Forgotten Comics History

January 18, 2017Not That Mike The Other Mike

Marvel Comics fans of all ages are familiar with The Fantastic Four, the quartet of superpowered humans, but did you know that Marvel also attempted a spin-off featuring their pets? Titled “The Fantastic Fur,” the short-lived series focused on super pets including flexible Mr. Fantastic’s equally flexible dog (below), named “Stretchy.”

(Darn, the bad guys aren't on THIS side of the wall either!) — (Darn, the bad guys aren’t on THIS side of the wall either!)

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Gigi the cat lady January 18, 2017 / 12:48 pm

Best scroll down EVER!!
allein ? January 18, 2017 / 12:57 pm

That looks painful.
Duckie ? January 18, 2017 / 1:07 pm

Ow!
Smartypants January 18, 2017 / 1:24 pm

I’d read this AND see the movie!
- Starfish January 18, 2017 / 4:11 pm
  
  Given the track record the Fantastic Four have had with movies, this would probably make for a step up.
Dubravkamcvmd January 18, 2017 / 1:44 pm

You’re starting to scare me a little Mike. You’ve got some unusual neural pathways, for sure.
- Murray C. January 18, 2017 / 4:42 pm
  
  Doesn’t he though.
DebG January 18, 2017 / 1:52 pm

It’s ElastiGirl! Okay, boy in this case.
- Not That Mike The Other Mike January 18, 2017 / 1:54 pm
  
  “Can you see me in this outfit at the pet store? C’mon, who’d want to go shopping as Elastigirl, you know what I mean?”
Faye January 18, 2017 / 2:17 pm

He’s gonna need an appointment with The Amazing Chiropractor Man!
Julie January 18, 2017 / 2:23 pm

I love dogs so much!!
Ricky's Mom January 18, 2017 / 2:30 pm

Only you, Mike. Only you. And I needed the laugh badly!
AB January 18, 2017 / 2:49 pm

Also pictured, Sue Storm’s sugar glider, Lightning, who also shares her owner’s superpower.
Mariana Paes January 19, 2017 / 2:03 am

The scroll down + the caption to top it off. AMAZING
Jeannine January 19, 2017 / 8:56 am

Mike! My husband as a lifelong FF fan LOVED your post!