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Marvel’s Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm Call Each Other Brothers
A preview of Fantastic Four #18 shows Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm calling each other brothers.
The two heroes are members of Marvel’s Fantastic Four, whose family ties are central to the team.
In the current story, the team has lost its memories, including who they are and what their powers can do.
Even without those memories, Johnny and Ben recognize their friendship.
Their exchange highlights a lasting connection between the pair, even as the team struggles to understand itself.
The issue also puts Magneto’s life in danger, while the Fantastic Four face unfamiliar foes and risk hurting themselves.
Fantastic Four #18 is scheduled for release on October 28, 2026.
It concludes the series’ two-part DNX crossover tie-in.
Preview pages for Marvel’s Fantastic Four #18 show Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm calling each other brothers.
The pair say they feel a close bond despite the Fantastic Four recently losing their memories.
The issue is the second part of a two-part DNX crossover tie-in.
It is scheduled for release on October 28, 2026.
The issue’s solicitation says the team must discover who they are while Magneto’s life hangs in the balance.
- Who
- Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, and Ben Grimm, the Thing.
- What
- They affirm that they consider each other brothers.
- When
- The exchange appears in preview pages for Fantastic Four #18, scheduled for October 28, 2026.
- Where
- In Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four #18.
- Why
- They say their rapport and close bond make them feel like brothers.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Fantastic Four lost their memories, including who they are, what their powers are and who each other is.
Screen Rant published its article about preview pages for Fantastic Four #18.
Fantastic Four #18 is scheduled for release.
- Issue
- Fantastic Four #18
- Release date
- October 28, 2026
- Crossover
- Two-part DNX crossover tie-in
- Characters
- Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm
- Peril
- Magneto’s life hangs in the balance
What people are saying
Ya can’t fake a rapport like ours. In fact, heck… I’d even go as far as ta say we’re brothers.
Yeah we are. Raised together, friends fer life, ride or die.
Oh my gosh, I didn’t wanna say it in case you didn’t feel it too, but -- we’re definitely brothers, right??
Ride or die, Brother.