On an outer space adventure, they got hit by cosmic rays, giving them fantastic powers. Reed Richards gained the ability to stretch any part of his body to almost any length. He has been given the nickname "Mr. Fantastic." Sue Richards found that she could turn invisible, and project invisible forcefields. She took the name "Invisible Woman." Johnny Storm bursts into flame, and so the name "Human Torch" fits. Ben Grimm was transformed into a creature made a rocks, the "Thing." After being held by the government, the X-Men helped free them. They stayed on Vulcan Island for a while, so Reed could come up with a cure. However, Hank Pym came to them with an offer they couldn't quite refuse . . .