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The Fantasti-Car or Fantasticar is a fictional flying car appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, it first appeared in Fantastic Four #3 (March 1962).[1][2] The vehicle is depicted as the primary mode of transportation for the fictional superhero team, the Fantastic Four.[3]
| Fantasti-Car | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Fantastic Four #3 (March 1962) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| In story information | |
| Type | Flying car |
| Element of stories featuring | Fantastic Four |
Several versions have been created by Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic, leader of the team. There would be other updates of the Fantasti-Car over the years, however, most would be modifications on the first two designs.
Publication history
editFantasticar Mk. I
editThe first Fantasti-Car debuted in Fantastic Four #3 (March 1962).[4][5] It is an oval-like flying car that can split into multiple vehicles, a feature which was maintained in later versions.[6]
Fantasticar Mk. II
editThe second Fantasti-Car debuted in Fantastic Four #12 (March 1963). It possesses increased maximum speed as well as a transparent bulletproof windshield.[7]
Reception
editCritical response
editAndrew Hard of Digital Trends included the Fantasti-Car in their "The Best Superhero Cars of All Time" list.[8] Dave Golder of GamesRadar+ included the Fantasti-Car in their "Sci-Fis Greatest Flying Cars" list.[9] Brad Hill of Sportskeeda included the Fantasti-Car in their "10 best Vehicles In Comic Books" list.[10]
Comic Book Resources ranked the Fantasti-Car 4th in their "10 Coolest Vehicles In Marvel Comics" list,[11] 8th in their "10 Best Vehicles In The Marvel Universe" list,[12] and 9th in their "10 Most Important Vehicles In The Marvel Universe" list.[13] Jamie Lovett of ComicBook.com ranked the Fantasti-Car 5th in their "5 Coolest Cars In Comics" list.[14] Casey Haney of Screen Rant ranked the Fantasti-Car 13th in their "16 Best Superhero Vehicles" list.[15]
Other versions
editOld Man Logan
editAn alternate version of the Fantasti-Car appears in Old Man Logan. Fifty years after all the heroes were killed by an organized coalition of supervillains, it comes into possession of the Hulk's descendants.
Ultimate Marvel
editAn alternate version of the Fantasti-Car appears in the Ultimate Marvel universe. It resembles a hybrid of the original Fantasti-Car and an SUV.[16]
In other media
editTelevision
edit- The Fantasti-Car, based on the second model, appears in Fantastic Four (1967).
- The Fantasti-Car, based on the first model, appears in The New Fantastic Four.
- The Fantasti-Car, based on the second model, appears in Fantastic Four (1994).
- The Fantasti-Car appears in Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes.
Film
edit- The Fantasti-Car, based on the first model, appears in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.[17][18]
- The Fantasti-Car, based on the first model, appears in Deadpool and Wolverine.[19][20]
- The Fantasti-Car will appear in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.[20]
References
edit- ^ Dietsch, TJ (June 28, 2019). "The 7 Best Fantastic Four Fantasti-Cars". Marvel.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Ricca, Brad (October 6, 2014). "Unassuming Barber Shop: The Fabulous Fantasti-car". ComicsBeat. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Kurland, Daniel (July 26, 2022). "10 Marvel Vehicles That Rival The Batmobile". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Gallagher, Brian (September 7, 2015). "Fantastic Four Concept Art Has Fantasticar & H.E.R.B.I.E." MovieWeb. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Torchinsky, Jason (November 12, 2018). "RIP Stan Lee, Who Gave the World the Strangest Superhero Car". Jalopnik. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Fantastic Four #3
- ^ Fantastic Four #12
- ^ Hard, Andrew (December 9, 2017). "The Best Superhero Cars of All Time". Digital Trends. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Golder, Dave (November 17, 2012). "Sci-Fi's Greatest Flying Cars". GamesRadar+. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Hill, Brad (May 7, 2022). "From Batmobile to Thanos Copter: Exploring 10 best vehicles in comic books". Sportskeeda. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Allan, Scoot (October 29, 2022). "10 Coolest Vehicles In Marvel Comics, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ Harth, David (August 3, 2022). "10 Best Vehicles In The Marvel Universe". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Carl (January 10, 2021). "10 Most Important Vehicles In The Marvel Universe, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Lovett, Jamie (April 16, 2017). "The 5 Coolest Cars In Comics". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Haney, Casey (December 20, 2015). "The 16 Best Superhero Vehicles". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Ultimate Fantastic Four #10 (Oct. 2004)
- ^ "The Fantastic Four's Fantasticar". IGN. May 25, 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Kurland, Daniel (August 26, 2020). "Fantastic Four: 10 Things Fans Should Know About The Fantasticar". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (July 26, 2024). "45 Deadpool & Wolverine Cameos and Easter Eggs From the X-Men, MCU and Beyond". Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Eclarinal, Aaron Mer (July 27, 2024). "Fantasticar Explained: Fantastic Four's Iconic Car Debuts In Deadpool 3". The Direct. Retrieved July 28, 2024.