Series synopsis
Fantastic Four is an American animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy family television series that premiered on Syndication on September 24, 1994. It ended on February 24, 1996. It was created by Craig Kyle, Christopher L. Yost. It stars Beau Weaver, Lori Alan, Chuck McCann and Quinton Flynn.
When Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm and pilot Ben Grimm take a premature space flight on a new shuttle, they find themselves massively bombarded with cosmic radiation. Barely managing to re-enter and land safely, the quartet find themselves forever transformed with superpowers. Deciding to use these new powers to help people, they form the Fantastic Four, a superhero team dedicated to the protection of Earth from menaces like the Latverian King Dr. Doom and Galactus, the planet consumer.
Premise
When Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm and pilot Ben Grimm take a premature space flight on a new shuttle, they find themselves massively bombarded with cosmic radiation. Barely managing to re-enter and land safely, the quartet find themselves forever transformed with superpowers. Deciding to use these new powers to help people, they form the Fantastic Four, a superhero team dedicated to the protection of Earth from menaces like the Latverian King Dr. Doom and Galactus, the planet consumer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Beau Weaver as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic (voice)
- Lori Alan as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman (voice)
- Chuck McCann as Ben Grimm / The Thing (voice)
- Quinton Flynn as Johnny Storm / The Human Torch (voice)
- Brian Austin Green as Johnny Storm / The Human Torch (voice)
- Keith David as Black Panther/T'challa (voice)
- Mark Hamill as Maximus/Triton/Sentry (voice)
- Mary Kay Bergman as Princess Anelle (voice)
Supporting cast
- Rocky Carroll as Triton (voice)
- John Vernon as Dr. Doom (voice)
- Simon Templeman as Dr. Doom (voice)
- Edward Albert as Silver Surfer (voice)
- Dan Gilvezan as Warlord Morrat (voice)
- Gary Owens as Gary Owens (voice)
- John Rhys-Davies as Thor (voice)
- Iona Morris as Madam Medusa (voice)
- Richard McGonagle as Dr. Franklin Storm (voice)
- Dick Clark as Dick Clark (voice)
- Bill Smitrovich as Matt Murdock/Daredevil (voice)
- Michael Dorn as Gorgon (voice)
Guest cast
- Keith David as Black Panther/T'challa (voice)
- Mark Hamill as Maximus/Triton/Sentry (voice)
- Mary Kay Bergman as Princess Anelle (voice)
- Rocky Carroll as Triton (voice)
- John Vernon as Dr. Doom (voice)
- Simon Templeman as Dr. Doom (voice)
- Edward Albert as Silver Surfer (voice)
- Dan Gilvezan as Warlord Morrat (voice)
- Gary Owens as Gary Owens (voice)
- John Rhys-Davies as Thor (voice)
- Iona Morris as Madam Medusa (voice)
- Richard McGonagle as Dr. Franklin Storm (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | October 27, 2007 | October 27, 2007 |
| Season 1 | 13 | September 24, 1994 | October 22, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 23, 1995 | February 24, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Origin to Animation | October 27, 2007 |
| 2 | Rise of the Rogues | October 27, 2007 |
| 3 | Traveling to New Dimensions | October 27, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Origin of the Fantastic Four (1) The Fantastic Four recall the origin of their powers and their first battle with the Puppet Master during a Dick Clark charity show. |
September 24, 1994 |
| 2 |
The Origin of the Fantastic Four (2) The Puppet Master turns the Thing against Fantastic Four, but his plans fall apart when his step-daughter, Alicia, falls in love with the Thing and sides with the team. |
October 1, 1994 |
| 3 |
Now Comes the Sub-Mariner Namor, the Sub Mariner, rises from Atlantis onto dry land. He encounters Sue and kidnaps her, wanting her to be queen of Atlantis. |
October 8, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them A nuclear explosion caused by Doctor Doom causes the Fantastic Four to lose their powers. Reed's efforts to restore their powers is cut short after Doom takes over the Baxter Building. The team will need the help of Daredevil to retake the Baxter Building and get their powers back. |
September 23, 1995 |
| 2 |
Inhumans Saga (1): And the Wind Cries Medusa The Frightful Four have arrived to destroy the Fantastic Four. They take control of Ben's mind to turn him against the team. Can the Fantastic Four overcome this threat? And who exactly is Medusa? |
September 30, 1995 |
| 3 |
Inhumans Saga (2): The Inhumans Among Us Gorgon is searching for Medusa to return her to the mysterious Great Refuge. Johnny is forced to help her, but Gorgon captures her. The Fantastic Four discover his hideout and find the Inhumans. |
October 7, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 1994 |
| Last aired | February 24, 1996 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |