Fantastic Four Anniversary: Why Issue #15 Matters
Marvel is marking the Fantastic Four anniversary with an ambitious special in Fantastic Four #15, an oversized chapter of the current run by Ryan North and Humberto Ramos. Scheduled for August, the issue is billed as an “extra-large, extra-fantastic adventure” that hurls Marvel’s First Family back and forth through time, revisiting key eras of their history while a deadly threat waits in the present. The hook is clever for both long-time readers and newcomers: the team’s personal timelines are reversed, sending them careening into the past with “no hope of salvation” unless a mysterious stranger decodes what they truly need. Marvel promises a story spanning “centuries of history and a universe of scientific progress,” along with a lighter touch such as Johnny Storm’s now-infamous mustache apparently “saving New York City,” blending big science-fiction stakes with classic Fantastic Four humour.
Wade Wilson: Deadpool – A Darkly Comic New Era
For Marvel comics 2025, the new Deadpool comic to watch is Wade Wilson: Deadpool, spun out of Deadpool/Wolverine and written by Benjamin Percy. Percy, known for his darker, “mayhemic” style on titles like X-Force, leans into Wade’s chaos while pushing himself on the comedy side. He describes Deadpool as the perfect outlet for his violent sensibilities, but one that forces him to stretch his comedic muscles, giving this Wade Wilson series a distinct flavour compared to runs by Gerry Duggan, Gail Simone, or Joe Kelly. The world around Wade is more serious than ever, mirroring his own personal crisis, yet the book still delivers outrageous gags – early in issue #1 he hides inside a cow and even smashes a steaming pot of coffee into his own face. Expect a tone that swings between brutal, introspective, and absurd, ideal for readers who enjoy Deadpool with sharper edges.
Side Quests: Wiccan and Iron Fist Head Toward Big Climaxes
Beyond the headliners, several related titles are hitting critical moments and make great side reads on any Marvel reading guide. Wiccan: Witches Road #5 brings Billy Kaplan’s magical miniseries to its final showdown, with Wiccan outmatched by two ancient sorceresses. To survive, he calls in backup from the Young Avengers and Avengers who have been tracking the crisis, paying off threads of team dynamics and magical lore in one last battle over his witchcraft. Meanwhile, Deadly Hands of K’un-Lun #3 finds Iron Fist teaming with Elektra, White Fox, Karnak and Aero as an army of War Fists descends on Manhattan. Danny Rand makes a desperate, legacy-threatening gamble, while Pei uncovers the disturbing secret behind the War Fists’ powers – a revelation ominous enough to potentially end the Iron Fist legacy. Both series add mystical and martial-arts flavour alongside the marquee Fantastic Four and Deadpool books.
How These Series Connect – And Where New Readers Should Start
These titles sit in different corners of the Marvel Universe but share common threads that can help Malaysian readers decide where to jump in. Fantastic Four #15 is part of the current ongoing, yet its time-hopping tribute to the team’s history is structured as a celebratory one-issue epic, making it a friendly on-ramp even if you have not followed every arc. Wade Wilson: Deadpool follows Deadpool/Wolverine and builds off Benjamin Percy’s X-Force take on the character, but it is deliberately framed as a fresh ongoing focused on Wade’s headspace; new readers can begin with issue #1 and piece in the past as they go. Wiccan: Witches Road and Deadly Hands of K’un-Lun are both limited, self-contained stories—ideal if you prefer compact arcs. None of these demand encyclopedic continuity knowledge, but each rewards you with nods to past events if you have them.
For Malaysian Fans: How to Read, Where to Start, What to Prioritise
For Malaysian Marvel fans building a 2025 pull list, a practical approach helps. If you like big-event energy with recognisable icons, anchor your reading around Fantastic Four #15 and Wade Wilson: Deadpool #1–3, then add side titles according to your favourite flavour: magic (Wiccan) or kung-fu and street-level action (Deadly Hands of K’un-Lun). Physically, check major bookstores and specialist comic shops in Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Johor Bahru, which often stock current Marvel single issues and trade paperbacks soon after US release dates. If your area lacks shops or you prefer day-and-date access, legal digital platforms are the easiest route: you can follow the Fantastic Four anniversary issue, the new Deadpool series, and miniseries like Witches Road or Deadly Hands without worrying about storage or shipping. Mix and match: treat Fantastic Four as your celebratory centerpiece, Deadpool as your ongoing character fix, and Wiccan or Iron Fist as focused, limited “bonus arcs.”