The Ending Of 2005's Fantastic Four Explained
By William Rodriguez
Apart from getting powers in space, Reed, his ex-girlfriend Susan, best friend Ben, and Susan's younger brother Johnny suffer from dramatic changes to their bodies — particularly Ben, who is transformed into a large rock monster whose frightening appearance causes his fiancé to break up their engagement.
Reed swears he will use his intellect to help cure their bodies and change Ben back to normal, but as the story reaches the third act, Ben feels that Reed is not working fast enough looking for a cure. Victor also poisons Ben's mind against Reed, leading to a blowout between Reed and Ben that ends with them getting physical until Susan stops them, causing Ben to storm off on his own.
On the other hand, Johnny has been reveling in his new powers and his celebrity status. He has no desire to go back to being a regular guy. That leads to another argument with Susan, and Johnny also leaves the group. Since Susan and Reed are already dealing with personal resentments due to their past failed love affair, the so-called Fantastic Four members find themselves scattered apart and vulnerable, leaving the door wide open for Victor Von Doom's manipulations.
