<P> The four individuals traditionally associated with the Fantastic Four , who gained superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space , are Mister Fantastic ( Reed Richards ) , a scientific genius and the leader of the group , who can stretch his body into incredible lengths and shapes ; the Invisible Girl ( Susan `` Sue '' Storm ; later `` Invisible Woman '' ) , who eventually married Reed , who can render herself invisible and later project powerful invisible force fields ; the Human Torch ( Johnny Storm ) , Sue 's younger brother , who can generate flames , surround himself with them and fly ; and the monstrous Thing ( Ben Grimm ) , their grumpy but benevolent friend , a former college football star and Reed 's college roommate as well as a good pilot , who possesses tremendous superhuman strength , durability , and endurance due to the nature of his stone - like flesh . </P>
<P> The four individuals traditionally associated with the Fantastic Four , who gained superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space , are Mister Fantastic ( Reed Richards ) , a scientific genius and the leader of the group , who can stretch his body into incredible lengths and shapes ; the Invisible Girl ( Susan `` Sue '' Storm ; later `` Invisible Woman '' ) , who eventually married Reed , who can render herself invisible and later project powerful invisible force fields ; the Human Torch ( Johnny Storm ) , Sue 's younger brother , who can generate flames , surround himself with them and fly ; and the monstrous Thing ( Ben Grimm ) , their grumpy but benevolent friend , a former college football star and Reed 's college roommate as well as a good pilot , who possesses tremendous superhuman strength , durability , and endurance due to the nature of his stone - like flesh . </P>
where did the fantastic four get their powers
where did the fantastic four get their powers
exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space
exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space