Reed Richards might be one of the smartest men on Earth, but he doesn’t always make the right choices. While Mister Fantastic tries to be a good teammate and father, he has a history of making bad decisions that have hurt the other members of the Fantastic Four.
In his darkest moments, Reed’s decisions have negatively affected both other superhumans and the regular citizens of the Marvel Universe. However, when faced with his errors, Mister Fantastic has tried his hardest to make amends.
Let’s look back at some of the worst things Reed Richards has done and break down why he feels guilty about each of them. From well-intentioned mistakes to actively harmful decisions, here are the moments that prove Reed Richards can’t always be fantastic.