying! I'm trying!
Ben!
- Johnny. - This is Dolce.
Flame on!
Man, he's fast.
That is cool.
- Hey, taxi! - oh, man!
Showoff.
Time to end this.
Can we talk?
okay, you win.
Flame on! Come on!
Flame on!
Hey.
Your herald summons you.
Another world awaits.
Let it be done quickly.
It looked like a man, but completely covered in silver, and it flew this, like...
...surfboard-type thing. I know that sounds crazy.
oh, no, not at all.
Did you follow the shiny man to Lollipop Land or the Rainbow Junction?
- I know what I saw. - Thank you. It's all right, Johnny.
Whatever this thing is, it has the ability to convert matter and energy.
So it caused the anomalies?
It seems to radiate cosmic energy when it exerts itself...
...randomly affecting matter. Evidently, this entity, this...
...Silver Surfer...
...didn't want to be detected. It destroyed the sensor.
- It knew it was being monitored? - And traced it back here.
We're dealing with something highly resourceful.
Are you feeling okay?
Yeah. I just... I gotta walk this off.
We must destroy it before it attacks again.
Richards, find me another way to track it.
Sue, I am so sorry.
I didn't tell you, because I didn't want you to worry.
I'm not mad you built the sensor. You did the right thing.
oh, great.
I wasn't finished.
okay. Sorry. Please continue.
This proves what I've been saying.
Could you drop the force field?
We can't even- Sorry.
Even our wedding turns into World War lll.
I know. But once we are married, everything will be back to normal.
We will never have normal lives as long as we do what we do.
How could we possibly raise a family like this?
I'm gonna go check on Johnny.
Johnny?
Hey, are you all right, pal?
Are you all right?
Johnny?
Johnny, are you okay?
I don't know. I've been feeling really strange since my run-in with surfer boy.
Maybe we should get you checked out.
- Why did you do that? - I didn't do anything!
Stop, drop and roll! Stop, drop and roll!
oh, my God, Sue! Just-
Just hang on! I'll get you, okay?
Flame on!
Hey, watch it.
Reed!
Reed! Reed!
- Help! - Sue?
I'm on fire!
- Sue! What's going on? - I'm on fire!
- You're on fire! - You think?
- Hold on! - Pull me in!
Hey, it's the Human Torch!
Johnny!
- I'm not Johnny! - Sue, how did this happen?
I touched Johnny, and then this.
- Where is Johnny? - Here.
Try it again.
- Nice. - There you go.
Hey, get out of there.
Sue, your clothes.
Why does this always happen to me?
All of Sue's results are normal.
But Johnny's...
Johnny's are what?
Your encounter with the Surfer put your molecules in a constant state of flux.
Is that bad?
It caused you to temporarily switch powers with Sue.
- I'd like to run more tests and- - Want a volunteer?
- No, no, hey! - No, no, no!
No, no, hey! This is serious!
I just wanted to give him a hug.
We don't know the extent of his condition.
It could be progressive.
- It could be fun. - No, Ben!
Ben!
Hey. Hey, it's me! I'm back!
oh, my God!
Come on! We just said this is serious!
oh, yeah, serious.
oh, you gotta be kidding me!
- Hey, not bad. - Incredible.
- You better be able to fix this! - I'm right on it.
- Ben, stop it! - I see why you like that.
oh, no, no, no.
Crap.
That's not funny. What am I supposed to do in the meantime?
Just try to keep your distance from us.
You and me are gonna be spending a whole lot of time together, pal!
My inside sources tell me unlucky bride-to-be Sue Storm...
...turned invisible and is staying that way...
...after yesterday's embarrassing fiasco.
Next, the Invisible Woman's greatest fashion blunders...
...and an impromptu dance routine from former scientist Reed Richards.
Why do you keep watching this? Just ignore it.
I can't ignore it, Reed. There's no getting away from it!
- I believe there is. - How?
See? No answer.
Yes, there is.
What if, after this crisis is over...
- ... we leave it all behind? - What are you talking about?
We move out of the Baxter Building.
I'll take a teaching position somewhere.
Get back to my research.
The two of us will live our lives and raise a family, like normal people.
You would do that?
Nothing is more important to me than our future together.
oh, thank you.
What about Ben and Johnny?
They'll understand.
Besides, Johnny's always been more of a solo act.
Let's not mention it to them yet.
Johnny's got enough to worry about as it is, with his power problems.
You've been busy, my friend.
Your talents are impressive.
Can you understand what I'm saying?
Together, we could be unstoppable.
Anything would be ours for the taking.
All that you know is at an end.
What do you mean by that?
Wait! I said, wait!
They're breaking up the team. Reed and Sue, I overheard them.
They want a nice, normal, boring-ass life.
- No more Fantastic Four. - Well...
...what do we do? Keep going, just the two of us?
And call ourselves what? The Dynamic Duo?
When were they gonna tell us?
They'll tell you when they're ready.
It's their decision, not yours.
You can't be mad at them for doing what makes them happy.
Guys.
We've got a serious problem.
I cross-referenced the Surfer's radiation through every astronomical database.
Altair 7, Rigel 3, Vega 6.
- He's been to all these planets? - And now they're lifeless.
Barren. Some even shattered.
Everywhere the Surfer goes, eight days later, the planet dies.
How are we gonna stop him?
We don't even know where he is.
What about the craters?
They appear in a numerical sequence.
The last crater was formed in Greenland...
...so the next in the sequence should be...
...latitude 51 degrees, 30 minutes north...
...longitude zero degrees, seven minutes west.
When he surfaces, move the fight away from the crowd.
He's too fast to contain. When I see silver, I'm hitting him!
You can't do that. We stick to the plan and work as a team.
oh, we're a team now? News to me.
- What are you talking about? - You know what.
We were gonna tell you.
- When? When you moved our stuff out? - Johnny, this isn't a good time.
Kid's got a point, Reed. You should have told us.
That's enough! We'll talk about this later.
What the hell is wrong with you people?
It's a whirlpool!
oh, my God.
What is that?
Get out! Get out!
Don't let go!
- Move! - Come on! Go!
No, Johnny!