Fantastic Four #10 brings Sue Storm face‑to‑face with Malice

The April 22 release of Fantastic Four #10 pits the Invisible Woman against her own twisted persona, Malice, as the final showdown of the “Invincible Woman” storyline. The issue’s cover, drawn by Humberto Ramos, shows the Fantastic Four confronting the ominous figure of Malice, signaling a climax that could reshape the team’s battle against the ongoing alien invasion.

Written by Ryan North and illustrated by Ramos, the comic marks the conclusion of the arc that began in Fantastic Four #6. The solicit synopsis warns that humanity’s survival hangs on a fragile alliance between the Fantastic Four and S.H.I.E.L.D., while the “Invincible Woman” herself has arrived on Earth, threatening to tip the balance of the war [1]. The narrative promises that if the Invincible Woman can defeat Susan Storm, no one can stand against her malice, raising stakes that extend beyond the immediate conflict to the fate of Galactus himself.

Malice is not a new villain; she first appeared in 1985’s Fantastic Four #280, created by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, and Glynis Oliver. The character emerged after Psycho‑Man’s Hate‑Monger attacked Sue, turning her into a darker, more powerful version of herself. In that debut, Malice launched a brutal assault on her teammates, prompting Reed Richards to employ harsh psychological tactics to draw out Sue’s original persona [1]. Over the decades, Malice has resurfaced repeatedly, often seeking the Soul Gem to dominate her heroic self, only to be thwarted each time.

In the latest issue, the climax is amplified by a surprise reveal on the final page: Galactus is using cosmic microwave background radiation to summon Susan Storm, intertwining the cosmic entity’s motives with the Invincible Woman’s arc [1]. This twist suggests that the battle’s outcome could have galaxy‑wide repercussions, hinting at a possible new direction for both Galactus and the Fantastic Four.

As the series wraps this storyline, readers are left to wonder whether the alliance with S.H.I.E.L.D. will be enough to repel the alien onslaught and what cost the victory will demand. The resolution of the Invincible Woman arc may set the tone for future threats, especially if Galactus’s involvement signals a broader cosmic conflict.